Monthly Archives: April 2015

Life’s Rhythm and Rhymes

Posted on April 30, 2015 by

There are days full of sunshine and happiness, I’d pray for them to never end. They make me feel grateful for life And my troubles I am able to transcend. There are days so full of sorrow and sadness, I’d … Continue reading →

Posted in Encounter, Faith, Presence, Relationships | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Straining Towards the Light

Posted on April 29, 2015 by

As my age advances, I feel a general and gradual fading of my senses. I have to strain my eyes to see better or to strain my ears to hear what is being said to me. I used to have … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Faith | Tagged | Leave a comment

Signs Everywhere

Posted on April 28, 2015 by

While we were in Mexico last week, Jane insisted that her Dad call us up to tell us something she said was important. And when we finally got to talk to her, she said : “There are two persons missing … Continue reading →

Posted in Encounter, Faith, Presence | Tagged | Leave a comment

Praying for Nepal

Posted on April 27, 2015 by

Horrifying pictures and grim stories continue to flow out of Nepal, as the number of casualties continue to rise. There will be those who will ask, “if there is a God why does He allow such disasters and misery to … Continue reading →

Posted in Encounter, Evil, Faith, Mystery | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Nature, Nepal and the Good Shepherd

Posted on April 26, 2015 by

Nothing can be more relaxing, peaceful and serene as a scene from nature: green trees blending with the blue skies, clean waters nourishing life all around, living things co-existing in perfect harmony – just like this rustic setting. And yet … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Nature, Photography, Presence | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Food

Posted on April 19, 2015 by

Filipinos just love food. We need only the smallest of excuses to get together and share food with friends, families, and in many instances even with complete strangers. When our kids were growing up, we lived in a condo complex … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Friendship, Life, Philippines/Filipino, Photography, Relationships | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

“It is I. Do not be afraid.”

Posted on April 18, 2015 by

In a world of doubts and uncertainty, it is easy to be afraid, to be anxious about tomorrow and to worry about the many imponderables in life. Anything could go wrong any moments. Life could take a nasty turn for … Continue reading →

Posted in Presence, Relationships, Spirituality | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Homeostasis

Posted on April 17, 2015 by

There are times I look at the world and I get worried about the incessant drive for more and more growth in business. I remember my own days in the corporate world, we used to plan for growth year after … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Life | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Nourishments For Life

Posted on April 16, 2015 by

One of the popular sayings today  is, “You are what you eat.” With my health issues, I have come to realize the truth in these words many times. I indulge in sweets and chocolates, I see my blood sugar and … Continue reading →

Posted in Encounter, Relationships, Spirituality | Tagged | 4 Comments

Particle Accelerators and Easter

Posted on April 15, 2015 by

The Large Hadron Collider at CERN is back in the news as it was recently re-activated. It is the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator. Scientists shoot sub-atomic particles through at the speed of light and when these particle … Continue reading →

Posted in Encounter, Faith, Mystery, Nature | Tagged , | Leave a comment