The AirClimber
Thursday, November 13, 2008
What are some effective diet pills? Honestly, I have no idea. I haven't tried any. But one thing I know, exercise is effective. 15 to 20 minutes a day would do the trick. I wanted to buy myself this AirClimber that I've been seeing on TV. This exercise tool sheds pounds and tones your entire body in as little as 20 minutes a day. It combines cardio, body toning and ab programs. I'm really interested. Has anyone tried this yet?
Posted at 12:26 PM
A SPIDER NAMED CHARLOTTE
Monday, November 10, 2008
I'm sure you know this movie. Believe it or not it was my first time to watch this movie last Saturday and it wasn't even intentional. I didn't even know the title of the movie until late that evening. But I believe that everything happens for a reason.
Early that morning I woke up on the wrong side of the bed. I felt a bit off and I was emotionally tired. I was impatient (again!) See, I am praying and believing God for things to happen in my life but I wasn't seeing any result. I told God so many things in a not-so-good tone. One of the things I asked God was, "Now what?!"
As I got up to get ready for my class that morning, I flipped the channels on TV and decided to settle for HBO. There was a talking pig. Great, I thought. A barn with a bunch of talking animals. I didn't really care about the movie, I was in fact busy making my to-do list for that day. The TV was just making sounds of what seem like people conversing, but didn't quite understand what they were talking about. I wasn't really watching. Then something caught my attention. Something Charlotte, the spider said - "good things come to those who wait."I immediately stopped what I was doing and thought about what Charlotte said. God spoke to me through a spider! I realized that I could have just watched any other show that morning, but I guess God said HBO. So HBO it was. And of all the lines delivered by those talking animals, that line which Charlotte uttered was the only sentence that I heard clearly.
And before I got out of the house, I got an incoming text message from a friend. It says, "How faithful is the Lord? "I will not leave you until I have finished giving you everything I promised you.' Genesis 28:15"
Clearly, the Lord had spoken.
PS: I noticed these words just now while I was writing this post. God does speak to us in ways unimaginable. I'm in awe.
Labels: God, Movie, Text Message
Posted at 10:43 AM
THANKFUL THURSDAY
Thursday, November 06, 2008
This week I thank God for:
- My good health. An officemate had her blood pressure checked earlier this afternoon and the result wasn't good. I got curious so I also had mine checked too. The doctor said PERFECT.
- Financial provision. A friend of mine called to tell me that God told her to give me back the amount I've spent in removing the carpet in our bedroom and round it off to a thousand. And she did give me that. What's my point? My point is - the money came from nowhere. I wasn't expecting that from anyone and yet God decided to give it to me anyway. He does provide in ways we don't expect.
- Friends. I have friends who committed to be my prayer partner and prayer warrior until they see results in what I've been asking God for.
- An opportunity for me to earn extra at least from now until December.
- My (birth)family for their support and understanding.
For more Thankful Thursday, visit Iris over at Grace Alone. Have a happy weekend ahead y'all. God bless! =D
Labels: Thankful Thursday
Posted at 3:27 PM
Pain Pumps
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Never heard of this before but is interesting to know that a pain pump may be a treatment option if all other traditional methods have failed to relieve your long-term symptoms of cancer pain. A constant pain caused by tumors compressing the spinal nerves. The pump can also help lessen muscle spasms that make movement of the arms and legs difficult caused by multiple sclerosis or a stroke. This gives hope to those suffering in pain due to these various disorders. Thank God for science.
Posted at 3:40 PM
THANKFUL THURSDAY
Thursday, October 30, 2008
I thank the Lord for giving me our five senses and that I am able to use them the way God designed them to.
I also thank God for His divine provision. He is faithful to do what He had promised. Our job is to OBEY.
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, 'and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it." Malachi 3:10
For more Thankful Thursday, visit Iris over at Grace Alone. Have a happy weekend ahead y'all. God bless! =D
Labels: Thankful Thursday
Posted at 11:17 AM
AM I HEALED?
Monday, October 27, 2008
A dear blogger friend asked me this question:
You keep saying you know you are already healed. Do you mean that you don't have any lupus symptoms anymore or do you mean that you will be healed when you get your new body in the next world?This is what I wrote her (Slightly edited):
I was diagnosed to have drug induced lupus at 2001. I had butterfly rashes around my eyes and cheeks. I thought that wasn't serious. I said to myself, "Well, that's why I'm taking these meds to drive it away." Then I got married and got pregnant. I lost our first baby. My doctor was baffled how and why the baby died when she was monitoring my pregnancy closely. Then she asked me to take these battery of lab tests. She said "Let's hope and pray that it's not APAS." My husband and I didn't know anything about that acronym or that sickness at all. She explained it to us and of course I did a little research on that too. I told my husband at the same time convincing myself that "No, of course I don't have that." But sadly, my lab tests came out positive. I was devastated. I had treatment for six months until I was given the go-signal by my immunologist that we can get pregnant again. I had another lab test done. It says my lupus was active although the level wasn't high, it proved that it wasn't just drug induced but it was actually lupus, the real thing. I was taking meds and shots everyday for treatment. I got really mad at God when I lost our second baby. I said that wasn't fair! That was four years ago. I was praying, my husband's praying, my spiritual family were all praying for my healing. I don't have symptoms now.
I believe it is God's will for us to be healed of whatever kind of sicknesses and diseases. God wanted us to be whole not just on the afterlife but here, right now. I ask myself this question - do I believe that God will and can heal me while I'm still here on Earth? My answer is YES. And so I live my life believing that I'm already healed. Do I know for sure that I am healed? My answer is YES and NO. YES, because I know my God. He is my healer and our great physician. NO, because I have yet to get pregnant again and I haven't had any lab test done in years.
I cling on to God's promise that I will bear my husband children. I refuse to live in fear. It's not denying the sickness or pretending it didn't exist. I just chose to focus on what God can and will do for me as His child. If I believe God can heal people (He did it to others and He can certainly do it to me too because God is no respecter of persons) then I have to live a healed life. If my doctor tells me to take meds, I don't see why not because God can also use meds and doctors to heal me. But that wouldn't change my perspective of healing. I'd still believe that God had already healed me and manifestation is at hand.
Prayers we utter in faith are very powerful, that I believe. We may not see any manifestation yet but believe in your heart that it is God's will for you to be healed. I was once told that instead of talking about your problem, why not talk about how mighty and powerful your God is and that He can turn things around for you SUDDENLY.
It's not easy and people think we're in denial but you know, we need not please others just to look NORMAL in their eyes. It makes a whole lot of difference when we please GOD because He can and will certainly make us NORMAL inside and out.
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Never give up on God and He will amaze you. My question is this:
Do you have faith that God can and will heal you right here right now?
...According to your faith will it be done to you." Matthew 9:29
Posted at 2:37 PM
An Injury Lawyer
I never knew any lawyer here who specializes in injuries, but there is such a team in the U.S. I read about what a South Carolina Injury Lawyer does. If you have been injured in South Carolina, USA, you can call these lawyers and they'd help you file a claim.
Personal injury is any harm caused to a person, such as a broken bone, a cut or a bruise. It can be physical or psychological. It can happen at work, in a traffic accident, because of a faulty product, because of a mistake during medical treatment or because you slipped and fell on a wet floor.
Hmm, so I guess these are the right people to approach when you get food poisoning from eating at a restaurant.
Posted at 1:52 PM
THANKFUL THURSDAY
Thursday, October 23, 2008
This week I thank God for:
- His Word which was imparted to me yesterday by Mel, a very good (blogger) friend of mine. I believe this is God's promise for my life.
The Lord will surely comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins; He will make her deserts like Eden, her wastelands like the garden of the Lord. Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the sound of singing." Isaiah 51:3
- Encouraging me to not give up because nothing is impossible with Him. I got the message from Daystar TV when I turned it on sometime around midnight. Joni Lamb said these words - There is no relationship that God can't heal. Here's a link to that show.
- His financial provision. God is truly faithful. He does provide.
For more Thankful Thursday, visit Iris over at Grace Alone. Have a happy weekend ahead y'all. God bless! =D
Labels: Thankful Thursday
Posted at 11:31 AM
GOD REMINDED ME...
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
I was again reminded by God to TRUST HIM. He reminded me that He has my life, my future and my family at the palm of His hand. He reminded me that He hears my prayers. He reminded me of how mighty and great my God is. That nothing is impossible with Him. That I can rest in Him knowing that He knows me by name, He knows the desires of my heart and He is my Rewarder.
Then Moses said to him, "If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people unless you go with us? What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth?"And the LORD said to Moses, "I will do the very thing you have asked, because I am pleased with you and I know you by name."
Exodus 33:15-17 (NIV, emphasis mine)
It's not always easy not to worry. But when it does shows its fangs we should consciously remind ourselves that God is in control.
Because He really is.
Posted at 11:21 AM
NV Diet Pills
Many people both male and female are struggling to lose weight. If you're one of those who doesn't have this problem, consider yourself blessed. But for those who want to lose the unwanted pounds and are considering taking diet pills, what do you usually take into consideration? Would you be enticed to try a certain brand because your favorite celebrity is endorsing it? Say for example the NV diet pills who's famous celebrity endorser is Carmen Electra. Would the endorser be a big plus for you to try the brand?
Just a thought.
Posted at 10:46 AM
THANKFUL THURSDAY
Thursday, October 16, 2008
- His leading. I know I'm on the right track because He confirms it. Thank you, Father, for your guidance.
- Friends. I'm blessed with great friends in church and in the world of blogging. I wouldn't have probably made it this far if it weren't for YOU!
- My (birth) family. I fondly call my mom, dad and siblings that. I'm blessed to have my (birth) family's support in everything I do.
- My husband. He may not be aware of it but he taught me to be strong and to fix my eyes on Jesus now more than ever.
- My life. It's not perfect but I love the life God gave me. Here's a picture of myself taken last Tuesday on my birthday.
For more Thankful Thursday, visit Iris over at Grace Alone. Have a happy weekend ahead y'all. God bless! =D
Labels: Thankful Thursday
Posted at 11:37 AM
MIGI Splash Baby Bedding Set
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Perfect! I saw this MIGI Splash baby bedding set and compared it to the other set I fell in love with months ago and guess what, I love them both! I can't choose. They're both super cute. I'm just browsing the net for baby stuff, no reason at all... just because, and saw this. I just love surfing for cuties like this. Makes me happy.
Posted at 3:41 PM
Linksys Router
I came from my previous office last night and saw new gadgets and a Linksys router for their system. I'm happy to know that they're upgrading their system for a big project that's about to be awarded to them. I was told that this is going to be big and two others are on the pipe line. Wow! Finally it's happening!
Posted at 3:01 PM
FINDING PIA
Monday, October 13, 2008
Last Saturday was the end of our first semester and I'm already looking forward to second semester. For some who don't know, I enrolled myself in a leadership training in our church last May. It's a two-year course and I'll be graduating on 2010. It's funny how God "pushed" me into this a few months back. There were three instances in my life that happened just recently when I tried to run away from God's will. And this was one of them. Best illustration I could think of is Jonah. As it turned out, it was one of the best decision I've made in my life. My relationship with God grew deeper.
Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails." Proverbs 19:21Also last Saturday, my friends and I were asked to observe how things were being done in Kid's church. Children were calling me "Teacher Pia". I kinda like the sound of that. This too was something I tried to run away from, but guess what, God caught up with me again. See, I firmly believe now that we can try and try to run to Tarshish (our will) until we get tired, but a whale (God's way) will always swallow us up and spit us in Nineveh (God's will). It always happens. I used to wrestle with God a lot, but I never won. Stubborn me!
Anyway, tomorrow is a special day... at least it is for me. It's my birthday!
Labels: Random Thoughts
Posted at 12:38 PM
THANKFUL THURSDAY
Thursday, October 09, 2008
I missed last week's Thankful Thursday. I'm glad I was able to join in this week.
Last week was like a roller coaster ride for me. One day everything was steady and peaceful, the following day was like hell. My emotion was so erratic that it caused me a great deal of stress. But in spite of my life's jumble, God had been faithful to His promise that He, Himself, will go before me and will be with me; He will never leave me nor forsake me. I need not be afraid; I need not be discouraged (Deuteronomy 31:8). I thank the Lord for friends who left me a message saying they were praying for me.
Today, I'm feeling a lot better and things seem to be stable around me. I thank the Lord for this renewed peace.
I thank the Lord for the little things He allowed me to enjoy like a relaxing whole body massage and a few grocery items both of which were compliments of a friend.
I thank the Lord for my church mates who covered me in prayer and never left me during a spiritual warfare that happened in our house last Monday.
I thank the Lord for His divine provision which helped me make both ends meet. A dear blogger friend blessed me with $75 through my Paypal account with a note that said "just because..." God is truly amazing!
I thank the Lord for my mom's lab test results which were all good.
I thank the Lord Almighty for my life and everything that's happening in it whether good or bad.
With this, I leave you with my heart's prayer (song by Christy Nockels... Hosanna)
Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love
Like you have loved me
Break my heart for what breaks yours
Everything I am
For Your kingdom's cause
As I walk from earth into eternity
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love
Like you have loved me
Break my heart for what breaks yours
Everything I am
For Your kingdom's cause
As I walk from earth into eternity
For more Thankful Thursday, visit Iris over at Sting My Heart. Have a happy weekend ahead y'all. God bless! =D
Labels: Thankful Thursday
Posted at 3:15 PM
Cranberry-Apple French Toast Casserole
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
I'm not at all a good cook but I know how to appreciate good food. Take for instance this enticing Cranberry-Apple French Toast Casserole. Doesn't it look yummy? I know. Perfect for dessert! In as much as I love to eat, sometimes I wish I'm also good preparing these stuff in the kitchen. My girl friends would surely love this with a hot cup of coffee on one lazy Sunday afternoon.
Posted at 11:30 AM
TAKING A BLOGGY BREAK
Friday, October 03, 2008
Labels: Bloggy Break
Posted at 4:34 PM
A New TV
Thursday, October 02, 2008
One of my goal is to be able to buy a new TV furniture and a new TV for our bedroom before the year ends. This has been delayed for months because of my tight budget. But I think I can squeeze it in by December. I'm praying for this and some other things I need. I believe God will provide.
Posted at 4:34 PM
Ju Ju Be
Monday, September 29, 2008
Moms-to-be! When you think of diaper bags, what comes to your mind? Well, after listing down a few smart features of this bag, I'll ask again this question.It has smart pockets that can keep and hold your stuff in place.
It has waterproof exterior fabric.
It's machine washable.
It's both functional and fashionable.
It's Ju Ju Be.
Moms-to-be! When you think of diaper bags, what comes to your mind? JU JU BE!
Posted at 1:30 PM
THANKFUL THURSDAY
Thursday, September 25, 2008
I'm going through some serious stuff. Two people wanted to take advantage of my situation. The fact that I didn't have peace anymore about what's happening means my red flags are up. It means DANGER. I sought God last night for guidance and wisdom. My friend Karl prayed for me. Now I'm faced with some tough decisions that I have to make. This move will either make me or break me. When I read the verse for today in my CWO's Daily Snippets from the Word, I found such comfort. I knew God's speaking to me.
Better is little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure and trouble therewith." Proverbs 15:16Lord, thank you for being there, always helping and protecting me. Thank you. In Jesus' mighty name, amen.
For more Thankful Thursday, visit Iris over at Sting My Heart.
Iris, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! God bless you always! (((HUGS)))
Labels: Thankful Thursday
Posted at 9:44 AM
