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The people behind FLIP — and how to join them.

FLIP isn't written by influencers. It's written by ordinary disciples — accountants, nurses, engineers, and teachers across Bangkok, Manila, and Cebu — quietly writing down what they're learning with God in the middle of a normal work week. Meet our contributors below, then pitch the reflection you wish already existed.

Meet our contributors

Real disciples, writing honestly

Benson Baniwas

Chiang Rai · University lecturer · Contributing since July 2026

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“A tent is not a lesser ministry. It is the ground God gave you to stand on.”

Benson — Bench to most of the community — is a Filipino OFW based in Chiang Rai, where he works as a university lecturer and course coordinator. He is the founder of Builders Community and the author of Do You Care?: Encountering the Greatest Teacher in Your Hardest Moment.

He writes in three of FLIP’s four threads. In Purpose, on tentmaking and why the job that pays the bills is not a detour from the calling. In Life, on being led rather than driven. In Faith, on open doors that ask for character rather than reward activity, and on the faithfulness nobody sees. Every one of his pieces is narrated, so each can be read or listened to.

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Renaissan Dela Cerna

Chiang Rai · Teacher

Renaissan Dela Cerna is an author and an OFW teacher in Thailand.

Faith Intimacy with God
2 articles Read pieces

Aaron Glassburn

Thailand · Missionary

Aaron Glassburn is a builder by trade who serves alongside Builders Community.

Faith
1 article Read it

Aiza May Casumpang-Oliveros

Australia · Educator

Aiza May Casumpang-Oliveros is an educator based in Sydney, Australia, where she works in early childhood education. She is also a co-founder of the Builders community, where she shares her passion for faith, encouragement, and building meaningful connections with others.

Faith
1 article Read it

Joshua Reyes

Manila · Accountant

Writes honestly about money, generosity, and tithing in your twenties — sending support home without guilt or burnout. Numbers by day, grace on the page.

Life Faith
9 articles Read pieces

Apinya Wong

Chiang Mai · Teacher

A teacher in a Buddhist-majority workplace, Apinya writes about everyday faith that stays warm and curious rather than preachy — being fully present without being awkward.

Faith Purpose
11 articles Read pieces

Grace Lim

Manila · Nurse

A night-shift nurse who writes about prayer when you don't feel anything, the Psalms that carry you through dry seasons, and the quiet practices that keep a busy soul anchored.

Intimacy with God Faith
7 articles Read pieces

Ploy Suksai

Bangkok · Marketing lead

Ploy writes about friendship that actually shows up — trading the group chat for the table, building real community as a young professional, and the discipline of being known.

Life Purpose
6 articles Read pieces

Daniel Cruz

Cebu · Architect

Daniel almost walked away from faith in his second year of work. He writes for the doubters — testimonies and honest reflections on questions, deconstruction, and staying.

Faith Intimacy with God
10 articles Read pieces

Sirin Adisai

Bangkok · Social worker

Sirin writes about being sent into hard places — loving the neighbor you disagree with, biblical insights on mercy, and discipleship that sharpens you through difference.

Purpose Faith
5 articles Read pieces

Ruth Mendoza

Manila · Teacher

Ruth writes simple, on-ramp devotionals for people starting over with Scripture — one chapter of Mark, three questions, five minutes. No guilt charts, just a way back in.

Intimacy with God Life
9 articles Read pieces

Ezekiel Ong

Cebu · Pastor & editor

FLIP's contributing editor. Ezekiel writes seasonal encouragements and prophetic impressions for the church year, and gently edits every piece so each writer still sounds like themselves.

Faith Purpose
12 articles Read pieces

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What FLIP publishes

FLIP exists to give disciples a place to share what God is doing in ordinary life. You don't need a platform, a title, or a polished portfolio — just something true you're learning and a willingness to write it down. Below are the five kinds of writing we publish — pick the one that fits your piece.

Types of writing

Pick the one that fits your piece

FLIP publishes five kinds of writing. They overlap — a testimony often carries a biblical insight — but naming the one you're aiming at keeps a piece clear, and it's the first thing we ask for on the pitch form.

Faith Journey

Purpose
To share how a person's relationship with God has grown over time.
Focus
The ongoing process of following Jesus, including lessons, struggles, and growth.

Example "When I first came to know Christ, I struggled with trusting Him. Over the years, God has taught me to surrender…"

Personal Testimony

Purpose
To testify about what God has done in a specific situation or in one's life.
Focus
A particular event or season where God's faithfulness, healing, provision, or salvation was evident.

Example "God answered my prayer for a job after months of waiting, reminding me that He is always on time."

Devotional Reflection

Purpose
To encourage readers to meditate on Scripture and apply it to daily life.
Focus
A Bible passage with practical application and a prayer or reflection.

Example Scripture: Philippians 4:6–7 → Reflection on surrendering anxiety to God → Closing prayer.

Biblical Insight

Purpose
To explain or teach the meaning of a Bible passage or biblical principle.
Focus
Understanding Scripture through context, interpretation, and theology.

Example "In John 15, Jesus calls Himself the True Vine. This imagery emphasizes our dependence on Him for spiritual fruitfulness."

Prophetic Impression

Purpose
To share what someone believes the Holy Spirit is highlighting for encouragement, exhortation, or comfort.
Focus
A Spirit-led message, image, Scripture, or prompting intended to strengthen others.

Example "While praying, I sensed the Lord reminding some of us that this season of waiting is preparing us for greater faithfulness."

Not sure which one you're writing? Pitch it anyway and choose "Not sure yet" on the form — helping you name it is part of the editing. Whatever the type, the house rules below still apply.

Contributor guidelines

A few simple house rules
  • Write from your own walkTell us what you've actually lived and learned. First-person, specific, and honest beats general and polished every time.
  • Keep it short and one-thingAim for 600–900 words — a 3–6 minute read. One clear idea, one takeaway. We'd rather you go deep on a small thing than wide on a big one.
  • Ground it in ScriptureAnchor your reflection in a passage and cite the reference. Quote a translation accurately; let the text lead and your story illustrate.
  • Stay Christ-centered & denominationally graciousFLIP is for the whole church. Major on what unites us in Christ; hold secondary differences with humility and charity.
  • Submit your own original workWrite it yourself, get permission for any quotes or names you use, and let us know if it's appeared elsewhere. We edit gently and publish under your name.

We love

  • Honest, specific, first-person stories
  • Scripture-anchored devotionals & insights
  • Testimonies that give God the glory
  • English, Thai, or Tagalog — we'll help with translation

We don't publish

  • Political commentary, interpretation, or endorsement
  • Outrage, call-outs, or content that tears down
  • Anyone's private story shared without their consent
  • AI-generated filler or anything that isn't your own work

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