Tag Archives: Doing good
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
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Life
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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Hypocrites
There is often a great disconnect between what people say and what they do. There is a lot of doublespeak, where people say one thing and then do another. People go for politically correct expressions and terminologies, whereby they dissimulate … Continue reading
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Tagged Doing good, Fidelity, Humility, Service
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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
Posted in Discipleship, Photography, The Good News
Tagged Blessings, Change, Compassion, Contribution, Doing good, Generosity
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Life is One Insoluble Puzzle
We know what is good for us. These are the deep longings in our hearts. Love, peace, compassion, brotherhood. Yet, we end up doing the opposite. Wars, violence, conquest, oppression. Many in the West are spurred by greed and selfishness. … Continue reading
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Tagged Compassion, Doing good, Forgiveness, Justice, Poetry
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Synergy
I am properly defined as a being-with-others-in-the-world. Indeed, it takes a village to raise a child. The poet John Donne famously wrote, No man is an island, Entire of itself, Every man is a piece of the continent, A … Continue reading
Bless the Children
We live in the greatest age the world has ever known. The Age of Information. The Age of Science and Technology. New and even more amazing marvels are created and launched everyday: smart phones, smart homes, cars and planes that … Continue reading
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Tagged Doing good, Forgiveness, Hope, Humility, Suffering
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Tranformations
It is still summer vacation for kids And their school is still out. Jane is happy and thrilled with her dance classes. Jonathan is excited with his summer camp at the Tech. We spend the days just being with them … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Life, Presence
Tagged Beauty, Change, Doing good, Growing Older, Poetry, Wisdom
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The Miracle of the Multiplication of the Bread
The miracle of the multiplication of the loaves has always been used to portray God’s boundless love and abundant care. But a bigger miracle may lie hidden in the story. After hearing Jesus speak, the people probably felt more generous … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Love, Nature, Photography, The Good News
Tagged Blessings, Choice, Doing good, Generosity, Grace
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Being, Having, Doing
It was our date night yesterday and we watched the movie “Lucy”. The storyline is built around the fact that we use only about 10% of our brain’s capacity. What would happen if we were able to increase that to … Continue reading