The curse of being good

 Recently, my dad and I had a simple conversation on FIBA and the Philippines’ lost chance of making it to the finals because of team Iran. “We didn’t win, Dad,” I muttered as he was saying the game was really good. “Yes, but at least we showed them we can. We almost made it.” Almost.I was astonished at how my dad accepted the defeat as if it was victory. He even continued by saying that we should take pride in being good at basketball despite our height deficiencies.  A few months ago, the Azkals made a name by defeating the defending champion, Vietnam, in the Suzuki Cup. People got suddenly interested with the team. They made headlines...

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Healing and Miracle Festival

Every last Sunday of the month, our church, The Lord’s Hand Ministries, is conducting the Healing and Miracle Festival in Valenzuela to invite anyone – rich or poor, learned and unlearned – to experience the power of God through divine healing. For more information, you may PM me directly or post in a comment for the present schedule and venue. Be part of the Lord’s movement on earth. Listen and be heal...

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There's no other way

Yesterday, when my colleague experienced the re-baptism of the Holy Spirit during our praise and worship, I suddenly realized one thing – LIFE HAS NO OTHER WAY BUT GOD’S WAY. I have seen cases like this: One gets “converted” then backslides for a reason or two, then after years of going nowhere and proving nothing to God, the path God has set for them is once again revisited. This recalls to mind Jonah’s story (found in the Book of Jonah, of course) and how Jonah ran away from God’s assignment only to realize that he can never outrun God. The Book of Jonah reminds us that God is a big god, and His ways are beyond our ways, His thoughts higher...

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When God Ran

This song is particularly special for me because it made me realise that no matter what - that despite all our failures - God gives second chances to us. If only we respond the right way, if only we surrender and embrace what He was in store for us, then our lives will never be the same. Lyrics of When God RanAlmighty God, the great I am Immovable rock, omnipotent, powerful, awesome Lord Victorious warrior, commanding King of Kings Mighty conqueror, and the only time the only time I ever saw Him run CHORUS: Was when He ran to me, He took me in His arms Held my head to His chest, said “My son’s come home again” Lifted my face, wiped...

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For the unemployed, here’s  quick guide on how to secure  legal licenses. BARANGAY CLEARANCE – P25 Go to your respective barangay and give and ID that shows your current address – a proof that you really  are part of that barangay and not some alien creature trying to get by in securing an earthly address. Before the clerk does anything, pay P25 first. The clerk will type your basic information on the computer and print it out. In pronto, you will see a paper emerging from her printer and she will ask you to sign it and run after someone who will sign it on behalf of the whole barangay itself. I ran after a guy in green, who was a kagawad, chitchatting with his minions outside the barangay hall. The clerk will stamp your paper with dry seal. You leave happy. POLICE CLEARANCE...

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