those are two of the words in the english vocabulary that you don't want in one sentence.
I want to do more than what I am presently accomplishing...I believe that the Lord blessed me with a creative mind and impressive audio/visual instinct...part of a masterplan that I am still trying to figure out.
My search started way back in 2006 when i surrendered myself for missions. I knew that starting at that point, God is preparing me to go somewhere. Where? I have no idea...all I know is that i need to go! years passed and the desire to go diminsihed...over time, i was starting to be uncertain if God really did call me. i continued with my life and tried to be as good as a christian as i can be...then came Missions Conference week 2010...God rekindled that flame in me! Hearing testimonies after testimonies from missionaries, I was sure that God wants me to do something.
Right now, i will be concentrating with the basics that I once taught...then once i have mastered the basics, I am praying that God would give me an opportunity to have formal training in the area of Biblical Studies. I want to know more about the Lord and His ways...and also, I want to gain the capacity to rightly divide His truths and illuminate it to people who are lost.
God...I pray...that you give me the grace to overcome being scared and unsure!
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
calling all the "nobodies"
Take a good look, friends, at who you were when you got called into this life. I don't see many of "the brightest and the best" among you, not many influential, not many from high-society families. Isn't it obvious that God deliberately chose men and women that the culture overlooks and exploits and abuses, chose these "nobodies" to expose the hollow pretensions of the "somebodies"? That makes it quite clear that none of you can get by with blowing your own horn before God. Everything that we have—right thinking and right living, a clean slate and a fresh start—comes from God by way of Jesus Christ. That's why we have the saying, "If you're going to blow a horn, blow a trumpet for God." 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 (The Message Bible)
I love this translation...this is probably how it sounded when King James read it way back in 1611...
so...if you have been burdened to do something or go somewhere, don't hesitate and think about your qualification...because if God called the "nobodies" then i'm sure we fit the requirement. All we have to do is pray hard and make sure within ourselves the plan of God.
I love this translation...this is probably how it sounded when King James read it way back in 1611...
so...if you have been burdened to do something or go somewhere, don't hesitate and think about your qualification...because if God called the "nobodies" then i'm sure we fit the requirement. All we have to do is pray hard and make sure within ourselves the plan of God.
Monday, November 22, 2010
and hannah prayed...
A faithful woman, loved by her husband, blessed with a closed womb. Mocked by her husband's other wife, she continued to go through life prayerfully and faithfully...everyday, she would pour out her hearts desire and tell God "If you would bless me with a child, I will offer him up to you all the days of his life..." A petition that sounded desperate...but doctrinal in a divine perspective. In an act of grace, God answered the petition and gave her a son that she would name Samuel. By the time the child was old enough not to be nursed by her mother, she brought her son to the temple. With all integrity, she fulfilled her promise to God. A very unusual act from a woman who might not be able to conceive another child. While at the temple, she prayed...not for another child, but in recognition of God's amazing grace and awesome power...
HANNAH PRAYED, and said, My heart exults and triumphs in the Lord; my horn (my strength) is lifted up in the Lord. My mouth is no longer silent, for it is opened wide over my enemies, because I rejoice in Your salvation. There is none holy like the Lord, there is none besides You; there is no Rock like our God. Talk no more so very proudly; let not arrogance go forth from your mouth, for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by Him actions are weighed.The bows of the mighty are broken, and those who stumbled are girded with strength. Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread, but those who were hungry have ceased to hunger. The barren has borne seven, but she who has many children languishes and is forlorn. The Lord slays and makes alive; He brings down to Sheol and raises up. The Lord makes poor and makes rich; He brings low and He lifts up. He raises up the poor out of the dust and lifts up the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with nobles and inherit the throne of glory. For the pillars of the earth are the Lord's, and He has set the world upon them. He will guard the feet of His godly ones, but the wicked shall be silenced and perish in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail. The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken to pieces; against them will He thunder in heaven. The Lord will judge [all peoples] to the ends of the earth; and He will give strength to [a]His king (King) and exalt the power of His anointed (Anointed [b]His Christ).(1 Samuel 2:1-10)
i am amazed at the level of maturity this woman had...and because of that level of maturity, God blessed her with 3 more sons and 2 daughters. When you least expected it, God will make sure you get the whole picture! do you think Hannah was blessed becuase of the promise he gave out? I believe that God would still bless Hannah despite of the promise...despite of the offering...it's the fact that HANNAH PRAYED...
HANNAH PRAYED, and said, My heart exults and triumphs in the Lord; my horn (my strength) is lifted up in the Lord. My mouth is no longer silent, for it is opened wide over my enemies, because I rejoice in Your salvation. There is none holy like the Lord, there is none besides You; there is no Rock like our God. Talk no more so very proudly; let not arrogance go forth from your mouth, for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by Him actions are weighed.The bows of the mighty are broken, and those who stumbled are girded with strength. Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread, but those who were hungry have ceased to hunger. The barren has borne seven, but she who has many children languishes and is forlorn. The Lord slays and makes alive; He brings down to Sheol and raises up. The Lord makes poor and makes rich; He brings low and He lifts up. He raises up the poor out of the dust and lifts up the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with nobles and inherit the throne of glory. For the pillars of the earth are the Lord's, and He has set the world upon them. He will guard the feet of His godly ones, but the wicked shall be silenced and perish in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail. The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken to pieces; against them will He thunder in heaven. The Lord will judge [all peoples] to the ends of the earth; and He will give strength to [a]His king (King) and exalt the power of His anointed (Anointed [b]His Christ).(1 Samuel 2:1-10)
i am amazed at the level of maturity this woman had...and because of that level of maturity, God blessed her with 3 more sons and 2 daughters. When you least expected it, God will make sure you get the whole picture! do you think Hannah was blessed becuase of the promise he gave out? I believe that God would still bless Hannah despite of the promise...despite of the offering...it's the fact that HANNAH PRAYED...
Sunday, November 21, 2010
...freedom...
freedom is one of God's grace gift that we enjoy. The freedom to choose our lifetime partners up to small everyday choices are part of God's great design called life. He did not conceptualized robots for His glory...but sensitive creatures that are prone to failures, pain, sickness and whatever people or circumstances throws at them. They are born and then they die...they breath in life...they grow...they laugh...they cry...they are unique individuals with a capacity to comprehend...they learn...they love...they are God's handiwork...but even though we came from a Creator, He did not impose His values in us...instead, He allowed us to choose against him...it hurts Him so much for us to be away from Him, but He just patiently waits for our return...He even gave up His only Son as an initial investment...but, only a few of us recognizes that act of love...
so who are we to curtail someone else's freedom? who are we to impose our preferences on other people when we can't even stand firm on our own convictions...who are we to demand our rights when God would not even touch our freedom to choose?
so who are we to curtail someone else's freedom? who are we to impose our preferences on other people when we can't even stand firm on our own convictions...who are we to demand our rights when God would not even touch our freedom to choose?
Thursday, November 18, 2010
abundant grace
When apostle Paul complained to God the predicament he's been having, God replied that His grace was sufficient...never did I understand what Paul was going through, but it has to be something big for him to bring it up many times. But once God answered, i never did read another word from Paul. Sometimes I wonder how i would react under those circumstances...if I were Paul, would i just shut up after an indefinite answer on how God would solve this "thorn in the flesh"? We have to look at Paul's story!
You see, Paul was shown grace by God from the begining of his Christian Life. Being blinded along the road to Damascus rather than being killed by God for persecuting most of Israel's God fearing men is a big incentive to count. Paul even considered himself chief of all sinners...not a good info to put in your facebook page, yet God used him everywhere! He was the most successful missionary to the gentiles. He expressed grace as openly as God had poured out grace to him...you might consider his letters as strong, but if you would take time to analyze it...you would sense the character of God in every word...he often pleads for his readers to reconsider doing things the right way..."I BESEECH THEE..." Paul said.
If God could extend grace to a murderer of Christians and use him for His glory...then how much more could he extend grace to us? If you think you've done such a sin that you are not worthy of forgiveness, think again...think about Paul...don't belittle our God...don't think too much of yourself. God's integrity is so intact that He can handle any mistake we make...as long as we recognize that we need His forgiveness...I John 1:9 nails it good when it states that if we would just recognize that we have done wrong infront of God and tell it to Him directly and privately, He would always look back at what His Son has done and say "FORGIVEN!" Because that's how God rolls...with abundant grace!
You see, Paul was shown grace by God from the begining of his Christian Life. Being blinded along the road to Damascus rather than being killed by God for persecuting most of Israel's God fearing men is a big incentive to count. Paul even considered himself chief of all sinners...not a good info to put in your facebook page, yet God used him everywhere! He was the most successful missionary to the gentiles. He expressed grace as openly as God had poured out grace to him...you might consider his letters as strong, but if you would take time to analyze it...you would sense the character of God in every word...he often pleads for his readers to reconsider doing things the right way..."I BESEECH THEE..." Paul said.
If God could extend grace to a murderer of Christians and use him for His glory...then how much more could he extend grace to us? If you think you've done such a sin that you are not worthy of forgiveness, think again...think about Paul...don't belittle our God...don't think too much of yourself. God's integrity is so intact that He can handle any mistake we make...as long as we recognize that we need His forgiveness...I John 1:9 nails it good when it states that if we would just recognize that we have done wrong infront of God and tell it to Him directly and privately, He would always look back at what His Son has done and say "FORGIVEN!" Because that's how God rolls...with abundant grace!
Sunday, October 31, 2010
...meant to be...
listen to the words...
Steven Curtis Chapman - "Meant to Be" Music Video from David N. Watson on Vimeo.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
recalling the past
In 1999, I received the hardest task given to me by my parents…that’s to go home alone to the Philippines and finish my last two years in High School. Most of my life was lived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. My family, friends and even my knowledge of Christianity was established in the Middle East. Leaving everything behind and starting a new was not an easy task for a 14 year old. I may have the physique of a 30 year old but still an emotional quotient of a frail boy.
Being reminded of Ephesians 6:1, I obeyed my parents, even if I have to suppress my dismay and feeling of unfairness. On April 1999, my family and I flew back to the motherland. It was my last international flight. I psyched myself into accepting the reality that one month from that point in time; I will be left alone by my parents. The thought of separation was the most painful thing. Thousands of miles from your loved ones on a different time zone were more of a torture than a challenge.
Two years have passed, God granted me to graduate from High School. No honors but a true graduate none the less. 16 years old was the ideal age for my generation to enter college. I applied in UP, UST, MAPUA, LA SALLE and LETRAN. I was on fire. But that fire was quickly distinguished when all my applications were denied. Running low on confidence, I thought of just taking a short vocational course, convinced that my mental capacity can only handle only two more years of studying. But then, a friend told me to try La Salle top…not taft…but top…top of the mountain! La Salle Dasmariñas offered Computer Science (which was the in thing then). So I took the entrance test, and lo and behold, I was accepted. I was placed in Section 1 of BS Computer Science year 1. But my stay in that university was cut short because of financial matters. I only finished 1 year.
At 17, I decided to work. We had a small food stall in the Sucat area near the City Hall. So I helped out every morning, delivering food, washing the dishes, cooking big kalderos of rice, and packing up. I followed the same routine everyday for almost 4 months when an opportunity opened for me in School of Tomorrow, Philippines.
To summarize everything, 2002 I entered Living Heritage Academy as a database encoder under Mrs. Kakilala. In 2005, God gave me the opportunity to discover my hidden talent in graphics design. By 2007, my skills were enhanced, by God’s grace, from print design to video editing. 2008, a personal bump in my career and spiritual life lead me to resign from School of Tomorrow and work for a secular company. Higher pay was guaranteed but it was hard to ignore God’s tug on my heart back to my first love which is Christian Education and doctrinal teaching. 2009, I answered God’s call and went back to School of Tomorrow. Now, God has blessed me with the opportunity to show His grace to everyone through Multimedia Arts.
Looking back, it’s hard not to see God’s sovereignty in each important life changing situation. I hope and pray that your story would reflect God’s character and integrity. After all, we Christians are the light of the world, a city that is set on a hill that can never be hidden. And when people would see that light, they should not see us but instead glorify our Father Who is on heaven.
Being reminded of Ephesians 6:1, I obeyed my parents, even if I have to suppress my dismay and feeling of unfairness. On April 1999, my family and I flew back to the motherland. It was my last international flight. I psyched myself into accepting the reality that one month from that point in time; I will be left alone by my parents. The thought of separation was the most painful thing. Thousands of miles from your loved ones on a different time zone were more of a torture than a challenge.
Two years have passed, God granted me to graduate from High School. No honors but a true graduate none the less. 16 years old was the ideal age for my generation to enter college. I applied in UP, UST, MAPUA, LA SALLE and LETRAN. I was on fire. But that fire was quickly distinguished when all my applications were denied. Running low on confidence, I thought of just taking a short vocational course, convinced that my mental capacity can only handle only two more years of studying. But then, a friend told me to try La Salle top…not taft…but top…top of the mountain! La Salle Dasmariñas offered Computer Science (which was the in thing then). So I took the entrance test, and lo and behold, I was accepted. I was placed in Section 1 of BS Computer Science year 1. But my stay in that university was cut short because of financial matters. I only finished 1 year.
At 17, I decided to work. We had a small food stall in the Sucat area near the City Hall. So I helped out every morning, delivering food, washing the dishes, cooking big kalderos of rice, and packing up. I followed the same routine everyday for almost 4 months when an opportunity opened for me in School of Tomorrow, Philippines.
To summarize everything, 2002 I entered Living Heritage Academy as a database encoder under Mrs. Kakilala. In 2005, God gave me the opportunity to discover my hidden talent in graphics design. By 2007, my skills were enhanced, by God’s grace, from print design to video editing. 2008, a personal bump in my career and spiritual life lead me to resign from School of Tomorrow and work for a secular company. Higher pay was guaranteed but it was hard to ignore God’s tug on my heart back to my first love which is Christian Education and doctrinal teaching. 2009, I answered God’s call and went back to School of Tomorrow. Now, God has blessed me with the opportunity to show His grace to everyone through Multimedia Arts.
Looking back, it’s hard not to see God’s sovereignty in each important life changing situation. I hope and pray that your story would reflect God’s character and integrity. After all, we Christians are the light of the world, a city that is set on a hill that can never be hidden. And when people would see that light, they should not see us but instead glorify our Father Who is on heaven.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
giving a defense
Last Sunday, we had a very interesting time at Church…well, we always do, but this time it’s different. During our life lesson’s time, the topic took a very heavy turn. It talked about conversational evangelism. Evangelism per se is the epitome of the divine directive that is given to all Christians. “GO YE THEREFORE…” is the operative phrase in the great commission of Christ to the church age believers. John Piper even said, “the good news that is not proclaimed is not a good one…it’s not even news!”
Personally, I was challenged with the drive of the message that day. I was examining myself on how I am fulfilling the great commission? What part am I doing? Am I not responding to God’s call? Is this part of the “CHANGE PROJECT” I set out to do? Are you telling me something God? These are questions that need to be dealt with in this lifetime.
To make matters even more complicated (yet affirming), I’ve just finished listening to Ravi Zacharias’ introduction to Apologetics, and I tell you, complicated is just an understatement! There are things in life that I wish I could grasp with just a phrase or two…but in reality, the things of God are too broad and infinite in character that words could barely contain their full significance. In this study, it teaches us how to “…make a defense” according to Peter’s 1st book in the New Testament. To MAKE A DEFENSE in the Greek is the word APOLOGIA which means apologetics. It is simply building a solid belief system that can be used to convey and explain itself using acquired and applied knowledge. It’s CONVERSATIONAL EVANGELISM. I think God is telling me something.
For quite some time I’ve been assessing myself in all aspects…thinking of my role in this world. Am I just a pawn of the princes of the power of this world? Or am I a new creature…armed with the mind of a deity who personally thought of me while being sacrificed for MY sins. Why am I here? What’s my DEFENSE?
Personally, I was challenged with the drive of the message that day. I was examining myself on how I am fulfilling the great commission? What part am I doing? Am I not responding to God’s call? Is this part of the “CHANGE PROJECT” I set out to do? Are you telling me something God? These are questions that need to be dealt with in this lifetime.
To make matters even more complicated (yet affirming), I’ve just finished listening to Ravi Zacharias’ introduction to Apologetics, and I tell you, complicated is just an understatement! There are things in life that I wish I could grasp with just a phrase or two…but in reality, the things of God are too broad and infinite in character that words could barely contain their full significance. In this study, it teaches us how to “…make a defense” according to Peter’s 1st book in the New Testament. To MAKE A DEFENSE in the Greek is the word APOLOGIA which means apologetics. It is simply building a solid belief system that can be used to convey and explain itself using acquired and applied knowledge. It’s CONVERSATIONAL EVANGELISM. I think God is telling me something.
For quite some time I’ve been assessing myself in all aspects…thinking of my role in this world. Am I just a pawn of the princes of the power of this world? Or am I a new creature…armed with the mind of a deity who personally thought of me while being sacrificed for MY sins. Why am I here? What’s my DEFENSE?
Sunday, October 3, 2010
reality of change
I don’t like it but I need it. I HAVE to change in order for me to be able to do stuff that really matter. Life is constantly changing, and not to change will be devastating. 50, 20, 10 years ago…things ran differently. The government for one has a constant fluctuation in growth…one decade we we’re a tiger economy, then a poverty stricken country on the next. People change for the better or mutate to a Hyde-like person. We are changing.
This morning, I was browsing the internet for stuff that would satisfy my interest-seeking media conscience. I had five browsers simultaneously running with one purpose in mind; fulfill my craving for information that could benefit my career and my spiritual life. 15 minutes in to my search for media-nirvana, I stumbled upon Pastor Ed Young’s blog. Pastor Ed Young is the Pastor of Fellowship Church and his recently concluded Sunday Sermon just got uploaded. He has a series on LUST called “Leaving Lust Vegas” and preached on the lust of the flesh. I watched the 28min teaser kinda clip…the rest of the sermon was available for download for a small donation. The clip revolved around the story of Lot and his decision to pitch his tent towards Sodom (Genesis 13) during an internal conflict with his uncle Abe. We all know that Sodom and Gomorrah provided services that would bankrupt Manila’s Red Light district. Unimaginable sexual lusts are marketed in that city 24/7…and Lot was slowly drawn from the outskirts of Sodom in to the heart of Sodom.
What struck me the most with Pastor Young’s sermon was the reality of how much effort we have to exert in order to integrate biblically good change within us. I am 25, and people say I’m still young…but according to a Wii console, I’m in a 36 year old body! Now that’s one change I need to address…but for the rest of my life, what do I really want to do? What changes should occur for me to be used by God? Another question that I need to ask myself is…am I willing to change at all?
I already know that change needs to begin within. As John the beloved said that as my soul prospers, the details of life will follow. I want to succeed in life, but not according to man’s standards. I want God’s approval and hear Him in my soul say “Well done!” I think seeking God’s approval is not a lust, but a desire.
So, what do I need to do? CHANGE
How will I change? Now…that’s a question for another blog entry to answer! For now, I’ll be doing baby bite size applications and try to implement as much renovation of the mentality as possible!
This morning, I was browsing the internet for stuff that would satisfy my interest-seeking media conscience. I had five browsers simultaneously running with one purpose in mind; fulfill my craving for information that could benefit my career and my spiritual life. 15 minutes in to my search for media-nirvana, I stumbled upon Pastor Ed Young’s blog. Pastor Ed Young is the Pastor of Fellowship Church and his recently concluded Sunday Sermon just got uploaded. He has a series on LUST called “Leaving Lust Vegas” and preached on the lust of the flesh. I watched the 28min teaser kinda clip…the rest of the sermon was available for download for a small donation. The clip revolved around the story of Lot and his decision to pitch his tent towards Sodom (Genesis 13) during an internal conflict with his uncle Abe. We all know that Sodom and Gomorrah provided services that would bankrupt Manila’s Red Light district. Unimaginable sexual lusts are marketed in that city 24/7…and Lot was slowly drawn from the outskirts of Sodom in to the heart of Sodom.
What struck me the most with Pastor Young’s sermon was the reality of how much effort we have to exert in order to integrate biblically good change within us. I am 25, and people say I’m still young…but according to a Wii console, I’m in a 36 year old body! Now that’s one change I need to address…but for the rest of my life, what do I really want to do? What changes should occur for me to be used by God? Another question that I need to ask myself is…am I willing to change at all?
I already know that change needs to begin within. As John the beloved said that as my soul prospers, the details of life will follow. I want to succeed in life, but not according to man’s standards. I want God’s approval and hear Him in my soul say “Well done!” I think seeking God’s approval is not a lust, but a desire.
So, what do I need to do? CHANGE
How will I change? Now…that’s a question for another blog entry to answer! For now, I’ll be doing baby bite size applications and try to implement as much renovation of the mentality as possible!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
EDCON 2010 (davao & cebu)
AH YES! INTERNET CONNECTION AT LONG LAST! It has been a week since my laptop tasted the sweet flavor of free WiFi! Who would have thought that Dottie's Place (the hotel we are staying at) here in Butuan would have a more dependable internet service than the past two venues.
Now back to my review.
The past two venues were responsive in their own unique way. Sitting on the technical booth, which is always upfront, gives me the opportunity to look at the delegates. Seeing them break into tears, kneel to the front, silently pray to God and every kind of expression made me realize that I am part of a very radical and influencial movement. Christian Education is not just preparing kids academically...it's preparing them for life! Jesus' teaching is very radical...when it talks about loving your enemies, showing grace when despised, killing the old desire, obeying to our maximum capacity and many more...His teachings contradict the normal person's natural tendencies...but then following them has its benefits. And we, who are in Christian education should not turn a deaf ear to God's prompting. That's basically what these educators are doing. They are recognizing their part in the ministry of Christians Education.
All in all...God was glorified!
Can't wait to start our first day tomorrow at Good Shepherd Academy here in Butuan City!
Now back to my review.
The past two venues were responsive in their own unique way. Sitting on the technical booth, which is always upfront, gives me the opportunity to look at the delegates. Seeing them break into tears, kneel to the front, silently pray to God and every kind of expression made me realize that I am part of a very radical and influencial movement. Christian Education is not just preparing kids academically...it's preparing them for life! Jesus' teaching is very radical...when it talks about loving your enemies, showing grace when despised, killing the old desire, obeying to our maximum capacity and many more...His teachings contradict the normal person's natural tendencies...but then following them has its benefits. And we, who are in Christian education should not turn a deaf ear to God's prompting. That's basically what these educators are doing. They are recognizing their part in the ministry of Christians Education.
All in all...God was glorified!
Can't wait to start our first day tomorrow at Good Shepherd Academy here in Butuan City!
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
EDCON 2010 (bacolod)
End of the first leg of our nationwide Educators' Convention...two days of extreme spiritual refreshment! Not just for the monitors, supervisors and administrators...but also for the staff of School of Tomorrow Philippines!
I can't explain the impact of Rev. Delbert Hooge's closing message to me. I've never been convicted by the Holy Spirit to give up myself for mission work...until last night!
One thing that stuck with me is this principle:
"what are you doing to follow God's calling? do you hear the beat of God's heart for the human race?"
If you are a Christian and don't know how to push through your spiritual life...i suggest you visit our church's website and download video lessons that will some how contribute to you spiritual well being.
I can't explain the impact of Rev. Delbert Hooge's closing message to me. I've never been convicted by the Holy Spirit to give up myself for mission work...until last night!
One thing that stuck with me is this principle:
"what are you doing to follow God's calling? do you hear the beat of God's heart for the human race?"
If you are a Christian and don't know how to push through your spiritual life...i suggest you visit our church's website and download video lessons that will some how contribute to you spiritual well being.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
demolishing strongholds
ever grew up believing something to be true but then finding out that it's just baloney!? kinda sucks...huh? it's kinda like when i was a kid...my mom would always tell me to stay still after eating so that my appendics won't rupture. Medically speaking, an inflamed appendics is an infection in the wall of the appendics caused by bacteria...not jumping up and down or running around after eating! too much running after eating may render you vomiting...but that's it...well, my point is that, sometimes people, circumstances and things will present something believable and acceptable that we can consider true but when absolute facts are gathered, it renders it useless!
Just this morning, our church started a series about demolishing strongholds with an emphasis on Biblical sciencetific truth. It was an eye opener...hope you could join us!
anyway...i'll be posting more about the series in the following weeks...so stay tuned!
Just this morning, our church started a series about demolishing strongholds with an emphasis on Biblical sciencetific truth. It was an eye opener...hope you could join us!
anyway...i'll be posting more about the series in the following weeks...so stay tuned!
Monday, July 19, 2010
a biblical approach on multimedia
for hours i've been searching the internet about having a Biblical perspective on multimedia...but after hours of surfing...i ended up with nothing!
This is the second week of PRI (Pacific Rim Institute) a post-secondary institute that provides a Christ-like worldview on things that most of our incoming college students need. This one year (or even two years) of boot camp will instil Bible based character to young people who will engage in an all out battle with Satan’s worldviews. My sister is one of the pioneer students who are enrolled in the system. She’s a bit over aged but I think PRI is making a huge difference in her standing as a believer.
Since PRI is going to be ladderized through TESDA in the coming months, I’ve been struggling to answer the call of volunteering to teach in the area of Multimedia Arts. I wanted to share my thoughts and life principle on how I conceptualize designs and how I instil a bit of me and my beliefs through my designs. If you think about it, it’s kinda easy...but then I realized that it’s harder than it looks! I had a problem communicating what I wanted to say...i know how it works but putting it into a systematic outline where everyone can benefit from is much more complex! So I searched the internet...and as I said earlier...my search was a disappointment. Nothing turned up...I googled my topic with different key words but still...nothing! so...I decided to make my own outline!
Starting today...I will devote my spare time in studying and conceptualizing the topical progression of MULTIMEDIA ARTS ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE! It will be a short course that will tackle the essential background of arts and correlating it with Biblical principles. I believe that true art expresses absolute beauty from an absolute source!
Please pray for me as I start to go out my comfort zone and really challenge myself in this personal project. I have not done anything like this. All I know is that God placed a burden in my heart and this is how I’m going to respond...with a positive will! As the lesson on Sunday stated...”The battle is the Lords...” so victory is guaranteed!
This is the second week of PRI (Pacific Rim Institute) a post-secondary institute that provides a Christ-like worldview on things that most of our incoming college students need. This one year (or even two years) of boot camp will instil Bible based character to young people who will engage in an all out battle with Satan’s worldviews. My sister is one of the pioneer students who are enrolled in the system. She’s a bit over aged but I think PRI is making a huge difference in her standing as a believer.
Since PRI is going to be ladderized through TESDA in the coming months, I’ve been struggling to answer the call of volunteering to teach in the area of Multimedia Arts. I wanted to share my thoughts and life principle on how I conceptualize designs and how I instil a bit of me and my beliefs through my designs. If you think about it, it’s kinda easy...but then I realized that it’s harder than it looks! I had a problem communicating what I wanted to say...i know how it works but putting it into a systematic outline where everyone can benefit from is much more complex! So I searched the internet...and as I said earlier...my search was a disappointment. Nothing turned up...I googled my topic with different key words but still...nothing! so...I decided to make my own outline!
Starting today...I will devote my spare time in studying and conceptualizing the topical progression of MULTIMEDIA ARTS ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE! It will be a short course that will tackle the essential background of arts and correlating it with Biblical principles. I believe that true art expresses absolute beauty from an absolute source!
Please pray for me as I start to go out my comfort zone and really challenge myself in this personal project. I have not done anything like this. All I know is that God placed a burden in my heart and this is how I’m going to respond...with a positive will! As the lesson on Sunday stated...”The battle is the Lords...” so victory is guaranteed!
Monday, July 5, 2010
what can Bible doctrine benefit me???
EVERYTHING!!! health...wealth...and the right management of the details of life!
If there is one thing that really got me through thick and thin...that's the Word of God! The radical teachings of Christ about loving your enemies and forgiving someone over and over and over again has proven to be very beneficial in my relationships and also my personal growth.
The Bible is so powerful that the truths found in one passage does not and will never contradict another principle found on a different verse. The Word of God, according to Hebrews 4:12 is alive and powerful...sharper than any two edged sword...so sharp that it can divide the soul from the spirit! The concept of the Bible being the mind of Christ in 1 Corinthians 2:16 blows me away...can you believe it??? the mind of the all powerful, infinite and sovereign God is made available in written form for the benefit of those who believe! WOW!
If you are reading this and cannot comprehend the vastness of how gracious our God is...then you my friend are lost...i will pray that God would knock on the heart and soul of anyone who reads this post and give them the desire for more information!
If you want to know more...leave a comment!
If there is one thing that really got me through thick and thin...that's the Word of God! The radical teachings of Christ about loving your enemies and forgiving someone over and over and over again has proven to be very beneficial in my relationships and also my personal growth.
The Bible is so powerful that the truths found in one passage does not and will never contradict another principle found on a different verse. The Word of God, according to Hebrews 4:12 is alive and powerful...sharper than any two edged sword...so sharp that it can divide the soul from the spirit! The concept of the Bible being the mind of Christ in 1 Corinthians 2:16 blows me away...can you believe it??? the mind of the all powerful, infinite and sovereign God is made available in written form for the benefit of those who believe! WOW!
If you are reading this and cannot comprehend the vastness of how gracious our God is...then you my friend are lost...i will pray that God would knock on the heart and soul of anyone who reads this post and give them the desire for more information!
If you want to know more...leave a comment!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
how much does your apology cost?
What do you do when you have done something that offended someone and after all the apologies you make, you can never appease the person? What if your sorry is not enough to suffice all the wrong things you've done? What do you do?
The disadvantage in being a Phlegmatic Melancholic (it's from the book "personality plus"...try taking the test...it's a cool one!) is the fact that i care what people say. Especially those people who are close to me. I was once accused of being a doormat to people who would take advantage of my "always say yes" attitude. After years of development, i think i've mastered saying "no"...sometimes...hehe! But if i see that doing someone a favor would boost my image with that person, i'll grab the opportunity...at first, i thought that it was a normal thing. But as i started being consistent with Bible Doctrine, i finally understood what it was. It's APPROBATION LUST...in short, i'm a people pleaser! And it's slowly killing me from the inside. Always compromising, even at the expense of my integrity. That's how low i am willing to go just for people to favor me.
That is why if i knew i did something that displeased someone, i make sure to make amends...but let's go back to my question. What if they don't accept your sincerest apologies? what now? what now?
The disadvantage in being a Phlegmatic Melancholic (it's from the book "personality plus"...try taking the test...it's a cool one!) is the fact that i care what people say. Especially those people who are close to me. I was once accused of being a doormat to people who would take advantage of my "always say yes" attitude. After years of development, i think i've mastered saying "no"...sometimes...hehe! But if i see that doing someone a favor would boost my image with that person, i'll grab the opportunity...at first, i thought that it was a normal thing. But as i started being consistent with Bible Doctrine, i finally understood what it was. It's APPROBATION LUST...in short, i'm a people pleaser! And it's slowly killing me from the inside. Always compromising, even at the expense of my integrity. That's how low i am willing to go just for people to favor me.
That is why if i knew i did something that displeased someone, i make sure to make amends...but let's go back to my question. What if they don't accept your sincerest apologies? what now? what now?
Friday, April 16, 2010
BREAKING POINT
When you had enough crap from people, circumstances and things...and you feel like shouting from the top of your lungs and just curse...then my friend, you have just reached one of life's breaking point! Yes...you read it right...it's just one of the many opportunities to break or make a situation!
I acknowledge the fact that we are mere mortals...humans...in my language it goes like this..."sensya...tao lang!" But in reality, the fact of us being finite in being is not really an excuse. God, in His sovereign nature, has purposed in His plan for man to be weak and vulnerable...not because God is a sadist...but because He wants us to realize that if we ever reach the BREAKING POINT, He is there to show His love, mercy and grace! When Adam ate the forbidden fruit, God knew that it was the perfect time to show grace...so He called Adam. Not because he did not know where he is...but because he want's them (Adam and Eve) to acknowledge their mistake and come to Him for a divinely approved solution. But instead of going to God, they sewed fig leaves and hid their nakedness (human works).
You see...we have this opportunity to be confronted and comforted by God...the only thing we need is to restore that relationship with Him that was once lost by Adam. So if you are reading this, and you are nearing your breaking point, then assess yourself.
1) Do you have an eternal relationship with God the Father? The only way you can have that relationship is if you sincerely accept Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, as your personal savior, and recognize that you cannot save yourself
2) if you have that relationship with God...then are you growing for the good of the kingdom? Are you taking in Biblical principles that will lead you to spiritual maturity?
Only you can answer that question...so i urge you beloved reader...search your heart!
I acknowledge the fact that we are mere mortals...humans...in my language it goes like this..."sensya...tao lang!" But in reality, the fact of us being finite in being is not really an excuse. God, in His sovereign nature, has purposed in His plan for man to be weak and vulnerable...not because God is a sadist...but because He wants us to realize that if we ever reach the BREAKING POINT, He is there to show His love, mercy and grace! When Adam ate the forbidden fruit, God knew that it was the perfect time to show grace...so He called Adam. Not because he did not know where he is...but because he want's them (Adam and Eve) to acknowledge their mistake and come to Him for a divinely approved solution. But instead of going to God, they sewed fig leaves and hid their nakedness (human works).
You see...we have this opportunity to be confronted and comforted by God...the only thing we need is to restore that relationship with Him that was once lost by Adam. So if you are reading this, and you are nearing your breaking point, then assess yourself.
1) Do you have an eternal relationship with God the Father? The only way you can have that relationship is if you sincerely accept Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, as your personal savior, and recognize that you cannot save yourself
2) if you have that relationship with God...then are you growing for the good of the kingdom? Are you taking in Biblical principles that will lead you to spiritual maturity?
Only you can answer that question...so i urge you beloved reader...search your heart!
Monday, April 5, 2010
CLASH OF THE TITANS
If you haven't seen the movie yet...i suggest that you watch it! It is an advantage if you have seen the original one...because you'll love how they have pieced the storyline together...it's kinda short compared to the old one, but the effects are well thought of! Of course, i don't believe in the mythological leaning of the film, but i did enjoy the methodology of how the animation was put together! I give this movie 2 thumbs up for animation and how they shortened the film without losing the original plot of the movie.
While watching the movie...there were some points and principles that I pondered on that made me realize how blessed we are to have a perfect God. The gods in the movie were immortal...but perfect...i doubt! Because they were driven by emotion and the reason why Zeus created the mortals was so that they can feed their immortality with the praises and prayers of man. In short...these gods need men so that their essence will increase in capacity! I'm glad my God is never dependent on us!
God (the absolute being and creator of everything)does not need anyone...He is the alpha and omega, beginning and the end...His power stretches from everlasting to everlasting, He is Love...His power cannot be comprehended and his wisdom surpasses everything...He is not bound by time nor by circumstances...and everything you just read are just a peek of what God is...
And despite of me being the exact opposite of what He is...He chose to love me!
Now that's my God!
While watching the movie...there were some points and principles that I pondered on that made me realize how blessed we are to have a perfect God. The gods in the movie were immortal...but perfect...i doubt! Because they were driven by emotion and the reason why Zeus created the mortals was so that they can feed their immortality with the praises and prayers of man. In short...these gods need men so that their essence will increase in capacity! I'm glad my God is never dependent on us!
God (the absolute being and creator of everything)does not need anyone...He is the alpha and omega, beginning and the end...His power stretches from everlasting to everlasting, He is Love...His power cannot be comprehended and his wisdom surpasses everything...He is not bound by time nor by circumstances...and everything you just read are just a peek of what God is...
And despite of me being the exact opposite of what He is...He chose to love me!
Now that's my God!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
...recalling the times...
it has been a while since i've written an entry in this BLOG...
six quiet months to be exact...
six months of recalling and relearning of Biblical principles...
two hundred twelve days of opportunities to apply doctrine...
five thousand eighty eight hours of consistent mental, spiritual and physical testing...
three hundred five thousand two hundred eighty minutes of logistical grace...
eighteen million three hundred sixteen thousand and eight hundred seconds of discipline and motivation...
it was all good...
Thank you God for grace...
six quiet months to be exact...
six months of recalling and relearning of Biblical principles...
two hundred twelve days of opportunities to apply doctrine...
five thousand eighty eight hours of consistent mental, spiritual and physical testing...
three hundred five thousand two hundred eighty minutes of logistical grace...
eighteen million three hundred sixteen thousand and eight hundred seconds of discipline and motivation...
it was all good...
Thank you God for grace...
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