"LAST TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MINUTES....is brought to you by tanduay rhum! Habang tumatagal, lalong sumasarap!"
If you are an avid PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) fan, you should be on your feet after hearing the announcer mention the last 120 second mark of the game! Especially if your team is down by 5 points and the star player has been missing shots! The last two minute announcement is the most exciting part of the game!
But what if someone marks the last 2 minutes of your life? Are you still going to be excited? I'm glad God didn't put a timer on our foreheads indicating our expiry date! that would be weird and stressful! That's why i admire the way God has designed us...where only Him and Him alone knows the time when we will check out!
I just hope and pray that when your time comes, you will be absent from the body and face to face with the Lord forever in heaven! If you wanna know how...just leave a comment! I'll tell you how!
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
The Taxi Prophet
It was a sunny tuesday morning...on my way to work, i decided to take a cab since i have the extra money and i didn't feel like walking over the MMDA provided Ortigas walkway at that moment. Hailing a taxi here in the Philippines is a skill that is developed over years of applying patience and unconditional love. But then my luck had just changed...a taxi drove along side of me and offered to give me a ride! It was the first time it happened to me...so i thought that it was going to be a good day...so i thought.
The second i got myself seated in his little and uncomfortable bucket type seat...he reached for a book in his glove compartment and uttered THE phrase that would start one hell of a ride! "Ginoo, alagad ka ba ng Diyos? o kampon ni Satanas?" (Mr...are you for God or for Satan). I was like "HUH!?" It turned out that this taxi driver claimed to know all about the Bible and started to figure out what was wrong with me...he never ran out of Bible verses to throw at me and would occasionally open his Bible (while driving) and ask me to read what was written for MY OWN ENLIGHTNEMENT! His enthusiasm to convert me into one of his disciple was cut short when i told him that i had my own beliefs and the only thing he should worry about is getting me to my office before 8am...there was a minute of silence before the unexpected happened!
The second i got myself seated in his little and uncomfortable bucket type seat...he reached for a book in his glove compartment and uttered THE phrase that would start one hell of a ride! "Ginoo, alagad ka ba ng Diyos? o kampon ni Satanas?" (Mr...are you for God or for Satan). I was like "HUH!?" It turned out that this taxi driver claimed to know all about the Bible and started to figure out what was wrong with me...he never ran out of Bible verses to throw at me and would occasionally open his Bible (while driving) and ask me to read what was written for MY OWN ENLIGHTNEMENT! His enthusiasm to convert me into one of his disciple was cut short when i told him that i had my own beliefs and the only thing he should worry about is getting me to my office before 8am...there was a minute of silence before the unexpected happened!
“Bakit!? Dahil alam mo na lahat!!! Sinasabi ko na nga ba! Kampon ka ng masasamangloob!” (why? Because you know it all!? I was right...you’re evil!!!)
You should’ve seen his face! I thought he was gonna throw the Bible at me! He was soooo pissed that he started rebuking me and even tried to cast the evil out of me! He quoted over a hundred passages and indoctrinated me about so many things! From Guadalupe up to Ortigas, i kept quiet and bit my tongue! I was praying hard that i wouldn’t let my sinful nature get the worst of me and take the offensive! Miraculously...i survived the trip!
As he was manoeuvring the vehicle at the front gate of our office, i looked at the meter to check how much i owed him...and then i realized that God already avenged me...The taxi prophet had just turned on his meter a few blocks from my office...so instead of the usual 250 bucks...i only owed him 42.50 pesos! So i reached out for a 50 and extended my hand to initiate a truce...but then he said that he doesn’t shake hands with heretics...
Funny how people take the truths of God’s word and twist it to suit their personal vendetta! I’m glad nothing PHYSICAL happened between us.
By the way...the name of the taxi...GOD’S RIDE...just thought you should know
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Goodbye RB Thieme
One of the most grace-filled man in our time...the pastor-teacher who taught doctrinal principles in a different way...the servant of God who demanded discipline inside the classroom...Pastor RB Thieme...
RB Thieme died yeasterday morning, August 17 2009 (manila time) and is now face to face with the Lord. What a great privilege it is to study under his tape ministry for while. I admit that i am a taper (one who listens to his messages on tapes). I may not have all of his teachings, but his tape ministry jump started this desire i have for learning Bible Doctrine.
If you want the official press release, just go to this link: http://www.rbthieme.org/press_release.htm
RB Thieme died yeasterday morning, August 17 2009 (manila time) and is now face to face with the Lord. What a great privilege it is to study under his tape ministry for while. I admit that i am a taper (one who listens to his messages on tapes). I may not have all of his teachings, but his tape ministry jump started this desire i have for learning Bible Doctrine.
If you want the official press release, just go to this link: http://www.rbthieme.org/press_release.htm
Monday, August 17, 2009
The Ultimate Test
I love teaching! I never thought I would...but the first time I stood behind the pulpit and taught a lesson about how God does His best during our impossibilities, I knew that teaching is my gift! But my enthusiasm for doctrine did not start there...it began a year later! Yup...it was not love at first sight! you know why? well...let's just say i got turned off the day after that sunday i taught doctrine! i never expected God would test me right away! i even thought how inconsiderate God was for not giving me a warning or even a week or two before testing me! But then...God had a better plan and His timing is always perfect! I can still remember what happened...and as expected...i failed! It's a good thing that God provided 1 John 1:9 for us believers!
Now...i should know better to expect the unexpected. And because i decided to take on the responsiblity of teaching, i should also accept the consequence of gaining doctrine! I'm not claiming to be wise enough to not fail...but i do understand that if ever i do fail...it's not the end of the world!
Apostle Paul is starting to be my favorite Bible Character for the fact that he always moves forward in his spiritual life (Philippians 3:14) and looks only unto the only begotten Son of God, Jesus Christ, who endured the ultimate test! (Hebrews 12:2)
Now...i should know better to expect the unexpected. And because i decided to take on the responsiblity of teaching, i should also accept the consequence of gaining doctrine! I'm not claiming to be wise enough to not fail...but i do understand that if ever i do fail...it's not the end of the world!
Apostle Paul is starting to be my favorite Bible Character for the fact that he always moves forward in his spiritual life (Philippians 3:14) and looks only unto the only begotten Son of God, Jesus Christ, who endured the ultimate test! (Hebrews 12:2)
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Crazy Dream
Dreams are meant to be crazy! Crazy meaning...out of the ordinary! Remember Joseph's dream in Genesis 37? The one that almost got him killed but instead, lead him into power? Well...those kind of dreams are purely God driven and Holy Spirit inspired! But in our present day and time...some of our crazy dreams come from a subconscious storage kind of facility located in the inner part of our mind! It is where most of our consistent conscious decisions are being pushed once our soul becomes too familiar with it (this is my own understanding of it based on some book i read).
Well...last night, my dream was kinda weird and crazy! before i dive into it, i would just like to clarify something...i am not claiming that my dream is divinely inspired or that God directly spoke to me in this dream of mine...i believe that the age and time where in God spoke directly to people has ended after the completion of the canon of scripture. Ok? Just making sure that we are clear on that! ok...back to our topic!
My dream started off with me sitting inside the OB ward in Ospital ng Makati (the place where Eirene is currently working). As i look around, i saw familiar faces and, to my surprise, i even saw myself! Baffled by what i have just seen, i stayed where i am and just continued observing! After a while, the whole young people of Faith Baptist Church walked in holding musical instruments, pamphlets, bibles and food! Judging by the way the hospital looked, i believe that the setting was near Christmas time! One by one the young people formed a semi-circle at the middle of the OB ward and then i began speaking...i was talking about salvation, the true meaning of Christmas and how we (the young people of FBC) would like to share what we have with regards to Christ and His birth! Then we continued to sing...play games...eat...preach...sing some more...eat a lot more...then closed in prayer! Right after saying AMEN, the young people lined up and walked out the door in an orderly manner. I was moved, touched and kinda emotional with what i just witnessed! Then, as i was about to get up...i woke up!
I sat on the floor (where i slept) for a while...i was contemplating (i was basically talking to myself). Was this a sign? A divine message? well...it may not be a direct message from God but, was this a result of doctrine in my soul? doctrines that tackle about personal love for God that eventually leads to impersonal love for mankind? Well...after a while i gave up and went straight to the computer and blogged it all!
So...here i am! typing away...without any idea on what my dream meant! Maybe some dreams need not to be understood! maybe it will happen, maybe it won't! I guess i just have to wait!
Right now, i have important matters to attend to...like brushing my teeth! Ciao!
Well...last night, my dream was kinda weird and crazy! before i dive into it, i would just like to clarify something...i am not claiming that my dream is divinely inspired or that God directly spoke to me in this dream of mine...i believe that the age and time where in God spoke directly to people has ended after the completion of the canon of scripture. Ok? Just making sure that we are clear on that! ok...back to our topic!
My dream started off with me sitting inside the OB ward in Ospital ng Makati (the place where Eirene is currently working). As i look around, i saw familiar faces and, to my surprise, i even saw myself! Baffled by what i have just seen, i stayed where i am and just continued observing! After a while, the whole young people of Faith Baptist Church walked in holding musical instruments, pamphlets, bibles and food! Judging by the way the hospital looked, i believe that the setting was near Christmas time! One by one the young people formed a semi-circle at the middle of the OB ward and then i began speaking...i was talking about salvation, the true meaning of Christmas and how we (the young people of FBC) would like to share what we have with regards to Christ and His birth! Then we continued to sing...play games...eat...preach...sing some more...eat a lot more...then closed in prayer! Right after saying AMEN, the young people lined up and walked out the door in an orderly manner. I was moved, touched and kinda emotional with what i just witnessed! Then, as i was about to get up...i woke up!
I sat on the floor (where i slept) for a while...i was contemplating (i was basically talking to myself). Was this a sign? A divine message? well...it may not be a direct message from God but, was this a result of doctrine in my soul? doctrines that tackle about personal love for God that eventually leads to impersonal love for mankind? Well...after a while i gave up and went straight to the computer and blogged it all!
So...here i am! typing away...without any idea on what my dream meant! Maybe some dreams need not to be understood! maybe it will happen, maybe it won't! I guess i just have to wait!
Right now, i have important matters to attend to...like brushing my teeth! Ciao!
Friday, August 14, 2009
THE BIG CHANGE (Part 2)
Hmm...it's almost here! I can feel it...the BIG CHANGE is slowly occupying me! My mentality is running so fast that my emotion is having ahard time to properly respond! I know that the task at hand will be bigger than me...but i'm glad that my God is bigger than what i have to face. To tell you the truth...i don't know what's going to happen! I'm just following what God has impressed in my heart! i remember the first time the FBC Young People went to the orphanage in Quezon (it was still in lucena, and i don't think we're still categorized as young people...hehehe). Mommy Loraine gave a testimony on our first day and said "Where God leads, He provides". So now, i think i have to strengthen my faith and let God provide the means for this BIG CHANGE.
God has given me so much blessings and has allowed so much cursings to get to where I am now. I am glad that God is a God of equal opportunity and equal privilege!
So...come September...get ready for a new and improved TEEDJ! Well...just get ready...I'm not too certain about the NEW and IMPROVED part...hehe!
God has given me so much blessings and has allowed so much cursings to get to where I am now. I am glad that God is a God of equal opportunity and equal privilege!
So...come September...get ready for a new and improved TEEDJ! Well...just get ready...I'm not too certain about the NEW and IMPROVED part...hehe!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
THE BIG CHANGE (Part 1)
ah yes...my first post for 2009! I can't believe that i was that busy (hehe...feeling important!) Well, let me just announce that a BIG CHANGE will happen soon! some of you guys (my close-intimate set of friends) already know while some will get a big surprise! What is it you may ask? well...let's just say that I'm finally following my heart (soul) about what God really wants me to do! I'm finally acknowledging the seed God has planted in me in eternity past! I believe that this big change will really make a huge difference in my life...and also in Eirene's life! This time, it's permanent...(to be continued)
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