Burden Light

In the province, my days starts very early. I leave the house at dawn, just in time to catch the town's only daily Mass at 6 AM. Without fail, as the car passes through the gate on my way to church, I see people already queuing up at our door, waiting for us to receive their requests for assistance. This is, of course, a common practice since my husband is a public servant, and we do try our best to help everyone. Sometimes, however, it can try one's patience, especially if the same people return again and again, and some for obviously concocted reasons.

 Living a life of servant leadership is possible only by God's gifting. For from where can one draw compassion, wisdom, patience and resources --- all that are necessary to minister to God's people on a day to day basis, and still be God wills it and thus provides for His servants. So then, He renews us in strength each day, keeping us always equipped to joyfully minister to His people. Then, the yoke is easy, and the burden light!

 "O Lord, thank You for granting in us a burden for souls, and giving us the means to lighten it by serving You with joy each day! Amen."

 "Serving must become a spiritual discipline. The flesh connives againts its hiddenness and sameness. Two of the deadliest of our sins --- sloth and pride --- loathe serving." Donald Whitney

Fly Wheel

Flywheel is an American Christian drama film about a car salesman who intentionally overcharges his customers until reaching a turning point in his life where he decides to end his shady business practices and become a Christian. Alex Kendrick both directed the film and starred in the lead role, and with Stephen Kendrick co-wrote the film. Flywheel also stars Lisa Arnold and Tracy Goode.
First released on April 9, 2003, this movie is the first full-length feature film by Sherwood Pictures, which now includes the production of Facing the Giants, Fireproof and the upcoming film Courageous. (source from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flywheel_%28film%29) Wikipedia website

Here is a the trailer of the film:



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It's on Me

Saying that my friends and I love to eat out is an understatement. We are the types who converse endlessly about food during a meal. We like trying new restaurant and save up to be able to pay for an out-ofothis-world gastronomic experience.

Now imagine yourself having to go through a menu where the most in expensive item is a glass of soda for 150 pesos. Ridiculous! But you scan through the menu anyway and still order the best-seller in the restaurant, closing your eyes and saying it's all worth it. Then at the end of the meal, when reality bites and you say, "Time to pay the bill," the waiter comes and says, "No charge, it's all been  paid for." Forsure you'd be dumbfounded.

Grace is like a meal in a restaurant you eat in everyday where your tab is eternally paid for. God, through Jesus Christ, has eternally paid for our sins, which is why we are able to partake of His goodness.

Ways of Life

Last year, I celebrated my 50th birthday. I say this with emphaisis because when I was in my 20's, I could only imagine myself at some job until the age 40. I could not imagigne what my life could be like after  that age. My life then was ---- nothing. But I did not know yet the  power of God, who came into my life when I was 32. After that, life weas never the same again! The Lord has taught me many things, among them the value of giving, as well as His forgiveness and compassion.

Indeed, the Lord has made known to me the ways of life ---- His way. And as long as He remains the Lord of my life, I know that He will continue to teach me even if I reach 100. And I look forward to this with anticipation.

Psalm 16:11 says. "You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore." Jesus confirmed this when He said, "I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly."


"O God, from my yout you have taught me and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me" ( Psalm 71:17-18). Amen

Experience tells me that people's hearts are seldom changed if they are not changed when young."

The Greatest Wonder

"It's amazing, " I uttered, as I looked up to see the top of Taipei 101, the second tallest building in the world of with its 101 floors above the ground. People of different nationalities took turns to ride the elevator in order to reach the observation deck on the 89th floor. It took us only 37 seconds to reach the deck. The elevator operator said that we just rode the fastest and safest elevator in the world. At the deck, I stood at the glass window overlooking all of Taipei. Together with my husband, we looked at the beautiful buildings and bridges way down below. I learned that Taipei 101 was built within four years by the best engineers chosen from different parts of the globe.

But there is One whose accomplishment is truly marvelous. He created the whole universe. He made all the living things. He made these all, in just six days! His name is "I am who Am." He is our Father God, the Creator, Author and Giver of life. Nobody can surpass the great works He has done. We are His greatest creation.

If we are awed by man-made things, how much more ought we give all tghe praise and worship due our God, Maker of heaven and earth!


"It id absolutely illogical to believe that profoundly intricate designs have come into existence by self-generation. The more simple conclusion is that there is an immeasurably great Creator and Benefactor." Gordon Olson