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Category Archives: Mystery
In My Inviduality is the Universe
On the surface of our existence as human beings, there are a lot of differences and disturbances among us. People come in many different sizes, shapes, colors, dispositions and aspirations. Often, what drives people would bring them in conflict with … Continue reading
Living Through Uncertainty
In a world governed by entropy, man wants to have some sense of certainty and some modicum of assurance. In the absence of certainty he can ascertain for himself, man seeks an authority he can believe in to be certain … Continue reading
The Mystery of the Incarnation
Imagine that we can pick our parents before we are born. Re-incarnationists believe that we do and we chose as parents those who would teach us the lesson(s) we want to learn in life. God, when it was time for … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Mystery, Photography, The Good News
Tagged Blessings, Eternity, Gratitude, Humility, joy
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Sunrise!
I love watching the sun set. But sunrises gladden my heart even more. I love to watch or at times imagine the sun slowly creeping up across the horizon, over the mountain peaks, perhaps. The earth is wet and fresh … Continue reading
Changes
Another paradox of life is the fact that change is the only constant. Changes define life and make it possible. Some changes are sudden and cataclysmic, like a strong typhoon. We see the destruction and devastation wrought by it but … Continue reading
Posted in Mystery, Nature, The Good News
Tagged Beginnings, Change, Serendipity
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Life Never Dies
Roses flower and bloom, resplendent in their vibrant and beautiful colors. Left to themselves, they prosper and propagate because they are alive. Man applies fertilizer and tills the soil. The roses bloom earlier and with more blossoms. Man grafts the … Continue reading
Life Is An Echo
Life is an echo. Another one of the paradoxes in life. How I see life is how life treats me. If I see life as a gift and as a blessing, gifts and blessings will abound in my life. If … Continue reading
Mercy, Faith And Blessings
Luke 18:35-43 As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard a crowd going by, he asked what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” Then he shouted, “Jesus, … Continue reading
God Works With Worms?
Anabelle and I were with some friends yesterday in a vermiculture farm. These tangles of worms look so slimy, dirty and even abominable. Yet, they are part and parcel of the beautiful cycle of life. They are raised for the … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Mystery, Nature, Photography, Presence
Tagged Beauty, Grace, Serendipity
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Counting Blessings in Times of Sorrow
Today is the fifth day since the typhoon. Help from all over is pouring in. But the devastation has been so widespread not everyone who needs help is getting it right now. There is great difficulty is getting the aid … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Family, Friendship, Life, Mystery, Nature, Philippines/Filipino, Presence
Tagged Change, Generosity, Gratitude, Prayer, Serendipity, Suffering
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