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When the young ones break our hearts…
My heart was broken many times by the young people. Having worked with the young people for more than 20 years, I have had my share of disappointments and discouraging moments. My heart gets broken when: – young people do … Continue reading
Posted in being loved, conflicts, counseling, emotional searching, family, intimacy, mentoring, personhood
Tagged counseling, life, pain, youth ministry
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“I pray that I would still see my Dad…”
“I pray that I would still see my Dad…” she started sharing some of personal things that were going on in their family but tears overwhelmed her. She grabbed a handkerchief but was too slow to cover her eyes as … Continue reading
Mentoring the Joshua Generation
I have been involved with the youth ministry for the past 22 years. It has been a very educational experience, to say the least. I have been wanting to gather my thoughts and put them in one place so that … Continue reading
Walking through the shadows of the valley of death…
Psalm 23 remains to be the most popular chapter in the Bible. The psalmist’s way of declaring himself as one who is in need of a shepherd echoes universal pathos of dependence and at times helplessness. We are like sheep … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian faith, counseling, discouragement, God, Lord Jesus, presence of the Lord, Psalm 23, Shepherd, walking with difficulties
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” Would I Be Enough?”
Driving home late one evening, about 2 weeks before Christmas 2008, I felt a stirring within me. I was having a quiet driving conversation with the Lord and I was telling the Lord how Christmas has become a season for … Continue reading
Posted in battles, being loved, desire, faith, family, God
Tagged blessing, broken families, Christian, Christmas, contentment, counseling, encouragement, faith, families, family conflicts, God, grace, gratitude, hope, life, love, painful events, prayer, stressful events, surrender, tragedy
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When the young ones kill themselves
This news item from South Korea hardly made it to the big broadcasting networks. Even the Asian subsidiaries of these giant networks did not broadcast what has been happening lately to the young people in S.Korea. Within a span of … Continue reading
Posted in care, counseling, family
Tagged counseling, death, hope, South Korea, Suicide, Teen Suicide
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Lessons from the swollen discomfort of Sgt Beans
This blog is from my thoughts after Sgt Beans, our black labrador went through some horrifying ordeal in his doggy life. I could have entitled this blog as it is, but I would rather have the real point come across … 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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May 29, 1986 – exactly 22 years ago
Exactly 22 years ago, at 4PM, I underwent the baptismal ceremony. Ptr. Romeo Pusta, our pastor in WCG Marikina then, baptized me in his bath tub in their house in Provident Village. It has been 22 years. What an amazing … Continue reading
Posted in family, God, Jesus Christ, prayer
Tagged baptism, Christian, counseling, dedication, religion, remembrance
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You Were Created for love – Key # 1
The image you have of yourself will determine the level of intimacy in which you walk – p.21 Experiencing the Father’s Embrace, Finding Acceptance in the arms of a loving God : Jack Frost I read this several months ago … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, being loved, emotional searching, Father, God, intimacy, love, quest
Tagged counseling, God's love, intimacy, love, quest
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