OMF Literature, one of the leading Christian publishers in the country, is encouraging all book lovers to #ReadMoreLiveMore through their books. Reading is known to have many benefits, such as increasing one's knowledge, sharpening analytical skills and creativity, and encouraging empathy, especially among youth readers. With OMF Lit titles, readers can reap such benefits, along with learning more about kindness, faith, love and developing their relationship with God and others.
I got invited to witness the relaunch of OMF Lit Bookshop, formerly named Passages Bookshops at the 3rd level of Ayala Centrio Mall, Cagayan de Oro City. Book lovers who seek inspiration, instruction, and insight are welcome to visit the bookshop and see for themselves books that can transform lives.
Here are some of the photographs from yesterday's relaunching event:
The program was gracefully hosted by Kali Holifena
Pastor Joseph Bayawa of Christ's Commission Fellowship - Cagayan de Oro led the business dedication
And here are just some of the new original titles recently released by OMF Lit:
Find out how God guided celebrity mom Bettinna Carlos through her Heartbreaks and Breakthroughs
Poetry lovers will be delighted with Joyful Light, a collection of modern Christian poetry by ten Filipino women
Ronald Molmisa talks about how to love and understand your parents better in Papunta Pa Lang Kami, Pabalik Na Kayo
Dawns, by Isa Garcia, Janina Marie Rivera, and Ida Torres, is a weekly devotional for millenial women interested in self-care and spiritual growth
Feeling overwhelmed? Authors Kerlyn Bobadilla, Larizza Dulay, Manuel Zabat II, Marts Valenzuela, and Rigel Fortaleza help Gen Z readers reflect on their fast-paced lives in the devotional Kaya ko pa, Bes!
Meanwhile, kids and kids at heart are sure to enjoy the latest Hiyas (an imprint of OMF Lit) releases:
Read the facts behind circumcision in a light-hearted and informative way in Tuli o Di Tuli by Luis "Tito Dok" Gatmaitan, with illustrations by Manix Abrera
Learn the secret behind The Last Tree, written and illustrated by Gutch Gutierrez
Justine Hail continues the story of Shy Shelly in the third book of the series, Shy Shelly and the Big Lie, with illustrations by Tristan V. Yuvienco
Rediscover the story of Esther and the Extraordinary Deliverer (part of the Wow God! Series), as retold by Lauren V. Macaraeg and illustrated by Abi Goy
Younger children can learn how to Bee Thankful with Dee the Bee, written by Joyce Piap-Go and illustrated by Maria Cristina Sison
Truly, reading has many benefits and reading OMF Lit books will definitely bring inspiration, instruction, and insight so you can read more and live more.
Part of yesterday's event was a moment with OMF Lit newest author, the celebrity mom, Bettinna Carlos. Bettinna is the mother of Amanda Lucia or Gummy. For 16 years, she pursued a career in television as an actress, host and cook in a cooking show. In 2011, she started a home-based baking business in order to make ends meet as she became a single mom that same year. Being a self-confessed workaholic back then, she decided to let go of TV work when she fell ill in 2016. She took her illness as a wake-up call from the Lord to reassess her priorities. So she chose to focus on being a mother to Gummy, trusting God to be their Father-Provider. She attends Christ's Commission Fellowship (CCF) and is active in serving the church's fitness and solo parents' ministry. She is currently a full-time mom while overseeing the daily operations of the bakery-cafe she stewards, C Ki+chenry at The Grove, Pasig. Bettinna still prays to marry one day. You may follow her daily devotions and cooking on Instagram @abettinnacarlos.
Her first book, Heartbreaks & Breakthroughs Making Sense of God's Purpose for Pain was released last September 2019 that focuses on forgiveness and single parenting. Each book is available at its retail price Php250.
OMF Lit Bookshop is open from 10 AM to 9 PM from Mondays to Sundays. For inquiries, please contact their staff at (088) 323-6248 or cdobookshop@omflit.com
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