Tag Archives: Generosity

Counting Blessings in Times of Sorrow

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Today is the fifth day since the typhoon. Help from all over is pouring in. But the devastation has been so widespread not everyone who needs help is getting it right now. There is great difficulty is getting the aid … Continue reading →

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Coming Down From My Tree

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Spirit Moments

If I want to meet Jesus, and not only see Him, I have to come down from the tree like Zacchaeus did. Coming down from the tree for me means coming down from my lofty perch of being prideful and … Continue reading →

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Will Only a Few Be Saved?

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I was with some of my old classmates from the seminary last night. As usual, it was a fun and a happy occasion as we swapped life stories, experiences and insights. Even as we relished each others company, we agreed … Continue reading →

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Generosity Is From The Heart

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I often tend to equate generosity to the giving of monetary and material goods. I envy other people’s generosity who give impressive amounts of money. Like Tevye, I sometimes lament: “If I were a rich man, I would build houses … Continue reading →

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Children

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Yesterday was a joyful day for Vince and Summer and our entire family. Jeremiah, their first son, was born. I do not remember my own infancy but I have vague recollections of have been fussed and doted on. I was … Continue reading →

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Three Levels of Generosity

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I have been blessed to have been able to give more often than to receive. From my early years, I had been taught and told to give to others and share whatever I have. I have been brought up in … Continue reading →

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A Life Well Lived

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Life is a wondrous gift. I was not asked beforehand if I wanted to be born. Now that I am here, I am grateful for this tremendous gift. It is amazing how before I was not and now I am … Continue reading →

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Friendship

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Today is the feast day of Martha, the sister of Mary, whose feast day we celebrated last week. Together with their brother Lazarus, here is one family that Jesus loved and was very close to. I can imagine Jesus considered … Continue reading →

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These are summer blooms from my little garden. From the earliest days of our marriage, Anabelle always had fresh flowers at home. Nothing makes a home more beautiful and feel more homey than fresh flowers. And nothing says ‘Welcome’ more … Continue reading →

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Spirit Moments | Comments Off on Home is Where the Heart Is

And Who Is My Neighbor?

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Spirit Moments

In the corporate world, managers rely a lot on job descriptions and performance standards to ensure that their subordinates are doing the right things expected of them, effectively and efficiently. There are probably times when people perhaps also wished there … Continue reading →

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