At times my to-do list is just too long that it seems endless, even pointless. At times I stare so long at that list that I end up NOT ticking anything off of it- which just adds more stress to an already inundated life. I just have to stop though, take a deep breath, and be reminded of what God says through St. Paul-
...I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it
until the day of Christ Jesus...
And this is my prayer: that your love may increase ever more and more in knowledge and every kind of perception, to discern what is of value, so that you may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ...
Philippians 1:6, 9-10
It will soon come to pass. It will be worth all the trouble. It will be far better than whatever I can ever imagine because it is by God's design that it will come to fruition =]Read More......
Amidst all the talk of uncertainty, of dangers and perils that awaits us due to climate change or in the upcoming national and local elections; in spite of the seeming victory of the wicked and the vile; in the face of personal struggles and communal sorrow, I remain confident and put my faith in the Lord, defer to His wisdom, and embrace His kindness.
The days are coming, says the LORD,
when I will fulfill the promise
I made to the house of Israel and Judah.
In those days, in that time,
I will raise up for David a just shoot ;
he shall do what is right and just in the land.
In those days Judah shall be safe
and Jerusalem shall dwell secure;
this is what they shall call her:
“The LORD our justice.”
Jeremiah 13:14-16
We watched the World Pyro Olympics yesterday at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. Despite the rain, thousands came to witness what was touted to be the ultimate face-off of pyrotechnic masters. And the two countries who dueled last night- Germany and China- did not disappoint!
I tried my best to capture the fantastic works of art in the sky with my trusty camera; but for some reason, the pics I got did not quite measure up against how grand the effects were as captured by the naked eye and recorded by my brain.
I just can't help marvel at the wonder of the human body. I remember having the same thoughts as we were working with a cadaver during our Anatomy class in medical school: how the seemingly fragile assortment of fibers and skin and layers can make a person walk, talk, feel... In spite humanity's best efforts, we can only attempt to approximate the power of God made manifest through the workings of the human body.
And so we place our trust not in human frailty but in God's strength, mercy, wisdom, peace, and love. When all else fails, He won't.
No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has ever conceived the glorious things He has prepared for those who love Him. (1Cor2:9)
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Another example of God's overwhelming grace:
Congratulations to Efren Penaflorida from the province of Cavite in the Philippines! He has been chosen as the CNN Hero of the Year!
Here's to true heroism we can all emulate and be truly proud of!
Take a break from the political fireworks and witness the real masters of the craft at work!
For 2009, the World Pyro Olympics has a new home at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City- not more than half an hour from where we live =] The WPO also takes on a new format: the visual spectacle in the sky will now have matching music to boot =]
Save the dates: November 21 and 28, December 5, 12, and 19. The venue for viewing the pyromusical event is just across the MC Home Depot inside BGC- for which you will be needing tickets. Gates open at 2.30pm.
For inquiries, you can call 509-4922, 568-6908, 384-0239, 904-1100 or 0906-366-9488. You can also visit the World Pyro Olympics 2009 website- WorldPyroOlympics.com.
True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.
- Arthur Ashe, pioneer African-American tennis player and social activist
Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism -how passionately I hate them!
- Albert Einstein, physicist and Nobel Prize winner
For taking the path of peace through education (rather than propagating inane violence masquerading as a "sport");
For working towards improving the health of street children (rather than willfully bashing the face of an opponent in the guise of uplifting "national pride");
For not attracting attention to oneself but working to draw attention to inequities persisting in society (rather than ostentatious display of wealth and machismo);
For emphasizing that hope can and should be put into action collectively, as a community (rather than taking on the fight solo);
I choose Efren Penaflorida to be my hero (rather than you know who).
Vote for Efren as CNN Hero of the Year by clicking here. Know more about his Dynamic Teen Company's work with the street children of Cavite by clicking here and find out there how you can be a hero, too.Read More......
As a physician and having had very close family members currently surviving the challenge of this disease, I have seen first hand the personal, social, and economic cost of diabetes. To put things in a bigger perspective, the campaigners of the international celebration of World Diabetes Day put together this set of key messages regarding this burgeoning global health burden:
Diabetes currently affects more than 285 million people worldwide.
A further 344 million are at high risk of developing diabetes.
The International Diabetes Federation predicts that by 2030, over 435 million people will live with diabetes worldwide.
Over the past 30 years the global figures for the number of people living with diabetes have skyrocketed, with severe consequences for healthcare budgets worldwide.
Diabetes is one of several non-communicable diseases that threaten to overwhelm healthcare systems and are emerging as a serious barrier to economic development.
Every 10 seconds a person dies from diabetes-related causes.
Every 10 seconds two people develop diabetes.
Each year a further 7 million people develop diabetes
Diabetes is the fourth leading cause of global death by disease.
Each year 4 million deaths are attributable to diabetes.
All diabetes is on the rise.
Diabetes affects people of all ages.
Care for people with diabetes is best when a multidisciplinary approach is adopted involving
health professionals from all areas.
Access to appropriate medication and care should be a right not a privilege.
Diabetes costs more than money.
Up to 60% of type 2 diabetes can be prevented.
Diabetes brings different challenges at different ages.
Diabetes hits the poorest hardest.
SO HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU SHOULD ALREADY BE WORRIED THAT YOU MAY HAVE DIABETES? Watch this short, 2-minute video below to know more about diabetes. You can also visit the Diabetes Atlas for a more comprehensive look into this disease.
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