"In The House Of God..."

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 I look forward to going to church service on Sundays... My safety net is being around my family. I also get to shake hands and say "hello" to my sisters and brothers in Christ. I am totally immersed singing with the worship team and the whole congregation is in it, too.
But what touches/moves me most is the message that the Pastor encapsulates in his sermon.
I love how he builds up to the momentum...accelerating, pumping to the truth of the gospel of
Jesus Christ.
For me, a sermon is a good one when it calls the heart to repent, when it doesn't feel good to hear it; and when it ushers your spirit to believe in miracles, especially at Christmas. It is an anointed sermon when it takes you get closer to your family values that anchor your faith  in His name.
This morning, I am reminded that Christmas is all about the birth, the resurrection of Christ, the saving knowledge of His Word, and His love for all mankind.

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"Places In Your Heart..."

I have always loved  Richard Max's very evocative way of singing the lyrics of a song. Although he did this cover of Katy Perry's, his  version is very reminiscent, transcendent, nostalgic--all of which taps one's keen vulnerability.

Besides, I love the acoustic rendition. You get more of the song and the artist's emotions than having backup singers, the band and a big production. This way, it's more than entertainment to your avid fans/listeners. It's real, organic music that penetrates your soul.

Didn't we all have someone in our life who got away? And for your sanity, you just had to let it go. Somehow there are places in your heart that are still mending, stronger than any other experiences in your present. The truth of another life is great hope in the making. You no longer ask for anybody to stay because he's there to stay. You both made it through...

"Mary, Did You Know?"

"Call It Grace..."

"On My Niece's College Graduation..."

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Yesterday, Dec. 05 was my niece's college graduation. We celebrated a very joyful celebration with the family. We thank the Lord for His faithfulness and amazing grace that covers us all from  the journeys and the human experiences we could possibly have. At times, the "walks of life" seem treacherous, risky and narrow... but through it all it all comes down to believing that God is for us! 
I give my "kudos" to my sister and brother-in-law for instilling the value of higher education and how that translates to helping others to my beautiful niece.Their loving intentions and sacrifices as parents paid off in bounds.
 My prayer is for her not allow anything or anybody deter her from following God's will for her life. There is no greater gift than doing what you're called to do in this physical life we call earth.

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God, "We are Thankful for family..."

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  Thanksgiving Day is still the most celebrated family gathering...This is the time when every soul demonstrates his or her loving intention that is to be with the family to give thanks to God for everything and everybody in their life.This is the day when our hearts wants to reconcile even to those who have wronged us considerably. This is also the time when we look back and realize how blessed we really are on how God put us all together in one place...I mean, for us; out of 8 siblings, the five of us are only a few minutes away from one another where we reside. I call that divine providence.
 And most of all, I'm thankful for my mom's life who is still alive & well.
The Lord's hand of grace must have been more outstretched to my mom and that favor is outpouring...
Sending everyone my heartfelt greeting: Happy Thanksgiving.

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"November Rain..."

Outpouring rain in November yields its delight to my soul...maybe not a consolation to
many but we all know rain stops. God will never use flood again as a form of judgment.
A rainbow in the horizon is there to remind us just that.
So, when it's raining, take it as your replenishing moment; your sense of sustainability--
an inspiration to something bigger, better and beautiful...I hope!