Paradis

"I try to see the dry period as a time of waiting. After all, I gladly wait for loved ones when their..."

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:15:52 -0500

“I try to see the dry period as a time of waiting. After all, I gladly wait for loved ones when their planes are delayed, wait on hold for a computer help lines, wait in line for a concert I want to attend. Waiting need not kill time; it uses time, in anticipation of something to come.”

- Philip Yancey (via wandererswonders)

"When one is too hurt one cannot see others’ pain, is too blind with one’s own. When one..."

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 03:42:19 -0500

“When one is too hurt one cannot see others’ pain, is too blind with one’s own.
When one has many weights to lift, one cannot enjoy life.
When one has many expectations, one cannot be patient with others.
When one has fear, one cannot enjoy life.
When one does not give, one is making the heart lonely.
When one does not take, one is making the heart feel inferior
When one does not hope, one is shutting oneself into a tight closet.
But when one does not love, one is killing one’s self.”

- (written by 12-year old Olivia, Berkeley, California, 2/12/02)

reposted from here.

"Sometimes it takes a really good fall to know where you stand."

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 09:01:28 -0500

“Sometimes it takes a really good fall to know where you stand.”

- Hayley Williams

And for I am sure that He uses situations in our lives to humble us and tell us of his greatness.

"Before He furnishes the abundant supply, we must first be made conscious of our emptiness. Before he..."

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 00:27:24 -0500

““Before He furnishes the abundant supply, we must first be made conscious of our emptiness. Before he gives strength, we must be made to feel our weakness. Slow, painfully slow, are we to learn this lesson; and slower still to own our nothingness and take the place of helplessness before the Mighty One.””

- A. W. Pink (via chaispice)

THAT explains the latter part of my 2010. As they say, how can you receive more when your hands are full? A clenched fist can’t take any more.

"And of course, last but not least: God — — and believing in Him. I could commit pages to..."

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:52:55 -0500

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And of course, last but not least:

God —

— and believing in Him. I could commit pages to explaining my spiritual journey, and how I finally learned to surrender pride, pain, fear, and doubt. How I learned to comprehend an infinite source of strength, love, forgiveness and truth. It is a muscle I continue to exercise and strengthen, literally, every minute of the day, and the joy that comes with progress is just pure and all-encompassing. I don’t know how many people had to pray for me, or for how long, but I know I didn’t get to this level of spiritual maturity on my own. So for those that took (and continue to take) the time out to speak well for and of me - especially those that I hurt - I want you to know that your love, intentions, and forgiveness are not in vain. I’m thriving because of you.

”

- SMA

This MTV VJ totally blessed me.

"I want to be one of those rare Christians whose very presence incites others to also be better..."

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:08:00 -0500

““I want to be one of those rare Christians whose very presence incites others to also be better Christians.””

- AW Tozer

The business of sharing Christ was never about how many people we have prayed to change. Rather, it is the effect of grace of God flowing through us. As for me, it is easy to point out the genuine grace-filled ones from the carnal ones. It is my prayer that eventually I would refrain from being the latter and transform into the former.

"Christian faith is not so much what you say you believe but how you behave in a consistent manner."

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 06:56:10 -0500

““Christian faith is not so much what you say you believe but how you behave in a consistent manner.””

- AW Tozer

Consistently inconsistent, that’s me.

2011 Wishlist. It's a Romans 8:32 thing.

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:23:00 -0500

1. Management Trainee post.

2. Contributor/intern for a publication.

3. NZ for my family; job for my mom.

4. Blooming relationships, with my Creator and my family in faith.

5. UP Manila BAOC.

6. A God-given love story.

7. You-know-what.

8. Shirt business or other source of income.

"…and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, but didn’t love others, I would be..."

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:45:33 -0500

““…and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, but didn’t love others, I would be nothing.””

- 1 Corinthians 13:2

Jesus was all about relationships, so I don’t really see the point of boasting about one’s faith when we are not even filled with the grace and love of God. I just don’t.

"Am I getting nobler, better, more helpful, more humble, as I get older? Am I exhibiting the life..."

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:20:45 -0500

““Am I getting nobler, better, more helpful, more humble, as I get older? Am I exhibiting the life that men take knowledge of as having been with Jesus, or am I getting more self-assertive, more deliberately determined to have my own way? It is a great thing to tell yourself the truth.””

- The Place of Help, Oswald Chambers

I don’t think you can be completely honest with anyone else if you don’t start being one with yourself first. To have things your own way, man, that would surely ruin the plans for you.

"Be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars. In..."

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:19:21 -0500

““Be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars. In the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.””

- Max Ehrmann