Tag Archives: Blessings
Through the Darkness
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
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
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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
Neither the Day nor the Hour
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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Tagged Blessings, Doing good, Eternity
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Being Ready
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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Tagged Blessings, Choice, Contribution, Discipline, Doing good
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Making A Difference, One Small Change At A Time
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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Tagged Blessings, Change, Compassion, Contribution, Doing good, Generosity
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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
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Tagged Blessings, Discipline, Grace, Gratitude, joy, Prayer
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Why Envy?
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
Serendipity
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