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Serenity Prayer
This is my first post for 2009. The Christmas break is ending soon and it seemed like it just came and went. Now the Christmas lantern needs to be taken down and other christmas decors need to be put away. … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, battles, being loved, counseling, faith, weariness, Word of God
Tagged AA, benediction, blessing, encouragement, God, grace, gratitude, healing, hope, prayer, serenity prayer, surrender
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Encouragement from my younger brothers
Yesterday morning when I checked my phone for any messages that were sent through the night, there was one message sitting there from one of the youth leaders that I have mentored. His text said “thanks for prayers. Now I … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, being loved, brothers, careers
Tagged brotherly love, Christian brothers, email, encouragement, family, God's love, love, OFW, overseas, worship team, youth
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I was serenaded last night!
Well, I was twisting and turning…. because I was playing Jawbreakers on my Ipaq last night trying to make myself sleepy as I connect all those colorful balls when i started hearing a guitar being faintly strummed. My wife woke … Continue reading
My younger brother is OUTWARD BOUND…
A young friend took off for the United States today. His flight left at 10:30 AM today. I did not get to see him anymore the past couple of days as he was also busy getting his things prepared, being … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, counseling, family, guided conversation, Jesus Christ, mentoring, servanthood
Tagged accountability, counseling, grace, guided conversation, life, life directions, mentoring, OFW, overseas work, prayer, protection, questions, religion, responsibilities, selfless-ness, shipping job, younger brother
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The Shack – “tragedy confronts eternity” a powerful, disturbing, intrusive yet gentle read…
A couple of days ago, a friend posted on his multiply site that he received a copy of that Christian novel The Shack. The rest of the article has been moved to this link. Please click on the link to … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, being loved, care, family, Jesus Christ, servanthood
Tagged Bestseller novel, blessing, christian novel, Church, compassion, emotions, eternity, feedback, fiction, God's character. love, Holy Spirit, images of God, Jesus Christ, novel review, pain, paradigm shift, perception, Perichoretic union, reaction, reality, redemption, representation of God, tehology of God, The Shack, tragedy, Trinitarian life, Trinity, virtues, William Young
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I don’t even know where home is…
Year 1992. We were headed for Winter Break. The students had already made plans where they will spend winter break. I was going with Ron to his home in Buffalo, New York. Plans had been made and we were just … Continue reading
“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 acceptance, being loved, care, counseling, God, Jesus Christ, prayer
Tagged cries, faith, gospel sharing, gratitude, high school friends, memories, religion, reunion. religion, youth evangelism
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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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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
Posted in acceptance, being loved, brothers
Tagged brotherhood, brothers, friendships, life
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What A Beautiful Sight
I am sitting on the small veranda of our cottage here at the SEP camp with our dogs (Beans, Toepy and Peanut) occupying their floor positions) – watching DORM 4B and 4G go through their modern dance routine outdoors. They … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, being loved, care, counseling, God, prayer, servanthood
Tagged Dr. Kermit Nelson, mentoring, Orr Mn, SEP, summer camp, youth camp
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