I remember when I was a little kid, I cried to my grandma that I didn’t want to die. I don’t exactly remember what stirred up this emotion. It could have been something I saw or heard, but the fear of death was instilled in me. Throughout my life, this fear has had certain stages.Continue reading “The only thing to fear…”
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Nature of existence
“Once upon a time there was an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his neighbors came to visit. “Such bad luck,” they said sympathetically. “Maybe,” the farmer replied. The next morning the horse returned, bringing with it three other wild horses.Continue reading “Nature of existence”
Letter to a friend
How fleeting happiness is in the world. We seek it constantly through others who let us down, through material with luster that dimmers soon after acquiring, or substances that are the ticket to a rollercoaster of emotions. I went through it all and tried it all with the hopes that the feeling of fulfillment wouldContinue reading “Letter to a friend”
Child of the Most High
What does it mean to be a kid at heart? Why does the Bible call those who follow God, a child of God? Yes, one aspect of course is if you are following God and calling Him, Father, that would make us children. Also, gentiles are adopted in and ñ, in most cases, children areContinue reading “Child of the Most High”
Malachi 3:11-18
“And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts. And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD ofContinue reading “Malachi 3:11-18”
My faith
What’s something most people don’t know about you? When I think of “most people”, I picture people I haven’t met yet. I pray that anyone who meets me, after we have departed, they know that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior, that He loves them, and so do I. If you read this, nowContinue reading “My faith”
Malachi 3: 8-10
Malachi 3:8-10 “Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation.Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and proveContinue reading “Malachi 3: 8-10”
Malachi 3:2-5
The second verse starts off with two rhetorical questions: “But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth?”. These two are asked to enforce the notion like in Psalms: “Every one of them is gone back: they are altogether become filthy; There is none that doeth good, no,Continue reading “Malachi 3:2-5”
Praising
What could you do more of? Gratefulness is a powerful force that can clear a storm. The mindset of being grateful is empowering to focus one’s mind, gain energy, and give clarity to decisions. However, where is the thanks given? It distressed me today when I looked back at the last year and a half.Continue reading “Praising”
Precursor to fulfillment
“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.” Matthew 5:6 KJV “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33 KJV We all have desires. We all have needs. But are they focused on gainingContinue reading “Precursor to fulfillment”
33 and a Third 