My Desire: To Make You Smile Today

#1

Boy: Can I buy some grapes?
Vendor: We don't have grapes.
Next day...
Boy: Sir, can I buy some grapes?
Vendor: I already told you, we don't have grapes! If you ask again, I'll staple your lips!
Next day again...
Boy: Sir, do you have a stapler?
Vendor: None.
Boy: Can I buy some grapes?

#2

An adulterous husband died. In the requiem mass, the priest said about the deceased, "An honest man, a good man, a family man" et cetera. The widow whispered to her eldest child, "Kindly peek at the coffin if it's your dad in there."

#3

Husband: What's for dinner?
Wife: There on the table, you choose!
Husband: One piece of tuyo (small dried fish)? What am I going to choose from?
Wife: You choose whether you'll eat or not!

My sister was reading aloud these jokes to me from the Light Touch magazine. Hope they made you laugh or even just smile a bit to lighten up your day.

Make an impact. Make a different. Make a ripple. Tip the scale.

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! GOD IS ALWAYS WITH YOU - NO MATTER WHAT!

ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD!!!

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW WITH HAPPINESS!

My Second Earthly Father

My second earthly father is a pastor. He has been a pastor before I was born. He had pastored my parents, my sister and I when we were younger. I could still remember the time that we (young people) fasted one day in the church building and he talked to us all day. After the fasting time, we all ate noodles and crackers together. One of my beautiful memories. I could still remember how he encouraged my sister and I to perform human videos and dance in our congregation and also in other churches, as well. He encouraged us to join Bible quizzes because he believed in us and desired for us to grow in GOD's Word. He still does.

When I was around 12 years old, I backslid because of immaturity. I lived in sin. I sometimes see our pastor at school (a school that my parents own with other people) and he would always smile at me. One afternoon in 2007, GOD won me back. I chose to go back to my congregation that I left for more than 10 years. Our pastor accepted me back wholeheartedly without judging me in any way. He still believes in me. In fact, I am very humbled that he asked me to attend Bible school. He just never ceases to encourage others.


Today is our pastor's birthday. Pastor Windsor Cabrera. I consider him as my second earthly father. I am so blessed to have him in my life together with his wife, Pastora Tess Cabrera. They are both great and anointed people of GOD. They invited us earlier for the birthday party. We are very honored since I know that they've invited the people close to their hearts. So many of us and so many are adding to the numbers. He is such a blessed and anointed man of GOD. In fact, he has been called to be a guest pastor to many churches outside the Philippines such as Norway, Singapore and others more. Next week, he'll be going to New York. We are very happy for him that GOD is anointing him more and with humility, he accepts it all. He is a true servant of GOD. On November, he'll be visiting Australia, as well. GOD is using him mightily in HIS ministry. For all the trials he has been through, he really deserves to travel the whole world and share GOD's Word to everyone. His life is a testimony of GOD's love, grace and faithfulness. He is highly favored by GOD.

Funny how me, my mom and sister were very hungry earlier as we were headed to the party. We ate so much. Such a nice treat. I saw how GOD blesses our pastor so much because of all the people who came and contributed a lot of goodies to eat for the party. I was also beside a little girl at worship. She is around 4 years old. While we were singing worship, she was also singing and it was amazing coz she knows the lyrics. If little children can worship our FATHER with songs, how more with teens and adults? Let us not stop worshipping our dear FATHER in Heaven.

I'm just amazed to be surrounded by a spiritual family who encourages me to run this race with joy and peace from our GOD. And I would always know that I am never judged by anyone of them because of GOD's Spirit in them. ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

Make an impact. Make a difference. Make a ripple. Tip the scale. Be a blessing.

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! GOD IS ALWAYS WITH YOU - NO MATTER WHAT!

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD!!!

Though I'm Not Worthy by Kari Jobe

A very beautiful song of humility. Humility always takes you to the very throne of our FATHER.



Make an impact. Make a difference. Make a ripple. Tip the scale. Be a blessing.

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD!!!

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! GOD IS ALWAYS WITH YOU - NO MATTER WHAT!

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

Let your words be life to someone. Encourage.

CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES AND ACHIEVERS OF 2009!

Last night was the graduation at our school for this school year that had just ended. As I've said before in one of my posts, 6 of the youths in my cell have graduated last night. Another batch to handle. GOD is so amazing because all of these youths are achievers in their respective classes. The next batch of graduates next school year are girls who are also achieving excellently in their batch. GOD IS A GOD OF VICTORY AND EXCELLENCE!

This quote was sent to me today...

"Live to let others see JESUS in you." "A Christian's life is the canvass on which others can see JESUS." ~Ate Cathy

With this kind of thinking, you will be able to show the world what it means to be a Christian and in order for others to not slander Christianity. All of us are being judged - Christian or not - so be blameless for others to see what you are representing.

"Represent CHRIST in a manner that you are worthy to be called a CHRISTIAN. You do not represent your church leaders but CHRIST." ~Joseph Matthias Servis

To my dear young graduates of 2009, here is a song that I hope to leave in your heart forever.

FOCUS ON GOD - Let this be your covenant to our FATHER in Heaven.



Make an impact. Make a difference. Make a ripple. Tip the scale. Be a blessing.

BE PATIENT, my dear Christians. DO NOT ENGAGE IN ARGUMENTS. They're meaningless. LET GOD TAKE OVER EVERYTHING. We are here to win souls not to shoo them away. BE WISE IN YOUR WORDS. They speak of life and death. CHOOSE TO OBEY GOD'S WILL AND TIMING. DO NOT SETTLE FOR ANYTHING LESS WHEN GOD ALREADY RESERVED THE BEST FOR YOU. DO NOT CONFORM TO THIS WORLD JUST TO GAIN FRIENDS. The world will be washed away in the end and you already have THE PERFECT FRIEND - JESUS CHRIST! CHOOSE THE PATH OF LIFE - A LIFE WITH GOD!

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! GOD IS ALWAYS WITH YOU - NO MATTER WHAT!

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD!!!

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

Beautiful SAVIOR

Lyrics:

All my days I will sing this song of gladness
Give my praise to the fountain of delights
For in my helplessness, You heard my cry
And waves of mercy poured down on my life

(chorus)
Beautiful Savior, wonderful Counselor
Clothed in majesty, Lord of history
You're the way, the truth and the life
Star of the mornin, glorious in holiness
You're the risen One, heaven's Champion
And You reign, You reign over all

I will trust in the cross of my Redeemer
I will sing of the Lamb that never fails
Of sins forgiven, of conscience cleared
Of death defeated and life without end

(chorus)
Beautiful, beautiful Savior
Wonderful Counselor, beautiful risen One

(chorus)
I long to be where the praise is never ending
Yearn to Dwell where the glory never fades
Where countless worshipers sing one song
And the voices of the nations
Sing worthy, worthy
Worthy beautiful, beautiful One
Jesus You are worthy, beautiful, beautiful One
Jesus You're worthy, beautiful, beautiful One
You are worthy, beautiful, risen One

As I was listening to "Your Love is Extravagant" by Casting Crowns in YouTube, I saw the title of this song and I was immediately attached so I clicked on it. Casting Crowns, thank you for using your talents and gifts for the glory of our FATHER alone!

Such an anointed and powerful song for our ALMIGHTY GOD!

JESUS CHRIST is so amazing!!!

ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD!!!

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

WORSHIP, WORSHIP, WORSHIP!

Glowing Inside

If this song is made and sung for a certain person, I am dedicating this song to our FATHER! I believe that HE deserves this song more than anyone else.

Lyrics:

Happy, to let You know
I love You so, it's true
Happy, that I have You
You make me glow
I want as bright as You

I thank You for the glow
I thank You for the joy
Thank You for the love You gave to me
I'm glowing, glowing inside
With Your love shining through
Thank You for everything You do
I'm glowing inside because of You

Remember, my growing years
They fill with joy
Because You're there for me
You cast my fears away
You wipe those tears
You gave me strength each day

I thank You for the glow
I thank You for the joy
Thank You for the love You gave to me
I'm glowing, glowing inside
With Your love shining through
Thank You for everything you do
I'm glowing inside because of You

Who knows for what tomorrow brings
My glowing wings, You make me fly
I reach and I touch the sky because of You
I'll soar up high, so I am

I thank You for the glow
I thank You for the joy
Thank You for the love You gave to me
I'm glowing, glowing inside
With Your love shining through
Thank You for everything You do
I'm glowing inside because of You

I thank You for the glow
I thank You for the joy
Thank You for the love You gave to me
I'm glowing, glowing inside
With Your love shining through
Thank You for everything You do
I'm glowing inside because of You

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW and GLOW!

ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD!!!

I AM the Passion of CHRIST

And so are YOU!

Some people don't know who they are. Some people don't know their purpose in life.

Some people wonder who cares for them. Some people wonder who loves them.

I am watching "The Passion of the CHRIST" right now. I stopped it for a while to post this. As I was watching the first part, the movie started to minister to me already. Something struck my heart.

As JESUS CHRIST was praying at the Garden of Gethsemane, the devil/enemy/thief was talking to HIM, as well. The enemy was trying to discourage HIM. The enemy asked, "Who is your father? Who are you?"

In this world, you must know your identity. You must know who you are.

When the enemy asked that to JESUS CHRIST, I quickly answered...

"GOD is my Father. I am HIS child."

My beloved brethren, GOD is your Father. You are HIS child.

Believe it.

The next time you ask yourself if somebody cares for you and if somebody loves you, LOOK UP!

In the movie, the fear of CHRIST was shown. HE knew the sufferings HE had undergone but HE let HIS Father's Will be done. JESUS was treated like an animal. Can't you see? HIS love for you is beautiful!

JESUS CHRIST was so scared but HE gave HIS life for you.

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! GOD IS ALWAYS WITH YOU - NO MATTER WHAT!

ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD!!!

Make an impact. Make a difference. Make a ripple. Tip the scale.

The Guilty Ones

As it is written...

Romans 3:23
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God

As what our pastor shared in his sermon last week, the ones who have hurt others are the ones who are more burdened.

I don't see why the ones who have hurt others are the ones who provoke guilt to the ones they have hurt when all they could say is "I'm Sorry"

If you are a real Christian, you should know what I'm talking about.

Humble yourself. Do not wait for the one you have hurt to approach you. To top it off, you should be humble enough to say "I'm Sorry"

No more. No less.

It's that simple.

Others would try to find faults instead of just being humble. Genuine apology is never having to find faults and provoke guilt to the other.

Matthew 5:23-24
Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.

First step to reconciliation is APOLOGY.

I don't know why I can't tolerate this. It's just spiritual hypocrisy if you can't ask for an apology especially if you are a so-called "Christian." One of my reasons why I can't tolerate this is because I always humble myself to my parents when I have wronged them and that is one of the most difficult things to do. For me, anyway. hehehe!

Others would ask themselves, "Why can't he forgive me?"

Well, ask yourself this: Have you asked for pure forgiveness?

Pure forgiveness comes only after a pure apology. Pure apology is when you don't make excuses or blame other people or things and when you don't provoke guilt to the other person.

Okay, I've babbled too much. I know this is one of the most difficult things to experience in everyone's lives. But if you are a Christian, represent CHRIST in your life. When I hear or see the name of CHRIST, I think of humility.

Make an impact. Make a difference. Make a ripple. Tip the scale. Be a blessing.

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! GOD IS ALWAYS WITH YOU - NO MATTER WHAT!

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

Total Blast

Today was a total blast.

All strength given.

I was very busy at school.

We had our cell meeting earlier in the afternoon then we were invited to go to a worship service - a gathering of the music teams from different churches. A total blast. Worship was from 6-11pm. We just had praise and worship all throughout.

I'll share 2 songs that struck me tonight. I LOVE these songs! I've heard them for so many times already.





I was amazed with how the pastor sung this. So anointed.

YOUR MAJESTY, I LIVE TO SING YOUR SONG!

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

PRAISE YOUR PATHWAY TO VICTORY!

ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD!!!

Make an impact. Make a difference. Make a ripple. Tip the scale.

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

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Thank you, my dear friends!

With GOD, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE!

I refuse to believe otherwise.

I have been waiting for a huge testimony that I've been discerning in my heart since Saturday.

I know something awesome will happen.

I received this email devotional today from my friend Heather Armstrong. When I saw the title, I was like "YES I AM THANKFUL!"

Be Thankful

“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” – Psalm 107:1 NKJ

It seems the more people have the less thankful they become. Today complaints are abundant, but thank you's are few.

So, why are people not thankful? Gratitude is a mark of maturity. Ingratitude is a mark of immaturity. Babies are never thankful. Neither are proud people thankful. Why? Because their mindset is that they deserve not just everything they have, but even better.

Unthankful people are never happy. But if you realized that you deserved punishment and eternal separation from God -- yet in His mercy God instead gave you what He deserved, and EVERYTHING you have -- including every breath you breathe -- is a gift -- then you will become a thankful person.

~ Max Lucado

-- In Christ,
Heather

Thought 4 the day

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So my story goes like this...

My family has been converted to Christianity when I was 3 years old. Because of a generational curse, we didn't have a perfect family. No one would ever dream to have my family.

Although, if I were to be born again physically, I'd choose the same parents and sisters all over again.

In my paternal lineage, all of them have vices. Every vice you can think of.

John 10:10
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

The next generations suffered from this generational curse. My family wasn't exempted even if we were already Christians.

GOD won my dad when he had a divine visitation when he had the tricycle accident last year.

As what the Bible says...

Matthew 26:41
"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak."

My dad was so eager to change spiritually but then his flesh was weak. He fell into temptation again. He joined friends who have bad influence on him. He was a mess once again.

My mom and I decided to just let him be but continued to pray for him, love him and believe the GOD OF THE POSSIBLE! My sisters prayed for him, too, even when they aren't around.

Last night, my parents had a talk. My dad surrendered his life. He said he is tired of the worldly things he has been doing and that he wants to change completely and be with my mom in every aspect of their lives. He asked my mom to help him.

We didn't do a thing. IT IS ALL GOD!

This is the huge testimony I've been waiting for. I am so ecstatic that my dad chose a life for GOD completely.

GOD promises to restore the backsliders in faith. I will always believe that.

My GOD is also your GOD.

Keep believing, as what my sister said.

She also sent me this...

"Because we did not choose GOD. GOD chose us."

Amazing. Just amazing.

ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! GOD IS ALWAYS WITH YOU - NO MATTER WHAT!

Make an impact. Make a difference. Make a ripple. Tip the scale. Be a blessing.

ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD!!!

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

GOD is Working

I refuse to believe otherwise.

GOD is always working even if at times you feel that HE is not. HE is.

One of my rewards in HIS ministry is to see more souls to be won and witness them grow in CHRIST.

One of my friends emailed me. I am so ecstatic that she is growing in CHRIST even if I am physically distant from her. I am deeply humbled that GOD is working. I don't even know that I have this impact on her. But that's not what matters to me. What matters is that GOD is working whether I am in someone's life or not but it really overwhelms my heart with joy when a dear friend desires to have an intimate relationship with CHRIST.

I won't name her since I desire to protect her. The only One we desire to glorify here anyway is GOD. ALL GOD! OUR BEAUTIFUL AND AMAZING GOD!!!

(not full article)

I have longed to talk with you and be in your presence in the last few days. You are truly the only one who understands wanting to work things out and staying on God's path.

I never fear anything with you, I never, ever feel backed into corners. I feel like I can be with husband and that's OK. It is so nice to feel the love of Christ with you dearest, dearest Hon.

You make me feel warm fuzzies and His Grace every night. Something sorely lacking in our other readers. When I come to this email page, I feel joy beyond measure. It just feels so easy here and home-like. With you and your walk in Christ, there is nothing we can't do in this life.

Thank you for praying over me with your youth. I pray for all of you too, that you might come here to America together as a team one day and preach God's message.

Yes, Hon. Let's just pray for them. This is the best remedy. I'm finding that prayer can move mountains.

I am amazed that she is growing in CHRIST and that she desires more of HIM. I couldn't explain what I'm feeling. Incomparably beautiful. GOD IS BEAUTIFUL!!!

I will expose her name soon. I guess. hehehe! In GOD's Perfect Timing. For now, please pray for her. I'd name her "Angel." She has the voice of an angel and the heart of an angel. Please pray for my dear Angel. She needs all the prayers she can get. I believe it is a spiritual warfare so one of our most powerful weapons is PRAYER. My dear brothers and sisters in CHRIST, let us intercede for others. I will update you more of the beautiful changes in her life and her walk with CHRIST.



ALL THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! GOD IS ALWAYS WITH YOU - NO MATTER WHAT!

Make an impact. Make a difference. Make a ripple. Tip the scale. Be a blessing.

ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD!!!

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!

Loving Baguio City - the Nth Tour Around

Baguio is the coolest place in the Philippines so there are many foreigners out there.

The flower city. The pines city.

I've studied in Baguio City when I was 17 years old. I have roamed around the city for so many times but I never felt this warm about what the city has to offer. IT IS ALL GOD - GOD'S LOVE!

When you start feeling GOD's love wholeheartedly, you start loving everyone and everything around you. No pessimism.

One of my dreams is to tour around my country so I am already starting it. This may seem like a travel blog now. hehehe! I just simply want to share how GOD has enriched the Philippines with natural resources. They actually look better in person. I believe that GOD will grace me more of my rich country.

Without much ado, I am sharing my photos with you...

The SM Mall View of the City

Burnham Park View from the SM Mall

Flowers inside the Mansion House

The Mansion House

Mansion Gate from the inside

Mansion Gate from the outside

Outside the Mansion House

Wright Park in front of the Mansion House (my model is my young bestfriend, Jergens)

Indigenous House from long ago

The Gazebo

The Purple flower (color of the year)

The taho man - he sells taho (a delicacy in the Philippines)

I don't know if this is a lily but I certainly LOVE it!

The stairs down to the Cowboys' Haven from the Gazebo (I slipped on one of those steps hehehe - really!!!)

Horses for rent (300pesos for an hour)

I call this the crying tree hehehe! It reminds me of Pocahontas

The pink horse (the girl was thinking if she is gonna ride it)

Callalilies

For my nth time of visit, I was just able to take pictures yesterday. It was fun! Hope you enjoyed every photo. And I highly recommend that you visit the Philippines. hehehe!

ALL THE GLORY OF THE NATURE BELONGS TO GOD ALONE!!!

P.U.S.H.

Make an impact. Make a difference. Make a ripple. Tip the scale. Be a blessing.

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! GOD IS ALWAYS WITH YOU - NO MATTER WHAT!

When you feel GOD's love, OVERFLOW!