I said, “I will guard my ways,
that I may not sin with my tongue;
I will guard my mouth with a muzzle,
so long as the wicked are in my presence.”
I was mute and silent;
I held my peace to no avail,
and my distress grew worse.
My heart became hot within me.
As I mused, the fire burned;
then I spoke with my tongue:
(Psalm 39:1-3...
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Rad⋅i⋅cal
Definition: Extreme, especially as regards change from accepted or traditional form.
In other words, it is so different that it’s just out of this world!
I was reminded of a radical concept tonight. As Jesus Christ went on that mount, people followed him and gathered around him. One of the things he said in...
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I am currently reading 1 Corinthians in my personal devotions. In studying chapter 13, I am amazed (and ashamed) at how different God’s love is from my very self-serving love. But it is encouraging that He enables us, through His Spirit, to love as he does.
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This is an APPENDIX from Changed Into His Image by...
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I Became an American Citizen?
It was a Tuesday in January.
I became a “Filipina by birth and American by Marriage…”.
Sort of. Technically, I became American by Permanent Residence.
The day I said “I DO”, I chose to become the people of my husband and his home become my home…
But I’ve...
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Baby MJ experienced her first snow (along with another special first ) while visiting her grandparents up in Rocky Mount, VA.
It was a very special treat for 3 reasons.
1. This was our baby girl’s first snow
2. This was our “last” snow before moving to the Tropics.
3. Snow always reminds me of a special Bible...
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Tsh (Simple Mom) shared this post over at (In)Courage. These are great questions to ponder as we close another year and start the year 2012. These questions are copied directly from her post.
And these are the questions I ponder as I sit here in the warm and cozy Panera Bread.
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20 Questions for a New Year’s Eve...
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I first read this idea from Daniel Threlfall’s blog where he wrote about the Five Benefits of a Personal New Year’s Summit.
A Personal New Year’s Summit. Doesn’t it sound so intriguing? So official? So diplomatic? It really is quite simple. Just a time set aside from the normal schedule....
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I love apples.
When I was a young girl I always thought red shiny apples in a basket looked very appetizing. In the Philippines, eating fruits such as an apple was a rarity for my siblings and me because they were very expensive. I remember dreaming about red apples and craving for them…not because my taste buds already knew...
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“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.” Luke 6:45
“Oooops! I didn’t mean to say that!” is not quite...
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Guess what I was doing at 1 am of Thanksgiving morning?
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If you read my Facebook status last night, then you probably know what I’m talking about…
I’ll tell you the story on
Monday.
For now, here’s a verse I’m thinking of…
Oh come, let us sing to the LORD;
let us make a joyful noise to...
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This past month of October, I participated in the 31 Day Series hosted by several bloggers (Nester, Darcy, and others.). Actually I should say I participated on most of the days. In fact, I still have several articles yet to be posted as I write this thought (If you’re interested, check them all out here).
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I’m...
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It is so good to know that there is a God who is in control.
I hope this song is a blessing to you as it is to me.
Bow the Knee
There are moments on our journey following the Lord
Where God illumines ev’ry step we take.
There are times when circumstances make perfect sense to us,
As we try to understand each move He...
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This post was inspired by Kat at Inspired to Action . She blogged about 25 things of which she’s not very proud.
I don’t know about you, but I find it easier to write about harmless things. And by “harmless”, I mean those things of which when people read, they won’t have the urge to click that tiny...
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Introductions
It’s Friday! Wow. Time flies.
Today is “My Corner” (update. that category is replaced by “Reflections“) day and despite the narcissistic title, my motives are still charitable
Being in cyberspace and all, what are the chances I’m going to meet you (yes you! reading this right...
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