Friday, May 15, 2015
Monday, May 11, 2015
don't stop
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” -- Confucius
read: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/245767
read: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/245767
Friday, May 08, 2015
...always ...without ceasing ...in everything
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
Thursday, May 07, 2015
The Squeaky Wheel
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. -James 5:16 NIV
“The squeaky wheel gets the oil” is a popular proverb. As a child I rode my bicycle for long distances between home and school, and the squeaky sounds of the wheels drew my attention to the need to lubricate them.
In Luke 18, the widow’s persistent request to the judge for justice against her adversary made her sound like a “squeaky wheel” until she got the result she needed. Luke explains that Jesus told this story to teach us the need to pray continually and not to give up, even if it appears that the answer to our prayer is delayed (vv.1-5).
source: http://odb.org/?p=53332
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having a hard time right now fixing a performance issue using ExecutorService for parallel processing on an existing application using hibernate.
at the same time, feeling tired and burn out of work in the office but have to suck it up because i have to provide my family's needs. also missing my dad.
i need to confess and talk to my partner how i'm having a hard time with my finances affecting my tithes. that i worry about a lot of things lately.
i'm at a dead end, prayed to God for wisdom and help. i hope he hears me... in Jesus name, amen.
Monday, May 04, 2015
Thursday, April 30, 2015
wisdom and understanding
Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," & call understanding your intimate friend; -Proverbs 7:4
6 traits successful entrepreneurs share
They're persistent
They're adaptive
They're risk takers
They're imaginative doers
They're confident
They're trustworthy
source: http://edition.cnn.com/2015/03/11/tech/traits-successful-entrepreneurs/index.html
They're adaptive
They're risk takers
They're imaginative doers
They're confident
They're trustworthy
source: http://edition.cnn.com/2015/03/11/tech/traits-successful-entrepreneurs/index.html
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
pressure @ work
studying a new framework + catching up with deliverable tasks = stress
O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. —Matthew 26:39
Despite the fact that the crucifixion of Jesus was part of the divine plan for the restoration of humanity, Jesus was still apprehensive about the physical suffering He was about to endure. This fear is one of the strongest evidences of His humanity. With this, Jesus can relate and sympathize with us.
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Father, I feel vulnerable and weak. I know You are my refuge and strength, my help in trouble. I call upon Your name, Lord. Hold on to me.
O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. —Matthew 26:39
Despite the fact that the crucifixion of Jesus was part of the divine plan for the restoration of humanity, Jesus was still apprehensive about the physical suffering He was about to endure. This fear is one of the strongest evidences of His humanity. With this, Jesus can relate and sympathize with us.
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Father, I feel vulnerable and weak. I know You are my refuge and strength, my help in trouble. I call upon Your name, Lord. Hold on to me.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
pray first
David inquired of the Lord. —1 Samuel 23:2
Does prayer guide our lives, or is it our last resort when trouble strikes? We sometimes fall into the habit of making plans and then asking God to bless them, or praying only in moments of desperation. God does want us to turn to Him in moments of need. But He also wants us to remember that we need Him all the time (Prov. 3:5-6).
Proverbs 3:5-6New International Version (NIV)
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.[a]
Does prayer guide our lives, or is it our last resort when trouble strikes? We sometimes fall into the habit of making plans and then asking God to bless them, or praying only in moments of desperation. God does want us to turn to Him in moments of need. But He also wants us to remember that we need Him all the time (Prov. 3:5-6).
Proverbs 3:5-6New International Version (NIV)
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.[a]
Wednesday, April 08, 2015
Fragrant Living
I am full, having received . . . the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma . . . well pleasing to God. —Philippians 4:18
I’m grateful that God has given us the sense of smell so we can enjoy the many fragrances of life. I think of how much I enjoy something as simple as the fresh and inviting aroma of after-shave lotion in the morning. Or the mellow smell of fresh-cut grass in the spring. I especially enjoy sitting in the backyard when the delicate scent of my favorite roses fills the air. And then there are the savory aromas of delicious food.
So it catches my attention when the apostle Paul says that our generous acts of love toward others are like a “sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God” (Phil. 4:18). When we think of helping those in need, we usually think of it as the right thing to do—or even the Christlike thing to do. But Paul says that our intentional act of reaching out to meet someone’s need actually fills the throne room of God with a fragrance that brings pleasure to Him.
We can please God with the aromas that rise from being a blessing to others! What an added incentive this is for us to perform deeds of kindness in His name.
Who might need your act of kindness today? Ask God to lead you to someone. Be a blessing. It’s a fragrant thing to do!
INSIGHT: Paul says, “I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content . . . . I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (4:11,13). Paul’s contentment came from the sufficiency of knowing Christ, not from the gifts he received from the Philippian believers (vv. 14-17). However, these sacrificial gifts were a “sweet-smelling aroma” to God (v. 18; see Lev. 7:12-15).
I’m grateful that God has given us the sense of smell so we can enjoy the many fragrances of life. I think of how much I enjoy something as simple as the fresh and inviting aroma of after-shave lotion in the morning. Or the mellow smell of fresh-cut grass in the spring. I especially enjoy sitting in the backyard when the delicate scent of my favorite roses fills the air. And then there are the savory aromas of delicious food.
So it catches my attention when the apostle Paul says that our generous acts of love toward others are like a “sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God” (Phil. 4:18). When we think of helping those in need, we usually think of it as the right thing to do—or even the Christlike thing to do. But Paul says that our intentional act of reaching out to meet someone’s need actually fills the throne room of God with a fragrance that brings pleasure to Him.
We can please God with the aromas that rise from being a blessing to others! What an added incentive this is for us to perform deeds of kindness in His name.
Who might need your act of kindness today? Ask God to lead you to someone. Be a blessing. It’s a fragrant thing to do!
INSIGHT: Paul says, “I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content . . . . I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (4:11,13). Paul’s contentment came from the sufficiency of knowing Christ, not from the gifts he received from the Philippian believers (vv. 14-17). However, these sacrificial gifts were a “sweet-smelling aroma” to God (v. 18; see Lev. 7:12-15).
Tuesday, April 07, 2015
Jesus is the best foundation upon which to build a solid life.
Whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock. —Matthew 7:24
Monday, April 06, 2015
Where there is no challenge, there is no change.
We do not feel challenged when we stay in our comfort zone. And no challenge means no change … and no change means no growth.
Staying addicted to comfort is the most efficient way to maintain the status quo. Don't be that person.
Go make that phone call.
Staying addicted to comfort is the most efficient way to maintain the status quo. Don't be that person.
Go make that phone call.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
how to connect...
4 minutes. Uninterrupted staring. That’s tough, especially when you’ve got a lot of things on your to-do list.
The old lady said, “In 55 years of marriage, we’ve never really looked into each other’s eyes like that.” Her husband said, “When I look at you really closely, I realize how much I need you and what you mean to me, because that’s the truth. I couldn’t imagine being with anybody else.”
source: http://www.wifelysteps.com/look-into-each-others-eyes-for-4-minutes/
Saturday, March 28, 2015
don't you know who i am?!
When [Jesus] had come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, “Who is this?”— Matthew 21:10
From time to time, we read of people who are offended at not being treated with what they consider due respect and deference. “Do you know who I am?” they shout indignantly. And we are reminded of the statement, “If you have to tell people who you are, you probably really aren’t who you think you are.” The polar opposite of this arrogance and self-importance is seen in Jesus, even as His life on earth was nearing its end.
Jesus entered Jerusalem to shouts of praise from the people (Matt. 21:7-9). When others throughout the city asked, “Who is this?” the crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee” (vv.10-11). He didn’t come claiming special privileges, but in humility He came to give His life in obedience to His Father’s will.
The words Jesus said and the things He did commanded respect. Unlike insecure rulers, He never demanded that others respect Him. His greatest hours of suffering appeared to be His lowest point of weakness and failure. Yet, the strength of His identity and mission carried Jesus through the darkest hours as He died for our sins so that we might live in His love.
He is worthy of our lives and our devotion today. Do we recognize who He is?
From time to time, we read of people who are offended at not being treated with what they consider due respect and deference. “Do you know who I am?” they shout indignantly. And we are reminded of the statement, “If you have to tell people who you are, you probably really aren’t who you think you are.” The polar opposite of this arrogance and self-importance is seen in Jesus, even as His life on earth was nearing its end.
Jesus entered Jerusalem to shouts of praise from the people (Matt. 21:7-9). When others throughout the city asked, “Who is this?” the crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee” (vv.10-11). He didn’t come claiming special privileges, but in humility He came to give His life in obedience to His Father’s will.
The words Jesus said and the things He did commanded respect. Unlike insecure rulers, He never demanded that others respect Him. His greatest hours of suffering appeared to be His lowest point of weakness and failure. Yet, the strength of His identity and mission carried Jesus through the darkest hours as He died for our sins so that we might live in His love.
He is worthy of our lives and our devotion today. Do we recognize who He is?
Friday, March 27, 2015
suffering
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, -Philippians 1:29 NIV
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it's odd when i'm going through tough times, it's at these moment i find myself clinging and praying more to God for guidance, help, and comfort. but when everything's doing good, it's at these times where i find myself slacking off with my relationship with God.
maybe, just maybe, when we follow God, it comes with the awareness that we would also go through suffering so in turn would allow us to be dependent and to trust in God and persevere in our challenges and enjoy the victory with God when we overcome.
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance -Romans 5:3
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it's odd when i'm going through tough times, it's at these moment i find myself clinging and praying more to God for guidance, help, and comfort. but when everything's doing good, it's at these times where i find myself slacking off with my relationship with God.
maybe, just maybe, when we follow God, it comes with the awareness that we would also go through suffering so in turn would allow us to be dependent and to trust in God and persevere in our challenges and enjoy the victory with God when we overcome.
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance -Romans 5:3
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