... somewhere between these two schools of thought, they intersect...
We extend our prayers for those sick and needy especially in far-flung communities.
Our Great Physician,
You are the source of our health
Who have restored us and healed our brokenness
Touch all those who are sick with Your healing hands
Through the doctors, nurses and health care workers you have called. Amen
In this month of February, let us spread some love and not the virus.
As we celebrate our family anniversary, we pray for each other.
Loving God,
You are Love for God is love,
Who have taught each one of us to love one another even our enemies,
Shower us with your love and care
Through our family members and friends. Amen.
It is 2022.
Praying for new things to happen this year.
But Covid-19 is still here.
May God continue to protect our family and loved ones. May God continue to give his comfort and love to us. May we have the strength to always put our trust in God.
Father God,
You are the great protector,
Who have kept us safe from harm with the blood of Jesus
Cover us with your blood from all harm
Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
After the first Christmas story in the Gospel of Luke, we read about the only recorded event in the Bible about the childhood of Jesus. An interesting story about Jesus who got lost and was found in the temple. This is the sermon I will preach entitled "Lost Without Jesus."
I am preaching again in a live Face2Face Worship Service after almost 2 years of online worship.
Scripture: Luke 2: 41-52.
I remember how our daughter Neya got lost in the mall. I will also share how we felt lost when my mother died because of Covid19. I will share it in the sermon.
I will also reflect on how this pandemic have us focused on "essential things" in life and lost sight of Jesus.
I remember the story of Jesus when he was told that Lazarus died. He took the long trip back to where Lazarus was. I wonder what Jesus was thinking while he was on his way knowing that Lazarus is already dead. For sure, he knows Lazarus was going to live again and he was assured.
Our hope is that in death there is resurrection. Like Jesus, we know that death is not the end for we shall rise to be with God again. But the long trip down to visit our loved one is still a journey that I hope not too many people will experience.
I went home to my hometown to visit the grave of my Mom. On the 40th day after her death, I know Jesus has also called her to rise again in resurrection to be with God in heaven.
“Can a mother forget the baby at her breast
and have no compassion on the child she has borne?
Though she may forget,
I will not forget you!
16 See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands;
your walls are ever before me." (Isaiah 49:15-16)
This story from the Bible reminds us of the faithful love of God.
Mom died early this morning while in hospital.
She has been confined for almost three weeks now. Her immunocompromised state did not help in her condition.
I am not able to go home because of this pandemic. The family is also in quarantine. We will not be able to have a wake for her. Thanks to technology, we can have virtual memorial services nightly.
Mama Dania is a loving wife and mother. Many remember her as a missionary, lay pastor, teacher and community worker. Her friends remember her kindness. Young women look up to her as a model clergy wife and mentored them on how to be partner to their spouses. She loves children. She loves plants and flowers too.
We will plant a tree in her honor. We encourage people to do the same.
She will be missed.
Paul was imprisoned again.
This is the first story that came to my mind when I got re-infected AGAIN. Covid19 is relentless. I had mild symptoms only but the mental stress was wearing me down. I can only imagine how Paul felt and how he struggled so much to keep a positive attitude all throughout his situation.
I am not in prison but I am on quarantine again for 2 weeks. I can only be in my small room. I do get a glimpse of the outside world and I am still thankful to God for His faithfulness.
