STAIRS

Going upstairs is not easy. You have to be strong and patience to endure your tiredness and shorts of breathing. In life, you have also to be strong and patience to endure all the problems and sufferings. Because there is no easy way to go up. All the experiences, mistakes and wounds has a rewards that is waiting. God is good all the time. He will give you all the best in life. It's only up you if you will receive it or not. 

Touch Point : EXPOSED SERIES

We always become a friend or a follower of someone or something. Some become friends or followers because you want something from them. Most of us say we are friend of God or we say we follow God. Do we really?

Our August series will talk about EXPOSING who or what our hearts is following. See you tomorrow, August 4 at Touch Point, 6pm, Every Nation building. 


See yah there!! :D

Tommorow's a Brand New Day

Sometimes it's hard to accept
the many disappointment in life we face
But we have to believe there's some reason
and hold onto the Lords Grace.
For what seems to be so unfair
and so difficult for us to understand
Is just a small piece of the puzzle
of our life that God has planned.
And as each door will close
they say a window will open its eyes
and life will bring about changes
and with each new day - a surprise!
So believe in all of Gods love
and know it surrounds you every day
with courage and strength you will make it thru
for tomorrow's a Brand New Day!!

~© Carrie Naturale~ 

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Judge Not

Rich man, poor man, beggerman, thief,
in life, they play their part,
Tis no matter what we may see,
Christ looks upon the heart.
He came not to condemn the world,
The ugly nor the fair,
The harlots who walk in darkness,
Nor men whose beds they share.
He finds no fault with the sinner,
For "All" He gave His life,
He loves us with all our faults,
Our problems, trials and strife.
Price tags on our lives are equal,
For Christ has made them all.
He paid the price with His own life
And lifts us when we fall.
Ah yes, my friend, be not surprised,
When life on earth is through,
And Heavens roll is called for us
Who's standing next to you. 


~© Monette Courtney~ 


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Walk with Me

My friend and I were sitting at the table
We were talking over things we'd seen and done
When I saw a lone tear stream down her face
So I asked her then to tell me what was wrong

I saw her hesitate for just a moment
Then with a shaking voice she went on to say
I've been so afraid to talk about this
Cause as a friend I couldn't bear you to turn me away

She said, "If you died today do you know you'd go to heaven?
Have you thought much about eternity?
Have you asked the Lord to be your Saviour?
So that when we walk the golden streets you will walk with me."

She went on to say that we are all born sinners
And just being good won't help you or me
That if we don't take Jesus as our Saviour
An eternity in hell is where we'll be

We just have to realize and ask forgiveness
Then ask Jesus to come into our heart
From that point we'll forever be His children
Cause to Him that point is where our life will start

She said, "If you died today do you know you'd go to heaven?
Have you thought much about eternity?
Have you asked the Lord to be your Saviour?
So that when we walk the golden streets you will walk with me."


Copyright © 2003 Kami Stackhouse 

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A Reality of Life

Life isn't just full of happiness,
It's sunsets, it's love, it's tears.
It's the thoughts of yesterdays memories,
That can wash away all out fears.

It's that very painful experience,
That each one of us has had.
It's the laughter that fills the air,
It's the tears when you are sad.

It's loving that someone special,
That at one time made you smile.
It's the pain of losing that person,
But the memories that make it worthwhile.

It's that child in every one of us,
Although in time we'll all be old.
It's the good times we'll never forget,
It's the memories we'll always hold.

It's the hug that we all need,
When we'd rather drown in our sorrow.
It's the hope in every one of us,
That makes us hold on for tomorrow.

Copyright © By Stephanie Clark

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Footprints in the Sand by Mary Stevenson

I knew this poem first in my elementary days and as I grew up I realize that this poem was really Godly and inspiring and since then this poem become my favorite.

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.
Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,
other times there were one set of footprints.

This bothered me because I noticed
that during the low periods of my life,
when I was suffering from
anguish, sorrow or defeat,
I could see only one set of footprints.

So I said to the Lord,
“You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you,
you would walk with me always.
But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life
there have only been one set of footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?”

The Lord replied,
“The times when you have seen only one set of footprints in the sand,
is when I carried you.”

The Value of Wisdom

Happy is the who finds wisdom,

     the man who gain understanding;

For the profit from Wisdom is better than the profit in silver,

     and better that gold is her revenue;

She is more precious than corals,

    and none of your choice possesions

    can compare with her.

Long life is in her right hand,

     in her left are riches and honor;

Her ways are pleasant ways,

     and all her paths are peace.

She is a tree of life to these who grasp her,

     and she is happy who holds her fast.

The Optimist's Creed

 To be strong that nothing can
     Disturb your peace of mind
To talk health, happiness and prosperity
     To every person you meet
To make all your friends tell that
     There is something in them
To look at the sunny side of everything
    And make your optimism come true
To think only of the best, to work only for
     The best, and to expect only the best.

To be just as enthusiastic about the success
    Of others as you are about own
To forget the mistake of the past and press on
      To the greater achievements of the future

To wear a cheerfull countence at all times
    And give every living creature you meet a smile
To give much time to the improvement of Yourself
     That you have no time to criticize others
To be too large for wrry, too noble for anger
    Too strong for fear, too happy to permit
 Too pressure of trouble.

   

A Modern Pabable : A Reprint from the Catholic Digest, August 1985, Vol 1, no. 8

Long time ago, when the world was very new,there was a certain lobster who was determined that the Creator had made a mistake.

So he set up an appointment to discuss the matter. "With all dew respect," said the lobster, "I wish to complain about the way you designed my shell. You see, just as I got used to one outer casing then I have to shed it for another. Very inconvenient and rather a waste of time."

To which the Creator replied, " I see. But do you realize that it is giving up of one shell that allows you to grow into another?"
"But I like myself just the way I am," the lobster said.
"Your mind's made up?" the Creator asked.
"Indeed!" the lobster stated firmly.
"Very well," smiled the Creator. "From now on, your shell will not change and you may go about your business just as you do right now.."
"That's very kind of you," said the lobster and left.
At first, the lobster was very contented wearing the same old shell. But, as the time passed, he found that his once light and comfortable shell was becoming quite heavy and tight.

After a while, in fact, the shell become so cumbersome that the lobster couldn't feel anything at all outside himself. As a result, he was constantly bumping into others.

Finally, it got into the point where he could hardly even breathe. So with the great effort, he went back to see the Creator.

"With all due respect," the lobster sighed, "contrary to what you promised, my shell has not remained the same. It keeps shrinking!"

"Not at all," smiled the Creator, "your shell may have gotten a little thicker with age, but it has remained the same size. What happened is that you changed-inside, within your shell."

The Creator continued, "You see everything changes continuously. No one remains the same. That's the way I've made things."
"That's very sensible," said the lobster.
"If you like," offered the Creator, "I'll tell you something more."
"Please do," encouraged the lobster.

"When you let go of your shell and choose to grow," said the Creator, "you build new strength to yourself. And in that strength you'll find new capacity to love yourself-to love those around you,-to love life itself. This is my plan to each one."

Relationship is like a Cake

Hi-er! Just want to share to you guys why my best friend Carla compare Cake in a relationship. :)

Delicious, irresistible, mouthwatering. Those are the words we usually say when we saw a cake.

Usually, we eat cakes anytime we want or anytime we feel but here in the Philippines we really preferred to eat cakes on special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries or weddings. Simply because it is more special, sweeter and taste delicious when we eat cakes on special days only.

Same in relationships. You can have a relationship anytime you want but it is more special if you wait your  right age, your right time or base on God's plan in a right timing with a right person. :)

 Really cool right?? :D

Love Make ups???

Hi-er!! We girls loves cosmetics. But it is really good collecting a cosmetics??

Here are some photos of make up collection.

Having or buying of make ups is really good because we need it. :)

But collecting a make ups is not a practical. You will end up throwing yours when it dries up or expires without using it or used it once, twice or thrice. If you are a make up artist, it's alright because that's your profession. But  if your not then it's unpractical for you to have that much of make up.

If you have a lot of money to spent, then it's up to you. But make sure that all mac, nars, lancome, estee lauder etc. make sure that you get more than what you pay for.

I am thinking that if I have a lots of make ups like that I will call all my girl friends and have bonding with me with these a lots of make ups. Hehehe! It is a great idea right? yes? no? yes? no? Hahaha!

I also want to have a lots of make ups.... but in the end I realize that  it is not make ups or any material things will satisfy me. I know that God can give me anything I want because He is a big God, a great provider but having God in my life is more than enough. :)

Vanity Table

Hi-er!! Just want to share some of the photos of different looks and types of Vanity Mirror that I saw on www.weheartit.com.

Every women wanted to have their own vanity table, right? yes? no? yes? no? hahaha!! And I'm one of you girls. Hehehe! Vanity table is a low table with mirror or mirrors where one sits while dressing or applying makeup. Vanity table is a thing that where we placed our make-ups, skin care products, or any products that we use to enhance our face and skin.

These are the different kinds and looks of Vanity table that you will surely want to have. :)


First, the One-mirrored vanity table.

 This is the one I really love! Very simple and has a three drawers only. Perfect, because don't have that much of make ups. I don't usually buy a lot of make ups because the life span of make ups are very short. I am just wearing make up on my work because it is required and just wear a little amount when I am going to church. So if their is a make up with a really cute packaging that I will saw on Etude House or Tony Moly, I will think about it a thousand times before I buy it. :)

 

Second, the three-mirrored vanity table.

And last the vanity table with lights. This kind of vanity table usually used by celebrities for them to see all their imperfections and flaws on their faces so they can conceal or hide it. And to know if how much amount of make-up they will need to put on their faces to look perfect on the front of cameras.

22nd Birthday Celebration with my LG friends!!

Hi-er! Yay! I'm already 22 years old!!

With my best friend Carla! We are best friends since grade school!!

With my Victory Church friends.

They asked me to do this. hahaha!!

Really happy that day! Didn't expect that they willl surprise me. I never expected that they will buy foods, cakes and gifts for me. Just greet a "Happy Birthday" will do. :') I am really thankful to God that He gave me a beautiful friends like them. They are the real gift to me. :D

Lord, thank you for all the blessings and graces that you given to me.!! Glory to God!!

The Pocket Devotional for Women: Scattering Smile

SCATTERING SMILE

Here's a great way to subtract years from your face: smile a lot! A happy face always looks younger than a frowning one, and at the same time you may just lighten someone's load-even if for only a moment. Every one responds to a cheery disposition, and a smile is often quite contagious. Why not spread a few "germs" around today?

It's never wise t scrimp on smiles, because down the road we will reap multiplied goodwill with the smiles we give out today. Those small kindnesses scattered a thousand different directions will yield as unexpected bounty of returned goodwill and favors.

Even when "down" days come your way, train your face to turn frowns upside down. The conscious decision to smile is always worth the effort, And it just may chase the blues away for you and for others.

Your face is a billboard showing what's inside your heart.

POWER TRUTH: What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. They are but trifles, to be sure: but, scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable.

POWER VERSE: PROVERBS 15:13 NIV

"A happy heart makes the face cheerful."

The Pocket Devotional for Women : Love with Eyes Wide Open

LOVE WITH EYES WIDE OPEN


The old saying "Love is blind" is true. When we're in love, we see our beloved's strengths, not his weaknesses. and even we acknowledge the weak points, we usually excuse them. This blind infatuation feels good, but even better is true love with our eyes wide open-love that sees all and yet chooses to love.

Unconditional love is one of the quiet qualities f love that doesn't get a lot of media attention. Extreme love, puppy love, unrequited love, forbidden love, love at first-sight they all get their heyday in the pop culture of song lyrics, movie themes, and book plots. But when was the last time you heard someone talk about love that sees the good, the bad and the ugly and yet keeps on loving?

Love is rigorous work. It calls us to love in spite of circumstances and to put others before self. It's grown-up love-true love.

Love without limits today, one moment at a time.

POWER TRUTH: Nothing beats love at first sight except love with insight.

POWER VERSE: PROVERBS 4:7 NRSV

"The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom and whatever else you get, get insight."

The Pocket Devotional for Women : Listen to the Silence

I bought this book on Booksale, SM Manila. Don't why I bought this. Maybe it's God's will. This book inspires me a lot spiritually and emotionally. I keep reading this book whenever I feel or just want to refresh my heart and soul. Just want to share this book to you to inspire you as well. Hope you will like it. :)

LISTEN TO THE SILENCE

Silence, like solitude, is an underrated treasure in this hectic world. We fill our days with endless activity and get bombarded with noise at every turn. We chatter away when the best choice would be to listen. We wear headphones when we might bird instead. When was the last time you sat down in the quiet and simply listened to the silence?

Do you allow silence inside your spirit? Many drown out to the voice of God with endless activity and noise. One old saint made it a point to spend one day a month sitting out somewhere in nature. Sometime, during that day, God say something and this sincere seeker was quiet enough to hear what He said. Too busy for a whole day? Take the moment then. look out your window and listen to His voice.

Become rich by storing up "golden silence."

POWER TRUTH: Silence is deep as eternity. Speech is shallow as time.

POWER VERSE: ECCLESIASTES 3:1,7

"To every thing there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven... a time to keep silence, and a time to speak."