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Category Archives: Family
‘Lord, Teach Us to Pray’
This is Spider Rock in Canyon de Chelly in Arizona. Rising some 750 feet from the canyon floor, they remind me of two arms outstretched in fervent prayers. In the midst of all the magnificent beauty and grandeur surrounding me, … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Family, Friendship, Photography, Spirituality
Tagged Gratitude, Humility, joy, Love, Prayer
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These are summer blooms from my little garden. From the earliest days of our marriage, Anabelle always had fresh flowers at home. Nothing makes a home more beautiful and feel more homey than fresh flowers. And nothing says ‘Welcome’ more … Continue reading
July 21, 2013
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Finding God in Everyday Life
I pray everyday but I do not consider myself particularly religious. I try to be a good person but I know there are a lot of bad things in me. Even my online persona is most likely different from the … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Family, Love, The Good News
Tagged Blessings, Fidelity, Miracles
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Making Sense of it All
There are many things I do not understand. There are many things that do not make sense to me. Over the years, I have found answers to some on my questions. But there are many more left unanswered. I guess … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Faith, Family, Mystery, The Good News
Tagged Grace, Humility, Miracles
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The Pursuit of Happiness
This week’s issue of Time magazine is devoted to the American ‘inalienable right’ to the Pursuit of Happiness. Three thoughts have kept on lingering in my mind after reading the lead article. First, the American Founding Fathers based the new … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Family, Human Rights
Tagged Beginnings, Blessings, Wisdom
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Musings on Fathers’ Day
The curfew tolls the knell of parting day, The lowing herd wind slowly o’er the lea The plowman homeward plods his weary way, And leaves the world to darkness and to me. Thomas Grey One of the joys of coming … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family, Life, Love, Nature, Photography
Tagged Being a Father, Doing good, Fidelity
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“What do you want me to do for you?”
I love watching how Jonathan and Martin, Kathleen and Jane relate and interact with one another. Jonathan thinks the world of his Dad. He believes Daddy knows everything and can do anything. And he does all of these things for … Continue reading
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Tagged Being a Father, Blessings, Gratitude, Humility
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Bless Our Children
I have always loved children and I have always loved it that children seem to take to me so naturally. I love the freshness and hope that they bring. Nothing is sweeter than a baby’s breath and nothing can be … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Life, Love, Presence
Tagged Being a Father, Doing good, Growing Older
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We Are Family
Families have always been the bedrock of societies. Strong and happy families make for a strong and happy nation. It is always inspiring to see a man leaving his father and mother and taking for himself a wife. I am … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, Human Rights, Love
Tagged Being a Father, Change
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Pentecost at the San Jose Color Run
Yesterday, Anabelle and I together with Mickey and his friends joined the 5K Color Run here in San Jose. It was a fun event. We had a great time and we got a healthy dose of exercise to boot. The … Continue reading