1. I wondered how many people died because of the way they talked and the numerous time they talked about their own death, either jokingly or seriously.
2. Many people died prematurely. Adam had lived for 900 years.
3. Every Christian has great potential that exceed the accomplishment of the greatest saint. We all can do what Jesus did and did greater things.
4. It’s not willpower… Continue reading
Few years ago I was very strict on what I allowed myself to do. For example, I won’t let myself watch Naruto, thinking it was a waste of time.
There were many things I found questionable and a waste of time. I had many things I saw as sins and tried to refrain myself from doing.
The more I tried to have self-control, however, the more I fell… Continue reading
Earthly success and heavenly success isn’t always in conflict, but the former usually overshadow the latter.
A preacher may forget how to love the little ones when he starts counting the many souls he has won for Christ. Yet it is the little ones who would have been his greatest heavenly investment had he invested himself in them.
Having earthly success is hard, but having heavenly success is… Continue reading
That all things are possible to him who believes, that they are less difficult to him who hopes, they are more easy to him who loves, and still more easy to him who perseveres in the practice of these three virtues. Brother Lawrence (Practice The Presence Of God)
Hope gives you the desire to work toward a goal – the beautiful picture that is painted before your inner eyes, faith… Continue reading
Just talked to a friend on the phone. He mentioned why he was able to be humble even though he was blessed with a lot of achievements – he lost an opportunity to make multi-millions in the past due to pride.
Now I understand why he is so humble even though he is such a super duper achiever.
He knows what is from God and what’s not. He keeps… Continue reading
I just started working in a part time job this Monday, PTL.
I got this job out of a divine instruction from God. I acted upon a prompting from the Holy Spirit, and emailed the employer to ask for an opportunity to volunteer in his learning centers, and he hired me instead.
I have worked for totally 14 hours so far – on two mathematics assignments, which I… Continue reading
In the parable of the seed, some seeds were crowded by weeds. (Mark 4:13-20)
Not too long ago I had been reading some books and websites on time managements, wealth, productivity, and health.
They gave me many good ideas, but soon I found that I had to go through many trial and error to get to the best ones.
That made me miss my coach, Holy Spirit… Continue reading
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