Tag Archives: Grace
The Mess I Am In Is The Basis Of My Faith
I believe in God. But I have learned that God will not bail me out of my mess. Instead, He uses my mess to make me and my life better. The universe is a chaotic place, ever changing with stars … Continue reading
Authentic Generosity
I am not really a selfish person. When asked to give, I usually give rather freely of my time, talent and treasure. When there is something meaningful or an important task to be done, I am usually among the first … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Generosity, Sin, Spirituality
Tagged Choice, Doing good, Grace, Suffering
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Crystal
The pain of my operations was not only physical. The more difficult to handle was the emotional and spiritual pain that came with the physical. It was the physical that pushed me over the edge of despondency and helplessness. But … Continue reading
Grateful For Forty Years
This is the day the Lord has made for me and Anabelle. Forty years ago today, we exchanged our marital vows. In those years, I have learned what it meant for two hearts to become as one. We have shared … Continue reading
Food
Filipinos just love food. We need only the smallest of excuses to get together and share food with friends, families, and in many instances even with complete strangers. When our kids were growing up, we lived in a condo complex … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, Life, Philippines/Filipino, Photography, Relationships
Tagged Blessings, Easter, Grace
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Children Learn What They Live
It is an amazing fact, often overlooked and taken for granted, how children catch, absorb and take on as their own the behavior, the values, the attitudes and even the expressions of those around them. I hear Jane singing and … Continue reading
Faith and Lotto
Every now and then, I would buy a Lotto ticket. And for a dollar, I can go on hoping to hit the jackpot in the few days before the draw. I would imagine how that would change my life and … Continue reading
Death and the Cross
Our greatest fear is the fear of death. Death can sometimes be so final and dark, There seems to be nothing beyond it. Sometimes, I would imagine how else could have Jesus died. He could have died in battle, leading … Continue reading
There is But One God
Jews, Christians and Muslims all proclaim that “the Lord is our God, the Lord is One.” For we are all children of Abraham our father in faith. And yet, when we look around our world today, much of the conflicts, … Continue reading
Metamorphosis
I distinctly remember the Gospel on the weekend that the EDSA Revolution of 1986 started. It was the story of the Transfiguration. There we were at Gate 5 of Camp Aguinaldo and a priest saying mass right there and then. … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Family, Mystery, Philippines/Filipino, Photography
Tagged Blessings, Change, Grace
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