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Monthly Archives: June 2008
“I remember you crying twice in high school…”
In one of our Execom Meetings for the upcoming 25th anniversary of our high school graduation, Noel came up to me and started telling me things that he remembers about me in high school. ” I remember seeing you cry … Continue reading
Posted in God, Jesus Christ, acceptance, being loved, care, counseling, prayer
Tagged cries, faith, gospel sharing, gratitude, high school friends, memories, religion, reunion. religion, youth evangelism
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“A Brother who happens to be the Chief Justice”
There was excitement in the air. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Republic of the Philippines was coming to give the keynote address at the Men’s Conference. I got the sms from his staff indicating that the … Continue reading
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Tagged answered prayer, Centennial awardee, Chief Justice Reynato Puno, christian brother, Christian Development Center, God's favor, grace, Haggai Leadership Institute, humility, justice system, keynote address, mens' conference, righteousness, supreme court, Tagaytay, WCG Philippines
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A Nation in Grief
The skies are clear. Things are going back to normal. Deep inside i didn’t want things to go back to normal. Normalcy has a way of forgetting the unresolved issues in life, and can easily lull people into thinking that … Continue reading
Posted in God, Jesus Christ, care, prayer
Tagged Coast Guard error, crying, death, Iloilo, maritime disaster, Philippines, Sulpicio Lines, survivors, tragedies, Typhoon
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Death of a Pastor. . .
We were about to end the Men’s Conference last Saturday when a colleague showed me an sms on his phone. One of our elder pastors in Southern Luzon died from a cardiac arrest early that morning. Ptr. David Oloya has … Continue reading
Posted in God, Jesus Christ, being loved, prayer, servanthood
Tagged death, heaven, India, mission field, missionary, pastor, resurrection, service, surrender
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Typhoon Frank is ravaging the country right now…
Yesterday the Men’s Conference ended in Tagaytay. It was a very wonderful conference! My mind had initially listed the insights I wanted to share in the blogworld. The Chief Justice Reynato Puno was a sterling example of humility that I … Continue reading
Posted in God, Jesus Christ, Word of God, care, challenges, death, fears, prayer, weariness
Tagged deaths, destruction, floods, Frank, helpless, NDCC, Philippines, praise, prayer, Sulpicio Lines, tragedy, Typhoon
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Warm memories of a hug. . .
I was coming down the stairs from the second level of the University theater when I heard my name being called. The worship service had just ended. I sang “Via Dolorosa” before the sermon was given that morning. I was … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, being loved, care, family
Tagged concern, families, fatherhood, Fathers' Day, hugs, Joseph Boone, love, memories, unforgettable events, worship
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Death of the young scouts…
4 young scouts died when the twister rampaged through the Little Sioux Boys Scout Camp in Iowa. Hours before when it was being flashed on CNN – they did not have the full report of the damage. Now complete with … Continue reading
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Tagged Boy Scouts, death, family, first aid, Scouts, teenagers, tornado. Iowa, tragedy
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Thanks for the brothers….
God sent 4 brothers to encourage me lately. The other one sent sms encouraging me about what I shared with him. The other one did not know that I needed encouragement and sent me a gift which came in due … Continue reading
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Tagged brotherhood, brothers, friendships, life
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It is a choice. . .
I came across a great quote sometime ago and it really hit me hard personally – and unfortunately, I could not recall where I got it from. “Disappointments are inevitable BUT discouragement is a choice.” How about you? Have you … Continue reading
Be Still My Soul. . .
Be still, my soul, the Lord is on thy side. With patience bear thy cross of grief or pain. Leave to thy God to order and provide, In every change He faithful will remain. Be still, my soul, thy best, … Continue reading