Tag Archives: Love

I Am Here Because Somebody Cares

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Spirit Moments

There are moments I feel I am but a speck of dust in the general scheme of things in the universe that just one swipe of the cleaning rug and I am gone away forever, with the universe none the … Continue reading →

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Morals and Laws

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Spirit Moments

In a perfect world, what is moral and what is legal are one and the same thing. But often, what is legal is not necessarily legal. For the longest time, slavery was an accepted practice and was perfectly legal even … Continue reading →

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Good News!

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Then Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. When he came to Nazareth, … Continue reading →

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Alone Wtih God

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I start my day with some moments being alone with God. Early in the morning, before the busyness of the day starts, I pray. I pray that I see God’s face but never have I seen his face. All I … Continue reading →

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There is Always Something To Learn

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Spirit Moments

It is early Tuesday morning, I am at my prayers. Jane is in our bed snuggling up to Lola, engaged in early morning small talk. The world is at peace and things are unfolding as they should. Another day ahead. … Continue reading →

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The Spirit Within Me

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Life is difficult and also very fragile. Life is precious not because it is unchangeable but because it is so vulnerable. I am one of a million possibilities and yet I am the one who made it. I could have … Continue reading →

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Here is to Christmas, One More Time!

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Spirit Moments

This year, I was transported back in time to the Christmas of my childhood, where we would go around visiting family and friends. Ima would wake us up early and with me, David, Noel, Non and Tatang in tow, would … Continue reading →

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Hope!

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Spirit Moments

Hope is probably the most human of emotions. It uplifts us from our misery to envision and work for better times. It inspires us to create new visions and make this world a better place. It is hope for better … Continue reading →

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Filipinos love the underdog. It could be our natural temperament as a people or our deeply rooted Christian upbringing. We just have a soft spot in our hearts for the poor, those who are in need or in pain, those … Continue reading →

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Christmas Blessings: Presence and Freedom

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Spirit Moments

Christmas is about Presence and Freedom. Many, many years ago, people saw God as a distant unreachable Lord, who ruled the heavens and the earth from on high. Through Christmas, God has blessed our lot by sharing in our humanity. … Continue reading →

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