Category Archives: Presence
Faith and Jamais Vu
Anabelle and I are back in the Philippines. And yesterday, we went out to see the ‘old places’ and do some ‘old things’. Feelings of deja vu struck me immediately: I have been here before. I have done all of … Continue reading
Life Disturbances
Often, I get my relationship with God all mixed up. I would ask Him to do as I will instead of praying that I do His will. This kind of attitude is what drew a rebuke from Jesus to Martha. … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Life, Presence
Tagged Doing good, Humility, Prayer
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Thanking and Praising God for the Gift that is Pope Francis
I thank God for the gift that is Pope Francis. Yesterday, he again astounded the world with his interview where he expressed refreshing thoughts on what it means to be a disciple of Christ in this day and age. He … Continue reading
More Things to Enjoy Than There Are To Worry About
The world today has never seen so much affluence, such fantastic developments, so many resources to make lives better and living easier. And yet at the same time, the world has never experienced so much fear, anxiety and uncertainty about … Continue reading
The Two Sons – The Prodigal and The Dutiful
Great music always has a familiar sound to it. The melody sounds like something we have heard before even if we are hearing it for the first time. Great truths also have a familiar ring to them; because we already … Continue reading
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Proactivity and Prayer
One of the valuable lessons I have learned from Stephen Covey is the practice of proactivity – the ability to put a space between the stimulus and the actions I take. The best way to exercise proactivity, I have learned, … Continue reading
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Tagged Choice, Discipline, Prayer
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Breaking Bread and Making My Humanity Whole
Yesterday, we had a family picnic. And this was the sight that we saw before us as we ended a happy and wonderful day. Even as the day was drawing to a close, God’s graces were still streaking across the … Continue reading
God Gives His People Strength
I am inspired by the massive turnout and the great spirit that pervaded the anti-PDAF rally that happened yesterday in the Philippines. I can see the spirit of EDSA I alive and resurrected. Kay sarap maging Filipino. I hope our … Continue reading
Posted in Philippines/Filipino, Presence, The Good News
Tagged Prayer
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Love Not Possible Without Faith
Love literally makes my living worthwhile. But, I can love only because I believe. I stand in awe at the majesty and grandeur of nature and I am overcome by the presence of a Creator I cannot fully know nor … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Faith, Family, Friendship, Philippines/Filipino, Photography, Presence
Tagged Change, Choice, Discipline
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Love’s Been Good to Me
I have always been an incurable romantic. In my time, I have made quite a number of people happy because of my love for them. I have loved deeply and dearly. Anabelle always looked forward to the bouquet of roses … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, Love, Presence
Tagged Beauty, Blessings, Gratitude, Growing Older
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