You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.
- Revelation 4:11
Who is worthy kanino? Nothing nd no one. When we are in the church worshipping Him ano ba yung iniisip natin? Before His throne we are nothing. Unclean. Sinful. Si Isaiah nga eh nakita niya si God ngunit sobrang hiya siya because of the Greatness of God. No one is worthy that's why we most give all the honor and praise to Him. He is worthy of our praise. Praise Him! Before His throne needs to have a pure and clean heart.
Friday, August 28, 2015
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Brian Littrell Story (a member of Backstreet Boys)
I really admire this guy because of his faith and dedication to God despite of the success he recieved. He remains faithful. God bless him more.
Born
on February 20, 1975, in Lexington, Kentucky, Brian Littrell joined the
Backstreet Boys, one of the biggest pop groups ever to hit the charts,
at age 18. The popular boy-band singer has also become a successful
Christian music artist. Littrell is now married and a dad, and after
overcoming heart health issues and surgery, runs a foundation to help
families with kids facing heart-related medical conditions.
On
February 20, 1975, in Lexington, Kentucky, Harold Baker Littrell II and
his wife Jackie added another baby boy to their family, Brian Thomas
Littrell. Born with a congenital heart problem, their younger son almost
died from an infection because of his weakened heart at age 5. He found
solace from his childhood medical challenges through faith and singing,
combining both in the church choir. Soon, Littrell was performing in
school plays and musicals, as well as weddings. He intended to attend
Cincinnati Bible College on a full scholarship and become a music
minister. But life had other plans.
In
April of 1993, the high school student was unexpectedly invited to
audition for a new pop group, the Backstreet Boys, by his cousin Kevin
Richardson. The next day he was selected as the quintet's final member
alongside Richardson, Nick Carter, AJ McLean and Howie Dorough. After
making their mark in Europe, the band unveiled their 1997 debut album
stateside. It sold 13 million copies with highlights like "Quit Playin'
Games (With My Heart)" and "As Long as You Love Me."
In
between churning out more hits and putting on concerts, Littrell, the
conservative, more straitlaced Backstreet Boys member, found time in the
studio for the music he longed to create. In 2006, he released his
first Christian-music album, Welcome Home. It reached No. 3 on
the Christian album chart, No. 1 on the U.S. Christian Inspirational
chart and No. 74 on the Billboard 200 chart. Later, Littrell won two
Gospel Musical Association (GMA) Dove Awards for Inspirational Recorded
Song of the Year in 2006 and 2008. He also took home a GMA Dove Award
for Special Event Album of the Year in 2008.
Littrell's
crooning career led him not only to fame but to his future wife too.
While shooting the "As Long As You Love Me" music video in 1997, he met
model/accessories designer Leighanne Wallace, an extra on set. On
September 2, 2002, they wed. Two years later they had son Baylee. The
grateful Littrell almost never made it to fatherhood: In 1997, he
underwent open-heart surgery to fix a hole in his heart, and doctors
found a hidden second one. Littrell said it was a miracle that he
survived. His 7-year-old son endured his own scare, overcoming Kawasaki
disease (an inflammation of the blood vessels) in 2008. Grateful for his
family's health, the pop star now runs Brian Littrell's Healthy Heart
Club for Kids, providing information and support to families with
children contending with heart conditions.
Story source: http://www.biography.com
“I always knew in my heart that I wanted to do Christian music, that's what's always tugged on my heart strings the most.”
Brian
Littrell is known for making two types of music: pop hits with the
Backstreet Boys and inspirational tunes as a Christian music artist.
Story source: http://www.biography.com
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Brother and sister
Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50
For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.
- Matthew 12:50
We've been to many places and apparently attended different churches. We observed and fellowship with them. We were welcomed and they treated us like a sister, sister in Christ. "For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother," all believers are our family. We are one. Ano ba dapat yung treatment natin sa kanila? Love, respect. Yun ang napapansin nating kulang sa ibang church that we attended. Hindi magkaka kilala and no pakialam at all. It's not what God wants. Let's chat after every service, kumustahan or have a date with them. Our brothers and sister need that. It's doing the will of the Father.
For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.
- Matthew 12:50
We've been to many places and apparently attended different churches. We observed and fellowship with them. We were welcomed and they treated us like a sister, sister in Christ. "For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother," all believers are our family. We are one. Ano ba dapat yung treatment natin sa kanila? Love, respect. Yun ang napapansin nating kulang sa ibang church that we attended. Hindi magkaka kilala and no pakialam at all. It's not what God wants. Let's chat after every service, kumustahan or have a date with them. Our brothers and sister need that. It's doing the will of the Father.
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Good Gifts
Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12
If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will Your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask Him!
- Matthew 7:11
Marami na tayong natanggap na gifts simula pagkabata. Mapa material, emotional or spiritual man ito. We thank God for that. Marami din tayong hiniling at pinag pray sa Kanya na binigay Niya, maraming hindi. The world offer many things, opportunities to us. Aren't you tempted to grab it? In the same way good gifts din yun because it'll lead you to success. But is it God's will? Marami na tayong mga opportunities na pinalagpas which we think will lead us to success but it isn't God's will.
Everything we have right now, consider it good gifts from our Father above. He knows what's best for us and looking forward each day for more of His grace. Some of it we never ask but He gave it, His good pleasing and perfect will.
If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will Your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask Him!
- Matthew 7:11
Marami na tayong natanggap na gifts simula pagkabata. Mapa material, emotional or spiritual man ito. We thank God for that. Marami din tayong hiniling at pinag pray sa Kanya na binigay Niya, maraming hindi. The world offer many things, opportunities to us. Aren't you tempted to grab it? In the same way good gifts din yun because it'll lead you to success. But is it God's will? Marami na tayong mga opportunities na pinalagpas which we think will lead us to success but it isn't God's will.
Everything we have right now, consider it good gifts from our Father above. He knows what's best for us and looking forward each day for more of His grace. Some of it we never ask but He gave it, His good pleasing and perfect will.
The Alabaster Jar
Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13
The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have me.
- Matthew 26:11
What a waste Jesus' disciples said. Sayang yung perfume pinanghugas lang ng paa. Ang mahal kaya di ba? Pero sabi ni Jesus as I will paraphrase it, "Ang pera nahahanap lang pero yung oras, tithes ay meron at nakalaan na para lang sa Akin." Ano ba yung pinakamahal na gamit natin? Yung parang alabaster natin na parang sayang kung ibibigay natin kay God. It's not a waste. Walang sayang 'pag ibigay natin kay God. He'll be delighted whatever it is dahil galing sa ating puso..
What's your alabaster? What can you give to God?
The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have me.
- Matthew 26:11
What a waste Jesus' disciples said. Sayang yung perfume pinanghugas lang ng paa. Ang mahal kaya di ba? Pero sabi ni Jesus as I will paraphrase it, "Ang pera nahahanap lang pero yung oras, tithes ay meron at nakalaan na para lang sa Akin." Ano ba yung pinakamahal na gamit natin? Yung parang alabaster natin na parang sayang kung ibibigay natin kay God. It's not a waste. Walang sayang 'pag ibigay natin kay God. He'll be delighted whatever it is dahil galing sa ating puso..
What's your alabaster? What can you give to God?
Friday, January 2, 2015
Obeying the Lord
Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:10-23
.. "Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice.
- 1 Samuel 15:22
Obedience is one of the vital points of following Christ. To be obedient means to be willing enough to sacrifice. That's why obedience is better than sacrifice. Sacrifice isn't essential without the heart, without obeying what's inside. God is not after our sacrifice/offering how big, wonderful or expensive it is. He's after our hearts on the purpose why we do it.
Obeying God isn't an easy path because the devil will always find its way to devour us. But His grace is always there. Kung nasa point ka ng sacrifice and obeying, choose to obey. Don't sacrifice to the things that aren't eternal, don't compromise God for temporary possessions. It's better to obey because He knows what's best.
.. "Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice.
- 1 Samuel 15:22
Obedience is one of the vital points of following Christ. To be obedient means to be willing enough to sacrifice. That's why obedience is better than sacrifice. Sacrifice isn't essential without the heart, without obeying what's inside. God is not after our sacrifice/offering how big, wonderful or expensive it is. He's after our hearts on the purpose why we do it.
Obeying God isn't an easy path because the devil will always find its way to devour us. But His grace is always there. Kung nasa point ka ng sacrifice and obeying, choose to obey. Don't sacrifice to the things that aren't eternal, don't compromise God for temporary possessions. It's better to obey because He knows what's best.
Monday, December 29, 2014
My story
By: Jen Faith Martin
It's was a roller coaster year for me. Twist and turns. But, I thank God for making every steps seem easy for me. Living alone without the supervision from my parents, having all the freedom to do anything I want in my life. I once was lost but God gave me someone and also gave me a family wherein made me more closer to Him. This family brought and encourage me to go to church with them. Praising God and give thanks for every little things that I have in my life now. I choose to live my old life and slowly following Him. God save me, I know He do all these things for me to make me realize that somehow I forgot that He exist. God knows best what we need. He never leaves us unattended. He never forsake us. I start to join bible study. Do some services in church and I feel blessed. I found my true family in them. Thank you Lord for erasing all the hatred and making my 2014 a year where I found peace in You. Amen!
It's was a roller coaster year for me. Twist and turns. But, I thank God for making every steps seem easy for me. Living alone without the supervision from my parents, having all the freedom to do anything I want in my life. I once was lost but God gave me someone and also gave me a family wherein made me more closer to Him. This family brought and encourage me to go to church with them. Praising God and give thanks for every little things that I have in my life now. I choose to live my old life and slowly following Him. God save me, I know He do all these things for me to make me realize that somehow I forgot that He exist. God knows best what we need. He never leaves us unattended. He never forsake us. I start to join bible study. Do some services in church and I feel blessed. I found my true family in them. Thank you Lord for erasing all the hatred and making my 2014 a year where I found peace in You. Amen!
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