Monthly Archives: January 2014

Grace Trumps the Laws of Nature

Posted on January 31, 2014 by

The world is ruled by natural laws that determine the unfolding of things. One reaps what one sows. The Law of Karma: what goes around comes around. Newton’s Laws of Motion: an object at rest tends to stay at rest, … Continue reading →

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Abundance and Attachments

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

When I live my life out of an abundance mindset, it is easy to be kind and generous. When I act out of a scarcity mindset, I will always feel that I do not have enough to give even when … Continue reading →

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Another Day in Paradise

Posted on January 29, 2014 by

Yesterday, I was watching Jane and Anabelle as they were enjoying their snacks under an old redwood tree. There was a precocious five-year old young girl, with her sexy-genarian Lola, picnicking under a two-hundred year old tree. Every now and … Continue reading →

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Making the Family Strong

Posted on January 28, 2014 by

I was born and raised in a culture that is very family-centered and family-oriented. Our lives are punctuated by many family gatherings. Our family always comes in as number one. Parents would go to great lengths to provide not only … Continue reading →

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Combatting Evil Through Prayers

Posted on January 27, 2014 by

Evil is for real. The devil, in his devious ingeniousness, has somehow convinced many people today that he does not exist. In today’s world, greed and selfishness have been glorified and lord it over in places life Wall Street and … Continue reading →

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The Gospel of the Little Flowers

Posted on January 26, 2014 by

I have often noticed flowers that are often left alone By the wayside as decorative plants or just as wildflowers. Someone took a closer look and found out That these simple and modest blooms had more to offer. They do … Continue reading →

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The God of Surprises and the Unexpected

Posted on January 25, 2014 by

Anabelle and I shall be completing six years of stay in the US within the coming months. All those years, I have been not been productive. I have not had a job. I have not been creating wealth. I have … Continue reading →

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Called by Name

Posted on January 24, 2014 by

It has been said that the sweetest sound to anybody’s ears is his or her own name. My name defines me and identifies me to people. I used to ask my sons when they were children if they liked their … Continue reading →

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Health and Holiness

Posted on January 23, 2014 by

Diseases afflict not only the body but also the spirit. The science and practice of medicine has seen such tremendous progress that people today are living longer and better than ever. Yet, even as the physical health of people has … Continue reading →

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Challenged and Changed by God

Posted on January 22, 2014 by

I can often be so wrapped up in my own world, I forget the bigger world around me. In recent months, I met and saw old friends and family whom I have not seen or met for a long time. … Continue reading →

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