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Monthly Archives: November 2009
47 Massacred in Maguindanao…
Every election year signals for the whole country – major uncertainties. It has become an accepted reality that there will always be casualties every time it is election year. But the election violence that took place in Maguindanao tells of … Continue reading
Arrogant entitlement….
My wife shared with me a story that remained with me to this day. Back in 1998, we drove for about 12 hours to reach a seaside resort for the church retreat. There were several churches involved in that retreat, … Continue reading
Posted in christianity, conflicts, core issues, counseling, greed
Tagged arrogance, selfishness
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After the flood, came the fire…
It has been my habit to turn on the news when we get home. Last night I did just that – and the news was about the fire that gutted 1000 homes in Mandaluyong City. I initially heard about it … Continue reading
The greatest boxer in the world is a Filipino!
He did it again! Blasting his way through boxing history, the country’s boxing icon and the best pound-for-pound fighter won his 7th title in his 7th weight category! Yesterday I did not watch the fight through pay-per-view. I joined the … Continue reading
Posted in Manny Pacquiao
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Our favorite national anaesthesia
This sunday morning, (saturday night in Las Vegas) our favorite national anaesthesia will once again numb the whole country for a couple of hours. Manny Pacquiao who recently headlined on the cover of Time Magazine as one of the 100 … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, challenges, greed, love for country, reflection
Tagged Manny Pacquiao
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The Lord is still in His Holy Temple…
Psalm 11: 3 – 4 The foundations of the law and order have collapsed. What can the righteous do? Verse 4 – But the Lord is in his Holy Temple; the Lord still rules from heaven. He watches everything closely, … Continue reading
Posted in Word of God, spiritual direction, stress, weariness
Tagged answered prayer, blessings, OFW
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It’s in the valleys I grow…
I receive the following through email sent by a pastor in the US. It was very apt to where my heart and thoughts are at the moment. Many times – it is in the valley that we grow the most. … Continue reading
Posted in Trust, sacrfice, service, spirituality, surrender
Tagged challenges, life, personal growth
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