Blog EntryMonday OffAug 11, '08 2:24 AM
for everyone
Had morning devotions with kids. (We're going through book of Mark)
Prayed with Ivy.  Breakthrough and Miracles.  Relationships and Work.
Didn't eat breakfast.
Ate good chicken dish for lunch.
Kids and I had good discussion over lunch about where to go for college.
Ivy and I had a discussion about UP being the best school. hmmmm....
I offended her.  I said sorry.  We hugged and kissed.  Ok na.
Plans for the week...
  - Counseling.
  - Small groups for men and young couples.
  - Teach Pastoral Services to 3rd year students this friday
  - Parenting seminar for VCS parents on Saturday 
  - Play badminton with Ardy, Vera, Trina, Margot, Edwin and Ivy on Wed.
  - Improve pastoral service.
  - Thought hard about Mayet Lempin - I know i will miss her in the pastoral service
  - Looked for tire supplier, one wheel is out.  "One of this thing is not like the other"

Read books.  What's your story? (How to be a good communicator)
Innovation, Motivation, and Parenting books.

Had haircut.
Bought Slurpee for David.  He's so happy. (How P 40 pesos gift can lighten up a child's day)

Blog.

Then, back to planning again...


Blog EntryHome NormAug 9, '08 2:21 PM
for everyone
WARNING: Verbal and physical abuse happens even in 'Christian homes'.

What rules your home?

Love or Hate? Kindness or Rudeness?

I cannot over emphasize the value of home norm.

-When parents allow violence, verbal abuse and unforgiveness lurk in their home, it is likely that these kids will apply the same behavior to their relationships as adults.

-Researchers have found that children who witness domestic violence are likely to have abusive relationships as adults.

Domestic violence include: Shouting, calling names, physically injuring spouse or kids, banging doors, jumping off from cars, hitting each other with objects, throwing plates, breaking picture frames, tying kids, locking up kids in toilets, etc.

- "One clear piece of advice for parents never, ever hit each other in front of your children"

(According to Professor Terrie Moffitt, Institute of Psychiatry) --- I would say... Never to hit at all!!! Period.

Domestic violence is not new to Philippine culture. I have counseled many couples using conflict resolution methods they learned from their parents: FIGHT or FLIGHT. Then they come to us hoping in one session they can change their spouse.

- Truth I've learned in counseling: People go for counseling only after 7 years (as an average) of having the same problem. Now since its beyond their control - they need professional help. How sad.


How do we break the cycle.

- Simple.

- Know the TRUTH, REPENT and BELIEVE (HAVE FAITH)

- The truth is: you don't need to FIGHT, to get your way. Neither you should do FLIGHT (to avoid). Rather, you can FIX - the situation through REPENTANCE and FORGIVENESS.

- Repentance can be simplified in three words: It is a Decision, An Act and a Lifestyle.

- Decision to stop: hurting others, thinking of "ME" all the time or being selfish.

- Act - turning away from sinful habits and turning to God's word for renewal. Put off OLD SELF, Put on NEW SELF.

- Lifestyle - means: staying free.

- Have Faith. If Jesus can make the blind see, deaf hear and lame to walk, I am sure He can make you see a a turn around in your family, hear what you need to do and walk in the way of righteousness, peace and joy.

Home should be the best place to be not a place of turmoil and violence.

Model Christianity to your kids. Let this be your Home Norm.


Blog Entry"888" Swelte O Baka Luck langAug 8, '08 4:10 AM
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Today lots of couples are set to be married. Its 080808

Meneee pipol feel its swelte -- dis is lakee nambrr.otso otso otso

I just did a wedding in Tagaytay this morning and it was fantastic.  It was a filipino wedding.

The couple got together few of their friends in a small hideaway resto in Tagaytay (Chateau Hestia).  It was great. It was intimate.  Lots of crying, laughing and great food.

I saw my long lost cell group member: DJ and Christine Hinch.  They were in charge of the kitchen. Kakatuwa. It was a reunion. These great chefs from CCA can serve you unforgettable dining experience.  Needless to say, I had a great feast today.  I ate lots of veggies, chicken breast and Panna cotta for dessert. (remember my vision --- "Marcus and Ringo" --- still in my mind)

zip... zap...zuey....

Back to my subject: 888 or 08-08-08.  
Is it the date that makes the marriage great or the commitment of the couple towards each other?

So, I interviewed a chinese couple during reception.  They have married for more than 40 years.  I asked them what is the secret of their marriage.  

The woman said, "I am so lucky with this guy.  He is my best friend. But he could be a terrible husband." I was fiberglassted (mali, fabregasted - as in Julius or Joe), shocked (na lang) with her statement. I asked "why?". Then she responded... "I never treated him as a husband because the thought of him being a husband means expecting him to do this and be that.  So, I never did."

Wow. A simple piece of advise for me today.  
Its that level of friendship that keeps our marriage fresh and strong.  

As we continued our conversation lessons kept flowing....
Be the best of friends.  
Avoid expectations. 
Be tolerant.  
Inspire.  
Support.
Serve.  
Be there.  
And most of all TRUST.  
After all, that's what friends are made of.

In business, its better to be lucky than smart.  
In marriage, its better to be friends than just be a husband or a wife.

Blog EntryBeing a CounselorJul 21, '08 10:52 AM
for everyone
There are many times my heart bleed for people who walk into our office asking for some time and attention.  Stacks of email and text of pain and confusion.

I guess God knows why I would have a job like this.  I am a feeler.  I feel for people.  I cry deeply and I hurt when people get abused, get humiliated and get abandoned. 

Anyway, I found this article... Hope it helps.

Qoute:

When I got home that night as my wife served dinner, I held her hand and said, I've got something to tell you. She sat down and ate quietly. Again I observed the hurt in her eyes.
Suddenly I didn't know how to open my mouth. But I had to let her know what I was thinking.
"I want a divorce!" I raised the topic calmly.

She didn't seem to be annoyed by my words, instead she asked me softly,

"Why"?

I avoided her question.
This made her angry. She threw away the chopsticks and shouted at me, you are not a man!

That night, we didn't talk to each other. She was weeping. I knew she wanted to find out what had happened to our marriage. But I could hardly give her a satisfactory answer, she had lost my heart to a lovely girl called Dew. I didn't love her anymore..I just pitied her!

With a deep sense of guilt, I drafted a divorce agreement which stated that she could own our house, our car, and 30% stake of my company.  She glanced at it and then tore it into pieces. The woman who had spent ten years of her life with me had become a stranger. I felt sorry for
her wasted time, resources and energy but I could not take back what I had said for I loved Dew so dearly.

Finally she cried loudly in front of me, which was what I had expected to see. To me her cry was actually a kind of release. The idea of divorce which had obsessed me for several weeks seemed to be firmer and clearer now.

The next day, I came back home very late and found her writing something at the table. I didn't have supper but went straight to sleep and fell asleep very fast because I was tired after an eventful day with Dew.

When I woke up, she was still there at the table writing. I just did not care so I turned over and was asleep again.

In the morning she presented her divorce conditions: she didn't want anything from me, but needed a month's notice before the divorce. She requested that in that one month we both struggle to live as normal a life as possible. Her reasons were simple: our son had his exams in a months time and she didn't want to disrupt him with our broken marriage.

This was agreeable to me. But she had something more, she asked me to recall how I had carried her into out bridal room on our wedding day. She requested that everyday for the month's duration I carry her out of our bedroom to the front door ever morning. I thought she was going crazy. Just to make our last days together bearable I accepted her odd request.

I told Dew about my wife s divorce conditions. She laughed loudly and thought it was absurd. No matter what tricks she applies, she has to face the divorce, she said scornfully.

My wife and I hadn't had any body contact since my divorce intention was explicitly expressed. So when I carried her out on the first day, we both appeared clumsy. Our son clapped behind us, daddy is holding mummy in his arms. His words brought me a sense of pain. From the bedroom to the sitting room, then to the door, I walked over ten meters with her in my arms. She closed her eyes and said softly, don't tell our son about the divorce. I nodded, feeling somewhat upset. I put her down outside the door. She went to wait for the bus to work. I drove alone to the office.

On the second day, both of us acted much more easily. She leaned on my chest.. I could smell the fragrance of her blouse. I realized that I hadn't looked at this woman carefully for a long time. I realized she was not young any more. There were fine wrinkles on her face, her hair was graying! Our marriage had taken its toll on her. For a minute I wondered what I had done to her.

On the fourth day, when I lifted her up, I felt a sense of intimacy returning. This was the woman who had given ten years of her life to me. On the fifth and sixth day, I realized that our sense of intimacy was growing again. I didn't tell Dew about this. It became easier to carry
her as the month slipped by. Perhaps the everyday work-out made me stronger.

She was choosing what to wear one morning. She tried on quite a few dresses but could not find a suitable one. Then she sighed, all my dresses have grown bigger. I suddenly realized that she had grown so thin, that was the reason why I could carry her more easily.
Suddenly it hit me, .. she had buried so much pain and bitterness in her heart. Subconsciously I reached out and touched her head.

Our son came in at the moment and said, Dad, it's time to carry mum out. To him, seeing his father carrying his mother out had become an essential part of his life. My wife gestured to our son to come closer and hugged him tightly. I turned my face away because I was afraid I
might change my mind at this last minute. I then held her in my arms, walking from the bedroom, through the sitting room, to the hallway. Her hand surrounded my neck softly and naturally. I held her body tightly, it was just like our wedding day. But her much lighter weight made me sad. On the last day, when I held her in my arms I could hardly move a step. Our son had gone to school.  I held her tightly and said, I hadn't noticed that our life lacked intimacy.

I drove to office... jumped out of the car swiftly without locking the door. I was afraid any delay would make me change my mind... I walked upstairs. Dew opened the door and I said to her, Sorry, Dew, I do not want the divorce anymore.

She looked at me, astonished. Then touched my forehead. Do you have a fever? She said. I moved her hand off my head. Sorry, Dew, I said, I won't divorce. My marriage life was boring probably because she and I didn't value the details of our lives, not because we didn't love each other any more. Now I realize that since I carried her into my home on our wedding day I am supposed to hold her until death do us apart. Dew seemed to suddenly wake up. She gave me a loud slap and then slammed the door and burst into tears. I walked downstairs and drove away.

At the floral shop on the way, I ordered a bouquet of flowers for my wife. The salesgirl asked me what to write on the card. I smiled and wrote, I'll carry you out every morning until death do us apart.

The small details of your lives are what really matter in a relationship. It is not the mansion, the car, property , the money in the bank, blah..blah.. blah. These create an environment conducive for happiness but cannot give happiness in themselves. So find time to be
your spouse's friend and do those little things for each other that build intimacy. Do have a real happy marriage!

Anonymous

end of quote.

HOPE YOU CAN JUST DO YOUR WAY INTO LOVE!
SOMETIMES ITS HARD TO FEEL LIKE LOVING, LOVE ANYWAY!

Blog EntryCourage To SpeakJun 22, '08 9:15 PM
for everyone
Do you sometimes wonder why Jesus got into lots of trouble?
1. He took his stand. The Pharisees challenged him, “Here you are, appearing as your own witness; your testimony is not valid. John 8:13
2. He was persistent. Every day he was teaching at the temple. But the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the leaders among the people were trying to kill him. Luke 19:47

Do you find yourself getting in trouble for saying things (true and well meaning) and still your audience can't get you?  Worse is, they are mad at you.

Do not despise, you are not alone.  Most of the great men of the past were counter positioned.

I remember one time when one of my friends who was so eager to share his idea and many of the people in the room were not in agreement with him.  I saw him humble down and kept quiet.  I remembered that day when I had a chance; I talked to him and encouraged him that his idea was great.  But I thought they was not ready to hear it.  It was ahead of its time.  Several months later his idea was proven to be a brilliant idea after all.

Today, we celebrate the great discoveries of great men like Galileo, Magellan, Martin Luther, and a host of other scientists, scholars and inventors.  But during their time, they were ridiculed, mocked and voted out.

Next time you feel you have a great idea, believe in it.  Don't feel awkward and small.  It might be the solution the world's been waiting for. 

It used to be that great ideas were only spoken, written and published by the Kings, Leaders, the Rich, the "Have's".  But the world is changing.  The world wants to hear the voice of the small guys, people in the production line, the stories of those in far away places, the poor, the weak and the under privileged.

News and publication today has become democratized. (According to Goggle).

I like what Steve Jobs said: "Your time is limited, so don't waste it  living someone else's life.  Don't let the noise of other's opinion drown out your inner voice.  And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.  They somehow already know what you truly want to become.  Everything else is secondary"

Have the courage to believe.

Blog EntryDISCIPLESHIP LESSONS FROM MULTIPLY.COMMar 13, '08 11:01 PM
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After a while, discipleship can be difficult for leaders.  

We look for things we can do together. Search in the web for things to teach our disciples/members in the group.  And sometimes try to look in the bookstore FOR BOOKS  we can use as teachings materials.

But JESUS never intended it to be a difficult task. 

Jesus' discipleship method is so simple.

That's why even multiply.com use it too:


1. Post

In the dictionary, it means, to display, to make available, to publish.
In discipleship - it means to be available, to make your voice clear for people to know what you stand for and believe.

Can they see a clear message of the gospel? 
Or does your message confuse them because its not the same as the message you are preaching?

MAKE YOUR MESSAGE CLEAR.
LIVE YOUR LIFE AN EPISTLE.

I like the saying of St. Augustine
" Preach the gospel at all times, if necessary use words"


2. Invite

Jesus' style of discipleship has always been personal.  

Let's not make the big mistake that "meetings" will cut the deal.

Jesus invited Zacheus, Peter, Andrew, James and John and others to his home and himself to their homes. 

It's sad that discipleship leaders are sometimes so impersonal - that they only want to be seen in meetings and never show their disciples how they live their normal lives.  

Jesus even went to one of the Pharisees house to give him an audience.

Luke 7:36 Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. 

    Will you go?


3. Search


"To seek and save the lost" was Jesus' life work.


He was deliberate in the search.


Sometimes we just say "Bahala na si Lord, kung sino ipadala nya - ok na"


 DO YOU SEEK OTHER PEOPLE'S SPIRITUAL WELFARE ?


If you want to MULTIPLY --- POST, INVITE and do the  SEARCH.


"For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.”   Luke 19:10 




Asking my kids what they want to be in the future is a recurring exercise in our family.  

I am constantly assessing if they are looking towards the future and is aware that schooling and discipleship is very important to be successful in life.  

David (14)  is so sure he wants to be in the computer field.  He wants to work in APPLE, in Cupertino , California, and work for Steve.  He likes the idea of having Steves as his main leader in life. 

Daniela (10) on the other hand wants nothing but baking.  She is passionately into kitchen stuff, food and dining tables.

One day Gabrielle came to me and expressed her desire to be a super model, an actress or a fashion designer.  I was shocked and also excited.  The typical mindset in me is reacting that she needs to have a Bachelors degree in either Science or Arts or Engineering or Medicine. Gabrielle is our family's most consistent, loyal and task oriented person.  Give her something to do and for sure she will get it done (very much like my wife).  

So what do we do? 

As any good hearted parent and homeschooler - we give what she will need in the future--- we gave her lots of english and grammar and communication exercises.  Sometimes she hates it.  Sometimes she gets bored and sometimes she feels its too much.  But since she is a finisher --- it always gets done.

You asked why we do that?????
WATCH THIS! CLICK HERE:   Binibining Pilipinas 2008



Blog EntryIs It All About looks?Feb 24, '08 1:22 PM
for everyone
People are cruel.  They look at the outward appearance.  Like Paul Potts, people thought he was a joke (because of his eyes and teeth).  But he proved them wrong.  In Britain's got talent - he was brilliant after all.

Have you ever been judged before?  People never gave you a chance.
People stopped you from trying.

Hey, I have good news for you: "Don't listen to them".

Remember Blind Bart.  He kept shouting (siguro dahil hindi nila siya makita --- bulag kasi sya eh)... "Jesus... Have mercy on me!"

He tried. He tried. And still tried.  And then, Jesus gave him all the attention he needed.

In fact Jesus, in this occasion, said this famous line: "The Son of man came to serve... (Not to be served)." 

It's like Jesus saying to him - "Hey, Man of faith am here for you.  Ready to serve. What do you want me to do?" (Mk 10:44 - 50)

Message of Life: Have faith!
"TRY AND KEEP TRYING." --- Keep on believing!

Its only those who are sitting down and lying around who never gets a chance in life.

Go.  Sing if you want.  Dance.  As you so desire.  Serve.  Wherever.

Always remember: Those who never tried are the real losers.

KEEP ON TRYING.... KEEP ON TRYING...

Jesus wants us to have a big faith.

Blog EntryPreacher In Blue JeansFeb 24, '08 12:37 PM
for everyone
I have been blessed to have a wife that is so intelligent, loving and patient.  My wife, Ivy and I, have been homeschooling for nealry 10 years now. It has been a great journey.

Through the years, we have struggled (but overcame), innovated, researched ideas on how to better homeschool our kids and not burn out.

You too can be a successful homeschooler.

If you feel like its hard, dark and difficult - maybe its time to see the other side you have never seen. 

I like what Jesus said: "Nothing is impossible to those who believe." Mt 17:20 (Have faith)

Adidas copied it too: "NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE"

Here is a clip on homeschooling. ("Preacher in Blue Jeans" is Bo Sanchez's Vlogs for soul nourishment)
Click here:
An Interview with Bo Sanchez. 

I really like talking to Bo he is so humble and sincere.  He is also an avid MAC user.
(Kaya pala pareho ang spirit)


Blog EntryHow Vision StartsFeb 3, '08 10:55 AM
for everyone
Some people just have quick access to insights and some can see vision easily.  But for the rest of us, its a struggle, a trial and error, a painful crawl.

Well,l this story from Monsignor Dale Fushek provides a slow unfolding of vision of why some of his parishioners are leaving and looking for another community.

He received an invitation from a family of a teenager who decided to leave their church.  After the dessert, teenager and "not-yet" Father Fushek were left in the dining table.

"What's new?" asked Fusek.
"You know what's new? said the teenager.  "That's why you're here."
"I heard you don't go to church anymore.  Why do you have trouble believing the Pope?"
"No" the boy replied.
"Do you have trouble believing the moral teachings of the church?"
"Not at all. I am following them."
"Do you believe in the Eucharist - that is really the body of Christ in communion?"
"Yes, you have to.  It is there in the bible, right?"
"Does your new church believe that?" Fushek asked.
"I don't know.  They never mentioned it."

A bewildered and frustrated Fushek then asked, "If you believe in the Pope, and believe in the moral teachings of the church and you believe in the Eucharist, What are you doing?"

The young man looked Fushek in the eye and said, "For sixteen years of my life, never once did I miss mass on Sundays.  And never once when I was there did I ever feel loved.  I don't know what these new people believe, but I do know that they love me."

The now-Monsignor Fushek said, "This was a life changing experience for me.  I went home that night and said: 'If I become a priest I will do everything I can to make sure that no kid walks away because they don't feel loved."  (Today Monsignor Fushek leads a Life Teen  ministry worldwide - providing 800 programs that ministers to 100,000 teens weekly.)

Strong?

Yup.  This story changed my life.  That is why I ache when I see people attending church and they hear the service, sit in their chair, give their offering and go back home - and never feel the love from another human being in the building (except when the guy doing the transition says - "Turn around and greet 3 people).

We need to wake up and do something.

Vision starts when you actually feel the need of the boy in the story or  you feel the frustration the Monsignor.

I hope God gives a clear picture of someone's need and how you can be of help.

THIS IS HOW VISION STARTS.

Find a Need.  Then Help.

Matt. 9:36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.  


Blog EntryDay #3 FastingJan 10, '08 11:32 PM
for everyone
Still alive.

Excited.

Never been so eager to hear.

My first few days of fasting before was all about food-reduction, attending church meetings and being with friends (even sometimes cheating and lying about the kind of fast i do just to project good image).  But as years progress and more understanding comes, i realize it has to do with God and what He wants to say.

I remember those days I struggle trying to pray and stretch my words to prolong my praying time.  I kept talking.  I kept writting... Thinking its all about me and how i reach out to Him.

But the truth is... Its all about his reach, his voice and his purposes.  I remembered this verse:  Isa. 59:1 Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear.

God is able to speak.  Be confident to hear.  Allow Him (period).

Prayer through the years
I can't forget the formula for prayer A-C-T-S. (Adoration-Conffession-Thanksgiving- Supplication).  But I really had a hard time using this.  Adoration pa lang... Pagod na ako... I realized that this formula can't completely make a good prayer life. Prayer can't be reduced to a formula.  Now I am learning... Its all about relationships.  Instead, its just hanging out with God that makes me stay in and press in prayer.

Let's remember, Hang out with God.  Instead of just using A-C-T-S --- do CHATS!

He is your father.  He is your best friend.

This is a nice cut and paste story that will encourage your heart if your parenting.  Even when you're just struggling to keep your marriage intact, strong and functional.  Be encouraged - the future is a good reason to build strong families.

Children Do Best When Brought Up In Married Families

"It said it also accepted that children are better off with married parents than with parents who cohabit."


Read further: Just click here

Blog EntryWhat Is Big Group...Dec 22, '07 6:27 AM
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Big group is all about meeting new people in church.

Big group is all about inspiring people.

Big group is interfacing with your pastors and getting the church culture first hand.

Big group helps new leaders get assimilated in the church leadership.

Big group is helping people learn from each other and not just the usual one-way teaching.

Big group is connecting to a big body of leaders instead of your usual 3-5 people in your old leadership group.

Big group has balanced topics that is spread throughout the year which includes love for bible, prayer, church, leadership, discipleship, relationships, freedom, finances, family and many more...

Big group is dynamic.

Big group is organic.

Big group is guaranteed to be fun and life changing!!!

Join us Now.

Tuesdays 7 pm. Pastor Robert Hern and Doc Jun Aguilar
Thursdays 7 pm. Pastor Paolo Punzalan and Carlos Antonio
Saturdays 3 pm. Paster Bernard Marquez, Dennis Isleta and Rads Sy
Saturday 6 pm. Pastor LA Mumar

Click here for some pictures of our Saturday 3 pm. group

Our Leadership group celebrated our Christmas Party for 2007. 

It was such a hilarious and fun filled event.

Don't ask about the Funny exchange gift and who got the HAM?

Around 96 people came from various small groups under our leadership teams.

We are excited about 2008.  More discipleship, leadership and high level relationships.


WE WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO GET CONNECTED, RELATED AND DISCIPLED!


Click this to See the Pictures.


Blog Entry4 WAYS TO RAISE GODLY CHILDRENNov 26, '07 11:55 AM
for everyone

1. Work on  the heart issues
We can focus so much on behavioral aspects of parenting.  Like etiquettes, manners, communication skills and so forth.  But the true test of discipleship is the heart.  Whatever is inside will work its way out.  Focus on OBEDIENCE, SELF CONTROL, WISDOM AND RESPONSIBILITY. Its all internal work that will produce great character.


See the full blog:  CLICK HERE.


From a recent report: October 8, 2007

Study ties marital strife, heart disease

A lousy marriage might literally make you sick. Marital strife and other bad personal relationships can raise your risk for heart disease, researchers reported Monday.

What it likely boils down to is stress — a well-known contributor to health problems, as well as a potential byproduct of troubled relationships, the scientists said.

In a study of 9,011 British civil servants, most of them married, those with the worst close relationships were 34 percent more likely to have heart attacks or other heart trouble during 12 years of follow-up than those with good relationships. That included partners, close relatives and friends.

In De Vogli's study, men and women with bad relationships faced equal risks. Volunteers filled out questionnaires asking them to rate the person to whom they felt closest on several measures. These included questions about to what extent does that person "give you worries, problems and stress?"  They also were asked about whether they felt they could confide in that person, or whether talking with that person made them feel worse.

Over the following 12 years, 589 participants had heart attacks or other heart problems. Those with the highest negative scores on the questionnaire had the highest risks, even taking into account other factors related to heart disease such as obesity, high blood pressure and smoking.

End of Quote

SOURCE:  Roberto De Vogli, University College in London.


LESSON:

LOVE YOUR WIFE!  Its good for your health.  Ask your doctor about it.

Prov. 18:22 He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD. (receives favor not stress)



Blog EntryDo You Want To Be Inspired?Nov 11, '07 11:27 AM
for everyone
Then Click this.

Its about a little girl who overcame her battle with cancer.

Grabe this story will put gas to your faith.

So Inspiring.

So proud of you Sarah.



Pastor B

Blog Entry3 Things that can Change Your LifeNov 5, '07 9:08 AM
for everyone
There are things we do everyday that can be considered a waste of time. 

But these three things will definitely change your life:

1. The people you meet

2. The books you read

3. The choices you make


People
Be nice to every person you meet in life.  They might just change your course or destiny.  You'll never know.  God has aligned all things to work out perfectly if you just allow him.  (ex. your boss who doesn't seem to be supportive nor encouraging, the new client that acts so rude, your new classmate, your officemates, they might prove to be the key to your success. Just act right and be nice. God will honor your faithfulness.


Books

Cut down budget on food and desserts but never on books.  This is your ticket to non- personal discipleship.  You might not have the chance to meet all the great people in the world.  But with books, you can even be discipled by presidents, actors, poets, great writers and lots more.  Try to buy books every two months.  THEN READ IT!

Choices

For every action there is a corresponding consequence.  Choose well.  I like the saying "Be careful what you chose, or you might just get it."  Destiny is made through decisions.  People change course for several reasons.   People stop eating pork after a stroke, people stop smoking  after checking positive for Emphysema?  kids stop touching sockets after getting burned?  What's yours?  Choose Life.  Choose well. 

Some choices we need to make:

Friends
Focus
Career
Health
Financial Freedom
the list goes on....

Blog EntryTwo Most Important DesiresNov 2, '07 11:04 PM
for everyone
What are you busy with lately?  What consumes you?  What eats up most of your time?  Who do you spend time the most?

Questions are great tools for critical thinking. 

Answering these questions brings to surface our life's motivation. 

Action speaks louder than words.  Our schedule reveals more our character than our talk.

Two most important desires for life:

•    Desire to know and honor God

•    Desire to serve one another

These two things produce in us motivation to act in a selfless and Christ-like way.

Desiring God's honor can be expensive and painful. 
  • It can mean waiting longer just to keep character. 
  • It can mean forgiving even if you think you have all the right to get mad or get even. 
  • It can mean paying back for the things you messed up. 
  • Its expensive but it promises eternal rewards.
Desiring to serve others is Christ's new command for us "LOVE ONE ANOTHER".
  • Find somebody to encourage. Have that "Barnabas" factor.
  • Find somebody to help.
  • Pray for people around you that you know are in need of breakthrough.
  • Be available.
We are  the church, let us not merely love in words.

Serve!

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