Relationship with God
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WHEN THE ODDS ARE AGAINST YOU…
I was in my son’s baseball practice one afternoon and got a call from a dad. He barely could talk because he was crying to the point of sobbing. He had just come from the doctor’s office and had the ultrasound results of his baby. Rewind a couple of months. Julian calls me to ask… Continue reading
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JA-NEW-ARY
I spoke to Jessie (not his real name) who has a difficulty forgiving someone from his past. In fact, the guy’s been dead for years yet he still is upset with him. Forgiveness is a necessity. It’s really not for the offender than it is for the offended. Unforgiveness is like drinking poison hoping that… Continue reading
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THANKSGIVING LIST AND FAITHGOALS
My wife, Jenn and I have been doing this since 1997. And it has been so overwhelming… December 30, together with our kids, we listed down our top 10 (and more) things we were thankful to God for 2011 – from the most trivial to the bigger ones. It has been a helpful activity for… Continue reading
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HELP FOR SENDONG VICTIMS
Hi guys. For those who are asking, here’s some info for the efforts going towards SENDONG victims. ———- We are all grieved by the tragedy that has befallen Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, and other parts of Mindanao. From our congregation in Cagayan de Oro alone, more than fifty families have lost homes and possessions as… Continue reading
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DOES TIME HEAL ALL WOUNDS?
Does time really heal all wounds? I spoke to a young guy today and we talked about what he’s been going through lately. No matter how we try to commiserate with another person, it still is difficult to fully understand what they’re going through because of context, background, past experiences and current circumstance. The pat… Continue reading
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