Inspiring Entries

JE # 63 - How You Treat God

2008-04-27T22:39:00.003+08:00

How do you treat God? Listen to this message (Youtube video) to learn from Pastor Ed Lapiz. click here to watch the video

You can buy Pastor Ed Lapiz Message CD and mp3 at Kaloob Bookstore, Folk Arts Theater CCP Complex Pasay City. His books are also available there and all National Book Stores nationwide.

JE # 62 - The Truth Shall Set You Free

2008-04-20T23:04:00.002+08:00

What are the things that make you a prisoner even though physically you are free to move? What freedom we do have if we are in Christ? Listen to this sermon and evaluate whether you are experiencing freedom on the following aspects:

Free from Sin
Free from Satanic Control and Influence
Free from Spiritual Blindness
Free from Ourselves
Free from Narrow-mindedness
Free from Spiritual Weakness

This is a must-hear message. May the Lord bless you!

You can buy Pastor Ed Lapiz Message CD and mp3 at Kaloob Bookstore, Folk Arts Theater CCP Complex Pasay City. His books are also available there and all National Book Stores nationwide.

JE # 61 - A Great Way to Peace

2008-04-20T22:43:00.003+08:00

A Great Way To Peace (Matthew 10:28-31)

As discussed in this sermon, there are two great enemies of peace - fear and little trust in God. These two enemies prevent us from living a serene life. A lot of people, even Christians are still struggling on having a peace of mind. What could be the reasons for such? Shall wealth, power, health, or the people around give you the peace of mind that you’ve been looking for?

Let’s listen to Pastor Ed as he enlighten us on this subject. Be blessed.

Psalm 62:8
Trust in him at all times, O people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge.

JE # 59 - Ive Been Broken, But I'm Not Weak!

2008-04-13T22:10:00.004+08:00

By Song Wilson

So many times in life we get down and discouraged and it seems that we have no where to turn and no one to turn to. They say when it rains it pours and before you know it all the bills are due, your car is in repossession status, your kids find any and every reason to be defiant, and your relationship is going down the drain. We can't forget that J.O.B "Journey of the Broke" that you go to everyday just to listen to your boss tell you that you need to do more while they pay you less. By this time, I know that I have hit some nerves and probably have gotten a few Amen's!

The key is not to focus on the negatives, but focus on the positives. Some people have a problem with finding out the positives in their lives, but in order to get through what is negatively affecting your life you must get to the root. I have a saying," In order to appreciate the fruit you have to appreciate the root ". Yes, the root is dirty and sometimes if you're lucky your root gets planted with poop, but realizing this is the fertilization process of producing the best fruit. Once you have realized that greater is He who is in you than anything that is in the world, you have made the first step to a positive outlook. We have to begin to speak things into existence that aren't as if they really are.

The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy and what better way to destroy you in the physical than by starting with your mental. So often when we get down and we allow ourselves to stay down not realizing that we don't have to waddle in our misery. Mentally, we have convinced ourselves that we are weak and we can not be over comers when in reality that's when our natural instincts to defend ourselves should come out. Take a stand, be in control of your life, and fight for your right to live in peace. Pray that if you have to endure trials let them be with no sorrows. What I mean by this is sometimes we have to go through but praying to God that whatever comes our way we endure with a victorious spirit. Wake up daily and say to yourself I am more than a conqueror and I will not fail. Tell yourself that you have overcome all obstacles and you already have the victory!

When it seems that life is coming at you in every direction, literally stop in the middle of whatever is going on and regroup by declaring that you are walking in perfect peace. Sometimes the enemy doesn't have to steal our joy, but we give it to him. Take back your joy, reclaim your victory, and let the enemy know that you have been broken but you are strong enough to know that you are not defeated. Take control of that very thing that was given to you by God and that is your life. You may have been broken but you are not weak!

Author:Song Wilson is a life coach and also the founder of Empower365 an organization that promotes economic self sufficiency in low income communities. If you would like to obtain more information about the organization please email Empower365@gmail.com

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Song_Wilson

JE # 59 - 10 Questions Before Committing Suicide

2008-04-13T21:53:00.005+08:00

Pastor Ed Lapiz Message - 10 Tanong Bago Tumalon sa Ilog.

You may need to login to your imeem account to hear the entire message.

You can buy Pastor Ed Lapiz Message CD and mp3 at Kaloob Bookstore. His books are also available there and all National Book Stores nationwide.

JE # 58 - What Faith Can Do

2008-04-13T20:47:00.007+08:00

I know you've been looking for more of Pastor Ed's message but there are issues that I need to consider this time. From this post, I will temporarily cancel the free download of Pastor's preaching in mp3 format. I've been asking Pastor Ed's approval for the free download but there's no answer from him. For now, you'll be able to hear mp3 streaming through imeem.com and you may need to login/create an account to hear the whole sermon.

For today, I'll be sharing this message recorded more than a year ago. This is one of my best collection of Pastor Ed's preaching. Be built up with this message.

You can buy Pastor Ed Lapiz Message CD and mp3 at Kaloob Bookstore, Folk Arts Theater CCP Complex Pasay City. His books are also available there and all National Book Stores nationwide.

JE # 56 - When You Have a Heavy Heart

2008-03-29T10:32:00.005+08:00

Free Pastor Ed Lapiz Message mp3 download
Kung Mabigat Ang Loob

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JE # 55 - The Excellent Family Member (Ang Mahusay na Kapamilya)

2008-03-24T13:16:00.010+08:00

What are the qualities of an excellent family member? Let us take a closer look on Proverbs 31. This chapter states the traits of an excellent woman but could be applied to all family members. Let's listen to Pastor Ed Lapiz's insights on this.
Download Ang Mahusay na Kapamilya (mp3 format)

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JE # 54 - Free Download Pagsusuri ng Isang Depression

2008-03-18T16:59:00.008+08:00

Starting from this post, I'll be offering free download of Pastor Ed Lapiz's Messages. Please do alert me if you have any trouble with the download. I'm still troubleshooting some problems with my host. In the mean time, the mp3s will be hosted on a free third party host.

This message was delivered December 09, 2007 entitled "Pagsusuri ng Isang Depression".

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JE # 53 - The Choice

2008-03-17T22:11:00.003+08:00

Jesus chose the nails because He loves you. Now, will you choose Him?

JE # 52 - Pabasang Kristiano

2008-03-17T21:45:00.002+08:00

According to Wikipedia, Pabasa (Spanish: pasión) is a narrative description of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ woven into a poem with stanzas of five lines and each line having eight syllables. Pasion is very popular in the Philippines during the season of Lent which is usually read (actually sung) at home or any other place where people gather. The article also said it is a form of religious expression, meditation and reflection.

The indigenization of the pasyon was begun by Gaspar Aquino de Belén in Ang Mahal na Passion ni JesuCristong Panginoon Natin na Tola (The poem of the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ), published in 1703 or 1704.

The more popular version of the pasyon is the Casaysayan nang Pasiong Mahal ni Jesucristong Panginoon Natin na Sucat Ipag-alab nang Puso nang Sinomang Babasa (The History of the Passion of Jesus Christ our Lord that will set afire the heart of whosoever reads it).

An 1852 erudition by Aniceto de Merced, El libro de la vida (The Book of Life), did not, however become popular with the masses.

Today, we can hear Pabasa being sung into modern tunes. Some are even playing musical accompaniment like guitar or rondalla.

Our church, Day by Day Christian Ministries' flagship ministry is cultural redemption. Briefly, this means cultures must be filtered, consecrated, and offered back at the feet of Jesus Christ, to be used only for His glory. I'll be writing a post on cultural redemption soon. Anyways, pasyon or pabasa is one of many Filipino tradition that needs to be redeemed. And we have redeemed it for the glory of God!

Pabasang Kristiano as we call it is being conducted yearly at different Day by Day daughter and satellite churches. Last Saturday was my first time to witness how Pabasa is being done. I had a hard time singing the verses. haha. We used the book that Pastor Ed Lapiz wrote, which is being used for years now. FYI, the content was based on the Bible.

As I hear them singing, the words I heard were painting on my mind the picture of what Jesus did during His time. By just listening, I was able to reflect on the sufferings that my Savior experienced for me to have an everlasting life. Many people find it so "badoy". But for me, the time spent listening to the chants made me realized the great things about my Redeemer. In between chapters of the Pabasa were exhortations by assigned members. The messages were great. They even challenged me to preach the Gospel that was shared to me. I'm talking Matthew 28 which was the last part of the Pabasa. It was time that Jesus ordered us to go and make disciples of all nations.

This season, take time to reflect. Go back to the Bible and remember the work that Jesus did on the cross.

JE # 51 - On Entrecard

2008-03-13T13:13:00.007+08:00

Yesterday, my traffic increased to about 200 unique visitors(Thanks malinesky for approving my ad). 40-50 is my normal figure for unique visits in a day. My Adsense Income also increased! All because of Entrecard. I joined Entrecard late November last year. This program has been helping my blog gain more exposure on blogosphere. How does entrecard work?

1. JOIN. register. select ur blog's category and description. create a 125 x 125 image. Then, copy and paste the code to your blog to display the the widget.

2. EARN CREDITS. Drop on other member's card located somewhere on their blogs. You have to click "Drop" and wait for the message that says "Thanks". Presto you've earned 1 entrecard credit! You will also earn credit by other member's drops on your entrecard widget. Once members advertise on your blog, you also earn certain number of credits. More drops mean more credits.

3. PROMOTE. You can gain exposure by placing ads on other members. The lowest cost of advertising is 2ec. Make friends (not enemies). hehe.. At Entrecard, you will meet fellow bloggers with same interest.

Keep on dropping. It will greatly help in your promotion.

That's the basic. For my final tip, to make your dropping easier, please visit the suggested sites below:

That's all. happy droppin.

JE # 50 - Jesus Festival 2008

2008-03-10T00:21:00.003+08:00

Last year, I had the opportunity to be part of Jesus Festival - the 24-hour Praise and Worship. It was the first time that I was awake for 36 hours! That was a great experience to serve God as production assistant and as a singer. This year, it will be held in Tagaytay. If you're able, please do come to give God the excellent worship that He deserves!

JE # 49 - I Miss Home

2008-03-10T00:08:00.004+08:00

I miss the Pinoy Rock Music that woke me up each morning

I miss my mother's fried rice that brought energy to my body

I even miss her scrambled egg - a very good partner of fried rice

I miss my father's observations in life

I even miss his good counsel

I miss the sea breeze even though it smelled fishy

I even miss swimming with my siblings

I miss a lot of things and

I want to go home

JE # 48 - My Saturday

2008-03-09T23:07:00.006+08:00

Saturday, March 01, 2008

It was such a long day - a day worth remembering. It seldom happens that I go to work before eight in the morning. I had my breakfast on time and signed in on time. I planned to finish all tasks within four hours but I was loaded with jobs. I logged out at 1 in the afternoon. I had to rush to Folk Arts Theater to attend Day by Day's Multimedia Ministry's seminar on handling video camera. New learnings were added on my mind. I learned different "magic" that can be done with the video camera. We were taught how to correctly shoot different scenes. The best thing is, I became an actor for few minutes. Haha. We applied what we learned from the seminar. I acted as a student viewing photographs in an exhibit. We've watch each others videos, made some reactions and recommendations. At the same time Praise and Worship rehearsal was ongoing. I immediately went to the main stage to join the recording for Praise and Worship.

This afternoon, we also scheduled a gathering of Joshua Movement Alumni. It was scheduled 2pm but I had lots of appointments during the day. It was expected that I'll be late. We met at KFC in SM Megamall. I was blessed when I heard their testimonies. Seeing those people brought me great joy. I shared to them an answered prayer. The doctor who checked me up did not find anything (to worry about) on my X-ray result. The pain on my back and muscles were gone. Medications also did a great work here. I currently take two brands of pain relievers. Praise God for the healing!

I was also challenged to give portions of my income to Joshua. Their situation cut my heart. i don't know the picture but i feel they're in need of Financial support. upon hearing their stories, I decided that the 10% of my Adsense income last February will be given to Joshua. The amount is small but I know it could help.

We ended up a little bit late but that was worth. I even missed my favorite magazine show that night. I was not interested to watch Imbestigador , so I turned off the TV and faced a laptop and read an e-book about Adsense. That was 199-page e-book. I only finished reading 50 pages. By one in the morning, I stopped reading. I had to prepare myself for the Sunday worship service.

That was it - My Saturday. time is gold and we have to make most of every opportunity. I was happy for the new learnings, meeting old friends, grateful that I maximized my time. David once prayed, " Teach us to number our days so we may gain a heart of wisdom. " Let us pray that we may be wise in spending our time. Spend it on things that could build up our spirit and others. Continue to encourage one another (daily).

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Thanks for reading. God bless..

JE # 47 - Songs of the Heart

2008-02-27T13:18:00.003+08:00

It's kinda late.. but let me invite you to a night of music and inspiration. Tomorrow, February 28 7pm at Kasiyahan Garden Folk Arts Theater, CCP Complex Pasay City (Philippines). Be in the mood of love as the voices of Day by Day Christian Ministries ' Young Adults Worship Team sing love songs for you.

It's gonna be an exciting and romantic evening overlooking the Manila bay. Free admission. Hope to see you.

JE # 46 - Do You Know my Savior?

2008-02-24T18:37:00.001+08:00

JE # 45 - Day by Day Folk Arts Praise and Worship Videos

2008-02-24T17:55:00.004+08:00

Do you miss Filipino Worship Songs? Here are some videos for you to sing with. Be blessed.

Best Friend

Sa Ngalan ng Ama

Tagalog Medley

Ako ay Lalapit

Purihin Ka Panginoong Hesus

All The Heaven

JE # 44 - Doon Po Sa Atin Videos and Photos

2008-02-24T17:27:00.007+08:00

Few photos from Ian Constantino

a view from the top

Dulce

Pastor Ed Lapiz speaks

These are some amateur videos i found in YouTube showing scenes during the Homecoming last February 17.

This one is from Caloocan Satellite

It was a great worship celebration.. the first time that I saw a great crowd at Folk Arts Theater. I was happy seeing people from different parts of the country (and the world). if I have the re4sources, I'll post some pics soon.

JE # 43 - NURSE LICENSURE EXAMINATION December 2007 Result Out Now

2008-02-21T15:35:00.004+08:00

The Professional Regulation Commission on Wednesday announced that 28,924 out of 67,728 passed the Nurse (first timers, repeaters, removals and voluntary retakers of all subjects) Licensure Examination given by the Board of Nursing in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga last December 2007.

The number of passers represents 43.42 percent of the total examinees. It is lower than the 48 percent passing rate in the June 2007 licensure test.

Click here for the complete result

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Congratulations to our new RNs!

JE # 42 - Date Talk at VCF Malate

2008-02-14T16:47:00.002+08:00

DATING is more than what meets the eye…

Let's find our way back into the real thing!

Let's hear as Donita Rose talks about Dating and Love in Christian setting..

Date talk will inspire all singles out there who would want to build godly and lasting relationships. Take heart and be captivated for Romance is not only about love songs and candle-lit dinner. There is more into that..Be amazed as we hear a true to life love story from our very own speakers… Ms. Donita Rose and Mr. Eric Villarama, someday, you might want to have a love story you'll be proud to tell! For further information and inquiries email: malate@victory.org.ph attention email to Jaq or call Victory Malate: 5221212

Saturday February 16, 9AM to 12NN Php 100.00 w/ light snacks.

JE # 41 - Work is a Calling

2008-02-12T21:50:00.000+08:00

The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.

- Genesis 2:15 NIV

May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands.
- Psalm 90:17

There's a group of young professionals in Makati (Philippines) called Thy Marketplace. They have a slogan "work is a calling". What does it mean?

Most people separates spirituality with the secular work. Some are Christians on Sunday and "another person" on office days. Some have to be reminded that work is a sacred calling. Our God is a working God.We too should work like Him and just as what He intended for us.

Our ultimate goal is to glorify our Creator. One way to glorify Him is accomplishing His purpose for us. We are created to serve God. Serving Him is not only done on a Sunday Service but all of the seven days!

Your boss is an agent of the Lord's good purposes. You may not agree with me. Consider yourself a travel agent. As an agent, how do you see your worth in the travel agency that you're working? Expand your imagination. As an agent, you face different kinds of customers. Can you see yourself being used by God in reuniting families from different parts of the world? Parents coming from another country put their trust in you to arrange their flight going to a place to see their kids.What a noble work! Can you see yourself being a channel of foreigners for them to enjoy great sites of your country?

Whether you are a travel or a call center agent, God has a purpose why He put you in that area. You minister to people by meeting their needs. You minister to the company by giving them profits. You minister to yourself. You are paid because of your labor. You minister to God. You are accomplishing His good purposes!

As long as the task is not unethical or will not lead us to sin, we are serving God. Do you know someone (or you mismo) is discouraged with his or her job? Your encouragement may help the person's struggle with work. Help that person know his or her worth in the organization where she belongs.

Hope you realized something. By the way, Thy Marketplace meets every Thursday 7:30pm at 1415 Cityland Hererra Tower Rufino st., Makati City. You may visit their website at www.ThyMarketplace.com

In fairness with Day by Day YAMAN K-O-N-E-K, we also meet every Thursday 7pm at 2F Jollibee Jupiter st., Makati.=)

Work is a ministry and should reflect the beauty of the LORD.

God bless us.

JE # 40 - Doon Po Sa Atin

2008-02-12T13:14:00.001+08:00

DOON PO SA ATIN - The first ever special joint worship and fellowship of Day by Day Christian Ministries. Join us on February 17, Sunday at Bulwagan ng Panginoon, Folk Arts Theater CCP Complex, Pasay City. Pastor Ed Lapiz will lead us. It will start at 10 in the morning.

If you can't come, watch us live via Yahoo! Messenger. Just add up "dbdcmws" on your list and request to join the conference.

See you.

JE # 39 - "Who Am I" Presentation

2008-02-03T22:39:00.000+08:00

I'd like to share this nice presentation of "Who Am I" by Casting Crowns from Youtube..

Journal Entries

Debit: God's Love
Credit: Self

JE # 38 - "Worth It" Skit

2008-02-02T20:41:00.000+08:00

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I live for Jesus, no matter what!

Teen Challenge of Bonifay Boys Ranch performs the skit "Worth It All" by Rita Springer at Family Life Church in Pensacola, FL. West Florida Teen Challenge

Here's the lyrics:

I don't understand Your ways
Oh but I will give
You my songGive
You all of my praise
You hold on to all my pain
With it You are pulling me closer
And pulling me into Your ways

Now around every corner
And up every mountain
I'm not looking for crowns
Or the water from fountains
I'm desperate in seeking, frantic believing
That the sight of Your face
Is all that I needI will say to You

It's gonna be worth it
It's gonna be worth it
It's gonna be worth it all
I believe this
It's gonna be worth it
It's gonna be worth it
It's gonna be worth it all
I believe this

You're gonna be worth it
You're gonna be worth it
You're gonna be worth it allI believe this
You're gonna be worth it
You're gonna be worth it
You're gonna be worth it allI believe this

JE #38

Debit: Love of Jesus
Credit: Everything!

JE # 37 - I Received $133.02 Today!

2008-02-02T18:46:00.001+08:00

I would like to thank everyone who are reading my posts here. I do hope that you are really inspired by my personal reflections, videos, stories and poems that I'm sharing here. It is my desire that each of us will be changed each day for the greater glory of God. This is the very reason that I write.

Today, I received my First Payment from Google Adsense. I got $133.The first 10% of the amount will be given to Lugaw Patrol - a ministry of Day by Day Christian Ministries that feeds the street children of Manila every Sunday afternoon. Some amount will be saved for the expenses of my blogs. A small amount will be shared to other Christian bloggers of our church. I'll be treatin them with a lunch. hehe. Hope you'll be here tomorrow. =)

Again, thank you. Continue to be inspired and be an inspiration to others. God bless us more.

JE # 36 - Why God Rested?

2008-01-27T18:50:00.000+08:00

This message was shared by Pastor Ed Lapiz last January 20. I added some of my insights based on my personal realizations.

By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work.

-Genesis 2:2

All of us are familiar with the Creation account of Genesis 1. As we open the bible, we can see a working God. God worked for six days. On the seventh day, He rested. Why? Was he tired?

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.

- Isaiah 40:28

God rested because He was done with the work. Everything was complete. From the light, which is the source of energy, to the sky or space, to the land and seas, to the heavenly bodies, to every living creature (including man), He created them all. On the seventh day, there was a reasonable source of energy and life. There were order and governance. There were two human beings who would manage, promote and maintain order in creation.

God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground."

-Genesis 1:28

God was able to rest because He created the two managers to whom He gave the first commandment, "Rule!". It means to govern. Governance! In Tagalog language, it's equivalent is "Pamamahala" which came from the word "Bahala". Bahala implies responsibility and trust. One would say, "Ako na ang bahala." (I'll take charge). We are confident when we hear these words because we know that the person will o what he promised. Not, "Bahala na."(Come what may). BAHALA can be traced to the word BATHALA (lord). To rule is to govern with responsibility. It is to lord over the creation which God entrusted to humans.

RULE-MAMAHALA-BAHALA-BATHALA-MAMATHALA

The Filipino language has a nice word for government - PAMAHALAAN. I hope this word reflects how the government should act according to the meaning of this word. =)

God rested because humans would and could manage. God governs through delegation and rules through a chain of command. He now works through us! He rested because He is God, not a servant, a maintenance crew or a genie who would obey all our wishes. God rested so He could enjoy His creation! God rested so we could follow His example and we too would rest.

As humans, how can we rest? Like God, we should put everything in order. Let's start in our own room, then to our home, to our our workplace, to the community then to our country (if we are able). I could sleep well on my bed if everything in my room is arranged accordingly. I can write my thoughts if the environment is orderly. I can easily look for things if they are in their proper place. We have peace of mind if everything is in order. If we have peace of mind, we can rest. Like God, we can also rest if we delegate some work to others.

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work

- Ecclesiastes 4:9

Have a buddy, a companion to help you in your tasks. A manager can do his work through and with other people. Parents should train their children while they are young. They should be taught household chores as well as paying utility bills. Leaders should train their subordinates who will later replace them.

How to let God rest? First, let us do our part as manager of creation. God has given us all the powers to govern the Earth where we live in. God gave us the authority to manage our home and the environment that surrounds us. Second, let us do everything that is humanly possible. as God has given us the power to do the possible. We should use and develop the talents and strength that we have. Do not over-depend on prayer. Find and move God's power that is WITHIN YOU!

Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it?

-James 2:15-16

If our abilities are not enough, then it's time to ask for miracles. Miracle is asking God to break or intervene with the laws of nature which He seldom do.

LET GOD REST. LET OTHERS REST. LET US ALSO GIVE THE GIFT THE GIFT OF REST TO OURSELVES.

But the LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him." - Habakkuk 2:20

JE # 35 - Knowing God's Will with our Body

2008-01-20T20:08:00.001+08:00

January 18, 2008

What a beautiful morning! I woke up early this day - afraid to be late in our scheduled Young Adults ' Planning Session in Farview. hehe.. I went out to our unit's balcony and witnessed the foggy (was it really fog or smog?) Makati. i never seen that before. i felt i was in Mindanao State University (Marawi City) where each morning is greeted by fog and a bright sunshine. It was amazing, I felt peace from within whenever scenes like this display before my eyes.

I went to the nearest Internet cafe to have my report done for the planning. 7:30 - i hurried off to MRT guadalupe Station to meet my Bro. Ferdie to accompany me on our way to Fairview. We arrived on time at Samaritana - a very solemn place in the heart of East Fairview. Hope you guys could visit the place one of these days. If you want some solitary place in the city, you can go to this place. Enough for that. Samaritana did not pay me for endorsement. Haha..

We were there on time(kanina ko pa nga sinasabi) but the formal session did not start right away. My stomach was struggling for not having my breakfast. I decided to have one delivered by McDonalds. Due to stress (from last night's blogging) and hunger, I experienced headache and pains on my bones. FYI, I'm suffering from a condition called Scoliosis. The pain usually lasts for hours.

Anyways, the session was good.We discussed the past accomplishments and future plans.

After the whole day's activity, the group part waysbringing an inspiration to move on with the ministry that the LORD has entrusted us.

This Sunday is very unusual to my regular Sunday routine where I usually wake up early, rush for the First Service, sing with co-choir members, listen to Pastor Ed Lapiz' sermon, meet some friends and share insights with other Young Adults in the Church.

This time, I decided to worship at Victory Christian Fellowship in Robinsons Galleria even though I felt the pain all over my body.

Thank you for reading my Inroduction. Hehe.. Here we go. My post starts here. The following are my personal reflections from the Pastor's sermon that night.

It was about knowing God's will through our bodies.

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to
offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your
spiritual act of worship.

Romans 12:1

It is God's will that we offer our bodies to Him. our bodies belong to the Lord. It should not be used for sexual immorality

Food for the stomach and the stomach for food"—but God will
destroy them both. The body is not meant for sexual immorality, but for the
Lord, and the Lord for the body.

1 Corinthians 6:13

Our bodies are not meant for pre-marital sex, for homosexual acts, for masturbation, etc. Our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. We should aim day by day to honor this Spirit that lives in us by striving to be pure in all our ways. Honor God with our bodies. Offer ourselves to God. Let us keep our standards of purity high because the body that we have can be used to honor God. And how do we honor God more? - by taking care of this body through balanced diet, regular exercies, etc.

When we are healthy, God can use us for His greater glory. It's hard to reach out to others when we are sick (physically and spiritually). To be healthy (and godly), one must sacrifice some things. What does sacrifice means? Sacrifice is giving up something valuable or important for somebody for something else considered to be of more value.

Jesus, the greatest sacrifice demands the best offering from us. And what could be our best offering for Him? - It is our own life! There is no greater offering than this one. So, let us present our bodies as living sacrifices before God.

To end this post, let me share some lines from a Tagalog worship song:

Ano pa ba ang maihahandog ko,

liban sa buhay kong nanggaling sa Inyo

kung anuman sa sandaling ito'y tangan

at mga bagay na tinuri kong yaman

ito'y hindi pa rin sapat sa alay na nararapat sa Inyo

LIVE LIFE. LIVE FOR GOD!

JE # 34 - Making Choices

2008-01-20T20:08:00.000+08:00

http://inspiringentries.blogspot.com/ How many times did you make choices today? There are situations where you can easily decide on what to do because that is the right thing to do. Sometimes there is a confusion in making choices. One may decide between the better and the best options. But, Should we confuse ourselves if the options are between good and evil? Robert Frost, an American poet wrote a poem about life's choices.

Two roads diverged in a wood,

and I - i took the one less traveled by

and that has made all the difference

Most people travel on a broad road. People just like the "easy" way - a way that is convenient. Just because everybody is doing it (an evil practice), you will now go with the flow. Jesus is telling us in Matthew to choose the narrow road which leads to life.

You will pass by the narrow road if you stand up against corruption while everybody is involve in it. You will pass by the narrow road if you say "No" to drugs while your friends are consuming it. You will pass by the narrow road if you say, "No" to immoral act while your colleagues say "it's OK".

Life is a matter of choices.

Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve... But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.

-Joshua 24:15

Now, you choose, the god of this world , which could bring you to destruction in afterlife or the LORD who promised to give us an abundant life both now and for eternity.

CHOOSE LIFE TODAY!

JE # 33 - I Have dreamed of Heaven..

2008-01-15T22:50:00.000+08:00

This is Bianca's last entry. Be Inspired.

I was drowning because of bright light, as every part of my body and being was suddenly glowing all the same.. I was walking briskly towards the source of the light.. but it seemed that the light came from every corner of the room i was in.. A speck of cold mist dropped on my face.. then I was awake.. my mother was praying in tears beside me in my hospital bed..

I honestly didn't know what to think.. I wanted to continue the dream, and pray it is true, but at the same time I want to continue living and stay with the people dear to me.. My mom exclaimed in praises to God because i just awoke.. little have i known that i have been sleeping for 2 consecutive days.. i said i just had a glimpse of paradise.. more tears fell from my mother's eyes.. i tried my best to cry.. but no tears fell from me.. i know why..

Join me as i recount the best dream of my life..

I was lying in bed, as always, beneath a bright light overhead my hospital bed.. Figures of a woman, which I think was my mom, and a big man that i guess is Dr. Santos, were the last silhouette i saw before i went to deep sleep.. I knew that my eyes were close, yet i'm seeing white light.. something's wrong.. i rubbed my eyes.. yet it is still bright.. i finally accepted it.. i'm dead..

i tried to make up something to what seemed like a bright smoke or cloud (i really can't distinguish).. i was surprised that a being, that i suppose is an angel, made himself out from the thick fog surrounding the place i was in.. his face gleamed like nothing i've ever seen.. he seemed so harmless.. a feeling of comfort and peace stirred right inside me.. he was white.. white as the cloud surrounding him.. with a feeling of security i followed him to somewhere i really don't know where.. heaven i guess.. i tried my best to catch up with him because he's moving fast.. i only realized that i wasn't walking all along.. i don't know how it happened but after a sudden we were in front of a gigantic gate. I reckon the gate was made of diamond.. jewelried by precious stones i've never seen in my entire life.. the gate opens as we arrive, something like an automatic door.. little by little the whole thing reveals itself to me.. the floor was shimmering with light, i knew it was made of gold.. i looked around.. the place was boundless.. the measurement is endless.. what i see on my right can be also seen on my left.. i dont see a ceiling.. nor the gate that was supposedly behind me.. i knew at once that i can't go back..

i was crying.. but no tears drop.. i never felt so much at peace in my entire life.. i've never been so much filled with joy.. the pain that i had because of my disease all vanished in an instant.. the comfort of being free from any pain that i so much missed, i felt again at that time.. right there and then i made a decision.. i said to myself, "Lord I want to stay.."

i was walking (or floating, i really can't tell..) through the golden road.. i was looking at myself through my reflection on the road.. i felt so beautiful as ever.. i then realized that inspite of all the light that surrounds the place, i cast no shadow.. i realized in an instant that darkness has no place in heaven.. no more pain.. no more regrets.. no more remorse..

suddenly a still voice whispered to me.. "You've never seen enough!".. in an instant my heart lept with joy.. i knew what or who is beyond this what seemed to be an endless road i was walking through.. "at last," i said to myself, "i'll see the love of my life.." then all my earthly memories rushed through my mind.. all the pain.. all the regrets.. all the loneliness.. all the sacrifices and hardships.. "IT'S WORTH IT!", i finally declared..

i walked past the golden steps.. my heart trembling in anticipation to meet Jesus.. i never been so excited like this.. the nearer i get, the more brighter the light becomes.. I was drowning because of bright light, as every part of my body and being was suddenly glowing all the same.. I was walking briskly towards the source of the light.. but it seemed that the light came from every corner of the room i was in.. A speck of cold mist dropped on my face.. then I was awake..

Bianca 12/21/07

JE # 32 - God is Just 100 Yards Away..

2008-01-15T22:44:00.000+08:00

I'm sorry for this delayed post. Was so busy with work last weekend. As promised here are the last two post of Bianca on Christianster.

God Is Just 100 Yards Away..

John 21:7-8

7Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, "It is the Lord," he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water. 8The other disciples followed in the boat, towing the net full of fish, for they were not far from shore, about a hundred yards.

Have you ever felt so far from God?

Have you ever felt that God is no longer listening?

Well, I did.

At the first month from the day i discovered my disease, i felt as if God had forgotten me.. I never felt so far from the Lord in my entire life.. Little have I known that God is just 100 yards away..

The apostles at that time also felt the same thing. They felt that Jesus had left them, so they decided to go "on their own" and catch fish, since there's no "Jesus" anymore who'll feed them.. It is surprising that the best fisherman of his days-- Peter, caught no fish that night. Then it is dawn, just when the disciples have given all hopes to catch a bounty, Jesus at last made his presence known. He asked the disciples to drop their nets to their right. And they followed straight away. They didn't argue with Jesus and said, "well Jesus, we've just been through every corner if this lake and there's no fish! Then you're telling us now that there is fish in "here"?

Friends, how many times have we done "our" thing and not God's, because we "felt" that God is away.. but like what happened to the disciples, our actions away from God are all futile.. Friend I want you to realize this TRUTH.. the farthest that God can be away from us is just 100 yards.. Jesus didn't leave his disciples when they went into the lake wanting fish.. He's just on the shore watching them.. the same as us, he'll never leave us even on the most trying times of our lives.. he's always on watch.. then after realizing that we can't do anything apart from Him, he'll make his presence known.. but it is saddening how long it takes christians to realize this truth.. Jesus is asking the same thing, cast your net on your right.. Even though it felt as if it will not bring any good since you already tried all to resolve your problem, still Jesus asks you to cast your nets.. You've done your thing, now let him do his.. Just follow Jesus' lead and you'll never be lost..

Knowing that God is always on the watch like a caring father to his son must bring comfort to your troubling hearts.. it must bring peace to your broken homes.. it must bring healing to your weakend bodies.. 'till then.. God bless!

P.S.
I really appreciate those encouraging words and prayers from you guys.. I'll keep on fighting but promise me you'll keep on fighting too.. Thanks!

Bianca - 12/17/07

JE # 31 - Pastor Ed Lapiz's Messages

2008-01-10T00:23:00.003+08:00

Soon we'll be able to watch clips from Pastor Ed's sermons on Youtube!

Visit this URL : http://www.youtube.com/edlapiz

Update: The team has not uploaded additional videos yet. In the mean time, you may want to watch our Praise and Worship Videos here.

Some of Pastor Ed's sermons in mp3 format are here .

Thanks. God bless you.

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JE # 30 - Everything is for our Own Good

2008-01-09T23:29:00.000+08:00

Yesterday, two shocking news reached my ears. Tears streamed down from my eyes as those stories came flashing again and again on my head. I was sad but happy. Why?

The first news: Bianca Morales died last Sunday. Remember her? I posted her message here last month. You can read it here. I read a post on Christianster.com about what happened. She was an inspiration to me. She's the one who encouraged me to continue writing on this blog. Bianca's friend, Olivia Sayo posted a message on Christianster which is reproduced below. If you want to leave a comment, you may click this link for the original post on Christianster.

Second, my sister informed me yesterday that she's pregnant. And i don't want to talk about that here.

Whatever the situation, I am convinced that everything works together for good to those who love God.

Romans 8:28

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Bianca taught me a lesson that life is so short. I should make the most in every opportunity. I will not waste my time, money and effort for things that are not important. Life should be lived for the greater glory of God alone. And never will I take part of the glory that belongs to Him alone.

My sister's situation taught me to be understanding. All of us have our own weaknesses. There are times that we are strong in one area and weak in another. Judgment has no place in here. I think that's all for now. I dont want to talk about this topic.

I'm happy because Bianca has joined our Creator and I still praise God for His goodness in my life. Day by day, new lessons are being taught by Him. And im so grateful for that.

Tomorrow, God willing, I will post Bianca's last two posts before she died. As promised above, here is the post of Ms. Olivia Sayo:

In Memoriam Of Bianca Morales [Bianca_fella] (Oct 30, 1984 - Jan 6, 2008)

It is with great regret but also of great joy to inform you that Bianca already joined her creator on January 6, 2008 at the Asian Hospital at excatly 3:56am. She died of multiple organ failures brought about by cancer that tortured her body day in day out.

I am Olivia Sayo, a friend of Bianca. She gave me her password to her christianster account and allowed me to view her profile. Within the past few days, I was the one accessing the account. Bianca would like to extend her apologies for not replying to her friends here since she was no longer able to type with her fingers and eventually lost her vision.

Bianca's death came earlier than expected. All of us were in despair but also joyful that she now have come to experience her dream. No more tears and no more pain.

I would like to thank, on behalf of the late Bianca Morales, those people who never stopped praying and encouraging her through the most trying times of her life.

As our token of thanks to Bianca, may I request those people whom Bianca's life have touched to leave your euology or last words on comments of this sharing. Please share how Bianca's life have moved and changed you in any way. I believe that Bianca would love to hear that.

Thank you Bianca, my friend.

Olivia Sayo

Leave your comments here.

JE # 29 - Working Faith

2008-01-07T22:48:00.000+08:00

Faith without work is dead..

- James 2:20

While writing this, I witnessed on the TV a report in Review Philippines about a woman who has compassion on the less fortunate people. She usually gives grocery items every New Year's Eve where everyone is busy preparing for their Media Noche. This is an example of FAITH that is working. This is the faith that God desires for all of us. god doesn't want us to stop at level 1 wherein we only prayed the sinner's prayer. We should work out our salvation.

Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

Philippians 2:12

The faith that we have in Jesus should bear fruit. This faith should manifest in us. Jesus said, " Let your light shine before men.. "If our faith is genuine, it will manifest through our good works. Faith leads to action and faith in God leads to obedience. To have a working faith, we have to refer to the Bible and test whether we are obedient or not.

JE # 28 - Why Do You Work?

2008-01-07T22:11:00.000+08:00

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

- Matthew 5:3

Many are confused by the term "poor in spirit". The truth is, most of us are familiar with this phrase. To be poor in spirit is to be humble before God, to surrender to him, to accept God's standard and follow them. It is to put God's will first - not our will. We should let God lead us in all we think or do 24/7.

God is the Real Boss. He's the one that we should aim to please in every task that we are assigned. The verse above simply says, we should give our best regardless of the pay we receive. We're giving our best even though nobody is praising the job we've done.

For a supermarket cashier on a Christmas eve, it means smiling at the customers and treat them with great respect. For the internet surfer, it is the courage to resist the temptation to visit the web's red district. For the manager, it is to put people above profits. For the call center agent, it is to answer the 999th call with great enthusiasm just like the first call.

Why? Because when we are poor in spirit, we no longer work for some company, for the pay or the promotion. It is working for the One who created our ability to work. We can experience the kingdom of heaven while here on earth. Being poor in spirit enables us to experience this kingdom within.

Jesus said in Luke 17:20-22

Once, having been asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, "The kingdom of God does not come with your careful observation, nor will people say, 'Here it is,' or 'There it is,' because the kingdom of God is within you."

We need to change our mindset towards work. We work because we want to glorify God. Let's ask God to give us a sense of purpose for everything that we do. ;)

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
- 1 Corinthians 10:31

JE #27 - The Best thing To Do Before Sleeping

2008-01-07T21:43:00.000+08:00

"Create in me a pure heart, Oh God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me"

-Psalm 51:10

The whole Psalm chapter 51 is a cry of David after he committed his sin with Bathseba. When we come to God, he desires the truth from us. He wants us to be open to Him. What good or evil thing can we hide from Him? Nothing!

Psalm 139:3 says

You discern my going out and my lying down;
you are familiar with all my ways.

I know of a certain man who would review his whole day before going to sleep. He thinks of everything that he did - in action, words that he uttered and even the thoughts that conceived on his mnd. Then, he would ask for forgiveness for all the things that offended God and others.

Nothing is hidden from God. Before worshipping the Lord, we should be clean before His eyes. The Lord does not delight in evil (even evil thoughts0. We can't have fellowship with Him if we cherish a sin in our hearts.

David was a great man of God. Each time he commits sin, he humbly go back to God. God wants reconciliation each time a sin is committed. Many are ashamed if they commit a sin against God. But God said in Isaiah 1:18

"Come now, let us reason together,"
says the LORD.
"Though your sins are like scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red as crimson,
they shall be like wool.

God can accept us with open-arms each time we ask for forgiveness. In application, at the end of the day, we should review what we did for the whole day and search our heart for any sin that might have offended God and other people. ;)

JE # 26 - When Was Your Best Worship Prayformance This Year?

2007-12-31T18:23:00.000+08:00

http://inspiringentries.blogspot.com/

The question was asked by our Music Ministry Head during our devotion yesterday(during our 2nd service). Our fellow members answered some specific worship service where they were blessed by the songs, the way worship leader leads, the line-up, etc.. One answered that he was able to worship even his intrument is not heard through the big, loud speakers.

I did not speak. My answer is very similar to others. The best worship i had this year happened last December 9. Bro. Jun Godornes led us in worship. The songs were nice. The voices were excellent! The intruments were complete. Grand Piano, Kulintang, Flute, Rondalla.. name it..we had it.. the sounds made were great.. It was an excellent worship! I sensed that our worship rose above the Heaven as a Sweet Aroma before our Creator.

Did i get the correct answer? hehe.. I doubt my answer then. There could be a best answer for that question. Hmmm...

What if the answer is NOW? hehe..

As music ministers, we should have a new perspective with this question. The Best Worship is not in the past. It is the next worship prayformance ;) Today's worship, I'm giving my best to God as if this is my last worship to Him. In every worship, one must be in his/her "performance level". Life is short. It is possible that next Sunday wont come. Or the next Midweek Service. Or the next morning. ;)

Today, I'm giving my best worship. Tomorrow, i will give my "best of the best" worship!

Happy New Year everyone!

Journal Entry # 25 - Psalm 23

2007-12-28T00:26:00.000+08:00

just want to share this nice vid from Godtube

http://inspiringentries.blogspot.com

Journal Entries # 24 - Painful Discipline and Peaceful Harvest

2007-12-24T15:54:00.001+08:00

Journal Entries of Bro. Bren

Last Friday, i went to my old home in Sta. Cruz, Manila. I found my old journal there. I will share my devotion dated November 18, 2005

Reading : Isaiah 28:23-29

Consider the farmer: He not only plows the ground, he keeps on breaking and harrowing the soil. When the surface is leveled, he would plant the seeds. Wait. Harvest. The same with the believers of Jesus. Hardships, Sufferings, they make us mature and strong. God will not give us things that we can't bear. The farmer waits for the harvest so the believers of Jesus. We can be assured that we have a Wonderful in counsel and magnificent in Wisdom God. The things or circumstances we have right now are ways of God for us to be more dependent on Him. Serving God maybe hard. But one day, He will say, "Well done. My good and faithful servant!"

Hebrews 12:11 (New Living Translation)

New Living Translation (NLT)

11 No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.

Journal Entry # 23 - Let's meet Logan

2007-12-24T14:18:00.000+08:00

Few weeks ago, i shared a voice recording of Logan, the Skyangel Cowboy who called a radio station to share his lessons in life...He said, "God can use you even if you feel lonely...God can use you" Let's watch this video courtesy of cbn news and Godtube =)

be blessed.. Merry Christmas..
-Journal entries of Bro. Bren

Journal Entry # 22 - All About Children

2007-12-18T14:54:00.000+08:00

my brother noli has something to share about Thy Marketplace's Gift-giving last Saturday and his worship last Sunday at Day by Day Christian Ministries.

hi guys,

let me just share you the experience i had during the gift giving activity last saturday along with our other workers for the Lord...the yearly activity once again reminded me of my humble beginning years back...i could have opted to spend the weekends with my family, but reaching out to those less fortunate in life has brought bliss to my soul..

with our measly gift, around 30 or 20 pesos plus the food package of sandwich, one china apple, jellyace, and funchum juice, hundreds of smiles hovered the place even just for few minutes... undoubtedly, the ecstatic moment surely transcended to the angels above as children excitedly opened their gifts....it was really fulfilling to have a noble cause like it... the more i was inspired to strive more in order to start a benevolent undertaking in the near future...

it was also revelead to me by the Lord that, what we have sometimes could not be equated to happiness or a shield to sadness, but by mere sharing our lives, in order to connect to those person in need, is what He's been asking for...

my two days stay at manila gave me the opportunity to broke my routine since i joined my bsp family last january... as far as i can remember, the last time i spent my weekends in manila was sometime in june when i also participated a GK activity at muntinlupa...

comes sunday.....

my sunday was comparably worthy with me attending at Day by Day at Folk Arts Theater with Bren... (tnx Bren) i witnessed how God conquered the lives of many across ages...young children has already been serving the Lord with their talents, dancing and singing, passionately in front of thousands attendees...

much to my sight delight was my yearning to hear the word delivered by no less than Pastor Ed Lapiz...the sharing was all about how Jacob deceived his father Isaac, that could be found at the book of Genesis...we might all be familiar with the story but lots of new learning came to me as i attentively listen and heatfully digest every insights that came from the Lord...

after the service, i decided not to join the Christmas party of bren and company at dampa, though i was invited..the options of either heading to MOA or playing badminton after having lunch crossed in my mind...

at the doorsteps of folk arts, bren and I bought a newly published book of Pastor Ed entitled Happines is Relationship back to back with Happines is Attitude... it is only a single book with two different genres with biblical adaptations and logical applications to our lives upon looking happiness... it costed me 100 bucks and we have it authographed by pastor Ed himself... =) it was the idea of bren though..

impatiently looking for a PUV to buendia, (which there was none pala in that area) i took a cab and reached MOA... i dined at El Polo Loco and while waiting for my food, i was having a glance at my newly acquired reading.. it caught my interest and unnoticeably, ive finished almost half of the part of Happiness is Relationship...(sounds frustrated..hehehe)

i continued to delight myself with the possible gift to myself and to my loved ones but i failed to get even a single item..hehehe... tnx God for the reminder about Threats of Live during the church service... i could have impulsively swiped my magnetic card again...further, i spent few minutes at powerbooks, but i didnt see my desired item, likewise....

i still played badminton, finished reading the the book half part of the book, talked to my friend over the phone for nearly two hours, worked for my ministry, and finally slept...

my life became sweeter than before!!!!

-Noli

Journal Entry # 21 - I Only Have 5 Months To Live..

2007-12-18T12:14:00.000+08:00

Lamentations 3:22-25 KJV

It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.

They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.

Let me share this entry from a dear sister in Christ, bianca. hope this will move you..

http://inspiringentries.blogspot.com

Im dying of end-stage Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia.. a cancer of the immune system.. My doctors told me i only have a few months to live.. But who are they? they didn't create me, did they? They did not master every part of my body as what my maker have mastered..

I only realized my disease 3 mos ago.. I was honestly not ready for the news i was about to receive.. At that time, I had 8 mos to live.. The doctors suggested several ways of having cure to this disease but they were all useless.. it only brought more pain to the body that had already been painful.. WM has no cure.. at first i started asking God why.. why has this happened to me? but little by little im seeing light at the end of this dark tunnel i am walking through.. i no longer see myself 5 or 10 years from now.. that is too far from reality.. i know my frail body will not last that long..

but this disease had given me a new perspective in life.. it gave me reason to thank God for every single breath i take and every morning i see with my failing eyes.. i come to appreciate the leaves falling the the roses beside my hospital bed.. i learned to love my parents more.. say i love you to those i really love.. and appreciate every single and simple things people important to me are doing.. knowing that i may not be able to that again.. or perhaps tomorrow..

i have now come to accept my condition.. i know from my heart of hearts that God has a better purpose for me.. oh how i pray that my testimony may change lives and make people realize how short our live are.. it is short because no one can be sure that they are still alive tomorrow..

i am not praying for long life for my sake.. i am praying for long life so that other people may come to realize the same realizations i had while im on my hospital bed.. i am not praying for healing for myself.. i am praying for healing to those people that have long more years to live and can do lots of change to other people and their community.. i am not praying for miracle for myself.. i am praying for miracle to those people who knows me or read this post that they may realize their potential in Christ to be used for his greater glory, before its too late..

i wanted to write lots of things here.. but that seems to be boring to read.. so as you finish reading some parts of my life, i dont want you to pray for me.. I WANT YOU TO PRAY FOR YOURSELF.. what have you done for Christ lately? when was the last time you became a blessing to your family and brethren? my friend there is only one difference between you and me.. I have 5 more months to live.. but you don't know how long or how short you'll live.. i pray that you would start acting right here right now.. i don't need to know you're a christian.. i need to SEE that you're a christian..

Bianca - 12/12/2007

from Christianster.com
(published with permission)

Lamentations 3:22-25 KJV

It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.

They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.

update: Bianca death came earlier as expected. details here

Journal Entry # 20 - 5 Reasons Why God Uses Problems

2007-12-14T00:07:00.000+08:00

http://inspiringentries.blogspot.com

The problems you face will either defeat you or develop you,
depending on how you respond to them.
Unfortunately, most people fail to see
how God wants to use problems for good in their lives.
They react foolishly and resent their problems,
rather than pausing to consider what benefit they might bring.
Here are five ways God wants to use the problems in your life:

1. God uses problems to DIRECT you
Sometimes God must light a fire under you to get you moving.
Problems often point us in a new direction and motivate us to change..
Is God trying to get your attention?
"Sometimes it takes a painful situation to make us change our ways."
Proverbs 20:30

2. God uses problems to INSPECT you
People are like tea bags
if you want to know what's inside them,
just drop them into hot ever water!
Has God tested your faith with a problem?
What do problems reveal about you?
"When you have many kinds of troubles,
you should be full of joy,
because you know that these troubles test your faith,
and this will give you patience."
James 1:2-3

3. God uses problems to CORRECT you
Some lessons we learn only through pain and failure.
It's likely that as a child,
your parents told you not to touch a hot stove.
But you probably learned by being burned.
Sometimes we only learn the value of something... health,
money, a relationship ... by losing it.
"It was the best thing that could have happened to me,
for it taught me to pay attention to your laws."
Psalm 119:71-72

4. God uses problems to PROTECT you
A problem can be a blessing in disguise
if it prevents you from being harmed by something more serious.
Last year a friend was fired
for refusing to do something unethical that his boss
had asked him to do.
His unemployment was a problem,
but it saved him from being convicted and sent to prison a year later
when management's actions were eventually discovered.
"You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good..."
Genesis 50:20

5. God uses problems to PERFECT you
Problems, when responded to correctly, are character builders.
God is far more interested in your character than your comfort.
Your relationship with God and your character
are the only two things you're going to take with you into eternity.
"We can rejoice when we run into problems...
they help us learn to be patient.
And patience develops strength of character in us,
and helps us trust God more each time we use it,
until finally our hope and faith are strong and steady."
Romans 5:3-4

Here's the point:
God is at work in your life
even when you do not recognize it or understand it.
But it's much easier and profitable when you cooperate with Him.
"Success can be measured
not only in achievements,
but in lessons learned,
lives touched
and moments shared along the way"

LIFE IS AN ECHO.
What you send out, you get back.
What you give, you receive.
WHEN YOU BRING OUT THE BEST IN OTHERS,
YOU BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOURSELF.

Journal Entry # 19 - A Love Letter in the midst of a Hold-up ( a hausmate's confession)

2007-12-12T12:18:00.000+08:00

Inspiring entries

A Love Letter in the midst of a Hold-up.. hehe :P a true story...

this is quite long, but i assure you, this is worth your time.
enjoy... ^^,)

A Love Letter in the midst of a Hold-up.. hehe :P

It was the finals week of my second year in second year college…
So in short, it was the most toxic, huggardness… and nosebleed season of the semester.

I was on my way to spend another whole night at the computer shop of Morayta, to interpret another psychological test… (ang walang katausang psych test *-*)
On my way I had an intuition that I will experience a hold up. That was really weird and scary because I had all my money in my wallet. So in short, pag nahold up ako… patay nah… finals pa naman… hehe :P

But I was reminded of the prayer of protection prayed in the Lord’s prayer, so I prayed, “Lord, protect me from the evil one.”

At the computer shop, it was so weird that the counter assigned me to use the computer na nasa pinakadulo… it was so unusual kasi wala pa namang tao and ang dami pang bakante sa unahan… but I don’t know, I just followed.

It was getting late and I was thinking if I should go home, or else uumagahin nanaman ako. Now, the system of the computer shop is that their charge is fixed per hour. So if you would exceed even just a minute that would be equivalent to a rate of an hour… (hmm.. sigurista…)

I was watching a very nice video but I asked God, “Lord, log-out na koh?”… (so, pati yun tinatanong kay God… wahaha) but the video was really good so I decided to watch it again…

After a minute, on my peripheral vision (naks! May ganun), I saw short man with a knife pointing to a big big man… “ilabas mo na cellphone moh!” kamusta naman, ang laki laki ni kuya pero di siya nakapalag…

I thought that was just a dream, pero totoo eh -,-… naku, what shall I do? First time ko kayang mahold-up… good thing na nasa dulo ako, others has been preparing what they could give while I am thinking how could I outwit the holdapper… (lahat kaya ng pera ko nakasalalay dito… hallleeer…pang projects ko kaya toh…)

a… kunyari di ko sya nakita.
b. throw your wallet gracey! Tago mo sa likod ng computer…
(pano pag nakita nya? Edi mas lalo kong nalagot…)
c. parang awa mo na kuya… finals ngayun, next time na lang, promise!

I cant even pray sobrang taranta… but good na nasa dulo ko so the holdapper was in a hurry na… so he didn’t had to expect me but ask whatever I could give. The guy besides was so threatened that he gave all his money, (am I nuts to do that?). but how, alangan namang bukan ko yung wallet ko ate Makita nyang may tinabi ako… o kaya, humingi ako ng sukli… hekhekhek (bright idea bay un.. wahahaha!!!!)

Sakto, I have two twenty peso bill sa bulsa ng bag koh, which I gave… and he seemed to be satisfied with that, syempre, and dami na nyang nalimos sa mga nauna sakin eh… so nakaligtas ako..

When the holdapper was about to leave, may pahabol pa yung katabi koh… “kuya, penge namang pamasahe….” Ah ganun ba, oh eto… the holdaper gave him my twenty peso bills…

Hahahah!!! Nakatulong pa ang bente koh, infairness kay kuyang holdaper, mabait pa din kahit paaano… ^-^…

When the holdappers left, all of us were devastated and shocked. Their phones and money were carried off by two robbers who threatened us of our lives. It such an irony, I was the only one crying.. the cashier asked me, anung nakuha sayo… wala po… eh bakit ka umiiyak… I was crying because of the video that was playing through out that event…

I just realized that if have logged out when I thought of doing so, I would be paying to the cashier by the time the robbers have come. And the holdaper at the cashier actually had a gun. If I have been there, siguradong nakuha lahat ng money koh… natutukan pa ko ng baril…

I may not have been able to pray during the time when the robbers were there. But I praise God, that somehow, He already showed me what would happen and so I have prayed even before the event happened. I felt that I was indeed, protected, more so, sheltered and loved. I have realized, God is really in control of every second of ourlives!

PS…

This is the video, that have caused me to stay, the video God used to spare me.
And the video, which I have accidentally seen at the youtube ngayon, which prompted me to write this story…

You know what, the essence of this story is just a fourth of the thrill and excitement you would feel if you would just watch this video.

I know you will enjoy it… God bless!

grace

Journal Entry # 18 - Prince Caspian trailer

2007-12-10T18:39:00.000+08:00

Bro Bren's journal

Malapit na!

Bro Bren's journal

Journal Entry # 17 - Death (reflections from Kapuso Mo Jesica Soho)

2007-12-09T21:31:00.000+08:00

Journal Entry # 17

Saturday night, I was watching Kapuso Mo Jesica Soho..

I was struck by the words of a woman preparing for her coming death. Death is certain and it could happen anytime. She is not afraid. She's assured of eternal life after the death of her physical body. Her assurance: JESUS CHRIST whom she accepted as Savior and Lord of her life. What a faith! As i watched that episode, i reflected on my life. Scenes flashed my mind. Memories from childhood were recollected. Past sins and bad habits were reminding me. But, that was the past. I am now a new person. The old is gone. Past sins(even present and future sins) were cleansed by the blood of Christ. No amount of good works can match the work that Christ did.

The choir that this woman taught came to visit her and sang a touching song.. Here are the few lines:

Oh may all who come behind us find us faithful 
May the fire of our devotion light their way 
May the footprints that we leave 
Lead them to believe 
And the lives we live inspire them to obey
Oh may all who come behind us find us faithful

Someday, I will come to this point where i'll have to say goodbye to the
people that i ministered, the people who have been part of my life.
may my life be an inspiration to other people. A life that would lead
others in the saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.


May we strive day by day to please God in every aspect of our lives.
When we will see Him face to face, He will say, "well done, good and faithful servant!"
More to share,  but i got no time to write everything.:(

God bless you

Journal Entry # 16 - What will you do the next time porn strikes?

2007-12-09T20:30:00.000+08:00

Journal entries of Bro bren

lol :))

Journal entries of Bro bren

Journal Entry # 15 - Satan, Bite the Dust

2007-12-09T20:25:00.000+08:00

Journal Entries

Party's over, shut it down,
I'm huntin' for someone y'all
He's a lyin' thievin'rattlesnake
and he's broken every law
He's terrorized the lives
of men and he's under arrest
because I've been sent
with a warrant from the body of Christ
-Well, tell me what it says then! -
"Satan, bite the dust!"
Every one of you unclean spirits,
I'm runnin' you outta town
Depression, strife,
disease and fear, your posse's goin' down
-Boy, last tenderfoot who
talked that big we sent him home in a box -

But I know who I am
through Jesus Christ so I talk to you demons like dogs
Satan you coward, you molester of souls,
I command you to appear
You're hidin' from the presence of God but
I can feel your fear from here
-You rattled my chain, boy, long enough, you
got something in your craw? -
A praying church wants you to know
- Know what? -
Your kingdom's gonna fall
-There's gonna be
trouble here tonight -

CHORUS(1):
'Cause I represent a
whole new breed of Christian of today
And I'm authorized and
deputized to blow you clean away
I've got a message to
deliver from One who's true and just
We'll spit in your eye,
you father of lies
Satan, bite the dust!

-Boy, you gonna take me on and my unholy herd?-
Not only take you on, but
take you out by the Spirit and the Word
One by one you'll drop
like flies under foot and in the ground
Because greater is He who is in me
than the snake I'm starin' down
You demon of alcoholism,
you'll be the first to go
There's deliverance from you
through Jesus Christ, so, hit the road!
You spirit of infirmity,
you ain't welcome here no more
We lay hands on the sick
and they recover so, out the door!
You demon of false religion,
you've preyed on minds so simple
I bind the spirit of your songs,
so el kabong!
Play that in your temple!
Now Satan you're next in line,
I'm gonna hit you where it hurts
'Cause I'm tired of you in
my family and I'm tired
of you in my church
I'm not my own,
I'm bought with a price,
I'm a Holy Ghost filled man
And I'm tollin' the bell of
your eternal destruction
'cross the land

CHORUS(2):
'Cause I represent a
whole new breed of Christian of today
And I'm authorized and
deputized to blow you clean away
I've got a weapon with
two bullets that overcome all sin and crud
One bullet is called the word of my testimony,
and the other one's called The Blood
Satan, bite the dust!
Bite the dust!
Well how do you feel about that, devil?
-I'm afeelin' mighty low-
Good

Journal Entry #14 - You can Pray

2007-12-06T12:36:00.000+08:00

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Pastor Roman Guevarra
(from Christianster.com)
James 5:16-18

16Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. 17Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops.

Habit ko na sa aking paggising na magpatugtog ng worship song before i do anything else. Kadalasan ngayon, i play my brother's song "UULAN NG PAGPAPALA" from the album Kay Hesus. I like the message of the song. It says:

"UULAN NG PAGPAPALA"

Kung kami ay luluhod

at sa inyo ay sasamba

Kami ngayon ay diringgin

At ang bayang ito'y inyong pagagalingin

Uulan ng Pagpapala

Uulan ng Pagpapala

Uulan ng Pagpapala

Sa bayang ito O Diyos

O Diyos

Me kanyakanya tayong ritwal sa paggising. Ngunit i find it so much better to start the day with songs that reminds us and makes us feel that everything is gonna be alright in Christ. To be positive and optimistic. We can sing, declare, and pray, that blessings will come our way.

At the end of my blog, i always ask people to send in their prayer requests. Why? Because i want to pray for people. I know i can be a blessing to others by simply praying for their needs. I know that i am a child of God. That my relationship with him is real. That i am special.

And so are you.

I have confidence to pray for myself and even for others because the verse that we have for today reminds us that Elijah, the prophet, the miracle worker, the man who stopped and released rain, is a man just like us.

Sure, sometimes we feel that we are not worthy. Perhaps because we have sinned or disobeyed God. Pero sino ba naman sa atin ang hindi nagkakasala? Nagkakamali? Pag bumagsak, bangon. RISE UP!

If you have sinned, seek God's forgiveness. Get your act together and live a life that pleases him. If your a new Christian, learn more about your relationship with God. Kung matagal kana sa pananampalataya, e, magpatuloy tayong lahat sa paglilingkod at pag grow sa ating faith.

Start your day right by believing "UULAN NG PAGPAPALA" sa buhay mo. Saan ka man nanduon. If someone asks you for prayers, don't hesitate. Pray for them.

You can be righteous. You can be worthy. You can be a blessing.

YOU CAN PRAY!

JOURNAL ENTRIES: So if have any prayer request, feel free to send it to inspirasyon@gmail.com

Journal Entry # 13 - Smile Behind the Trials (Janice's Morning Prayer)

2007-12-05T09:54:00.000+08:00

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O Lord, grant that I may see the funny side of things to the little things that bother now and then. Lord, grant my sense of humor to be strong that even if I weep a bit - and yet to smile again. To every trial, Lord, grant a funny half.

Journal Entry #12 - U2 Rocks the House (of God)

2007-12-04T12:53:00.000+08:00

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Bono inspires worship with an edge.
by Elizabeth Diffin

Where the Streets Have No Name. Beautiful Day. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For. Yahweh. For fans of the Irish band U2, these are familiar rock songs. But to a growing number of Christians, they're becoming tunes for worship, and for the Eucharist.

Services using U2's music, commonly called U2charist, were begun by Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation. The services combine the music of the rock band with traditional communion. They focus on a message of global reconciliation, justice, and care for neighbors as advocated by Bono, the lead singer of U2. Bono, a dedicated Christian, is also a global ambassador for Millennium Development Goals, a movement by the United Nations to eradicate poverty and disease by the year 2015.

U2charist first took hold in the U.S. at St. George's Episcopal Church in York Harbor, Maine, drawing 130 people. Many of those in attendance were in a younger demographic and did not usually attend the church. Since then, dozens of the services have been held worldwide in churches of many denominations.

In a U2charist service, the liturgy remains the same, although the music is markedly different. U2 songs are repurposed as the opening hymn, song of praise, sermon response, and offertory. Most of the songs are seen as metaphors, with lyrics that are layered with meaning.

"In church, you hear [the music] in a different way. It's like new," said Natalie Williams, a 17-year-old who attended a U2charist at All Saints' Episcopal Church in Briarcliff Manor, New York.

Eric Johnson, who attended the service at Hyde Park United Methodist Church in Lakeland, Florida, had no doubt about the effectiveness of the music.

"The crowd, the enthusiasm, the energy—I felt like the Holy Spirit was in the room. The message was getting through, and we were worshiping together," he said.

The offerings that are collected at U2charists go to charities fighting extreme poverty and AIDS, as worked out in an agreement with the band's publishing company. Paige Blair, rector of St. George's, estimates that more than $36,000 has been raised from the U2charist services for the cause.

"People are learning there is something they can do to change the world," she said. "And they leave feeling that they really can."

At St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Encinitas, California, the U2charist service was well-received by young and old alike. Teens connected to the "hip factor," while adults found deeper meaning in the music.

At St. Andrew's, the service drew a crowd that compares to normal Christmas or Easter attendance. St. George's is beginning a U2charist team to help others implement the service. And this year, a U2charist service will be broadcast in Great Britain on Easter Sunday.

"It spread like wildfire," Blair said. "We're giving people a way to engage their faith in a meaningful way."

And letting them rock out at the same time.

—with information from the San Diego Union-Tribune, Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation, The Ledger, and USA Today

Journal entry #11- The Unchanging Love of God

2007-12-03T13:21:00.001+08:00

merry Christmas...

Journal Entry # 10 - The Promise to Prosper - A Text Message from Bro. Eugene

2007-12-03T13:02:00.000+08:00

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Jeremiah 29:11 (New International Version)

New International Version (NIV)

11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

--the promise to prosper.. usually when we look at the verse we thinkit is only material prosperity.. but God's ultimate purpose for man : He is more concern on our spiritual prosperity that is to become more and more like His Son.

Romans 8:29 (New International Version)

New International Version (NIV)

29For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.

Journal Entry # 9 -Alabaster Jar

2007-12-02T19:06:00.000+08:00

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This is my favorite!

Piano

Christ for the Nations

Alabaster Jar
Christ For The Nations Institute

Intro:
G D/F# Em C

Verse 1:
G
This alabaster jar
D/F#
is all I have of worth
Em7
I break it at Your feet, Lord
C
It's less than You deserve
G
You're far more beautiful
D/F#
More precious than the oil
Em7
The sum of my desires
C
and the fullness of my joy!

PreChorus:
Em7
Like You spilled Your blood,
C Em7
I spill my heart as an offering
D
to my King

Chorus:
G D/F#
Here I am, take me
Em7 C
As an offering
G D/F# Em7
Here I am, giving every heartbeat
C G
For Your glory take me

Verse 2:
The time that I have left
is all I have of worth
I lay it at Your feet, Lord
It's less than You deserve
And though I've little strength
And though my days are few,
You gave Your life for me
So, I will live my life for You

Bridge:
G
Worthy, Worthy
D
You are worthy
Em7 C
Worthy is the Lord (repeat as desired) (sing simultaenous with Chorus)

Journal Entry #8 - Guidelines in Reading The Bible

2007-12-02T18:17:00.000+08:00

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1. Set aside a regular time. Unless you schedule it, you'll neglect it.

2. Before you start reading, ask God for help and understanding.

3. Carefully think about what you are reading. The treasures of the Bible seldom lie like pebbles on the surface. To mine the gold you have to dig.

4. Before you understand what a passage means to you, try to understand what the author was saying to the original readers.

5. Write down at least one truth or principle you can put into practice.

6. Don't get discouraged. Some parts of the Bible are difficult to understand, but there's much more that you can understand and if you apply what you've learned, it will change your life.

Proverbs 2:6
" The Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding."

You may use these acronyms for your study
SPECKS and OICA

S-Sin to avoid
P-Promises to keep
E-Example to Follow
C-Command to Obey
K-Knowledge about God
S-Some other Learnings

O-Observation
I-Interpretation
C-Correlation
A-Application

=) Happy reading

Journal Entry #7 -Amazing Hug

2007-11-28T17:38:00.000+08:00

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Journal Entry #6 - A Father's Promise

2007-11-27T17:08:00.000+08:00

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At noontime here in Manila, we felt an intensity 3 earthquake. In relation to that earthquake, let me share this wonderful story..It's a beautiful story that parallels our Lord's commitment to us and a painful reminder of how we fall short of our commitment to Him. He is so, so good to us!

In 1989 an 8.2 earthquake almost flattened Armenia, killing over 30,000 people in less than four minutes.

In the midst of utter devastation and chaos, a father left his wife securely at home and rushed to the school where his son was supposed to be, only to discover that the building was as flat as a pancake.

After the traumatic initial shock, he remembered the promise he had made to his son: "No matter what, I'll always be there for you!" And tears began to fill his eyes. As he looked at the pile of debris that once was the school, it looked hopeless, but he kept remembering his commitment to his son.

He began to concentrate on where he walked his son to class at school each morning. Remembering his son's classroom would be in the back right corner of the building, he rushed there and started digging through the rubble.

As he was digging, other forlorn parents arrived, clutching their hearts, saying: "My son!" "My daughter!" Other well meaning parents tried to pull him off of what was left of the school saying:

"It's too late!"
"They're dead!"
"You can't help!"
"Go home!"
"Come on, face reality, there's nothing you can do!"
"You're just going to make things worse!"

To each parent he responded with one line: "Are you going to help me now?" And then he proceeded to dig for his son, stone by stone.

The fire chief showed up and tried to pull him off of the school's debris, saying, "Fires are breaking out, explosions are happening everywhere. You're in danger. We'll take care of it. Go home." To which this loving, caring Armenian father asked, "Are you going to help me now?"

The police came and said, "You're angry, distraught and it's over. You're endangering others. Go home. We'll handle it!" To which he replied, "Are you going to help me now?" No one helped.

Courageously he proceeded alone because he needed to know for himself: "Is my boy alive or is he dead?"

He dug for eight hours . . . 12 hours . . . 24 hours ... 36 hours . . . then, in the 38th hour, he pulled back a boulder and heard his son's voice. He screamed his son's name, "ARMAND!" He heard back, "Dad!?! It's me, Dad! I told the other kids not to worry. I told 'em that if you were alive, you'd save me and when you saved me, they'd be saved. You promised, 'No matter what, I'll always be there for you!' You did it, Dad! . . . "

"What's going on in there? How is it?" the father asked.

There are 14 of us left out of 33, Dad. We're scared, hungry, thirsty and thankful you're here. When the building collapsed, it made a wedge, like a triangle, and it saved us."

"Come on out, boy!"

"No, Dad! Let the other kids out first, 'cause I know you'll get me! No matter what, I know you'll be there for me!"

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
-Deuteronomy 31:5

JE #5 - The End of my Horror Episode

2007-11-26T13:58:00.000+08:00

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I killed a man. My hand was dirty with blood. Unfortunately, there were human witnesses. I beg that they remain silent.... but they would only respond with an evil grin. i made my move. i escaped with my bro.. we went to a solitary place to reflect on the tragic episode of my life.. a good friend let us stay at his hut but he advised that i wont escape the punishment. i have to surrender. the people in his area already knew the incident.after hearing his counsel, we decided to flee again.. on our way to another place, we had to pass a dangerous foot bridge.. my bro left me.. i suffered because of my sin..

There was spot in that bridge where i have to do a "challenge". after surviving all the challenges, i saw that the bridge is not linked to anothe place.. I was worried. "After all my sufferrings.." I thought that was the payment for my sin. i cried. I shouted. I asked for forgiveness. I asked for a way out..

Suddenly, i found myself lifted on a different location - a place of peace and solitude..There, a man dressed in white welcomed me. I felt His great love as He embraced me.. Though i was sinful he let me feel that I was accepted, i was loved.. I was filled with great joy. Later, i was facing a PC that i never touched before. =) It was only a dream....

Great is God's love! He keeps on loving me even though i fall several times. His arms is always ready to accept me every time I come back like the alibughang anak.. Have a great day!

JE #4 - Wisdom from a 13-year-old boy ( a recorded phone call)

2007-11-24T19:52:00.000+08:00

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This video touched me. I was amazed with the wisdom this little boy has. I never heard a 13-yr -old who speaks like this kid. May this video remind of our Father's great love for us.. be inspired.

Logan is a 13 year-old boy who lives on a ranch in a very small town in Nebraska. Logan listens to Christian Radio station 89.3FM KSBJ which broadcasts from Houston, TX. Logan called the radio station distraught because he had to take down a calf . His words have wisdom beyond his years.Since airing the audio of the phone call and now the making of the video clip, it has taken on a life of its own. People are forwarding it all over the world. We encourage you to share the love of Christ with anyone you can.

JE #3 There is Hope - a poem by Yldara

2007-11-23T16:59:00.000+08:00

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There is Hope

Pain. Sadness. Anger. Madness.
Pure emotions that cannot be masked.
Who? What? When? Why? How?
Mere questions that need to be asked.

Yesterday, brought forth confusion,
leaving behind a trail of emptiness;
Turning your world upside down,
just void of all hope and happiness.

But, today is another day,
and here is a good place to start
When nothing makes any sense,
pray and put a smile in your heart.

For tomorrow brings good cheer,
and a brand new hope of joy to you;
That, there’ll be no more pain,
as you find love: real and true.

Yldara - A Glimpse at Poetry and Life

JE#2 Everything Skit

2007-11-23T10:44:00.000+08:00

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I got this video somewhere. I have no idea where it came from. Thanks for the people behind this. As you watch this, reflect on your relationship with Christ. Jesus IS OUR EVERYTHING!
Be blessed.

Lifehouse - Everything

Find Me Here
Speak To Me
I want to feel you
I need to hear you
You are the light
That's leading me
To the place where I find peace again.

You are the strength, that keeps me walking.
You are the hope, that keeps me trusting.
You are the light to my soul.
You are my purpose...you're everything.

How can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?

You calm the storms, and you give me rest.
You hold me in your hands, you won't let me fall.
You steal my heart, and you take my breath away.
Would you take me in? Take me deeper now?

How can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?
And how can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?

Cause you're all I want, You're all I need
You're everything,everything
You're all I want your all I need
You're everything, everything.
You're all I want you're all I need.
You're everything, everything
You're all I want you're all I need, you're everything, everything.

And How can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?
How can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?

How can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?

Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?

Journal Entry # 1 Welcome

2007-11-21T17:20:00.000+08:00

Mabuhay! Welcome to Inspiring Entries Blog..

Soon you will be reading my reflections, stories, poems and thoughts..

God bless you...