Gush alert!

I love DOCTOR WHO!!!

and Torchwood too (Captain Jack Harkness!).

That’s it, I’m done.

Feeling a bit nostalgic.

I was perusing through Myspace and made my one of my very rare visits to the old school Ordinary People Myspace page. Looking through the pictures just took me way back, and I realized that I miss being in that ministry a whole lot. I can’t believe that it’s been more than 10 years since our first concert together, in the summer of 1997. Last year, we celebrated the 10-year-mark of that ministry with a new set of fresh faces performing the same musical production we did 10 years ago, The Extra Mile. I praise God that the legacy lives on! Anyway, to get a jist of what I’m talking about, head on over to the Ol’ Skool OP Page.

From one of the topical studies that I read today - “The Vital Importance of Biblical Discernment” by John MacArthur (a.k.a. “Johnny Mac”) Just wanted to share with all my brothers and sisters. Here are a couple of excerpts

“…discernment is an area where most Christians stumble. They exhibit
little ability to measure the things they are taught against the infallible
standard of God’s Word, and they unwittingly engage in all kinds of unbiblical
decision-making and behavior. In short, they are not armed to take a decidedly
biblical stand against the onslaught of unbiblical thinking and attitudes that
face them throughout their day.”

“Discernment, the ability to think biblically about all areas of
life, is indispensable to an uncompromising life. It is incumbent upon the
Christian to seize upon the discernment that God has provided for in His
precious truth! Without it, Christians are at risk of being “tossed here and
there by waves, and carried about by every wind of doctrine” (Ephesians
4:14).”

I've finally joined the 21st century...

… in studying the Bible that is. I’ve recently discovered that Crosswalk.com offers online Bible study for people like me who spend a lot of time in front of a computer. It’s pretty convenient and when I actually have some down time at work, I just click on over to that site and catch up on my reading (I’m way behind, by the way). It also helps you keep track on your readings, and it’s very useful for inductive study (gives you cross-references, footnotes, and you can even make notes). They also have topical studies by different preachers, writers, commentators from Rick Warren to John Piper.

So, if you’re someone on the go, and who always find yourself in front of a computer, I recommend Crosswalk.com.

Wow...

…33.. I still can’t believe it. *gulps* haha

No fanfare, no bells and whistles. Spent the whole day doing absolutely nothing, which was bliss! The one day I didn’t think about what’s waiting for me at work. Ahhh… that was a good birthday… Hey, I’m low-maintenance, I’m easily pleased.

Got to have lunch today with Geneyem and baby Sabrina. It was great seeing both of them. Last time I saw Yum, she was just about to pop! Let’s do it again sometime G!

Thanks for the birthday wishes!

My week, summed up.

Earlier this week, I received sad news that the mom of a family friend passed away. My mom, aunt, and cousins and I went to the viewing on Tuesday night, to pay our last respects and show our love and support for the family. Old friends whom I haven’t seen in years were there and although it was a very sad occasion, it was quite heart-warming to see old familiar faces as well.

It’s been raining quite a bit this week. Not a fan of it, I must say. I hate driving in the rain for the most part. Last night was quite challenging in particular, driving home from my friends’ house. The rain was pouring quite hard, and as I was making my way to the freeway, I was debating whether I should just talk side streets home or hop on the freeway (which will be quicker). At the last minute, I decided to hop on the freeway. Boy, was that a bad idea! My tires were skidding (is that a word?), and I couldn’t pick up my speed because I know for sure I was going to fishtail it if I went any faster than 40 miles/hour (I know! On the freeway!). I prayed that the Lord would keep me safe, and He did. Mental note: Do not take the freeway when it’s pouring rain!

This week, I’ve been rediscovering Doctor Who. I haven’t had a chance to watch David Tennant as The Doctor, but I’ve been catching up on the season in which Christopher Eccleston is the Doctor, and I’m hooked! I just love him! I think he’s such a fantastic actor, who hasn’t really gotten a lot recognition up until last year, when he joined Heroes as Claude, the invisible man. I really hope his character comes back (didn’t he die? I can’t recall. But it’s TV, they can bring back characters who are supposedly dead - haha).

Last night, I went to see The Color Purple (the musical) with April, Babie and Cat. Wow! It was great! It was an enjoyable experience. I was laughing out loud in some parts, hootin’ n’ hollerin’ in some, and cried in some. At some points, I even felt like we were havin’ church! (*throws hands up in the air* “Weeelll…..”) Michelle Williams, of Destiny’s Child fame, played Shug Avery. At first, I didn’t quite know what to expect from her, but I thought she did a great job with that character. She had most of the “big” solos/duets. It was moving, and the actress who played Celie (I believe this was Whoopi Goldberg’s character in the film), was so engaging. Her name escapes me at the moment. I felt for her as Celie. You really don’t need to see the movie to appreciate the musical. I haven’t (I know, shame! - haha). Well, I’ve seen parts of it when it was shown on TV once, and have started reading the book when I was in highschool, but I’ve never seen (nor read) it in its entirety. If you haven’t seen the musical, I recommend you check it out.

"Just and Illusion..."

Song lyrics from “Just an Illusion” by Kevin Max (formerly of DC Talk)

Loving the good life won’t produce your heaven on earth
The fatal seduction?
The assumption you can live without God in your life.

It is so simply put, but it drives the point across. Sadly, even Christians take on this mind-set. Some of us are so caught up in the trappings of this world, the line between being of Christ and being of this world is blurred to the point that the line is not there anymore. And they think it’s OK, because no one else sees the sin. But God does. We always here it said, “we can be in the world, but not of the world.” When are we taking a stand for Christ? We’d risk compromising our faith just so we can be with the “in” crowd? Jesus said, in Luke 21:17 (ESV), “You will be hated by all for my name’s sake.” And a lot of us can’t handle that because we worry too much about what the world thinks of us, than what God thinks of us. I hear people criticize fellow Christians for being “too Christian” or being in “the bubble” so-to-speak. I can understand why that can be a source of criticism. But when I think about it, some of these Christian brothers and sisters just strive to live a life worthy of the calling. Maybe the way they go about it could be viewed “legalistic” in some aspects, but their desires and intentions come from wanting to please God and show Him how much they love Him. Can I say the same thing for myself? Not quite, but hopefully, I can.

This year, I pray that the Lord will truly do some major changes in the way I view my life and this world. There are things I know that need a complete overhaul, and things that need reinforcing. I’m at a stage in my life where I need to be thankful for everything that God has provided me with. I don’t have a degree, and I know that people look at that as some sort of failure or disappointment. Therefore, I don’t have the “dream” job I’ve always wanted. I know I made wrong decisions in my life, and God showed me the consequences of those decisions, but He has led me out of those consequences, and is continuing to help me accept this part of my life. Who knows what the next year will bring? But I need to learn to be content, because God showed me that He is faithful and He continues to provide for my needs. I’ve learned how to live by faith. My prayer is for God to help me continue to focus on things that matter, things that are of His, and try to accomplish the work that He’s set out for me to do. Everything else is “just an illusion”.

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!

Let’s remember the reason why we celebrate - JESUS CHRIST!

If it were not for him, there wouldn’t be reason to celebrate this special day.

It's official!!!

They’re making “The Hobbit” into a film!!! Two films to be exact. Peter Jackson’s executive producing it, they still have to find a director for it. But yes, they’re actually making it!

OK, that was my geek moment of the day! Whoo-hoo!

It's fast approaching.

Hey kids! Christmas is fast approaching. And you know what that means…

Just in case you’re stumped on what to get me for Christmas, here’s my wishlist

Or gift certificates from Target would be much appreciated. Gracias!

The Pirates 3 DVD will be out in December as well, so you know… *grins*

That is all. Shameless, aren’t I?