Christmas Concert
December 26, 2009 at 3:02 am, lifted from my 'Memoirs of a Young Traveler'"It's the most wonderful time of the year..." goes one song. It's the BEST time of the year for me...I remember on one...
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"Do not let yourself be distracted by the great noises of war, the dramatic descriptions of misery, and the sensational expressions of human cruelty... The newspapers, movies, and war novels may make...
View ArticleEarly Retreat: Closing 2012
I spent time at my brother's house this weekend. It was an early retreat... I had time to relish every moment that I had last December before finally closing my diary for 2012...We continually give...
View ArticleEarly Retreat: Laying Foundations
"I learned this, at least, by experiment; that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected...
View ArticleAwakening
I tossed and turned in bed all night and couldn't bring myself to pray nor sleep knowing that I've displeased someone...Last night, he finally took a moment to tell me that I was offending him by not...
View ArticleImmersed: First part
Pananatili by Hangadsource: http://youtu.be/86tDWdP8hKwdevice: OpenDriveA song based on theBook of Ruth 1, 16-17*no copyright infringement intended"I was enamored with this song... I made it the rhythm...
View ArticleImmersed 2: Bathing in חֶסֶד (hesed)
Lately, I noticed that I've scarcely visited any of my social media sites to connect with friends... I was so engrossed in enhancing our website, taking care of kids and just living in the real world...
View ArticleSix Word Memoir
I always look forward to blog hops so I could visit each of the beautiful souls in the community I belong to ~ Blogplicity.I love the 'Spirit' that flows within it...and for the inspiration it gave...
View ArticleTo the End & Back
It felt like I just had a conversation with a good friend after reading this book by my favorite street photographer, blogger and cancer survivor, Aaron Offord. I took off my sandals as I entered his...
View ArticleRH BILL: Easing Poverty?
Just a couple of months ago, my colleague confided that she adopted a family (a mother and three kids) in her home. The mother was a victim of domestic violence for many years but she sought for help...
View ArticleTo the End & Back
The best thing about RE-reading a book is, the 'digging' ~ deepening part, which comes after I have internalized the message the author wishes to convey and how it relates to my own life.It felt like...
View ArticleGrowing Together
As of late, some friends have been asking me WHERE I am... HOW I am doing...WHAT I am doing... The month of March is marked by several transitions: seasons change from winter to spring; my youngest...
View ArticleIcon of Friendship
I received waves of gladness from friends who saw me online since last week. Ben tornata!Icon of FriendshipApart from the endless celebrations we had last March, my sister's visit...my niece's...
View ArticleA Miracle!
I needed more light before I could understand how God works in my life. I've shared several faith stories in my blog, but 'conversion' is a process I have to undergo each day... every moment of my...
View ArticleSpringtime
“Life is meant to be shared,” was Rick Warren's opening statement to the 18th Chapter of The Purpose-Driven Life. I think I'm going to engage forty days of my life in re-reading this book, I told...
View ArticleAn Early Mother's Day Gift
Of the themes in my earlier artworks, the one I like best is the Mother and Child. Today, I graciously share these works as a free gift, you may download them by clicking the link below the...
View ArticleLife Coaching: Some Reflections on the Purpose Driven Life
I was up earlier than my usual waking up hours. I read the Gospel for the day and supplemented it with Day 5 of The Purpose Driven Life. Google image Road to EmmausLuke 24:13-35 NIVI’ve been journeying...
View ArticleThe Gift within A Gift:First Part
Wow! We’re on Day 8 already, Planned for God’s Pleasure, following Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Life. My friend decided on taking off the weekends and it benefited me a lot as I reflect further on...
View ArticlePart 2: My Gift Within God's Gift
Still on Day 8 of The Purpose Driven Life: "What common task could I start doing as if I were doing it directly for Jesus?" I have begun sharing my artworks through this blog, purifying my intentions...
View ArticleThree-in-One (Free Printable Design)
In preparation for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity on Sunday, I would like to share the following designs to my readers. I made variations for my little Satur-dates.*Note: The designs are...
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