A Financial Plan

A Financial Plan

"During these difficult economic times, many people are thinking about their finances. The national debt, high gas prices, and a struggling housing market are causing people to re-evaluate their financial plans. But do their plans match those of the Lord (Mal. 3: 7-15)? God’s plans are the very best, and in His Word, He has given us the wisdom we need to avoid the bondage of debt and attain His blessings." (Dr. Charles Stanley)

The Principle of Sowing and Reaping

The Principle of Sowing and Reaping

"Every choice has a consequence. If we make wise, godly decisions, we can expect God to reward us for our faithfulness. If we make rash or sinful choices, we can anticipate negative consequences (Gal. 6:7-8). In other words, you reap what you sow, more than you sow, and later than you sow (Life Principle #6). Although the principle uses agricultural terms, it applies to spiritual things and—by virtue of that fact—all of life."
(Dr. Charles Stanley)

Greatest Hit!

Sometimes...
                        he makes me Laugh
                        he makes me Cry
           he makes me Happy
           he makes me Mad
                        he makes me Tickle
                        he makes me Sad

But overall he is God's wonderful precious blessing, my lil' one --- He is My Greatest Hit!

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Ressurrection Day

Let us rejoice

and be glad

because

HE is RISEN

indeed!

😍

Best of Friends!

I don't know who's the writer/author of this encouraging words but one of my friend sent this to me through email. Just want to share this to everyone. I give credits to the author/writer. :))

Think about this for a minute....

If you happened to show up on my door step crying,

I would care!

If you called me and asked

me to pick you up because something happened,

I would come!

If you had one day left

to live your life,

I would want to be part of

that last day!

to talk to you when they are bored.

Do you know what the relationship is between your two eyes?

They blink together,

they move together,

they cry together,

they see things together,

and they sleep together,

but they never see each other;

...that's what friendship is.

it's about how you danced in the rain!

Life isn't about how you survived 
the storm...

Redefining Rest

        I smiled trying to visualize the great Creator taking a rest after that 6-full day of work (Genesis 2:2). He must have said to himself, “now, sit back, relax and take delight in your creation”. Interestingly, rest comes after work—not the other way around. Ever wonder why God, with all His power would take time to rest?

        To my mind, rest had been emphasized from the very beginning because God knew that eventually work would occupy much of man’s 24-hour schedule. He also knew the tendency of man to be consumed with work (whether for practical reasons or for nobler purposes). God not only commanded us to rest, but he exemplified it to us—for our own good.

        But rest seemed to be elusive. Much as we want to dwell in our cozy bed in the morning, the list of TTDs for the day pulls us to get up and start another day rolling. For career moms, break times could have been great for power nap but there we are on the phone--checking the house or our children at school. To top it all, there seemed to be a never-ending concern about everything----overcrowded MRT, traffic jam, deadlines, budget and control, officemates, boss, parenting and with your spouse.

        Is rest really elusive? What does it mean for a woman who wears different hats every day? From Genesis 2:2, I was led to Christ’s invitation recorded in the book of Matthew:

        “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly." (Matt 11:28-30 The Message)

        From the very words of Jesus I found a new definition of rest. It means coming to Christ and letting Him take control of our lives 24/7. It means total dependence and surrender to Him.

        Rest is encompassing. Wherever we may be, whatever our hands are busy doing or whatever situation we are shove into --- there is always time and opportunity to rest. It is up to us if we choose to humble ourselves and step aside so He could take the reign—only then we could live freely and lightly...

Contributor/Article by: Ruby S. Badoy

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Heart's Day is Just Around the Corner!

It's LoVe MoNtH! I'm sure for most of the couples out there, lovers and even group of friends are very excited on that very special day, the Heart's Day. It's 13 days more to go and we'll be celebrating on that day, so get excited friends!

What can you give to someone you love? Hmmmm... I won't ask anybody about it. Maybe it's too personal for you. But there are a lot of ways that you can give to someone you love not just in terms of material gifts. Like give him more love and caress, a dinner out maybe or a simple dinner steaks in the house will do. It doesn't necessarily that you have to spend a lot of money in order to celebrate this special day. But, if you have an extra budget then why not. hehehe...

So, everybody enjoy and have fun on that special day. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO ALL!!!

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