“4-10”—the pickleball score in our opponents’ favor during a fun tournament. We won despite the wide difference. “It’s a mental game, Connie,” coached my partner, who playfully taunted the other team, and celebrated each and every winning point we make. “9-2”—the score in our favor during practice games. Another player in the stands calling out “13-9” … Continue reading Cheers for Fears
Look, listen…value!
May you be seen, heard, and valued.✨ I attended this parenting conference in my daughter’s school and although I just made it to the Q and A, I cannot deny I learned what I will keep for life. Whatever the situation is our children need to be seen, heard, and valued. But I guess I’m … Continue reading Look, listen…value!
A New Year, A New Self (Again?)
Again! Try harder. Be better. Why is being good so easy for other people, but a struggle to many. The sooner we accept people are different in terms of “good factor,” the sooner we can accept ourselves, and succeed in becoming good(er). It is not easy to be good. And some just need more effort … Continue reading A New Year, A New Self (Again?)
See God-Do Good- Teach God: Faith Works
Our thoughts, alone, do not matter. It’s our actions which truly reveal what we believe. But when those who believe in Jesus claim that they are not judged by their actions, what does that mean? It means that the guarantee of eternal life rests not on our good works but the work that Jesus did … Continue reading See God-Do Good- Teach God: Faith Works
SO (?) MUCH!
I am not perfectI am not that goodI am not as loving, or kind, or patient…It’s alright.(It’s ok!) God is perfectGod is goodGod is loving, kind, and patient…To forgive and transform us.(He shapes us!) You are not perfectYou are not that goodYou are not as loving, or kind, or patient…So? We will get thereWe are … Continue reading SO (?) MUCH!
GREET EXPECTATIONS (Great? Ninang?) 😊
GREET EXPECTATIONS!One of the greatest deterrent to happiness is to constantly think of the expectations of others; and make them expectations of ourselves. When we allow society to define us and set our direction in life, we set ourselves up for “great expectations” that cannot be met; not for a sustained period anyway. I have … Continue reading GREET EXPECTATIONS (Great? Ninang?) 😊
Ravi Zacharias Quotations
A True servant of God indeed. Loved. Blessed. Humble to the End...and the Beginning 🙂...✨
LOVE Beyond Feelings
“The feeling of Love, in itself, is not loving but a yearning to be loved. Love is action and a decision to act beyond what makes us feel good.” I remember convincing myself I love my brother on the INSIDE even if I fight with him most of the time when we were younger. I remember justifying … Continue reading LOVE Beyond Feelings
CHANGE ME
Recently, a move by some senators to call for the resignation of the Department of Health Secretary has brought mixed feelings to different people. Although the quality, quantity, and timeliness of efforts and programs of government leave room for improvement, as my colleague said, the timing seems off. Thus the motive and appropriateness are questioned. … Continue reading CHANGE ME
A MIRACLE TO REMEMBER
Don’t we hope for a miracle. As the red sea was parted, and the water turned into wine in the Bible, we want to see this pandemic gone. As Jesus made the blind man see, the leper cleansed, and the cripple walk, we want all the mechanically ventilated severe SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia patients to adequately … Continue reading A MIRACLE TO REMEMBER
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