Category Archives: Stewardship
Some Random Acts of Kindness
Life is not easy. It is, in fact, difficult. There are enough heartaches, sorrows and pain in the world for me to add any more to the sadness and suffering. While pain and suffering may be an essential ingredient to … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Generosity, Photography, Principles, Stewardship
Tagged Beauty, Beginnings, Gratitude, Learning
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The Challenge Of Generosity
When you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you. ~ Luke 14:13-14 Honestly, I often do good for the wrong reasons. I do … Continue reading
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Great Responsibility
“Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.” ~ Luke 12:48 A bunch of blossoms gently softens up the rocks. No greater love than this.
Blessed Are The Poor?
Raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is yours. ~ Luke 6:20 Is it indeed a blessing to be poor? Many people would rather be rich. Yet, many of … Continue reading
The Ascension and the Philippine Elections
Then he led them out as far as Bethany, raised his hands, and blessed them. As he blessed them he parted from them and was taken up to heaven. They did him homage and then returned to Jerusalem with great joy. ~ Luke 24:50-53 … Continue reading
Posted in Philippines/Filipino, Stewardship
Tagged Beginnings, Hope
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I Will Stay To See the End of This Story
So when he had washed their feet and put his garments back on and reclined at table again, he said to them, “Do you realize what I have done for you? You call me ‘teacher’ and ‘master,’ and rightly so, … Continue reading
Posted in Death, Discipleship, Evil, Life, Stewardship, The Good News
Tagged Blessings, Change, Eternity, joy, Serendipity, Suffering
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Praying For Macky
Jesus said to those Jews who believed in him, “If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” ~ John 8:31-32 This morning I pray … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Presence, Stewardship
Tagged Grace, Gratitude, Prayer
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Choice And Changes
I can be self-absorbed in my pain and be miserable. Or, I can chose to still be a giving and generous person in my sufferings and see that pain is an essential ingredient of life. Some of y pain is … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Environment, Evil, Human Rights, Life, Stewardship
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Do! Not Just Don’t.
For most people, keeping the commandments is relatively easy. There is a lot of killing these days but the number of murderers is but a small percentage of the population. Most people do not go around killing others. There is … Continue reading
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Tagged Discipline, Doing good
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How Do Miracles Happen?
As we were waiting for the mass to begin yesterday at the Saint Joseph Cathedral here in San Jose, my attention wandered to the altar and I started wondering: How many prayers of petition and supplications have been brought to … Continue reading