"A Reservoir of Good Things..."

Me...resting on a bench'Park after miles of walking/jogging

My beloved Mom & me after lunch @ Chick-fil-A

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More often now that I reserve the depths of my emotions against external trends. I have to restrain myself from expressing how I stand Biblically on the sanctity of marriage between a man and a woman when it all ratified by man's court more than two weeks ago. For me, it all comes down to Genesis1:27 KJV which says," So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them and then in Genesis 2:22 KJV says that And the rib, which the Lord had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. Finally, in Mark:10:9 KJV which says: "What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder." I put my heart & soul to this gospel.

You can't beat the truth and the purity and the power of God's word. We may want to modify, add or make changes to suit our flesh and we can temporarily but not without eternal punishment of our actions. Every deed or thought without repentance will cost your entry to "the streets of gold." You will deny yourself that reunion with your loved ones who have gone before you with the Lord and more importantly, you will forever regret in agony why you had turned deaf, blind, mute and numb to the heart of God's calling...? 
John 14:6 KJV; Jesus saith unto Thomas, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the father, but by me."

You see I come from a very traditional reign of marriage that upholds "till death do us part." My parents were married for 55 years. My dad died in 2005 and my mom never remarried. My siblings, & most of my relatives and friends that I have still are together. I love that commitment & the solidarity. I love what that stands for--love for God.

In Isaiah 40:8 says that"The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. And then again illuminated in Peter 1:25; But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you,"

There you go...my sentiments are real. I look up unto that cross where Jesus Christ bore all our sins.If there's one thing I truly believe is that we don't know when He calls us home. What would the realms of Philosophy, Psychology and other Social Sciences & Social Media be in your eternal destination if you lose your soul? 

I am very much aware of the inundations of what this world offers: happiness is contingent to your circumstances, situations and what you allow yourself to anchor. But the joy of knowing and living with the spirit of the truth of God's word is unparalleled. Once you got it, you don't want to lose it. You want to share it.

And it's been my joy sharing... 

" Look Up..."

The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled today that same-sex marriage is legal in all 50 states. With all due respect to the court, it did not define marriage, and therefore is not entitled to re-define it.

Long before our government came into existence, marriage was created by the One who created man and woman—Almighty God—and His decisions are not subject to review or revision by any manmade court. God is clear about the definition of marriage in His Holy Word: “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh” (Genesis 2:24).

Image Courtesy: Facebook.com/Franklin Graham

I pray God will spare America from His judgment, though, by our actions as a nation, we give Him less .

          
                           I was just done with yard work and washing my car this morning when my eldest sister called me. She was disheartened with the trending news that same-sex marriage is now legal nationwide???
To those of us that faithfully believes in the sanctity of marriage, this man-made unconstitutional provision should not even remotely wreck or distort our moral compass.
Once you've known the Truth and the Creator of divine truth that  "God is not the author of confusion but of peace" is a victory beyond chaos. 1 Cor. 14:33

In 2 Timothy, chapter 3, devotes verses "that in the last days perilous times shall come." But, have we really braced our faith to the brim to combat these worldly atrocities in the Word of God? Of course not. We can't do it on our own capacity. 
WE just have to keep praying for America and that God would continually pour out His grace. 

Thank you, Rev. Franklin Graham, for your wholehearted commitment  spreading the good news about our Lord Jesus Christ.

In Luke 21:28 KJV declares that, "And when these things begin to come  to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

"This Image has my heart in sheer joy..."

Found this snapshot as I was scrolling down Google plus posts. Many beautiful and endearing posts but when I saw this image of dogs with their respective bowls gripped in their mouths as they're lined up waiting for their food to be given, I have to say that this sense of optimal order & obedience is a joy to inhale...

With the incessant chaos & confusion of trends in this world today, I have to admit this has made  me more blessed for having two Labradors. As one commented to this post that these dogs have more sense of discipline and its virtue compared to some of us that are out of control and with ill- mannered outbursts.

Kudos to this dog trainer, too. He's doing an exemplary job at heart. 

Thanks to the one who shared this captivating image in Google plus this morning.

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"I Know That You Are Near..."

Come & Think About It...

It's no wonder that this Christian band has garnered three awards which are; Artist Of TheYear, Best Live Show & Group/Duo Of The Year at the 3rd annual K-Love Fan Award last Sunday at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.

And I've seen them performed--"up close & personal..." about four years ago right here in Central Texas. After that great live performance, I had a greater understanding about worshipping and giving your highest praise to the One that showed us His grace is more than enough to heal all kinds of brokenness. ALL.

Psalm 121 King James Version (KJV)

121 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

2 My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.

3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.

4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand.

6 The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.

7 The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.

8 The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

"More Than You THink I Am..."

One -man powerful performance: all he needed to have was an acoustic guitar, a microphone and his soulful instrument--his voice. But most of all I knew he was singing his best praise to the One who gave him more than his dreams...

I've seen the music video but I truly prefer this-- honest, passionate and compelling.

"Music is one medium of best translation and expression of life."

"On Defying Some Traditional Mother's Day Celebration..."

So, I opted to go to a restaurant with the family after the first church service. My son came to church with me. That's an intangible gift to my heart having him seated next to me but probably revolting inside for he doesn't subscribe my faith. Agnostic as he calls himself but there's bigger than atheism. That is: God, still is the working miracle, healing God. If we keep praying and continue to love our children by instilling to them the knowledge of the truth of His Word, prodigals or not, they will  always find their way back home--with the Grace of God.

After the service, we went grocery shopping. He has his own basket and I have my own cart. The produce section was looking good.There was a big table full of Afulfo mangoes and their organic bananas were just right for my taste. I probably spend $20-25 for fruits alone. 
Josh is eating healthier theses days, too. He likes to watch his fresh fruits and veggies being grinded and whirled by a high-speed mixing appliance to puree. 
That was a Mother's day filled with smart buying opportunities--especially when it's validated at the end of your receipt that you saved $25 with their discounted items & coupons. I tell you, my source of joy these days is pretty simple: no more fantasies, dreamy whims just love, laugh & write.

And the coolest thing that happened today is that I watched a Netflix movie called "The Prize Winner of Defiance" starring Julianne Moore & Woody Harrelson. A real treat for my day, I may say... Just when I thought it was over, Josh asked me to come walk with him to this new park that he just found out. For him to make that intention to shed off some pounds is for me a defining moment. He never walked a mile and a half in his life. It was really good. With that quality time spent with my son, 
My heart was content. I did 4 miles. Still going strong. For this, thank God for His amazing grace--working behind the scenes.

"Proud To Be Filipino..."

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You know what Passion & Unity encompasses whenever Pacquiao is in the boxing ring. Everything stops; every miniscule of the event is a threshold in our hearts. We are like moving with him every step of the way.

We never see him as a defeated of anything...But instead, a victor of humanity.
Last night"s screams were the sound of magnanimity forPacquiao's heart for the Sport.
He will never have any tinge of regret for his punches are still as powerful as it is in the core of our beings...

You are a true champ brother Manny...God has bigger things in store for you. You made your mark as a hero in our lives. You are truly an inspiration!