tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69677450710982260912024-02-02T12:31:12.876+08:00You made the stars in the skyStars smiling down on me.♥Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920027104456323077noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967745071098226091.post-92224784838768286912013-04-23T13:58:00.001+08:002013-04-28T20:28:07.508+08:00Why is it Hard to Forgive?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU_9cNtZAnU4nnCB3feonlXByZrRAlulZEird2en0f_P-sXUeik_cI8AIRAjJ-pPQdS6uJ1mqM_3vHOx3fb94pvUIQGKyVbc602zPHHMu_3wHu7gnI7TrAV3E-PZ7cFsyPjxBUMbB3ElU/s1600/6105349915_17ab703908_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU_9cNtZAnU4nnCB3feonlXByZrRAlulZEird2en0f_P-sXUeik_cI8AIRAjJ-pPQdS6uJ1mqM_3vHOx3fb94pvUIQGKyVbc602zPHHMu_3wHu7gnI7TrAV3E-PZ7cFsyPjxBUMbB3ElU/s320/6105349915_17ab703908_z.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are probably lots of people out there who have a problem forgiving: children who have grudges against their parents for leaving them, women who have been betrayed by their lovers, close friends who have been separated due to an issue that remains unresolved, and more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>So, why is it so hard to forgive this people who hurt us?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To answer that, I believe the most common reason why people have a hard time forgiving others who hurt them is because they don't understand how forgiven they are.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1) Because God has forgiven us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He forgave us despite us hurting him, rejecting him, being unfaithful, offending him, and more. We owed God a debt we cannot pay, and He gave us mercy. On top of all that, He gave us His Son to pay for our sins and to show us His love. (John 3:16) We were sentenced to death, but Jesus took <b>all </b>our sins and<b> suffered </b>in our place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>"Does anybody here really think that a person on earth has done anything worse to you than what you've done to God?" - Joyce Meyer ("Do Yourself a Favor and Forgive" video)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2) It "chokes" the soul terribly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The more grudge we have inside of us, the more we break ourselves. As Bishop T.D. Jakes said,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We can be angry at people, but we can't stay angry forever (Ephesians 4:26-27). It does not make us any better. We just have to let go. <b>Let it go.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know it's not always easy to forgive, but when we understand how God has forgiven us and loved us despite us being arrogant, prideful, selfish, self-centered, ungrateful, and more, we'll be able to forgive.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've also experienced people hurting me deeply and the only thing I can do is turn to God every time they do. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One person in my life who hurt me deeply is a close friend of mine who betrayed me twice after doing the same thing <i>twice</i> (and despite me giving out all my efforts for that person) in a span of around two years. I still chose to forgave in the end though, but made sure that I'll not trust that person again. Another person who hurt me deeply</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> is my own mom. But God really worked drastically in our lives which included me forgiving her despite everything.. If you want the full story click </span><a href="http://thatsweetviolinist.blogspot.com/2012/06/mothers-love.html" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">here</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. After everything that happened, there was a sense of peace and joy in my heart that I couldn't describe. </span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">GOD WORKED EVERYTHING OUT and I believe He will continue to do so.</b><br />
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Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920027104456323077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967745071098226091.post-59704545951828178902013-04-10T21:02:00.001+08:002013-04-10T21:04:42.287+08:00When a Christian commits suicide, is he still saved?<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Q:</b> When a Christian commits suicide, is he still saved?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>When a Christian steals a pen, is he still saved?</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>When a Christian curses once within the whole year, is he still saved?</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>When a Christian flatters someone as a form of lie, is he still saved?</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>When a Christian thinks negatively of the people around him, is he still saved?</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just because people think that the sin committed by a Christian is <i>that</i> "big" (like suicide), it doesn't mean that he has lost his salvation. I mean, <b>a sin is still a sin</b>, right? If there's such a thing as "losing salvation" then nobody will really be saved...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If people believe that they can lose their salvation, then how will they be able to get it back? By crucifying Jesus Christ on the cross again? I don't think so...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As Jesus said on the cross, "It is <b>FINISHED</b>". As Christians, we still fail God daily, and the only thing we can be proud of is His <b>love </b>for us. In church, even if Ephesians 2:8-9 is mentioned over and over again, some of us still miss the <b>GRACE</b> part..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But then again, this doesn't mean that this gives us a license to sin. On the other hand, what difference does it make when a Christian commits suicide? How different is it from other people's flaws, or better yet, sins?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you're familiar with the first four books in the New Testament which is Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, I suppose you'll notice that most of the stories there contain people who had an <i>encounter with Jesus</i>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There were those who are blind (Matthew 9:27-31; Mark 10:46-52), paralyzed or physically disabled (Matthew 9:1-8, 9:18-26; Luke 5:17-20; Luke 6:10), possessed by a demon (Matthew 15:21-28), unclean because of leprosy (Luke 12-16) and even those who are brokenhearted (Luke 7:37-38,50). There were also several different ways on how they encountered Jesus, but I noticed that one thing they all have in common is HUMILITY and FAITH IN HIM. Jesus has this popular line where in He says something like, <i>"Go, your FAITH has SAVED you!"</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For every encounter, there was ALWAYS a <b>CHANGE</b> not just with the physical healing of the person, but also with their LIVES. Every time Jesus would tell the person not tell anyone what He has done (which I don't understand why He does, but He does anyway), people couldn't help it but to tell others. This is because they had that <b>LIFE-CHANGING ENCOUNTER</b> with <b>JESUS CHRIST</b> himself! All it takes is for a person to humble themselves, and have faith in Jesus Christ that He is our Lord and Savior. It's the greatest decision anyone could ever make.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There's a great big difference when we just stand with the crowd and hear the name of Jesus, not really knowing who He is, compared to having a genuine encounter with Him which is definitely life-changing and awesome! It's when we experience Him that we get to <i>know Him</i>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As Charles Stanley, a pastor from <a href="http://www.intouch.org/">InTouch Ministries</a>, would say it,</span><br />
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Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920027104456323077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967745071098226091.post-68531519448815714492013-02-06T23:56:00.001+08:002013-02-07T00:01:05.325+08:00Comparing Yourself with Others<br />
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calling. And, I just want to share this to others.. That's why immediately
wrote this (so pardon me if I have wrong grammar, little typographical errors
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Most probably, one of our struggles in life is when we
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way. We don’t have to compare ourselves to others because we all have different
callings (different future, different roles). If we do something else, it’ll
make us more frustrated than ever.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Calling: it's not about what He wants me to do, but about what He wants me to be.</span></div>
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to prove ourselves to others because it doesn’t matter anyway if people like us
or not. In the end, what God thinks of us is all that matters. ^^</span></div>
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Christ, God fully approves of you.”</i></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">God’s love is the best love we can
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you want to hear the whole podcast, you may download it from <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/elevation-church-charlotte/id216015753">here</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The title of the podcast is: "<i>The New Rules of Resolution: it's not a competition, but a calling.</i>"</span></div>
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Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920027104456323077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967745071098226091.post-32260570447472467452013-01-12T02:30:00.003+08:002013-01-12T02:30:56.066+08:00Beauty is NEVER in the Eyes of the Beholder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've been having fine arts class and I just love how my teacher explained about Plato's thoughts on the topic: <i><b>Beauty</b></i>. She told us that Plato, one of those guys from the Renaissance period (or the "classics" HEHE), questioned true beauty. Plato stated something like:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How is everything around us beautiful if it's subject to change?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How is it beautiful when it decays in the end?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My teacher went on, concluding that <b>"True beauty is ETERNAL."</b> What we have or invented here on earth is artificial beauty. Everything is just an imitation of real beauty which is perfection (something that we can't find here on earth).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So what then is true beauty?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Imagine a painter who just finished his artwork. I could picture the smile on his face as he is satisfied with his work and sees it as <i>beautiful</i>. Others wouldn't probably agree that they find it beautiful. They would just see it as plain normal artwork. They say "Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder", but the truth is, it's not. That is what we call <i><b>taste</b></i>. On the other hand, creates something, <b>it is <i>undeniably beautiful</i></b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Since God is eternal and created the things of this world, then we know that everything He created here is <b>BEAUTIFUL</b>. It's just man distorting the meaning or image of beauty.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Whenever we feel like we need to go with the flow or we feel insecure with our identity, we should always remember that God created us, therefore we are <i><b>beautiful</b>.</i> Our worth is not based on what people say about us, but what God says about us. And He says we are, of course, fearfully and wonderfully made. God created each and every one of us as unique individuals.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"<span style="background-color: white;">I praise you</span><sup class="crossreference" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16254A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; </span><span style="background-color: white;">your works are wonderful, </span><span class="text Ps-139-14" style="position: relative;">I know that full well.</span>" - Psalm 139:14 (NIV)</span></i></blockquote>
Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920027104456323077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967745071098226091.post-81821840166231626142012-11-15T13:23:00.000+08:002013-01-09T22:36:56.587+08:00Craved for Cakes!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last night was one of the happiest moments in my life because I got to experience the unlimited cakes and coffee promo! *Yey* While eating, we also celebrated the birthday of my friend who's turning 18 this Saturday~ So yeah.. There's no actually purpose for this blog entry.. I just want to share the yummy cakes we ate that I suddenly craved for again today. :))</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The 5 of us ate in Shangri-La Mall, at Coffee Beanery. I think it's below the floor with the movie theaters and Happy Lemon. So yeah.. The unlimited cakes and coffee costs P200, but you have around only 5 cakes (i think?) to choose from and the unlimited coffee they serve is just latte. If you want to have more cake choices, you'll have to add P100 for an upgrade and you get to choose from around 5 more different cakes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My favorite were the cheesecakes. It was soooo good. :"> So, if you're the type of person who looooves to eat, especially sweets, this is the place for you! ^^</span>Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920027104456323077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967745071098226091.post-34378538358929056912012-11-11T17:57:00.001+08:002012-11-11T17:58:04.234+08:00Fearless<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If there's one thing that could hinder us from doing greater things, it's FEAR. We all have fears and we can all feel fear. It may be small things like fear of spiders, fear of falling, fear of crowded places, etc. Or the more serious ones like fear of insignificance, fear of failure, fear of being an outcast, and the like.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sometimes, there are even opportunities that we fail to grab because of fear. There are so many "What if.." or "This/that might happen.." statements in our mind that it causes us to be paralyzed.</span><br />
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Now, it's normal to <i>feel fear</i>, but it's what we do despite our feeling that counts. Recently, I've listened to a few <a href="http://www.elevationchurch.org/podcasts">podcasts</a> by <a href="http://www.elevationchurch.org/">Elevation Church's</a> Pastor Steve Furtick and the part which struck me the most was this verse:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i><span class="text 1Kgs-19-11" style="background-color: white;">"...Then a great and powerful wind<sup class="crossreference" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-9399V" title="See cross-reference V">V</a>)"></sup> tore the mountains apart and shattered<sup class="crossreference" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-9399W" title="See cross-reference W">W</a>)"></sup> the rocks before the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, but the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord </span>was not in the earthquake.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span class="text 1Kgs-19-12" id="en-NIV-9400" style="background-color: white;"><sup class="versenum" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">12 </sup>After the earthquake came a fire, <sup class="crossreference" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-9400X" title="See cross-reference X">X</a>)"></sup>but the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> was not in the fire. And after the fire came a <b>gentle whisper</b>.</span><span style="background-color: white;">" - 1 Kings 19:11-12 (NIV)</span></i></span></blockquote>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Lord chose not to show His power in the form of a mighty wind, an earthquake, or in fire. He made His presence felt through a <i>gentle whisper</i>. He whispers, because He's <b>CLOSE</b>. He is with us all the time.</span><br />
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Why are we afraid when we have our most loving Father holding us and never letting go? Why are we running from certain situations that we need to face?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We may feel fear, but if we know that God is always with us, there's no need to be afraid.</span><br />
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<br />Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920027104456323077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967745071098226091.post-82910480062858763802012-11-10T22:26:00.000+08:002012-11-16T22:58:00.508+08:00UST Graduate Incident<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is kind of a late blog entry about the news but anyway... HEHE. ^^;;</span><br />
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There was this news about a girl from UST who got raped and killed by a tricycle and another guy. I'm not so sure about how it all happened but yeah, you get the point (You can read the article above). Since I wasn't really watching television, I wasn't able to get the whole picture of the incident. All I heard was the cry of the mother on TV, telling the people that she would never forgive the men who killed her daughter. On the other hand, the two guys who killed the girl were crying endlessly and apologizing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Upon hearing that, our househelper reacted by saying, "<i>Dapat yung mga ganyan pinuputulan ng kamay para matuto.</i>" (English: "They should have cut the hands of those guys so that they'll learn.").</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In my mind, I thought of the idea as "<i>harsh".</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But then, that comment made by our househelper kind of made me think more of God's grace. If cutting of people's sinful hands was already harsh for me, what more if it's God's wrath that'll be poured out on us because of what we did?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: italic;">"..F</span><span class="text Rom-3-23" id="en-NIV-28015" style="background-color: white; font-style: italic;">or all have sinned<sup class="crossreference" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28015A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> and fall short of the glory of God,</span><span style="background-color: white; font-style: italic;"> </span><span class="text Rom-3-24" id="en-NIV-28016" style="background-color: white; font-style: italic;">and all are justified<sup class="crossreference" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28016B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> freely by his grace<sup class="crossreference" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28016C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup> through the redemption<sup class="crossreference" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28016D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> that came by Christ Jesus.</span><span style="font-style: italic;">" - Romans 3:23-24 (NIV)</span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A lot of people just don't realize the consequences of their actions. NO ONE in this world is good. No one is right with God. We're all supposed to go to hell. <i>That </i>is the bad news a lot of people don't understand. They think that if they do good generally, they would go to heaven. And if they do really bad deeds (the major one's like stealing, killing, committing adultery, etc.), they'll go to hell.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"<span style="background-color: white;">For the wages of sin is death,</span><sup class="crossreference" style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28092A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup><span style="background-color: white;"> but the gift of God is eternal life</span><sup class="crossreference" style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28092B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup><span style="background-color: white;"> in</span><span style="background-color: white;"> Christ Jesus our Lord.</span>" - Romans 6:23 (NIV)</span></i></blockquote>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm thankful for God's mercy, grace and for Jesus Christ who died on the cross for us. I'm thankful that He adopted me as His lovely daughter to spend eternity with Him in Heaven. I'm thankful for His great and indescribable love for me! ^^</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="text Lam-3-22" id="en-NIV-20377" style="background-color: white; position: relative;">"Because of the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>’s great love<sup class="crossreference" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-20377A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> we are not consumed, </span><span class="indent-1" style="background-color: white;"><span class="text Lam-3-22" style="position: relative;">for his compassions never fail.T</span></span><span class="text Lam-3-23" id="en-NIV-20378" style="background-color: white; position: relative;">hey are new every morning; </span><span class="indent-1" style="background-color: white;"><span class="text Lam-3-23" style="position: relative;">great is your faithfulness." - Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)</span></span></span></i></blockquote>
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Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920027104456323077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967745071098226091.post-69846619877455518392012-10-30T14:28:00.003+08:002013-04-23T14:07:16.150+08:00The Art of Skillful Romance<div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was browsing through my personal notebook and saw my notes on wisdom and romance from the book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Boy-Meets-Girl-Hello-Courtship/dp/1590521676">"Boy Meets Girl"</a> by Joshua Harris. Just thought it would be nice to share this to others. ^^</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Wisdom: the art of living skillfully in whatever actual condition we find ourselves." - Eugene Peterson</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- A premature romantic relationship would only distract them (the girl and boy) from preparing for their future.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Romance with wisdom = skillful romance</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Romantic love is the kite that catches the wind and tenaciously heads for the sky; wisdom is the string that tugs downward, holding it back." - Joshua Harris</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Long-lasting romance needs practical, common-sense wisdom that knows when to let the wind of feelings carry us higher and when to pull it back.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u><b>The Art of Skillful Romance:</b></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1) Romance says, "I want it now!"; Wisdom urges <b>patience</b>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>"<span style="background-color: #f9fdff; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;">A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.</span>" - Proverbs 19:11 (NIV)</i></span></blockquote>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Wisdom calls us to slow down.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- We can be patient because we know that God is sovereign and that He is faithful. (Psalm 38:15)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Patience is an expression of trust that God, the Master Chef, can serve up an exquisite relationship.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Time is God's way of keeping everything from happening all at once.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2) Romance says, "This is what I want and it's good for me."; Wisdom leads us to consider what's <b>best for the other person</b>.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"<span style="background-color: white;">But the wisdom that comes from heaven</span><sup class="crossreference" style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30337A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup><span style="background-color: white;"> is first of all pure; then peace-loving,</span><sup class="crossreference" style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30337B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup><span style="background-color: white;"> considerate, submissive, full of mercy</span><sup class="crossreference" style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30337C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup><span style="background-color: white;"> and good fruit, impartial and sincere.</span>" - James 3:17 (NIV)</span></i></blockquote>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Matthew 25:40, Luke 6:31, 1 John 3:16</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Sincere, Christlike love for the man or woman you're in a relationship with is the natural growth of love for God.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"<span class="text Phil-2-3" id="en-NIV-29395" style="background-color: white;">Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.<sup class="crossreference" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29395A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,<sup class="crossreference" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29395B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup></span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span class="text Phil-2-4" id="en-NIV-29396" style="background-color: white;">not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.</span>" - Philippians 2:3-4 (NIV)</span></i></blockquote>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- John 13:35</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- We glorify God in our relationships when we put our needs aside and base our decisions on what serves the interests of the other person.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3) Romance says, "Enjoy the fantasy."; Wisdom calls us to base emotions and perceptions in <b>reality</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>"<span style="background-color: white;">Desire without knowledge is not good— </span><span class="text Prov-19-2" style="position: relative;">how much more will hasty feet miss the way!</span>" - Proverbs 19:2 (NIV)</i></span></blockquote>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- "Emotion is a physical expression of how we perceive the status of something we value."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Wisdom calls us to base feelings on accurate information, not on distortions.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- We want the true character of someone to win our hearts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>"The right time and age to start pursuing marriage will be different for each of us. But the one thing we should all have in common is waiting until romance can be guided by wisdom. Then we can experience the season of courtship at the RIGHT TIME and the RIGHT PACE with a CLEAR PURPOSE and a CLEAR HEAD. This is romance at its best." - Joshua Harris</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">今日、ミヤとジャスティーンと言う私の友達に会った。でも、私たちの他の友達は行くことが出来ない。</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">とにかか、まだ楽しかった!私の友達に会ったから、私は嬉しい<span style="background-color: white;">!(゚∀゚) </span>本当本当嬉しいいいい!喋ながら、私たちは色々レストランへ行った。私たちはレジースー・センターで一時から五時半まで止まった。</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">「ピーナット・バッター・Co」と「Saints Alps」と「もしもし」と「セバースチャンス」に行った。私たちは会う時に、いつも食べるよ。食べることが好きです。<span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-center;">(^o^)</span></span><br />
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そして、赤いアイスクリームーは「セバースチャンス」と言うレストランからよ。</div>
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再び友達と会いたい~ 今日、私は本当に嬉しい!<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-center;">( ̄▽ ̄)</span></div>
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Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920027104456323077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967745071098226091.post-88545234903667741732012-10-28T09:15:00.000+08:002012-10-28T09:15:27.802+08:00Be Still<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Everything is instant now-a-days. Instant access to information, instant food, instant internet, instant payments, instant messaging, etc etc. Even instant girlfriend or boyfriend for some people. In just one click, what they want or what they need is already there. All thanks to technology.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>But</b> because of this fast-paced world, a lot of people grow impatient.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We struggle for things to get done quickly, in <i>our</i> way and in <i>our </i>time. Well, not everything good is done in a snap of a finger.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There's this saying that "God helps those who help themselves". That is not true at all. It does not boil down to us doing something to make things better and relying on our own willpower. Some people just have that "Hey God, since you're not doing anything, I'll already help you." attitude. Well, guess what? <u>It shouldn't be up to us, but up to God</u>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">God wants to help us in everything, all we have to do is to <i style="font-weight: bold;">trust </i><b>in</b> <b>Him</b>. Not in ourselves, but <b>in Him</b>. Trust in His perfect timing, His will, His plans for you and every area of our lives.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Trusting in Him doesn't mean that we don't do anything, but we anticipate that He will do something great. If we have faith that He will help us in our studies, then study as much as we can still leaning on His grace and getting strength from Him. Faith and good deeds go hand in hand. (James 2:17)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We should stop struggling to do things our way and wait on Him.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; </span><span class="indent-1" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><span class="text Ps-46-10" style="position: relative;">I will be exalted<sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-14625B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> among the nations, </span></span><span class="text Ps-46-10" style="font-size: 16px; position: relative;">I will be exalted in the earth.”</span>" - Psalm 46:10 (NIV)</span></i></blockquote>
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Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920027104456323077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967745071098226091.post-87921107731812274802012-08-30T22:35:00.001+08:002012-08-30T22:35:50.461+08:00School Stress<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you clicked on the link going to this blog, you're probably either one of those people who are stressed with school, and decided to stop and read this entry. (Not all, but you get the point) Haha.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anyway, this month has been so hectic for a lot of students like me. It's the middle of the semester and everyone's soooo busy passing requirements, typing papers, doing homeworks, taking midterm exams and complaining about their <i>"minor subjects na feeling MAJOR"</i>. (lol)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At one point, I felt tired physically, mentally and emotionally. Sometimes I would wake up and still feel tired... Even one of my friends said that I look really tired even if I tried my best not to show to other people my weariness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A while ago during lunch time, I met with my <a href="http://lifebox.ph/">Lifegroup</a>. They're a group of girls who I meet with every Thursday to have Bible study or just simply hang out. ^^ I told our leader, a 5th year student, how tired I was especially because of my 3 major subjects. At that moment, I realized how I was relying on my own strength to continue having good grades.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I simply forgot that I couldn't actually do everything on my own... I kept on trying my best and stressing myself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Main point: <b><u>Rest and let God carry your burdens.</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Rest.</i> That was what I needed.<i> </i>Our leader even mentioned a verse from Matthew,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have to learn how to <b>let go</b>, and <b>let God</b> be the one to carry my work for me. I can't do it all alone for I'm nothing but just a person who has limitations. I have to trust God who is infinitely powerful that I'll get good grades through His grace. Yes, it's good to do our best as we still should, but not to the point that we'll "die" for it or risk our health.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I really thank God for these people He gave me to remind me of His Word. ^^</span><br />
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Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920027104456323077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967745071098226091.post-14019912979330920772012-08-07T20:44:00.000+08:002012-08-07T20:44:58.482+08:00"The Bridge"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This video is sort of old, but I just felt like posting it. It's one of those videos our teachers let us watch when I was in High School.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">For God so <b>loved </b></span><b><sup class="crossreference" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 0.65em; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26137A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup></b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><b>the world</b> that he <b>gave </b></span><b><sup class="crossreference" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 0.65em; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26137B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup></b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><b>his one and only Son</b>, </span><sup class="crossreference" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26137C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">that whoever believes </span><sup class="crossreference" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26137D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">in him shall not perish but have eternal life.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- John 3:16 (NIV)</span></i></blockquote>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"I've seen dreams that move the mountain. Hope that doesn't ever end, even when the sky is falling. I've seen miracles just happen. Silent prayers get answered, broken hearts become brand new... That's what faith can do."
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm really loving this song that a friend of mine introduced to me last last week, and it was kind of like a "theme song" for what has been happening to me for the past few weeks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I couldn't write everything down here of what happened to me, because it would be a bit long.. To make the story short: <b>The impossible was made possible through Christ!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All of us have our hardships, difficulties, weaknesses and struggles in life. But, if we just stop looking at our circumstances/problems and <u>fix our eyes on JESUS,</u> He will do the impossible! Just HAVE <b>FAITH</b>, for it is what pleases Him. (Hebrews 11:6)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Today, my family and I went to the church launch of <a href="http://victory.org.ph/directory/central-luzon/victory-city-of-san-fernando/">Victory City of San Fernando, Pampanga</a>. My dad was invited by Pastor Luther Mancao since he knows that Pampanga is our province. I was really blessed to hear the preaching of Pastor Juray Mora about the church and at the same time happy for those who will be attending that new church. ^^ I just wish I took a few photos a while ago~</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">After the service, my dad told me a story about an encounter he had in the past with Jerome Gutierrez (not sure about the last name), the main/leading pastor of Victory City of San Fernando. During the time my dad was preaching on the streets with other believers, Jerome was part of those who laughed at my dad. And now, Jerome's a pastor! :> <b>It's really amazing how God can work at the lives of people! </b>^^</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My dad told me that w</span><i style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: center;">hen we take our time sharing the Word of God, it will not go to waste. </i><i style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small; text-align: center;">(not the exact words) </i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;">Sometimes, when we share to other people about God's Word, we may feel like there's no progress. People may persecute us, they may not listen at first, but at least a seed is being planted in their hearts. Let God be the one to make it grow. ^^ Never give up on reaching out to people, just as Christ never gave up on you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The world defines the word "religion" simply as a set of spiritual beliefs. Usually, it is when a person belongs to a certain group of people who share and <span style="background-color: white;">practice the same beliefs. Sometimes, we even get to ask a person, "What's your religion?" </span><span style="background-color: white;">But instead of "<i>religion"</i>, I believe the correct term for it is "<i>denomination</i>".</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">According to my dad (a 63-year old preacher/pastor), and from</span> a <a href="http://www.badgleyb.net/html_docs/originofreligion.htm">source</a> I found on the net, the word "religion" comes from the Latin word "<i>ligare</i>" which means "to bind, connect, or link together a human and a divine". Assuming that "re" is a prefix which means "again", we can conclude that the real meaning of religion is "to bind or link AGAIN".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>So, what does this mean? What are we connecting or linking together <b><u>again</u></b>?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In the beginning, God once had a good relationship with man and woman; until one day, man sinned by disobeying God. The fall of man started when Adam and Eve ate the fruit from the forbidden tree (Genesis 3). Since then, God became distant to man.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">During the Old Testament days, man has to give offerings in order to please God. Some books like Exodus and Leviticus con<span style="background-color: white;">tained instructions on how the sacred offerings should be delivered, such as: animals </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">offered to God </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">must be done by priests, grain offerings, and many more. </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This is used for the atonement of the people's sins.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">But in the New Testament, God sent Jesus Christ to die on the cross for the atonement of our sins. He was declared the <i>Lamb of God</i> because He was the sacred offering or sacrifice in order for man to be reconciled with God again.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">"<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the <b>Lamb of God</b>, </span><sup class="crossreference" style="background-color: white; font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26074A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">who takes away the sin of the world!</span>" - John 1:29 (NIV)</span></i></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Jesus Christ was the one who connected us to God. He is the way to the Father. <span style="color: #cc0000;">Religion is <u>to bind again to God</u></span>.<b> There is only one religion and that is <u>JESUS CHRIST</u>.</b></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">"<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">Jesus answered, '</span><span class="woj" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">I am <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26675H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup>the way <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26675I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup>and the truth <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26675J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup>and the life. <sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26675K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup>No one comes to the Father except through me.</span><span class="woj" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">'" - John 14:6 (NIV)</span></span></i></blockquote>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Today wasn't a very pleasant day for me. After class, I left school and went to the mall to help a friend of mine buy something. The mall was just 5 mins away if we choose to walk. We left at around 5pm in school, and I was hoping to arrive at my dorm by 6pm since I have a curfew and my parents keep on checking up on me. When we got to the mall, I told my dad that I'm at the mall and I'll be back at around 6pm (He wants me to update him all the time where I am). But my friend and I lost track of the time and I was able to go back to my dorm at 7pm.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Of course, like any other parent, when they found out that it's late and I passed my dorm curfew, they got furious. I also blame myself for not being responsible. When I got back at the dorm, my dad reprimanded me on the phone. I got a bit disappointed with myself and apologized to my parents. All I could say was "Sorry" and <span style="color: red;">*</span>"Opo" the whole time.<br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: red;">*</span>"Opo": Filipino word for "yes", in a respectful way. Used for older people.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I got upset for a while, but I told myself that it was also my fault. I got a bit teary-eyed, but after that I chose to still smile. Not because I want to hide the pain I felt, but because I realized that there are still a lot of things to be thankful for.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thank God for my dormmates who still made me laugh, and for my friend who prayed for me before I talked to my dad on the phone. I thank God for the fellowship I had with my friends today and for always being there to comfort me. He is the reason why we should still rejoice despite our not-so-pleasant days, for God is God and God is good. ^^</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>All of the bad things happening to us is nothing compared to what Jesus Christ went through for us.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It could have been an irritable situation for me that my parents got mad. But, I chose not to let it ruin my day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">When I had my quiet time after a long day, the Lord gave me words of encouragement:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thank God for inner peace and joy. It's only in God where we could find true and everlasting joy. <b>GOD IS GOOD!</b> ^^</span>Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920027104456323077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967745071098226091.post-45802208051824068422012-06-15T22:52:00.001+08:002013-04-23T12:51:04.445+08:00A Mother's Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Today, we celebrated my mom's birthday at SM Megamall with my dad and other two friends in UA&P during lunch time. It was fun, and I get to spend time with my parents even for just a short while because I'm already living in a dorm. I won't be seeing them that often now. As I reminisce about the past few years I was with my mom, all I can say is: It's amazing how God worked things between my mom and I. Here's how it all worked:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">While growing up, I couldn't always say that my relationship with my mom was good. There were feelings of bitterness and resentment that hindered me from loving and caring for her. Her desire to control me led me to <i>silent rebellion and low self esteem</i>. Whenever I would get hurt, my friends are the ones who would listen to me rant and I would always tell them how I disliked my mom. I wasn't really open to my mom and never dared to talk to her about my thoughts, emotions, happenings in school, or any other things that she could be concerned of as a mother.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I didn't like the discipline she imposed on me. Sometimes her words hurt so much that I thought of committing suicide or running away from home. Even as a young kid in elementary school, specifically when I was around 13 years old, I thought of those things. But, of course, I couldn't do it. For 17 years, I endured her.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There came a time when one of my friends invited me to a camp held by <a href="http://www.victoryortigasyouth.org/">Victory Ortigas</a> in Bataan last April 2010. It was the turning point of my life and slowly, I fully understood God's love for me. I was able to forgive my mother as Christ has forgiven me of my sins. Even though she didn't apologize to me directly, I decided to forgive her and prayed to God for a better relationship with my mom. I felt <i><b>peace and joy</b></i> inside of me that I couldn't describe. Even if she throw insults at me again and again, I would still forgive her, turn to God and pray unceasingly. Every time I get hurt, my fellowship with God becomes more intimate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There wasn't any drastic change between the relationship of my mom and I immediately after the camp I mentioned previously. It was only after 2 years that I realized that there was a subtle change between us. God made me realize <b>how vast and glorious a mother's heart is that sometimes we tend to misunderstand it</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My mom just cares for me so much that even though it would make me dislike her, she would still persevere and do whatever it takes for me to have a good life. It was just my pride and selfishness that got in the way of seeing my mother as a gift from God. I know that through the years we've been together, I've only expressed my love and appreciation for her only a few times... And I thought, <i>"Maybe that's what she needed more from me?"</i>. The question is not <b style="font-style: italic;">"What can she do for me?"</b> but, <b style="font-style: italic;">"What can I do for her?"</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Now, I spend more time with my mom compared before. We would go together to their Victory group every Thursday (whenever I get the chance to join), do chores, bake, cook, go shopping and talk more comfortably. Sometimes I would even be the one to help her get her nails done or go with her wherever she needs to go even if know that I won't really be doing anything but to follow her around. Time was probably one of the things I wasn't able to give her back then which explains her anger towards me. Recently, I also noticed that she's becoming more even-tempered. Instead of having dinner with my mom nagging in front of us every night (as she does before), our dinner time conversations improved. Sometimes we would laugh at each other, or talk about serious matters more calmly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">At first I hesitated spend quality time with her, but by God's grace, I was able to express my love for her more. ^^ It was a decision I made to love her despite the past painful emotions I had. We are more open to each other now. And this clearly shows that <b>restoration between parent/s and child is possible through Jesus Christ</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I thank God for my mother and for all the things that happened between us, both good and bad. I thank my mom for the discipline she instilled in me, for forcing me to play the violin, and for taking care of me everyday. I know my mom cares and loves me deeply. I was just stubborn and didn't understand it at first. Thank you, Lord~! ^^</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Recently, I finished listening to an audio book this summer about the 5 love languages by Gary Chapman. :3 I couldn't find any copy of the book in bookstores so I had to download an audio book. HEHE.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Anyway, Chapman discussed about the concept of people having <i>"emotional love tanks"</i> which are to be filled by others. I think it's kind of like a psychological thing. It's interesting though. :></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It was quite interesting that I also tried to research online if they have any quizzes just to find out my own love language. ^^ You can also try it for yourself. Click <a href="http://www.5lovelanguages.com/assessments/love/">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Once we figure out other people's love languages, it'll also be easier to show love to them because we know what to do. And by showing them love, we need to <b>act</b>. It is not just doing it because we feel like it, but by the <b>decision</b> to love. Remember, <b><span style="color: #990000;">love is a choice</span></b>. Feelings are just the result of it. ^^ <b><span style="color: #990000;">To love is to give in expense of one's self.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's funny how some people don't believe the Bible. It's like saying that they don't believe in algebra or history books. <span style="background-color: white;">Throughout the history, the Bible has been banned or burned in some places, but it has survived up until now. And it's funny how the book that some people don't believe in has always been the best selling book ever since it was made. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The best selling novels like "Harry Potter", "Narnia", or "The Hunger Games" <i>cannot</i> even compare to the sales of the Bible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I bet those people who don't believe in the Bible haven't even tried reading it on a daily basis. They haven't <span style="background-color: white;">witnessed</span> the power of this book which has transformed the lives of many. I can even testify to that. ^^</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Bible is one of the tools God uses to talk to us. It contains the truth (John 17:17) and I also believe that it is a love letter from God. The Bible is a tale about a Father's love for His children; A humble King who sacrificed Himself for His beautiful princesses and His noble princes. And the best part of it is that, it's not a fairytale. It's all <span style="background-color: white;">real</span>. :"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Reading the Bible is not boring. Once a person understands what God has done for them, how heavy their sins are and how great God's love is, that person will have the habit of reading this book and meditate on it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There was this season in my life when I felt anxious and paranoid about my future. I don't know why, but I kept thinking about it since I'll be turning into an official adult next year. And pretty soon, I'll also be working.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Then, God spoke to me through His Word just this week. He reminded me that <i>He is in control</i> and He will continue to guide me on the right path. Even if I'm not sure of what will happen in the future, I know that God has plans for me and He will guide, protect and bless me. </span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">God is being characterized here as a shepherd and us as His sheep. In life, if we don't have Christ in us, we will be like a sheep without a shepherd. We'd be lost and feel empty inside. We won't have someone to lead us in the right path and love us unconditionally just as Christ loves us. He is everything we would ever need. It is only in Him that we are satisfied.</span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">God is our provider. He wants to bless us, but sometimes sin gets in the way. When we fail to follow Him because of sin, He makes something good out of the mess we have done and continues to lead us. Bad things may happen to us, but God is still God and God is still good. He is a faithful God. He does this all for our good and all His glory!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We always hear the saying, "Let go, and let God," but sometimes we just can't help but try to take control over things especially when we're overwhelmed with our situations. We fear failure. We fear defeat. The more we try to control our situation, the more it becomes a mess. We have so many <i>"what if"</i> questions in our mind that we couldn't stop worrying and trying to figure things out on our own.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Even if we don't get our questions answered, we should still have faith in Him and in His sovereignty. When I read the book "Dug Down Deep" by Joshua Harris for the second time, I was reminded of God's sovereignty...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It was unexpected that I cried during the last session because I didn't cry on the first three sessions... Pastor Ferdie Cabiling was our last speaker and he preached about real love. It was his preaching that touched my heart the most, I felt like God was speaking to me. Indeed, His presence was felt by all of us. I was reminded of how AMAZING my GOD is and how He did so much in my life. At this point, I'm still 19 years old and I believe that God has more in store for me. I just can't get over how God revealed himself to me and how I encountered Him in a much deeper way. :"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- Move in love. Don't use excuses.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- 1 Corinthians 13:1-3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- To love doesn't mean that we have to be too nice to people in a way that they'll take advantage of us.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 > Be patient with others (with their attitude or even when waiting for a special someone to come into your life). Love is not the feelings we have or get; it is a commitment (ex: Marriage). Love is a decision. It is deciding to forgive others despite the things they've done wrong.. Love is truth and it does not easily quit!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- When we love, we don't quit easily. We may be in pain, but that doesn't mean that we should quit.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- 1 Corinthians 13:8-13</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- Love is oriented towards others. It has no selfish intention. It is not fickle-minded, but constant.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- Deuteronomy 10:15 > The Lord declares that we are His! Despite our background, the Lord still decided to attach himself to us.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- If we don't understand God's love, we won't be able to show real love to others.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- John 3:16 > A perfect example of what love is.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- Ephesians 5:2 > The love of God will cause you too conquer the world. If you're not thinking about others, then it's not love.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">After the preaching, Pastor Ferdie told us a story about his father who was very caring and loving to him. This reminded me of my own biological father back home and made me cry because I felt so blessed to have him as my father. If they've shown us so much love, how much more our Father in Heaven? And for those who haven't experienced having a loving father, there will always be God, our Father in Heaven, who loves us so much that He sent His own Son to die on the cross for us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">God never fails to remind me from time to time of how great His love is for me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>"He is jealous for me.. loves like a hurricane. I am a tree, bending beneath the weight of His wind and mercy. When all of a sudden, I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory, and I realize just how beautiful you are and how GREAT your affections are for me. Oh, HOW HE LOVES US!" </i><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16px;">❤</span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Last May 7-9, 2012, I attended Victory Ortigas' WIRED: Leaders and Volunteers Youth Camp which was held at Caliraya, Laguna. There were around 100+ participants during the camp and the overall experience was beyond awesome! \m/ Aside from the amazing place, delicious food and fun games, I learned a lot from the sessions we had. :></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">During the first session, we had Pastor Ryan Tan from Victory Ubelt as our speaker. He discussed about sexual immorality and emphasized on God's will of us to be pure and holy. Despite our sex saturated generation today, it is still possible to be pure and holy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- We are living in a sex saturated generation today.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- "Sex is God's idea." (Genesis 2:24)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There are just people who think of it as shameful because of the world's wrong view and use of it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- 1 Thessalonians 4:3 > It is God's will for us to be sexually pure.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- 1 Thessalonians 4:4 > We can CONTROL our sexual desire. Don't let it be the one to control you.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- Holiness is getting right with God. He said, "Be holy because I am holy." > If God is our Father, there must be a resemblance in us. If there's none, then there's something wrong.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- Sex is powerful to bond 2 people (Genesis 2:24), but if it's done wrong, it can destroy us. It's like fire that can be used to cook food, light places, and other stuff, but at the same time, it can also be used to burn houses and hurt people.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sex can wound deeply if it is done wrong. Not only physically, but also emotionally and psychologically.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- Sex is supposed to be a blessing, and not a curse.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- 1 Thessalonians 4:5 > The root problem of sexual impurity is NOT knowing God.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- Knowing God is the starting point of sexual purity. Once we get to experience and know Him, we'll realize that we don't have to sin just to be happy (just because it "feels" good). Real everlasting happiness comes from God.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- 2 Corinthians 4:4 > A lot of young people are being blinded by the world.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- John 10:10 > Those that are not coming from Christ are curses.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- We can live a pure and holy life BY THE TRUTH and THE GRACE OF GOD.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The second session was about Conviction (for the girls) by Ms. Pinky Katipunan. They had to divide the girls and the guys, so I'm not so sure of what the topic was for the guys. As for the third session, our speaker was Pastor Jay. He talked about Leadership Principles which are 1) Have compassion for the lost, 2) Encourage the New Believers to follow Christ, 3) Restore the Fallen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My favorite place in Caliraya was the gazebo. It's located at the top of the main building of the resort. The view was really fantastic! :"> It was the best view I have ever seen! You could see everything from up there~ If I had one of those at home, I'll always have my quiet times there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">(c) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/victoryortigasyouth">Victory Ortigas Youth</a></span><br />
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<br />Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920027104456323077noreply@blogger.com0Caliraya, Laguna, Philippines14.4117179 121.02346814.4040284 121.01359749999999 14.419407399999999 121.0333385tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967745071098226091.post-41140770986824331592012-05-05T23:52:00.002+08:002012-05-29T00:37:44.131+08:00Blessed to have my Spiritual Family<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Today was just <i><span style="color: #3d85c6;">amazing</span></i>! :3</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I was able to have real fellowship with two of my close spiritual sisters. We shared a lot about each other in a much more intimate way and confessed our inner conflicts. What's really good about it was we were all transparent. At the end of our conversation, we prayed for each other.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">After that, I went to one of my closest friends who's also part of our <i>barkada</i> in High School. I'm always open to people (especially to my "sisters"), but there's this certain area in my life that bothered me for months and I don't know how to tell my other friends. I kept on worrying about it and prayed to God how to handle the situation. He would tell me that I needed <b>accountability</b> every time I ask Him. So, I decided to tell her because I knew that the negative things which are kept inside of us will grow and might even destroy us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This is why accountability is very important. We need people to help us grow with in Christ. We need <u>godly</u> people who are trustworthy, so that when we fall, they can help us back up. It says in Ecclesiastes:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">"<i>Two are better than one, because they have a good return of their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.</i>" - Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (NIV)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">While I was on my way home from church, I felt peace after telling her everything.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I don't know why I'm blogging this. I'm just happy, I guess. :)) HAHA.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I'm so blessed to have these godly people around me. :></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">"<i>Therefore confess your sins </i></span><i><sup class="crossreference" style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30371A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup><span style="background-color: white;">to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. </span><sup class="crossreference" style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30371B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup><span style="background-color: white;">The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.</span></i>"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- James 5:16 (NIV)</span>Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920027104456323077noreply@blogger.com0