Tag Archives: Blessings

Through the Darkness

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Winter is coming and the darkness is slowly moving in. There are tribulations of all sorts everywhere. And somehow, somewhere, they are all interconnected. The persistent drought in California is due to climate change. Climate change is happening because we have … Continue reading →

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Faith in the Secular City

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Spirit Moments

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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The Fog in San Francisco Bay

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Spirit Moments

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 →

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Life in the Slow Lane

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Spirit Moments

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 →

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Neither the Day nor the Hour

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Death eventually comes upon everyone. But death is often feared for it means the end of life. It is a time of sadness for a loved one is no more. It can also be a time of regrets for not … Continue reading →

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Being Ready

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Spirit Moments

If the Lord were to come to me today, would I be ready? This question has usually been taken to describe the moment of my death. When death finally comes, and I know neither the day nor the hour, would … Continue reading →

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Making A Difference, One Small Change At A Time

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Two workers at a construction site were asked the same question, “What are you doing here?” One answered, “I am digging a trench and will lay down bricks in it afterwards.” The other one said, “I am helping build a … Continue reading →

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Not Taking Things For Granted

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Spirit Moments

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 →

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Why Envy?

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Spirit Moments

One of the things I truly admired at the Paul McCartney concert we went to last week was that he never did a medley. He sang each and every song in their entirety and integrity. Medleys try to capture a … Continue reading →

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Serendipity

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Spirit Moments

While we marvel at the beauty and order there seems to be in the universe, it is actually a chaotic and dangerous place out there. New stars are constantly exploding into existence while old ones are imploding into black holes. … Continue reading →

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