“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
Category: Attitude
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!
LOVE Fiercely
LOVE fiercely... Painfully Truthfully Willfully. Love fiercely...Persistently Non-judgingly Unselfishly. Love fiercely... In thoughts Actions And words. Today Tomorrow And Without regrets... LOVE FIERCELY Him Her... Me. “No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us.” (1 John 4:12) “...for God gave us … Continue reading LOVE Fiercely
IDENTITY CHRIST-is
IDENTITY CHRIST-is (Identity Crisis Ninang?) We are and then we’re maybe not. We think but others don’t. We see but others can’t. We feel and then we doubt. We do and now ask why. Have you wondered if our identity is plainly a figment of our imagination? Identity Crisis, coined and experienced by German psychologist … Continue reading IDENTITY CHRIST-is
THE BIG PICTURE
THE BIG PICTURE Through which we see, we respond. That which we see commands how we react. But we can look another way. You know-- and see the Big Picture. Can you see the big picture? You were hurt. You were ignored by someone you love. You were criticized. But everybody else has been. Do … Continue reading THE BIG PICTURE
The JUSTICE in Dengvaxia
The JUSTICE in Dengvaxia The truth is we will never know the truth. No matter how elaborate the inquiry. People are clouded by emotions, self-interests, biases, even science. Highlighting bad science (bad decision) that offsets the good of science (much needed, time-tested immunization program) is failure of science. Who really is at fault? That may … Continue reading The JUSTICE in Dengvaxia
You’re One Dear Woman!
DEAR WOMAN... Do not let any man see you less than who you really are. You are similarly precious in God's sight. Do not let anyone determine the limits of what you can do and who you can be. God's purpose for you is as noble as God's purpose for anybody else. You can speak … Continue reading You’re One Dear Woman!
DEBATE? D’BAIT? (‘di)*ABATE?
DEBATE? D'BAIT? ('di)*ABATE? Debate- arguing especially in a formal manner. I don't like debating. But somehow in many circumstances I find myself arguing for my position. My highschool classmate thought I was going to be a lawyer since we debated often (did you win Ninang? "He said, always 😋"). But I want to believe I … Continue reading DEBATE? D’BAIT? (‘di)*ABATE?
CALM UP (Down Ninang!)
How to be C.A.L.M. (From Max Lucado's "Anxious for Nothing") C- Celebrate God’s goodness. “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” (Phil. 4:4). Focus on God's love, power, and grace. Rejoice that His will is indeed Best for you. A- Ask God for help. “Let your requests be made known to God” … Continue reading CALM UP (Down Ninang!)
Just Love (Kapamilya Ninang?)
Just Love Can we run out of love? Surely we are human. How long can you put up with a child who defies you and shows no respect? Until when will one allow a philandering spouse to have the company of another before the martyr spouse finally leaves? When will you stop being a friend … Continue reading Just Love (Kapamilya Ninang?)
Ninang ko Po!! 