Friend who loves at all times!
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Dad Models Best
Dad talked to me from the hospital he was confined thousand miles away, “Lilian, where did I go wrong in raising you and your siblings? I praise God for you and your three sisters with good education and stability but I worry about your brothers’ future. If I have shortcomings please forgive me.” “Dad you… Continue reading Dad Models Best
Am I righteous?
God offers to trade his righteousness for my sin and yours as well. What do you think?
Rolling with the Punches
Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion. Psalm 103:4-5 NIV “Hello, Mrs. Hosfeld your husband’s chance to survive is fifty-fifty. Come to the ICU as fast… Continue reading Rolling with the Punches
Love and Prayers
And He has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother. 1 John 4:21 NIV "You are not helping me," a male Veteran was yelling against the receptionist at the Veteran's Hospital Clinic that Monday morning. The receptionist with tears said, "I am looking for your file.… Continue reading Love and Prayers
A Great Valentine’s Gift
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:6-7, NIV). "Lord, what is the is the greatest gift I could offer to my precious… Continue reading A Great Valentine’s Gift
Mom Models Best
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother—which is the first commandment with a promise—that it may go well with and that you may enjoy long life on earth. Fathers [Mothers], do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the… Continue reading Mom Models Best
Happiness and Joy
The word happiness evokes visions of unwrapping gifts on Christmas or any occasion, strolling hand in hand with the one you love, being surprised on your birthday, responding with unbridled laughter to your family and friends, or vacationing in an exotic locale. Everyone wants to be happy; when you make chasing this elusive ideal a… Continue reading Happiness and Joy
Joyful, Prayerful, and Thankful
How can you be joyful, prayerful, and thankful in the midst of adversities?
Adventure of Obedience
An Indian volunteer pastor challenged us, “You Filipinos are enjoying your good life in this country (restricted to Christian missionaries). Did you realize that many of your countrymen are dying without Christ?” I prayed for a week after being convicted so deeply because of my longtime dream to serve in the ministry. As I tendered… Continue reading Adventure of Obedience
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