Being the first has its many privileges, as some might say. But definitely it comes with many duties, chores and responsibilities. Sometimes, we can't help but to say being the first makes us more stressful than the rest. In another sense, each of us are first in our lives! Think of it this way, we came into this world, with a purpose. And for that very reason, we are the first to make an impact to the world. I recalled in my high school days, I never wanted to hold any top positions in the school. I would always chose to be the number two in any committee line-ups. And you know what, there were many occasions that my authority as Number Two over-ruled the Number One.
Soon, I began to understand that each of us are born to bring an impact in the community that we live in. Some would obviously even carry their charisma wherever they go. One thing that is for sure, being the first would always have its better and more blessings than any other things.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
Life's Like That
Some people view life as a journey; some an adventure. In anyhow, life is but a present to be treasured and celebrated as it is a PRECIOUS. It is a journey that is full of various terrains to cover, forked roads and bushes waiting for one to explore. As we begin our journey, we must realize that we are the painter of our lives.
We can paint our lives with any colours we want: red for the amount of excitement we have, yellow for the number of friends that we made, blue for the memories we leave behind, black for all those secrets, green for the recreations that we indulge in, and the list goes on ...
At times, I wonder how many of us would dare to make a difference in our lives? How many of us would dare to venture into something that not many would do? The essence of life is "To enjoy one's youths, but be on guard that we would be judged by our conscience ultimately" As the saying goes, "Life's like that" ... carpe diem
We can paint our lives with any colours we want: red for the amount of excitement we have, yellow for the number of friends that we made, blue for the memories we leave behind, black for all those secrets, green for the recreations that we indulge in, and the list goes on ...
At times, I wonder how many of us would dare to make a difference in our lives? How many of us would dare to venture into something that not many would do? The essence of life is "To enjoy one's youths, but be on guard that we would be judged by our conscience ultimately" As the saying goes, "Life's like that" ... carpe diem
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Time of Reflection
The year has almost come to an end, closing its blinds and opening its new horizons. As one looked back, much have happened, intentionally or unintentionally, good or bad. There were happy times, sad times; time where we all came together to build one another up, to comfort instead of condemning, to forget and forgive ...
As Nehemiah took 52 days to complete rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, The Pen resolved to move on despite the challenges ahead, thanking God for the friends that have stood by him all these while. These are the times true friendship blossoms, true friends become brothers and sisters at arms. One of the many up moments, was at the D-Camp that everyone was so united as one family, trashing things out, rebuilding the wall of trust and comforting those in need.
Few more days and we are going to celebrate the birth of the Anointed One, Emanuel. It's also time to rekindle our relationship ties, to re-establish our friendship bonds, and to re-connect with one another. Reflect, recreate and relax to a wonderful blessed joyous occasion. Feliz Navidad !! Carpe Diem !! Merry Christmas !!
As Nehemiah took 52 days to complete rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, The Pen resolved to move on despite the challenges ahead, thanking God for the friends that have stood by him all these while. These are the times true friendship blossoms, true friends become brothers and sisters at arms. One of the many up moments, was at the D-Camp that everyone was so united as one family, trashing things out, rebuilding the wall of trust and comforting those in need.
Few more days and we are going to celebrate the birth of the Anointed One, Emanuel. It's also time to rekindle our relationship ties, to re-establish our friendship bonds, and to re-connect with one another. Reflect, recreate and relax to a wonderful blessed joyous occasion. Feliz Navidad !! Carpe Diem !! Merry Christmas !!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
It's that time again
It's that time of the year again. The spirit of Christmas is here again. But do we realize the true meaning of the festive season? What is Christmas all about in the first place? Is it all about holiday? Or is it all about presents? Or is it about Santa? How about gathering?
As I revisit and recollect the memory, little did I realize that Christmas is all about Jesus, the best gift that we could have received. We are the reason that Christmas is Christmas. The essence of Christmas is not just coming to know Him, not just having fellowship to celebrate His birthday, not just telling the world how much He meant to us, but it is all about Him. It's all about His presence in our heart, mind and soul. It's all about acknowledging that He loved us so much that He came sacrificed His life on the cross for us.
It's such joyous occasion to reconcile with one another. It's such joy to have friends and fellowship. People who come into our lives to bless us in one way or another. Thank you all my dear friends! Thank you Lord! Merry Christmas !!
As I revisit and recollect the memory, little did I realize that Christmas is all about Jesus, the best gift that we could have received. We are the reason that Christmas is Christmas. The essence of Christmas is not just coming to know Him, not just having fellowship to celebrate His birthday, not just telling the world how much He meant to us, but it is all about Him. It's all about His presence in our heart, mind and soul. It's all about acknowledging that He loved us so much that He came sacrificed His life on the cross for us.
It's such joyous occasion to reconcile with one another. It's such joy to have friends and fellowship. People who come into our lives to bless us in one way or another. Thank you all my dear friends! Thank you Lord! Merry Christmas !!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Being United means
While preparing for the sharing for the EOTC today, my mind can't stop thinking on unity. I realized that God is emphasizing the right foundation of unity that I would need to address the audience. Whatever that I prepared, I managed to share and speak from experience as well. God really moved all of us to really think on it deeper from different angles. Some coaches also talked on it. The State Commissioner also talked on it. Even our state theme is on unity. Reflecting back, I actually written an article on the Tower of Babel some time ago. Now, that same message being used to encourage BB Companies to come as one.
Now, being UNITED also means being
Understanding
Needs and roles of
Individuals
To
Excel
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Now, being UNITED also means being
Understanding
Needs and roles of
Individuals
To
Excel
Definitely
Sunday, October 11, 2009
True Love
True love? What is love in the first place? Isn't it just a feeling or expression? Some people say true love is blind... you only see the person's strengths, not the weaknesses. Some people say true love is sacrificial. To some extent, it is true... that is what parents do - loving their children with everything that they have.
Love is more than just a feeling alone.. that is a fact that all married couple, especially those with children will tell you. It is an expression of commitment. It is when two families, from different backgrounds and personalities get together. Two worlds apart coming together, forming new family, bonding to even a closer intimacy.
Love is being sacrificial to another person whom you call significant other. Sharing and devoting yourself totally to him or her in totality, providing for each other, supporting each other, trashing out differences, making every effort, in sickness or in health, in poverty or riches, a meaning life that is in response to God's love. We love because He first loved us. So, when we devote ourselves to our significant others, we are responding to God's commitment to us through the church.
Love is more than just a feeling alone.. that is a fact that all married couple, especially those with children will tell you. It is an expression of commitment. It is when two families, from different backgrounds and personalities get together. Two worlds apart coming together, forming new family, bonding to even a closer intimacy.
Love is being sacrificial to another person whom you call significant other. Sharing and devoting yourself totally to him or her in totality, providing for each other, supporting each other, trashing out differences, making every effort, in sickness or in health, in poverty or riches, a meaning life that is in response to God's love. We love because He first loved us. So, when we devote ourselves to our significant others, we are responding to God's commitment to us through the church.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
The Bible
What is a Bible? Many would just answer, "It is just a book read by the Christians. Some non-Christians also read it out of curiosity. Some would just want to discover the truth behind Christianity or just to find out who is the God behind the Bible"
Bible is the best seller of the world. It has been translated to about 3200 languages worldwide!! Now isn't that amazing?!
Well... Bible is simply Basic Information Before Leaving Earth. We all know that we are just temporary citizens on earth and that we have an eternal home in heaven. So, we are to read the Basic Information Before Leaving Earth to our eternal home. Just like we would find out more about a place where we are going to visit : the culture, the weather, the people, the laws, we need to find out more about heaven and paradise, about God, about our Creator before we go up to meet him face to face.
Bible is the best seller of the world. It has been translated to about 3200 languages worldwide!! Now isn't that amazing?!
Well... Bible is simply Basic Information Before Leaving Earth. We all know that we are just temporary citizens on earth and that we have an eternal home in heaven. So, we are to read the Basic Information Before Leaving Earth to our eternal home. Just like we would find out more about a place where we are going to visit : the culture, the weather, the people, the laws, we need to find out more about heaven and paradise, about God, about our Creator before we go up to meet him face to face.
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