If
you can remember, around year 2002 – 2003 I guess, blue magic (a gift store in
the Philippines) are selling these bracelets with an acronym W.W.J.D. Its
made of thick cloth about quarter of an inch wide. It is available in different
colors: Black, white, blue, pink, green and etc. I got a blue one. During that time, I can see almost everyone
wearing that bracelet. Maybe because it is the current trend or maybe this is
also their personal motto. When I got that bracelet I would admit that it is
combination of both. How I really wish they still sell those bracelet because
nowhere in the Philippines I could find that kind of bracelet. Thank God, that
one of the Christian bookstore here sells these kind of bracelet. Not a
bracelet but a baller ID used by basketball players. Again, I got a blue one.
Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Him. John 14:6
less of me, More of JESUS
Normally, a person would think about things that are beneficial to him and we often forget about God. We sometimes forget that all of the things that are happening into our lives is because of our creator. This blog is intended for all who wants to be more like Christ. To think more about him and less about himself. Come and join me as we walk together with Jesus to this journey called life.
I will do all I can to update this blog from time to time. This will contain my own articles, videos, music, articles written by different authors, inspirational story and a lot more. Anything about Jesus.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
God vs god
Why God vs god? I thought I'm
just perfectionist when it comes to grammar or in writing when it comes to
this. I always write God capitalized. There maybe some instance where I forget
but consciously, I always make sure that it is written properly regardless of
the situation.
Many would say, they are the same
Yes they are if a computer would analyze
it and would case-sensitivity is not an issue..
I'm afraid they are not. A capitalized God refers to our one and only God. The Creator of Heaven and
Earth. The Almighty God. On the other hand, god
in lower case "g" is something that refers to
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Do you really know the true meaning of Love?
The title sounds cheesy but this
is not about a love where you can feel butterfly in your stomach or where you
can see fireworks. Before I go on further, I would like to define what love is.
According to wikipedia, Love is an emotion of a
strong affection
and personal attachment. Love is
also a virtue
representing all of human kindness, compassion, and affection —"the unselfish loyal and
benevolent concern for the good of another". Love may describe actions
towards others or oneself based on compassion or affection. We often say, Love is Blind. We
can define it the way we feel According to the Holy Bible, Love is patient,
Love is kind…It always protects, always trusts, always hopes,
always perseveres. (1
Corinthians 13:4-7) For me, the ultimate meaning of Love is God. Whoever does
not love does not know God, because God is love. (1 John 4:8). He gave us the
greatest gift that we can ever have and that is salvation through His Son,
Jesus Christ. I know that everyone is familiar with John 3:16 but let me reiterate,
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,
that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” God “SO”
love the world not God love the world. It means an intense love of God for us.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Is it a sin to cuss / swear / curse?
Question: "Is it a sin to cuss / swear / curse?"
Answer: It is definitely a sin to swear (curse, cuss, etc.). The Bible makes this abundantly clear. Ephesians 4:29 tells us, "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." First Peter 3:10 declares, "For, whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech." James 3:9-12 summarizes the issue: "With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? My brothers, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water."
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Manny Pacquiao's 1st loss in 7 years
Manny Pacquiao won his last 15 fights since he lost to Erik Morales on 2005.
The whole Philippines (if not the world) was shocked with this loss. We didn't expect this. We get used to see Mike Buffer announcing the Name of Manny Pacquiao with the word "Still" before his name. I would admit I was also shocked. At first, I can't believe that he lost. I thought everyone is just kidding around but when I verified that it sure, it made me sad. I was anxious about the fight and of course I would want him to win but I am also not confident about this fight.
As you could notice, Pacquiao became closer to God after his last fight against Juan Miguel Marquez and the transformation on his life is already evident. Starting from his vices down to his preaching. I really appreciate it what he is doing. He is hungry for the word and God is using his popularity so that he can be a God's messenger.
The whole Philippines (if not the world) was shocked with this loss. We didn't expect this. We get used to see Mike Buffer announcing the Name of Manny Pacquiao with the word "Still" before his name. I would admit I was also shocked. At first, I can't believe that he lost. I thought everyone is just kidding around but when I verified that it sure, it made me sad. I was anxious about the fight and of course I would want him to win but I am also not confident about this fight.
As you could notice, Pacquiao became closer to God after his last fight against Juan Miguel Marquez and the transformation on his life is already evident. Starting from his vices down to his preaching. I really appreciate it what he is doing. He is hungry for the word and God is using his popularity so that he can be a God's messenger.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
The Butterfly
A man found a cocoon for a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared, he sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through the little hole.
Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could and could go no farther. Then the man decided to help the butterfly.
He took a pair of scissors and snipped the remaining bit of the cocoon. The butterfly then emerged easily.
Something was strange. The butterfly had a swollen body and shriveled wings. The man continued to watch the butterfly because he expected at any moment, the wings would enlarge and expand to be able to support the body, which would contract in time. Neither happened. In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around with a swollen body and deformed wings. It was never able to fly.
Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could and could go no farther. Then the man decided to help the butterfly.
He took a pair of scissors and snipped the remaining bit of the cocoon. The butterfly then emerged easily.
Something was strange. The butterfly had a swollen body and shriveled wings. The man continued to watch the butterfly because he expected at any moment, the wings would enlarge and expand to be able to support the body, which would contract in time. Neither happened. In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around with a swollen body and deformed wings. It was never able to fly.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Away from Temptation
We are all being tempted
according to our weakness. First of all, let me just say that when we are
tempted, it is not God who is tempting us but the enemy. According to James
1:13 “When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For
God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone.” The devil is the one
who tempts us. He (satan)even tried to tempt Jesus but he failed. (Matthew
4:1-11)
Imagine if satan have the
guts to tempt Jesus, who are we to not be excused. Sad to say that we are his
target. He wants us to sin against our God. Remember when he tempted Eve at the
Garden of Eden? When we fall to
temptation, it will lead to sin. On the other hand, every temptation is an
opportunity to do good.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Luck Defined
I don’t believe in luck.
There is no such thing. It is a word that someone uses to describe an
event that happened to their life. According to wikipedia, luck or fortunity
is good fortune which occurs beyond one’s control, without regard to
one’s will, intention, or desired result. Dictionary.com says that luck
is the force that seems to operate for good or ill in a person’s life,
as in shaping circumstances, events, or opportunities. Luck could be
either good or bad. Anything good that could happen to someone’s life
could be consider “Good Luck” and of course, “Bad Luck” is the exact
opposite. The difference of what is good and bad would depend on how
someone will see a situation.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Don't leave it on the desk
There was a certain
Professor of Religion named Dr. Christianson, a studious man who taught
at a small college in the western United States.
Dr. Christianson taught the required survey course in Christianity at this particular institution. Every student was required to take this course his or her freshman year, regardless of his or her major.
Although Dr. Christianson tried hard to communicate the essence of the gospel in his class, he found that most of his students looked upon the course as nothing but required drudgery. Despite his best efforts, most students refused to take Christianity seriously
This year, Dr. Christianson had a special student named Steve. Steve was only a freshman but was studying with the intent of going into the seminary for the ministry. Steve was popular, he was well-liked and he was an imposing physical specimen. He was now the starting center on the school football team, and was the best student in the Professor's class.
Dr. Christianson taught the required survey course in Christianity at this particular institution. Every student was required to take this course his or her freshman year, regardless of his or her major.
Although Dr. Christianson tried hard to communicate the essence of the gospel in his class, he found that most of his students looked upon the course as nothing but required drudgery. Despite his best efforts, most students refused to take Christianity seriously
This year, Dr. Christianson had a special student named Steve. Steve was only a freshman but was studying with the intent of going into the seminary for the ministry. Steve was popular, he was well-liked and he was an imposing physical specimen. He was now the starting center on the school football team, and was the best student in the Professor's class.
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