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Thoughts & Musings
In the 50’s, Philippine Komiks featured the witty series Gorio and his Jeepney.
History has it that I almost got named after him while my mother was on board a jeepney to the hospital anticipating my birth.
Providentially, the water stayed its course through the delivery room.
Hence, the redirection to Russell.
My servants will be called by another name. Isaiah 65:15
Marriage requires a lifelong philanthropy that finds its primary source in Jesus Christ.
It is ironic but when my wife perceives something in me that needs to be corrected, I respond with a knee-jerk defensiveness. However, whenever I take my vow seriously to always consider her words with honored weight, I find that she’s mostly right in her rebuke. I then take measures and grow in fruitfulness.
Without revelation humans become confused or depreciate themselves.
The act of obeying God’s design.
Laró Stewards
This mystery is profound.
Ephesians 5:32
For almost eighteen years, I was head on face-to-face with the Wrath of God.
By His unfathomable mercy, I was granted a billion times bypass over WOG.
Soli Deo Gloria.
Romans 1:18 / 📷 Paul Lim Supelana
I am not an advocate of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I am a witness of its irreducible power.
For I long to see you so that I may impart some spiritual gift to you, that you may be established {Romans 1:11 NASB}
True Discipleship
But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope; The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; They are new every morning; Great is your faithfulness.
{Lamentations 3:21-23 ESV}
Sustained Mercies
I knew when my father arrived. The Mustang’s growl announced it. The decibel was annoying but now that he’s gone, I only wished he’d revved it longer.
Missing my original Cowboy
Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom. {Prayer of Moses : Psalm 90:12}
Last Day / 2018
On the eve of my 30th wedding anniversary, I was immersed in the chaos of my flooded kitchen.
It is a deep paradigm reminding me that the only reality I can hold on to is Christ becoming flesh.
My wife kissed me goodnight with a gracious hope that the Lord shall take care of the mess.
After all, He did not spare Himself to redeem those who will heed His incredible offer.
Kitchen Chaos
To be loved and not be known is superficial.
To be known and be rejected is our worst nightmare.
To be known from our ugly depths and still be loved to the Sky is heaven.
Daily Reality in the here and thereafter
There is a reality beyond now.
Debra Rapoport for Láro
Christ affirms my status.
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
{Galatians 2:20 ESV}
The Hunt for Applause is Over. Christ fills me.
Be like a child. Enter His Kingdom.
Disneyland with Child-Spouse
Christ sets us free.
Nika Diwa-Ihedigbo at Liberation Point
Just a few more days and life takes a twin turn.
Kara Bianca Engaged and Set
A time to leave.
Petrine Diaspora Soft Difference
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