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Words for the Young and Old

The Wise Teacher and author of the book of Ecclesiastes made this conclusion near the end of his writings. These are his observations and advice for the young and the old. Again he speaks of

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Don’t be Juan Tamad

Who is Juan Tamad? He is a character in Philippine folklore known for his laziness. Many stories portray his laziness to extreme stupidity and comedy. The most famous tale is one where he chances upon

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Of A Different Kind…

Paul’s ministry: a ministry of a different kind… 2 Corinthians 63 We put no stumbling block in anyone’s path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. 4 Rather, as servants of God we commend

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Why I pray… Why I don’t…

I do not pray when there is nothing urgent to pray about. Aha.. this implied that I treat prayer like a spare tire. I only pray when there’s a problem to solve… when I am

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Opposed yet Unstoppable

1 Cor. 16:8-9 But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.In the final chapter of his

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Unstoppable

When is a leader’s work most effective? When everyone is cooperative? Of course! When there is no opposition? Yes? No? Not really…1 Cor. 16:8-9 But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, because a

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Why dancing is like living…

I often think about dancing with God when I dance in my aero class. In many ways, dancing is like living. New dance moves especially complicated ones need much practice aside from the learning curve

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Cost Accounting

At the supermarket checkout counter, a lady had in one hand, her wallet, a P50 bill and a gift cert, in the other hand, two chocolate bars. After the cashier scanned all her goods, she

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The God of Aliens

What comes to your mind when you hear or see the word Alien? Sci-fi movies? E.T.? Not real? Not of the earth – do not belong?Marginalized was the word my Hermeneutics professor used. In Pilipino,

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