Lessons For Employees (1)

November 27th, 2009

Here are some crumbs of wisdom from the Holy Bible that we can practically apply in our careers. This is a part of a preaching by Pastor Sam Sade more than a year ago in YAMO Hebrews Cafe.  - Redge Manalo

Relating to Coworkers:

1. Develop a reasonable self-estimate

“…Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function,”  [Romans 12:3-4 NLT]

2. Acknowledge differences and accept the contributions of others

“Yes, the body has many different parts, not just one part. If the foot says, “I am not a part of the body because I am not a hand,” that does not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear says, “I am not part of the body because I am not an eye,” would that make it any less a part of the body? If the whole body were an eye, how would you hear? Or if your whole body were an ear, how would you smell anything?”

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The Cycle of Clean Life

August 9th, 2009

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But if we live in the light, as God is in the light, we can share fellowship with each other. Then the blood of Jesus, God’s Son, cleanses us from every sin. — 1 John 1:7 (New Century Version)

Just want to share with you what I learned in my quiet time. I am praying for God to lead me from temptation as there are serious ones I am facing lately. As I read my bible, this passage blessed me.

So how do we maintain a clean life?

  1. Have a conscious effort to live right by connecting to God.
  2. But this is not enough. We must connect with other believers. Spending time with people who thinks like you, believes like you strengthens you. It’s difficult to stand your ground if your environment and the people around you thinks otherwise.
  3. The two acts above will lead to further “purification”, thus sinful desires and memories are cleansed.

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Tithing Is Submission To God’s Authority

July 26th, 2009

I was in church service early this morning, and during the offering time, I was teary eyed when my kids brought their tithe in the altar. It’s not about the religious compliance that I am happy about, but it’s the sincerity and willingness from their heart to give back to God what on the first place belongs to Him.

My kids are like ordinary kids, makulit, pasaway and a lot more. Wifey and myself prays for them regularly to spare them from youthful indiscretions that we have committed, and to protect them from the pressure of drugs, alcohol and sex.

While I was watching them  go to the altar, the Holy Spirit assured me that they will be OK, just keep their heart soft and tender towards tithing.

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