
And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him take your cloak as well.
Matthew 5:40
Matthew 5:40
Sixteen years ago at exactly one in the morning my wife and I were blessed by God with a bouncing baby girl. Amazing how time flies, now she's all grown up ipod and all and then some. It is the joy of knowing that she remains to be a God fearing individual that continues to comfort me. I hope and pray that she would remain steadfast in her faith in Jesus. This in spite of the speed bumps that she would have to encounter as she is faced with the reality of having to attempt to traverse the treacherous highways of life.
Happy Birthday Pajie, may you continue to remain the sweet and loving child that you are!!!
Even a child is known by his deeds, Whether what he does is pure and right.
Proverbs 20:11
He took the risk to say what I had to hear, I sat with utter discomfort as I listened to what he was about to tell me. I was about to become defensive over the words that came out of his mouth until I realized that there was really nothing to defend about if the person telling me all these speak only of the truth. I asked a question... "How did you know all these? How is it that you were able to read my thoughts? to which he replied...I can only say these things to you, because I AM YOU." As a recepient of these words of wisdom, I will forever be greatful...Though the words hit me hard...It it did knock some sense out of me. Thank You Epifanio...You are FAMILY!
Faithful are the wounds of a friend. But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
Proverbs 27:6
Miguel and I work together and oftentimes we would both engage ourselves in a little colloquy about anything under the sun. He thinks that I am an intersesting person to converse with. Today, of all the topics in the world we discussed about religion he claims to believe in a Supreme Being but thinks it is crazy to believe in Jesus being the Son of God who gave His life for the sins of men. He asked me point blank if I believed that Jesus is the Son of God my initial thought was that I should rather err in the side of caution as I did not want to engage in a debate with Miguel certainly not in the middle of work. But instead, I looked at him straight in the eye and said "yes I believe that Jesus is the Son of God". He thought this was crazy but I just gradually and gently spoke about my not being religious yet maintaining a personal relationship with God. I have not gone full circle with Miguel and it is going to be an uphill battle (it's gonna take a lot of work I would imagine). But I know that God ordained that moment perhaps to plant a seed. Please pray for Miguel that he may know Jesus in a personal way and pray for me that I may be able to go beyond just telling him that I believe that Jesus is the Son of God but that I could explain with love and eagerness why I hold this position and then proceed to minister to Miguel and share the joy that I have inside because of having a personal relationship with Jesus.
I am the way the truth and the life no one else can come to the Father except through me.
John 14:6
Matthew 16:26
My boss asked me to come inside her office while I was in the middle of my work today. On my way to the office I was in a quandary as to why I was being called into her office. Although a bit perplexed I continued to proceed towards her general direction, it was then that she told me that she was giving me a raise because my performance it seems was more than what the company had expected from me. I was overjoyed but was careful to immediately bring back all the glory to the Lord.
When the time comes for us to return to our Creator wouldn't it be neat to hear Him tell us how much He appreciates the work He has done through us for the expansion of His Kingdom and the salvation of many souls who otherwise would have ended up in hell had they not heard of the good news of the gospel and the saving knowledge of His son Jesus?
Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life to mind your own business and to work with your hands just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.
1Thessalonians 4:11-12
John 15:16
Pastor Russel "Butch" Diwa
Senior Pastor of The Biblical Community Church
For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it.
Exodus 20:11
Job 42:10
I go through the motions of change...I am incessantly reminded of how imperfect I am and how flawed my life is...But I serve a Perfect God whose grace and mercy sustains me daily.
For what I do is not the good I want to do; no, the evil I do not want to do-this I keep on doing. Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it. So I find this law at work. When I want to do good, evil is right there with me. For in my inner being I delight in God's law.
Romans 7:19-22
Children of the Light...Children of the Living God...Shine in the midst of Darkness...Shine...Illuminate the Horizon with your lovely glow...Lord let me Shine...Shine like the moon...
Jesus said "I am the light of the world whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but have the light of life."
John 8:12
You are the light of the world. A city on the hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:14-16
I was browsing through some of the text message on my cell phone's inbox and I noticed that I kept the final text messages that my best friend, Omie sent to me while I was about to board the plane that would take me from Manila to Los Angeles after a visit to my hometown of Bacolod in the Philippines last summer. The message content was as follows: "Bro, thanks for spending just a little time with us I pray for your safe trip home. I know I am gonna miss you...I will miss your company. Bye Bro." I was balling when I read it, sometimes it takes a while before a person could accept that someone who means so much to him is no longer around. I miss you Bro there is not a day that I wished you were still with us. I'll see you soon Bud!... beyond the Wild Blue Yonder.
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18:24
Matthew 16:24-26
When I need to find my way around areas unfamiliar to me a GPS can always come in handy. As we traverse the roads of our spiritual lives it helps to seek God through His word to keep us on the right track.
GPS: Gospel, Praise and Service...Can't go wrong if these three factor into your walk with Jesus.
Jesus answered, I am the Way, the Truth and the Life no one comes to the Father except through me.
John 14:6
Are we in a recession or are we not in a recession? Should we rely on man's economy? ....Or trust in God's economy?
So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat? What shall we drink? or What shall we wear? For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Matthew 6:31-34