Category Archives: Relationships
Praying With the Heart
Life must have been very difficult for Mary. An innocent maiden in her early teens, she receives a vision that she will bear a son who will be the messiah. And she wonders since she “knows not a man”. She gets … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Presence, Relationships, Spirituality
Tagged Beginnings, Blessings, Prayer
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Heaven is a Feast
We Filipinos love fiestas. We would gather together to celebrate all the major holidays with a grand feast. And in between, we need only the flimsiest of excuses to get together and go on an eating binge. Somebody leaves, even if it … Continue reading
Catcher in the Right
I once dreamed of being a called, like Peter, to be a catcher of men. But the Lord had a better plan for me; in fact, many plans. Today, I am a catcher of growing kids. I literally caught Jonathan and … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Life, Relationships, The Good News
Tagged Grace, Jane, Jonathan, Prayer
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Faith in the Secular City
In our highly secularized world, there is an increasing number of non-believers. But there is still a widespread belief in the existence of God. About two thirds of humanity believe in some form of a deity. And the fact is … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Grace
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The Fog in San Francisco Bay
I love the fog specially as it comes in from San Francisco Bay. I find it a refreshing sight and an invigorating experience as it breezes by me. It may seem a very ordinary thing but it is an essential … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Photography, Presence, Relationships
Tagged Being a Father, Blessings, Contribution, Doing good, Grace
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Life in the Slow Lane
I am aware that it is man’s lot that “by the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you … Continue reading
“What Is Essential Is Invisible To The Eyes”
Many people care a lot about how they look. Billions are spent on products, processes and procedures to alter, improve and enhance the looks and the physique of people. Today, any homely face can be transformed into a comely appearance. … Continue reading
Redemption
Why is there so much anger and hatred in the world? What kind of minds would kill helpless and innocent people and then shout to the world that they are doing this in the name of the god they worship? … Continue reading
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Tagged Change, Compassion, Hope, Sadness
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Not Taking Things For Granted
Because I keep on receiving the same awesome blessings everyday, there is a tendency in me to take these things for granted. The sun rises every morning, always beautiful, fresh and full of promises. Most days I welcome it with … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Presence, Relationships
Tagged Blessings, Discipline, Grace, Gratitude, joy, Prayer
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Fullness and Perfection
I have always desired and worked for perfection in my life – in the things that I do, in the things that I have and in myself and in the people around me. I have always hungered for life and … Continue reading
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Tagged Change, Discipline, Grace
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