A Biblical Portrait of Marriage

Jun 30, 06 A Biblical Portrait of Marriage

Posted by in My Family, Spiritual

TweetLast week, Cathy invited us to join the Tuesday [tag]bible study[/tag], A Biblical Portrait of Marriage by noted Christian author and speaker Bruce Wilkinson. It drew my interest. The study covers six part series on diverse topics such as sex to spirituality, from in-laws to God’s laws where Dr. Wilkinson addresses...

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Letting out Anger

Jun 27, 06 Letting out Anger

Posted by in Grief Education, Recovery Tips, Spiritual

TweetI am angry at this person. If I was working on my recovery program, I wouldn’t get angry. If I was a good Christian, I wouldn’t feel [tag]angry[/tag]…. If I am really using the daily affirmations about how happy I am, I wouldn’t be angry. Those are the old messages that seduces us into not feeling again....

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Happy Resurrection Day

Apr 16, 06 Happy Resurrection Day

Posted by in Grief Recovery, Memory Lane, Spiritual

Tweet“I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” (John11:25,25) I’ve written this many times before. My 6 year old son placed so much faith in eternal life. A month before he died, he bounced up and down on his...

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The Comfort of St. John the Beloved

Apr 13, 06 The Comfort of St. John the Beloved

Posted by in Grief Recovery, Memory Lane, Spiritual

TweetWhen a child dies, it’s not the natural order of things. For many years, I struggled to find the meaning of my son’s death. Five years and a lot of pain later, I finally found the answers. It all started with an email to Cathy after I invited her to join as co-founder for the The Compassionate Friends Philippines....

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Holy Week and My Son’s Death premonition

Apr 09, 06 Holy Week and My Son’s Death premonition

Posted by in Filipino Culture, Grief Recovery, Memory Lane, Spiritual

TweetWe started the Sunday by having an early mass. The week we now call [tag]Holy Week[/tag], starts with Palm Sunday. The streets were already lined up with enterprising vendors selling palm leaves. The Holy Week holds a special meaning in my heart as it’s during this time that my precious son talked about eternal life. How...

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On Meditation and Tranquil Solitude

Mar 14, 06 On Meditation and Tranquil Solitude

Posted by in Fitness & Health, Grief Recovery, Spiritual

Tweet Just as I take care of my body through diet and exercise, my mind and soul is nurtured through meditational readings. When Butch arrives home from work, I know he wants to “enjoy the scenery of the pasture” in the family den. While he’s in his quiet time mode, I retreat to my sanctuary for my daily...

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