Blessings For Life

10 Rules For A Blessed Day

2010-08-30T09:22:00.000+08:00

1. Today I will not strike back...

If someone is rude, if someone is impatient, if someone is unkind, I will not respond in a like manner.

2. Today I will ask God to bless my ‘enemy’

If I come across someone who treats me harshly or unfairly, I will quietly ask God to bless that individual.

I understand “enemy” could be a family member, neighbor, co-worker or stranger.

3. Today I will be careful about what I say...

I will carefully choose and guard my words being certain that I do not spread gossip.

4. Today I will go the extra mile...

I will find ways to help share the burden of another person.

5. Today I will forgive...

I will forgive any hurts or injuries that come my way because i know God will be delighted when i do so..

6. Today I will do something kind for someone, (but I will do it in secret...)

I will reach out anonymously and bless the life of another.

7. Today I will treat others the way I wish to be treated...

I will practice the golden rule. “Do Unto others as I would have them do unto me”- with EVERYONE I encounter.

8. Today I will raise the spirits of someone who is discouraged...

My smile, my words, my expression of support, my pat on their back, my hug, my handshake can make the difference to someone who is wrestling with life.

9. Today I will nurture my body...

I will eat less... I will eat only healthy foods.

I will thank God for my body.

10. Today I will grow spiritually...

I will spend a little more time in prayer today.

I will begin reading something spiritual or inspirational; I will find a quiet place (at some point during this day) and listen to God’s voice.

Luke 10:27 – He answered: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.“

We learn three principles about loving our neighbor:

(1) lack of love is often easy to justify, even though it is never right;

(2) our neighbor is anyone of any race, creed, or social background who is in need; and

(3) love means acting to meet the person’s needs.

Wherever you live, there are needy people close by.

There is no good reason for refusing to help.

Remember, today is a gift from God so treat it preciously.

A Beautiful Mother's Day Story

2009-05-05T20:26:00.005+08:00

In a few days from now will be Mother's Day. Here is a beautiful story shared to me by a friend as a tribute to all mothers.

God, What Is My Angel's Name?

Once upon a time there was a child ready to be born.

One day the child ask God, "They tell me you are going to send me to earth tomorrow but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?"

God replied, "Among the many angels, I have chosen one for you. She will be waiting for you and will take care of you."

But said the child, "Tell me here in heaven I don't do anything else but sing and smile. Thats what I need to be happy."

God said. "Your angel will sing for you everyday. You will feel your angel's love and you will be happy."

And said the child, "How am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't understand the language that men talk?"

"Thats easy," God said, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care your angel will teach you how to speak."

The child looked up at God saying, "And what am I going to do if I want to talk to you?"

God answered, "Your angel will place your hand together and will teach you how to pray."

The child said, "I've heard on earth there are bad men. Who will protect me?"

God put his arm around the child, saying, "Your angel will defend you, even if risking here life."

The child looked sad, saying, "But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore."

God hugged the child, "Your angel will always talked to you about me and will teach you the way to come back to me, even though I will always be next to you."

At that moment there was so much peace in heaven, but voices from earth could already be heard.

The child in a hurry ask God softly, "Oh God, if I am about to leave now tell me my angel's name."

God replied, "Your angel's name is of no importance, you will simply call her MOMMY!

Don't forget your mother on Mother's Day. Don't forget to thank her and give her something as a gesture of your love and gratitude to her. For Mother's Day gift ideas, please visit http://giftforalloccasions.com.

An Easter Prayer Especially For You

2009-04-12T09:52:00.005+08:00

Christmas is glorious
Of its Holy Gift we sing
Of a manger and Baby

Our blessed newborn King

Thanksgiving is so grand
Our thanks to God we give
For His unending bounty
Gracing each day we live

Valentines Day is romantic
A day we are filled with love,
Love from spouse and family
Love from the Great One above

But there is one holiday
That rises above them all
Rewarding each one of us
Whether strong, meek or small

Of all of God's gifts
Easter shows us our fate
Forgiven we will rise
And pass through Heaven's gate

This Easter remember
The sacrifice of a Son
And through His resurrection
Eternal life we have won!

This Easter I pray
That the love of God
Is resurrected
Reborn, renewed
Inside your heart
God Bless You!

A Good Friday Inspiring Video

2009-04-10T12:59:00.003+08:00

Today is Good Friday. It is a time to meditate on God's unconditional love for us despite who we are, a sinner and a nobody. But in God's eyes we are somebody worthy of His only begotten Son's life to die on the cross on Calvary 2000+ years ago to redeem us from our sins. If you think that you are unlovable...think again because Jesus loves you and you are special in His eyes.

Here is a very inspiring message I would like to share to you. It is a testimony of an Australian who, against all odds, leads a purposeful and inspiring life.

It's definitely a feel good video to brighten your day and make you feel grateful for everything you have.

Nick Vujicic has been inspiring other young people throughout the world. He allowed to be used by God to spread love and the Good News. Do you allow to be used by God?

Have a blessed Good Friday.

Mellow Yellow Monday - My Breakfast

2009-03-29T12:11:00.001+08:00

My last entry to Mellow Yellow Monday was my lunch. And today's entry is my breakfast this morning. This reminds me of a friend who's breakfast is not complete without an egg in her meal. I also have another friend (a couple) while we were having a buffet breakfast at the Sarabia Hotel in Iloilo City asked the chef to cook two eggs each. According to them they consume no less than two eggs each every morning. Well, for me I only eat at most 4 eggs each week.

Smiley Sunday - My Son's Graduation

2009-03-29T11:45:00.004+08:00

Another week is over and here we are starting a new week ahead of us. For the past week and next week graduation ceremonies are held in every school throughout the country. Indeed, graduation day is a happy day for all parents, but the graduates have mixed feelings. They are sad because they will part ways with classmates and friends (not to mention they will stop receiving allowances from their parents LOL), yet excited to what lies ahead of them as they embark on another phase of their life.

To all the graduates of Batch 2009 all over the world...CONGRATULATIONS!

Here is my entry to this week's Smiley Sunday: http://clixbucks.com (the official home of Smiley Sunday)

Mellow Yellow Monday - My Lunch

2009-03-16T18:51:00.006+08:00

We have to rush to Cagayan de Oro after church to catch up with the last day of sale in two malls there. This is also the only day that my son can excuse himself from his enhancement classes. Since fare is only 50 pesos for the one hour and a half trip to Cagayan de Oro (much cheaper than bringing a car), we decided to take the bus to purchase his graduation clothes and shoes there. Since its lunch time when we arrived we went directly to Shakey's just before the mass in the atrium ended when people rushes to different restaurants in the mall and all the tables are taken.

Here was what I ordered for lunch:

Smiley Sunday - God Is So Good

2009-03-16T18:40:00.002+08:00

Here is this week's entry to Smiley Sunday. It is entitled "God Is So Good" for the many blessings that God has granted to our family. Indeed God is so good.

Mellow Yellow Monday - Pooh and Friends

2009-03-08T09:34:00.000+08:00

For this week's Mellow Yellow Monday entry, I've chosen Winnie the Pooh and some of his friends. Behind them is a sunny yellow sunflower.

Smiley Sunday - Happy Birthday Mom

2009-03-08T09:02:00.006+08:00

It's Sunday once again and its time for Smiley Sunday. You can read this week's entry at http://clixbucks.com.

Let me share my reflections for the day. Most of the busy people or those already forgetful (having memory gaps like me :) used to have a "to do list" to remind us of what we need to accomplish for a certain period of time. Here is another list which is important as well and it is called "to be list". Apostle Paul in his letter to the Galatians encouraged them (and us) to be concerned with their character. He advised the Galatians (and us too) to let the Holy Spirit control us and allow God to produce in us the fruit of the Spirit which is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control (Galatians 5:22-23).

Albert Einstein said, "Try not to become a man of success but rather to become a man of value." It is not what you do but who you are that's most important.

Have a blessed Sunday.

Wordless Wednesday #1

2009-03-04T13:41:00.002+08:00

God's creation is indeed amazing.

Check out the Wordless Wednesday Hub here.

Mellow Yellow Monday - Lucky Cow

2009-03-02T11:35:00.006+08:00

Yellow is my favorite color. Its vibrant and lively hue makes the world a little brighter. Get yellow away and you will only have blue, red and violet. There will be no green and orange. To quote Drowsey Monkey (of Mellow Yellow Monday)

"because life is better with a splash of yellow".

To start my journey with Mellow Yellow Monday here is a photo of a 'lucky cow" (as named by the shopping mall where we got it). 2009 is a Year of the Ox in the Chinese calendar and I happen to be born in the year of the ox.

Smiley Sunday Meme

2009-03-01T12:07:00.004+08:00

Here is a meme called "Smiley Sunday". The purpose of the meme is to recognize small and big things or persons that makes us smile or laugh. You can post a photo, a poem, a song or anything that reminds you that it made you happy.

For those who don't know what a "meme" is, Dictionary.com defines it as "a cultural unit (an idea or value or pattern of behavior) that is passed from one person to another by non-genetic means (as by imitation); memes are the cultural counterpart of genes."

In the blogging context, it is some kind of question and answer activity, where someone post a list of questions and another person answers it. Then the latter post the same question in his blog or site to let others answer it. The pattern goes on and on.

Memes are viral and they propagate and mutate in the blogosphere. One writes about something and other persons imitate what the other person have started. There could be variations but it evolves in the same pattern.

Some memes are weekly, where a set of questions are asked every week. Some are monthly and daily. There are also photo memes where those participating will post photos the the same theme or focus like all about water, all about the sky or anything yellow.

In my opinion, I consider memes as a game like "Simon Says". I like it because it gives me an idea what to write or post about. I am not a prolific writer so I sometimes ran out of words that I am lost starting a topic on my own.

Participating in memes changes your blogging patterns too. It enables you to post regularly.

You can view my Smiley Sunday post for this week here: http://clixbucks.com

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2009-02-26T16:15:00.008+08:00

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How To Spend Your Day

2009-02-24T22:20:00.001+08:00

Monday - Wash Day

Lord, help me wash away all my selfishness and vanity, so I may serve you with perfect humility through the week ahead.

Tuesday - Ironing Day

Dear Lord, help me iron out all the wrinkles of prejudice I have collected through the years so that I may see the beauty in others.

Wednesday - Mending Day

O God, help me mend my ways so I will not set a bad example for others.

Thursday - Cleaning Day

Lord Jesus, help me to dust out all the many faults I have been hiding in the secret corners of my heart.

Friday - Shopping Day

O God, give me the grace to shop wisely so I may purchase eternal happiness for myself and all others in need of love.

Saturday - Cooking Day

Help me, my Savior, to brew a big kettle of brotherly love and serve it with clean, sweet bread of human kindness.

Sunday - Lord's Day

O God, I have prepared my house for you. Please come into my heart so I may spend the day and the rest of my life in your presence.

More places to visit and see...

2009-02-20T19:52:00.006+08:00

As I mentioned in my previous post, I will be posting more interesting photos of places. You might want to visit these places and to have a unique experience.

Only in Hawaii

Isn't it fun to dine here?

Only in Texas

Cow wash anyone?

Only in Australia

Who will need a shopping cart anyway?

Only in Thailand

Who else wants a bath?

Only in India

My poor pets are hungry!

Only in Japan

The square watermelons looks yummy!

Have you seen these places?

2009-02-18T16:13:00.009+08:00

Each country has its unique way of living, custom and tradition. Some of them we can be proud of and some of them we are not happy to talk about. Its a way of life differently from the others.

In the Philippines we also have our own unique ways. It reminds me of the advertisement of Jollibee sometime ago where a balikbayan grandmother complained of traffic and commented "walang ganito sa States" (there is no traffic in the US). When they passed by a dilapidated road and they were driving slow, she commented again "walang ganito sa States."

Here are some photos shared to me about a unique event in some countries.

Only in Pakistan

Only in Bangladesh

Only in China

Only in Indonesia

Can you find it here in the Philippines? Please post a comment below.

Watch out for more photos next time.

Thoughts On Valentines Day

2009-02-14T09:04:00.002+08:00

Today is Valentines Day. It is not the usual Valentines Day I am used to. No bouquet of flowers, no chocolates, no special dinner and this is the first Valentines Day that my husband is not with us. He is right now in a work assignment in a far away place.

Inspite of all of the above, I know I am surrounded by people who loved me: my family, relatives, friends, co-workers, employees, even the children in the child development center I work for.

But most of all, there is somebody who loves me that He even gave His life for me. He loves me (and you) like no one else ever could. His love is manifested when He sent His only Son to die on the cross for my sins.

Valentines day is best expressed in the best love note we could ever get:

Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! 1 John 3:1

Praying For One Another

2009-01-25T21:24:00.002+08:00

Here is a beautiful story about praying and sharing one's blessings. Its a lesson we could all learn! Enjoy reading...

A voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at sea and only two of the men on it were able to swim to a small, desert like island.

The two survivors, not knowing what else to do, agree that they had no other recourse but to pray to God. However, to find out whose prayer was more powerful, they agreed to divide the territory between them and stay on opposite sides of the island.

The first thing they prayed for was food.

The next morning, the first man saw a fruit-bearing tree on his side of the land, and he was able to eat its fruit.

The other man's parcel of land remained barren.

After a week, the first man was lonely and he decided to pray for a wife.

The next day, another ship was wrecked, and the only survivor was a woman who swam to his side of the island.

On the other side of the island, there was nothing.

Soon the first man prayed for a house, clothes, more food. The next day, like magic, all of these were given to him.

However, the second man still had nothing.

Finally, the first man prayed for a ship, so that he and his wife could leave the island. In the morning, he found a ship docked at his side of the island.

The first man boarded the ship with his wife and decided to leave the second man on the island.

He considered the other man unworthy to receive God's blessings, since none of his prayers had been answered.

As the ship was about to leave, the first man heard a voice from heaven booming, "Why are you leaving your companion on the island?"

"My blessings are mine alone, since I was the one who prayed for them," the first man answered.

"His prayers were all unanswered and so he does not deserve anything.

"You are mistaken!" the voice rebuked him.

"He had only one prayer, which I answered. If not for that, you would not have received any of
my blessings."

"Tell me," the first man asked the voice, "what did he pray for that I should owe him anything?"

"He prayed that all your prayers be answered."

For all we know, our blessings are not the fruits of our prayers alone, but those of another praying for us.

This is too good not to be shared. With obedience come blessings.

My prayer for you today is that all your prayers be answered.

Be blessed.

"What you do for others is more important than what
you do for yourself"

This was shared with me by a friend; I hope you will share with your friends.

Thought For The Day

2009-01-16T09:36:00.008+08:00

Handle every stressful situation like a dog...
Pee on it and walk away!

Wishing You A Blissful 2009

2009-01-02T09:43:00.012+08:00

Happy New Year everyone!

It's great to start the new year with positive thoughts to transcend the whole year through.

Here are a few inspirational quotes from Garden of Blessings to bring joy to your heart.

As I was reflecting on God's words as the new year unfolds, He impressed upon me this verse which is found in Jeremiah 29:11....

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.

Despite all the sad news we hear about our economy, we cling to God's plan for us because nothing is impossible with God.

God's Cake

2008-12-11T06:59:00.005+08:00

Sometimes we wonder, "What did I do to deserve this?" or "Why did God have to do this to me?" Here is a wonderful explanation! A daughter is telling her Mother how everything is going wrong, she's failing algebra, her boyfriend broke up with her and her best friend is moving away.

Meanwhile, her Mother is baking a cake and asks her daughter if she would like a snack, and the daughter says, "Absolutely Mom, I love your cake"

"Here, have some cooking oil," her Mother offers. "Yuck" says her daughter.

"How about a couple raw eggs?" "Gross, Mom!"

"Would you like some flour then? Or maybe baking soda?" "Mom, those are all yucky!"

To which the mother replies: "Yes, all those things seem bad all by themselves. But when they are put together in the right way, they make a wonderfully delicious cake!

God works the same way. Many times we wonder why He would let us go through such bad and difficult times. But God knows that when He puts these things all in His order, they always work for good! We just have to trust Him and, eventually, they will all make something wonderful!

God is crazy about you. He sends you flowers every spring and a sunrise every morning.

Whenever you want to talk, He'll listen. He can live anywhere in the universe, and He chose your heart.

Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance.

Christmas Countdown

2008-11-13T21:51:00.007+08:00

Its

before Christmas.

Now is the time to:

* make a gift list
* start shopping for gifts
* plan your menu for the Christmas "noche buena"
* hang Christmas decors
* plan your Christmas activities
* and most importantly, make a budget so not to over-spend for the Holidays.

When God Created Man

2008-11-10T15:18:00.011+08:00

God created the donkey and said to him:'You will be a donkey. You will work un-tiringly from sunrise to sunset carrying burdens on your back. You will eat grass, you will have no intelligence and you will live 50 years.'
The donkey answered: 'I will be a donkey, but to live 50 years is much. Give me only 20 years.'
God granted his wish.

God created the dog and said to him: 'You will guard the house of man. You will be his best friend. You will eat the scraps that he gives you and you will live 30 years. You will be a dog.'
The dog answered:'Sir, to live 30 years is too much,give me only 15 years.'
God granted his wish.

God created the monkey and said to him:'You will be a monkey. You will swing from branch to branch doing tricks. You will be amusing and you will live 20 years.'
The monkey answered: 'To live 20 years is too much, give me only 10 years.'
God granted his wish.

Finally God created man ...and said to him:'You will be man, the only rational creature on the face of the earth. You will use your intelligence to become master over all the animals. You will dominate the world and you will live 20 years.'
Man responded:'Sir, I will be a man but to live only 20 years is very little, give me the 30 years that the donkey refused, the 15 years that the dog did not want and the 10 years the monkey refused.'
God granted man's wish

And since then,
man lives 20 years as a man,
marries and spends 30 years like a donkey, working and carrying all the burdens on his back.
Then when his children are grown, he lives 15 years like a dog taking care of the house and eating whatever is given to him,
so that when he is old, he can retire and live 10 years like a monkey, going from house to house and from one son or daughter to another doing tricks to amuse his grandchildren.

That's Life.

Isn't it ??????????

What Women Say About Men

2008-11-05T10:28:00.015+08:00

Here is a collection of ziners from the women about men. Learn from these ladies what they think about men.

Women speak because they wish to speak, whereas a man speaks only when driven to speech by something outside himself -- like, for instance, he can't find any clean socks. ~ Jean Kerr

All men are not homeless, but some men are home less than others. ~ Henry Youngman

To attract men, I wear a perfume called 'New Car Interior'. ~ Rita Rudner

I never hated a man enough to give him his diamonds back. ~ Zsa Zsa Gabor

My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance. ~ Tim Allen

A succesful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend. A succesful woman is one who can find such a man. ~ Lana Turner

What can you say about men? Let us know by posting it in the comments section.

When was the last time you said "I Love You"?

2007-07-08T11:15:00.003+08:00

No matter how successful you are with your career or profession but have taken for granted your family and loved ones, you are not really successful. No matter how much money you have made, if you have no family to turn to at the end of the day, you are have nothing.

Here's a beautiful story shared by a friend through email which I hope you can ponder upon and re-evaluate your relationship with your loved ones.

A Special Date

After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said I love you but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you.

The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my MOTHER, who has been a widow for 19 years, but the demands of my work and my three children had made it possible to visit her only occasionally.

That night I called to invite her to go out for dinner and a movie.

"What's wrong, are you well," she asked? My mother is the type of woman who suspects that a late night call or a surprise invitation is a sign of bad news.

"I thought that it would be pleasant evening with you," I responded. "Just the two of us."

She thought about it for a moment, and then said, "I would like that very much."

That Friday after work, as I drove over to pick her up I was a bit nervous. When I arrived at her house,I noticed that she, too, seemed to be nervous about our date. She waited in the door with her coat on. She had curled her hair and was wearing the dress that she had worn to celebrate her last wedding anniversary.

She smiled from a face that was as radiant as an angel's.

"I told my friends that I was going to go out with my son, and they were impressed, "she said, as she got into the car. "They can't wait to hear about our meeting". We went to a restaurant that, although not elegant, was very nice and cozy. My mother took my arm as if she were the First Lady.

After we sat down, I had to read the menu.Large print. Half way through the entries, I lifted my eyes and saw Mom sitting there staring at me. A nostalgic smile was on her lips.

"It was I who used to have to read the menu when you were small," she said.

"Then it's time that you relax and let me return the favor," I responded.

During the dinner, we had an agreeable conversation - nothing extraordinary, but catching up on recent events of each other's life.

We talked so much that we missed the movie.

As we arrived at her house later, she said, "I'll go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you." I agreed.

"How was your dinner date?" asked my wife when I got home.

"Very nice. Much more so than I could have imagined," I answered.

A few days later, my mother died of a massive heart attack. It happened so suddenly that I didn't do anything for her.

Some time later, I received an envelope with a copy of a restaurant receipt from the same place mother and I had dined.

An attached note said: "I paid this bill in advance. I wasn't sure that I could be there; but nevertheless, I paid for two plates one for you and the other for your wife. You will never know what that night meant for me. I love you, son."

At that moment, I understood the importance of saying in time: "I LOVE YOU!" and to give our loved ones the time that they deserve. Nothing in life is more important than God and your family. Give them the time they deserve, because these things cannot be put off till "some other time."

Pass this along to everyone with an aging parent,to a child, to an adult, to anyone with a parent. Here's hoping today is better than yesterday and tomorrow.

Let Us Spread Love Wherever We Go!

Spread The Love with MyBlogLog

2007-06-27T16:11:00.003+08:00

Helen Steiner Steiner Rice, in her poem, beautifully described a place where there is love. It says:

WHERE THERE IS LOVE

Where there is love the heart is light,
Where there is love the day is bright,
Where there is love there is a song,
To help when things are going wrong,
To make all things seem more worthwhile,
Where there is love there's quiet peace,
A tranquil place where turmoils cease...
Love change's darkness into light,
And makes the heart take "wingless flight".
Oh, blest are they who walk in love...
They also walk with God above,
And when man walks with God again,
There shall be Peace On Earth for men.

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Creating Perfect Relationships

2007-06-20T16:56:00.003+08:00

A person visited the government matchmaker for marriage, SDU, and requested "I am looking for a spouse. Please help me to find a suitable one." The SDU officer said, "Your requirements, please." "Oh, good looking, polite, humorous , sporty, knowledgeable, good in singing and dancing. Willing to accompany me the whole day at home during my leisure hour, if I don't go out. Telling me interesting stories when I need companion for conversation and be silent when I want to rest." The officer listened carefully and replied, "I understand you need television."

There is a saying that a perfect match can only be found between a blind wife and a deaf husband ,because the blind wife cannot see the faults of the husband and the deaf husband cannot hear the nagging of the wife. Many couples are blind and deaf at the courting stage and dream of perpetual perfect relationship. Unfortunately, when the excitement of love wears off, they wake up and discover that marriage is not a bed of roses. The nightmare begins.

What is a Father? - Thoughts on Father's Day

2007-06-18T09:22:00.003+08:00

A father is a person who is forced to endure childbirth without an anesthetic. He growls when he feels good and laughs very loud when he is scared half-to-death.

A father never feels entirely worthy of the worship in a child's eyes. He is never quite the hero his daughter thinks. Never quite the man his son believes him to be. And this worries him sometimes. (So he works too hard to try to smooth the rough places in the road of those of his own who will follow him).

Fathers are men who give daughters away to other men, who aren't nearly good enough, so that they can have children that are smarter than anybody's.

Fathers fight dragons almost daily. They hurry away from the breakfast table, off to the arena which is sometimes call an office or a workshop. there, with callused hands, they tackle the dragon with three heads: Weariness, Works, Monotony.

And they never quite win the fight, but they never give up.

To all the fathers out there I wish you all a blessed Father's Day. My father has gone home with the Lord 16 years ago. He was the best father I could ever had and I wish he was here with us today.

"Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you." Exodus 20:12

"My father didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it." Clarence B. Kelland

"Nothing I've ever done has given me more joys and rewards than being a father to my children." Bill Cosby

"Sometimes the poorest man leaves his children the riches inheritance. " Ruth E. Renkel

"I love my father as the stars - he's bright shining example and a happy twinkling in my heart. " Adabella Radici

"A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty. " Author unknown

No Pointing Fingers

2007-06-14T14:03:00.003+08:00

A man asked his father-in- law, "Many people praised you for a successful marriage. Could you please share with me your secret?"

The father-in-law answered in a smile, "Never criticize your wife for her shortcomings or when she does something wrong. Always bear in mind that because of her shortcomings and weaknesses, she could not find a better husband than you."

We all look forward to being loved and respected. Many people are afraid of losing face. Generally, when a person makes a mistake, he would look around to find a scapegoat to point the finger at. This is the start of a war. We should always remember that when we point one finger at a person, the other four fingers are pointing at ourselves.

If we forgive the others, others will ignore our mistake too.

Is There Trust In Your Relationship?

2007-06-13T13:54:00.003+08:00

TRUST is a very important factor for all relationships. When trust is broken, it is the end of the relationship. Lack of trust leads to suspicion, suspicion generates anger, anger causes enmity and enmity may result in separation.

A telephone operator told me that one day she received a phone call. She answered, "Public Utilities Board." There was silence. She repeated, "PUB." There was still no answer. When she was going to cut off the line, she heard a lady's voice, "Oh, so this is PUB. Sorry, I got the number from my husband's pocket but I do not know whose number it is."

Without mutual trust, just imagine what will happen to the couple if the telephone operator answered with just "hello" instead of "PUB".

A Poem Worth Sharing

2007-06-12T15:31:00.003+08:00

Here is a poem shared to us by our Sunday preacher, a Filipino missionary to Bolivia for 20 years now. This poem has touch me and I hope you will be blessed by this poem too.

LORD, I HAVE SHUT THE DOOR

Lord, I have shut the door, speak now the Word
Which in the din of throng could not be heard,
Hushed now my inner heart, whisper Thy will
While I have come apart, while all is still.

Lord, I have shut the door, how do I know
Speak to my soul attest turns to Thee now,
Rebuke Thou what is vain, counsel my soul,
Thy holy will reveal, my will control.

Lord, I have shut the door, strengthen my heart;
Yonder awaits the task - I share a part,
Only through grace bestowed may I be true;
Here, while alone with Thee, my strength renew.

"Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know." Jeremiah 33:3