Sunday, December 20, 2015

CHRISTMAS: His Love Endures Forever

"Anyone can give without love BUT, no one can LOVE without GIVING."


16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
-- John 3:16 (NIV)


God gave us everything. Jesus also Has given Himself for us. All of these, all because of love and out of love. He gave us the greatest gift that last for eternity. Let's receive Him.

And we must remember:

35 In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
-- Acts 20:35 (NIV)

We shouldn't forget that:

7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. -- 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV)

          So blessed to hear the message tonight! When you hear (know) and when you apply, in just like a snap of a finger God can show you how He can amazingly bless you even more in ways we cannot expect.

"We can never OUT GIVE God."

         A perfect thought and message for this Christmas season. We give because we love and with that, we love giving. The reason still why we celebrate is all because of Him. All praises, honor and glory goes back to Him now and forever! ^_^ 

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! GOD LOVES YOU!!! <3

#GodMyForever #GiveLove #HeIsAmazing 
#HisLoveOverflows #LOVED #SpiritualFood
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014

My First Ever Blog Spot: Begin With the End in Mind

My First Ever Blog Spot: Begin With the End in Mind: In the end, you  only regret the chances you didn't take. You want something but you're not willing to do everything to get it,...
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Begin With the End in Mind

In the end, you only regret the chances you didn't take.
You want something but you're not willing to do everything to get it, maybe you don't want it bad enough.
Action speaks louder than words. Less talk, more action.
Remember DREAMING is one thing and DOING is another thing because dreaming without action is just a wish. It’s just like knowing but not applying, it’s useless.
It's what separates those who make things happen from those who let things happen.
You can't get to the moon by just staring at it. 
You wouldn't know if the moonlight does shine on Paris by just listening to the song. 
You'll never know unless you try, you may cry but you won't die. 
It won't be easy but it will all be worth it. 
If you want it, then by all means go get it! Do whatever it takes!
There's no such thing as something for nothing. 
Don't worry, God is watching.


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Thursday, July 17, 2014

FEAR


Let’s define FEAR.
Fear has a lot of definitions but let me choose this one concise meaning of fear. Fear is a False Evidence Appearing Real. It is what incapacitates us. It constricts everything that we can’t perform well. It's a hindrance to success or achieving our goals in life. It won't bring us any further, it hampers our growth. It steals from us our chance of achieving our full potential and being in places that we've never imagined before.

BUT, there are actually two other meanings of F.E.A.R.:

First, is...

F - Forget
E - Everything
A - And
R - Run

Here, we simply give up and give in to what is temporary only to realize we’ve lost something really important that we can no longer take back.

The latter is...

F - Face
E - Everything
A - And
R - Rise

Here, we're being decisive and more objective. We overcome challenges and do what's necessary. We take courage instead of fear.

Having fear is normal. It’s okay to feel fear; it makes us human although, we shouldn't let it stop us. Someone once said, “There’s nothing to fear but fear itself.”

It's a matter of perspective and attitude to focus more on the beauty of positivism and having the winning attitude. It breaks us or makes us.

Now, which do you choose? Taking the leap of faith or play it safe? However I tell you, instead of having fear, take courage, take ACTION. You have to act NOW and you have to act fast. After all, people regret more on the things they haven’t done and wished they did than what they’ve done and wished they never did. Nevertheless, you can either take chances or stay on your shell (comfort zone). It's still up to you. =)


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Monday, March 17, 2014

Just a Thought

Seriousness, Focus, and Productivity
          Do these words even enter your minds from time to time or all you focus most of the time are the wrong things, perhaps even all the time? Well at least for some, I think they still do. For some people who have dreams and aspirations, those three are in common into them. When we have a goal, success for example, we have to give attention to some necessary ideas in life. Few of which can be detailed one by one.

          Let’s play it cool but we can’t deny the fact that certain amount of seriousness to things is essential towards success, in such a way that we commit on it every day. In everything that we do, it has to be towards success. A mentor once told me, “If you want it badly, you have to work on it so badly/hardly, every single day.” We can’t make any excuses. We have to be dead serious about it if we want to make it happen to us. It happened to others, why can’t we?

            Being serious about something entails a lot of focus, to focus on the right things. Here is the crucial part because if our focus is wrong, our learning will also be wrong. We have to remember what the successful network marketer kept on repeating on her talk, “Whatever you focus on grows.”If we kept on feeding the negative thought, it will manifest in our lives. If it’s the opposite, we’ll have the convenience of having a positive life. We have to focus on the right things, not on the negative circumstances - don't make a monument out of them, make a moment and then move on. 
Having a goal, focus and concentration is indispensable. To get it done, we need to create a sense of urgency in us, focusing on the power of now in order to gain momentum! We have to control distractions, protecting our state of mind is very important to have a clear thought to make sound decisions. After all, FOCUS means one thing: FOLLOWING ONE COURSE UNTIL SUCCESSFUL and when we focus, it should be LASER focused. Focusing on the things that matters is all that matters.

          Finding something right and directing all our energy, effort and time to ONE goal drives us to being productive. Being productive every single day takes the unnecessary things away. “Don't let a day pass unproductive; it would be such a waste of time.” Things that are easy to say but hard to do that’s why I’m no excuse to this and so I also keep on reminding myself on this. It only takes a habit to master productivity. Being busy does not tantamount to being productive, as an article says being "BUSY" nowadays isn't respectable anymore. 

Try to read on this: http://www.tylerwardis.com/busy-isnt-respectable-anymore/ Need I say more? We are all busy in what we do but we have to remember, there are only two people on this world that are busy: one is busy doing nothing or does not count while the other is busy making the most of their lives. The good news is we got to choose and it’s never too late to start again now. Being just “busy” or really busy has a big difference but I think it’s safe to say let’s choose to be productive rather than busy. How? Start with a plan. It saves ten minutes of execution. The clock is ticking and time is gold, save it.

          “YOLO or You Only Live Once,” an often misused statement by people who only think about fun, not thinking on its consequences. Indeed those statements are very true but let’s use it wisely. Happiness is important but living a fulfilled life is equally significant, living a life not only for ourselves but also for others. Let’s focus on the journey with considerable amount of seriousness meeting the productivity we need. We’re on this journey where we can only live once but when we live it right, once is still enough. Let’s make our time worth it.

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Sunday, February 17, 2013

Fun Facts About Cats


(figure out the tenth...hahaha)

10
Fun facts about Cats



Are you ready?!

Fun Fact 1:


Killing a cat was punishable by death in ancient Egypt.
~Well, cats are definitely precious. Especially in Egypt of course! :))


Fun Fact 2:

Cats can jump between 5 & 7 times as high as their tail.
~Start measuring! I know your curious now. Haha


Fun Fact 3:

Cats are born with blue eyes. They change at approximately 12 weeks of age.
~Amazing! Can they just remain blue? Pleeease?


Fun Fact 4:


The oldest cat lived for 36 years.
~Man, that's a lot! Pretty taken cared well, life fully lived probably.. :) (see Fun Fact 6)


Fun Fact 5:

Cats take between 20-40 breaths per minute.
~That's very fast. But cats just seem relaxed every time. Can you do that?


Fun Fact 6:

The average cat can be expected to live for an average of 15 to 16 years.
~That's what we call Cat's life. Haha



Fun Fact 7:

The most fertile cat gave birth to 420 kittens.
~Wow! Imagine that? Well of course not in one pregnancy. xD




Fun Fact 8:

Cats' hearing is much more sensitive than that of humans and dogs.
~No wonder they can notice even the smallest creatures and they get easily startled. Try startling them, it's fun!
 


Fun Fact 9:


A cats field of vision is about 185 degrees.
~That's why they can see you easily especially if their eyes are wide opened.


Fun Fact 10:

White cats with blue eyes have higher chances of becoming deaf.
~Bad fate for Persian Cats, right? Lol.

 

Hope you enjoyed. There will be more if you'd want. =)


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Thursday, January 31, 2013

Dare to Fail



          "Failure is not the opposite of SUCCESS; it's just part of it. It's just the first step." one of my mentors has said. Out of misery or not some people ask "does everyone really need to experience failure?" but the real question behind this is "do you really want to be successful?” If so, then all of us should undergo failure. Now, you might be wondering and might think I'm insane because it seems that I'm encouraging people to fail but be successful. It might seem to you out of sync however I'm gonna tell you why.

          Why fail? It's simply because that's how we succeed. I understand that everyone of us are afraid to fail, even me to be honest, because failure is indeed painful but we must also understand that we all should undergo failure in order to be successful. When you fail, just remember that you’re not the only one so never think the world is against you.

          Why do we FAIL by the way? We fail because of FEAR: the fear of loss, the fear of rejection, the fear of pain, the fear of disappointment, and so much more. Basically, we fear a lot. Fear is what incapacitates us and hampering our progress, our growth. Fear constricts everything and prevents us from performing well. These reasons are just few of the reasons why we should convert those fears into COURAGE. If we fear a lot, we won’t get anywhere. We must learn to take the risk, to try, and manage the risk. Let’s not be afraid because the human brain is so powerful, we learn very fast from our mistakes. We are built to adapt.

          Now, going back, let’s not focus on our failure because what we focus on grows. Let’s not build a monument with it, let’s make it a moment, a moment to learn from our failure and rise above it. Fear blocks our learning. We don’t need fear, it’s useless. What we need is TRUST. Trust that we can make our dreams happen so let’s not allow anything to obstruct our learning.

          Series of failure, series of pain – the thing is we should not quit because as we go through them, we develop skills. We learn so much that we become better. It creates a better version of us. We are capable of being great. Accept the changes, accept the challenges. Let us not go with people who will put us down but people who will push us up. Together we FAIL FORWARD and not regress. There’s no way but to move forward and the only way is to fail. It’s the stepping stone.

          Failure gives us PURPOSE in life. Bear in mind that we are children of God. We deserve the best in life. As Robert F. Kennedy said, “Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.” I DARE YOU TO FAIL and make it count.


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Wednesday, January 2, 2013

New Year 2013


It's a whole new year for us... Year 2012 has passed and it has been a very long year for all of us, we've been through a lot. Through ups and downs, what matters the most is where we are right now. We're here today facing another year ahead of us. Let's not count on the mischief of yesterdays, what is important is we survived through the struggles and hardships we faced last year and we are blessed because we're here now to start anew. 

Now it's 2013, we should be thankful and celebrate the gift of life. It's another year for us to hurdle and handle with a great heart and a warrior's spirit. No matter what this year brings, let's remain strong and never to lose our smile. We should always have faith and trust that everything will fall into place because with Him nothing can go wrong. Let us not forget that everything happens for a reason and someday everything will make perfect sense. Acceptance is very important for us to get going and we have to keep in mind that while there is life, there is hope.

Let's hope for the best this year. More chances, more opportunities, more space to grow. Let's seize the moment, carpe diem and perform always with magis. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013 guys!





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SMP. Ano ka mo?


Christmas season is a time for sharing, a time for joy, a time of love and a time for peace. Happiness is one great thing about this season which everyone is supposed to have but not everyone gets. For some reasons, every people have a different definition of being HAPPY. Some people needs a lot or needs big things to make them happy but some only need those simple or little things in order for them to be happy.

Now, let me just share to you one reason why some people are not so happy during Christmas season. This is common to teenagers or young adults. These people are sad somehow because they are loveless or don't have any love life, in short, no girlfriend/boyfriend during the season. They feel they belong into the imaginary association which they abbreviate as SMP or "Samahan ng Malalamig ang Pasko." This thing started or one's been popularized from a TV commercial here in the Philippines few years back then. They'd think not having a partner at all is one of the coldest Christmas for them to have.

Few years ago I used to feel somehow a little the same as those people felt but as time have passed, I didn't feel the same way again.  It isn't supposed to be like that. I came to realize that as a young adult whether I have a partner or not, I always have all the reason to feel warm and loved during the season and that having a girlfriend would not define my happiness during Christmas time. I kept in mind that I am deeply loved by God and that He has blessed me with a lot of blessing in which I must count on. Rather than looking at what I don't have, I must look on to what I have and what is around me. My friends,  my family, and all those people who matter, I have all these people who loves and cares for me with all that I am and all that I'd be. Though were not rich, we don't have much, but at least we don't have none. Besides I have what is priceless, which matters the most, what those significant people have for me and what I have for them. We shared happiness, joy, peace and love which are enough for me to say that I am proudly still a member of SMP last Christmas BUT with a different meaning, "Samahan ng Masasaya ang Pasko." In fact, last Christmas was one of the best Christmas that I ever had. 

We must bear in minds and in our hearts the reason for this season, it's Him. Yes, it's our Lord Jesus Christ. Spread His LOVE, spread His word.




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December 21, 2012


End of the World? I don't thinks so.


Many predictions about the end of the world were exposed but all of them were proven wrong, none of them came true. Some people were afraid though, some even panicked and prepared for it but some didn't, some just simply knows that no man shall be certain of it.  December 21, 2012 finally came and definitely it was not the end of the world. It was a fine Wednesday and life went on normally, classes went on, people worked just like the regular days and everything was ordinary. 
 
Well, this just goes to show that no one really knows exactly when or how this world ends and no one will ever know until that day finally comes. As what is said in the bible from Matthew 24:36-37 "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man." 

People shouldn't play gods because they're not God, whether the end of the world is today or tomorrow, no one knows but for sure that day will come. Our time here on earth is just our borrowed time from God. Life is short, we shouldn't waste time predicting those things as to when it happens but instead we should live life to the fullest, manifest His purpose for us here on earth, serve him well and just become always prepared for His second coming.

          Nothing is permanent on this world and we must remember that this not our home, our real home is there somewhere where our father has prepared for us - heaven. Let's not be too attached on earthly things, let's keep only what matters most and what is essential. Do what's right and do it for His glory, always.




[Notes on personal experience): It wasn't the end of the world but without a doubt it was the end of my very torturing day. Papers, prelims, orders, sleepless nights at and my annoying sweat - til next time..! Hahaha..xD Thank You Lord that I still survived that day and for helping me through it! =D]
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Thursday, December 6, 2012

PREPAREDNESS. How much are you prepared?



Whether in times of disaster or not, it is always best to be prepared than be sorry. Well, what do we prepare for in life? Quizzes, exams, recitations, recitals, contests, missions, first communion, speech, or life itself; life after school, life after marriage, or simply anything right? It depends on our priorities, aspirations, hopes, dreams, and so much more. 

We also prepare for our daily undertakings or upcoming events. For an instance, we prepare for coming storms or typhoons, or worse super typhoons. Speaking of which, it brings me back the memories of the unforgettable happenings that took place few days ago and the tragic episode almost a year back then. Who can forget last year's incident on December 16-17, 2011 when typhoon Sendong struck Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City and other various places? 

Who'd have thought that a signal number two storm could make that much damage not only to properties but to the lives of people as well? Whether it was only signal number two or higher, it only speaks of one thing: we lacked PREPARATION, we were not prepared. Death came like a thief in the night, only the thieves were prepared and the victims lie dead and helpless after their attack. 
Now let us not dwell on the damage that has been made, it has already been done and no matter what, "what's done is done" and we can never bring things back again. That incident taught us many lessons, lessons that were learned the hard way. Let's ponder on what Steven Cyros (Vice President and COO of FTF Technologies, Inc., a leader in the Disaster Preparedness Products, MRE’s, Canned Butter, Canned Cheese and other Shelf Stable Foods market) once said: Remember; when disaster strikes, the time to prepare has passed.

Let us compare what had happened last December 4, 2012, when super typhoon Pablo struck Cagayan de Oro, from what had happened last year when Sendong hit our city. We can see that now we're better off by far than from last year's experience. We did the right thing this time. Although Pablo was of signal number three in our area, we have recorded zero casualties after the storm. It was an achievement for us for the record but more to that; it was a prize of being prepared ahead of time. Many lives were spared and though some were still greatly affected, at least they still have something to celebrate this Christmas, LIFE.

I for one have prepared enough for Pablo's coming. Together with my family, we took the necessary steps to safety. Like I’ve said earlier it’s better to be prepared than be sorry and I’d always keep in mind my scouting’s motto “Laging Handa” - once a scout, always a scout. During the moment we encountered Pablo, we still manage to have a peaceful sleep. Funny but we know to ourselves we’re ready and whatever happens we already have a plan for safety and that we’re good to go. As said in the bible “If ye are prepared ye shall not fear.” (Doctrine & Covenants 38:30)

We just hoped for the best but prepared for the worst. Thank God our prayers never gone unanswered and He blessed us with His grace and mercy.

A new day, a new life, a new hope He's given us. Keep moving forward. =)
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Thursday, November 22, 2012

Love




Just a thought about love.
Love is not like a sparkler, kapag wala nang spark, basta-basta na lang itinatapon. Hindi 'yan fireworks na pakatapos sindihan iiwan na lang pagkatapos sumabog. It's not like it's only as good as when it lights up and then after that, no more. Mawala man ang lahat, ito'y hindi maglalaho. Love never ceases in darkness, it lights up even in the paths of shadows. Love remains and is always there until brighter tomorrow comes.


True love is this:
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
New International Version (NIV)
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.

1 Corinthians 13:4-8
English Standard Version (ESV)
4 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; [a] 6 it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away.

1 Corinthians 13:4-8
New King James Version (NKJV)
4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.8 Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away.
Three versions but it only speaks of one thing, the truth that GOD is LOVE. The best love is the love that God demonstrated and still demonstrates to us, the love that He wants to tells us that we should follow. It's just found in the bible. He demonstrated great love when he died on the cross for us.

Still today He continues to love us. There can be no greater love than what He has done for us and what He still does for us, let His LOVE be our example and guide. Above all, let us not forget that 


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