Going but not knowing

There are so many articles in the web now on this topic. Perhaps there are millions of christians journeying in a similar way with some of us. When the Lord says go, we go but we do not have any idea where exactly. Sometimes we think that we can plan where we will be in the next 3 or 5 years, then go to this place and that place after that. But in reality, the journey goes on and on as the Lord directs us. We have lived a life that is so comfortable, the desire to be settled is just overwhelming, we plan our reirement home and so on, but will we really stop journeying?

Living Light

The team agreed that perhaps one of the good things we are learning and appreciating is the art of living light. Because we have sold our household stuff in faith that we will be able to leave last November 15, we have managed to live with whatever things were left, or lent us. Things make our life comfortable but sometimes, they also make our life more complicated. On a personal note...my arms became firmer as a result of squeezing the clothes versus spin drying them. I dust in a breeze as we have fewer furniture and appliances. I miss my coffee maker though, but I have discovered a way to enjoy a cup of java by using boiling water over coffee beans wrapped in a cheesecloth. What an exciting life.

Sound of Silence

What is the " sound of silence"? In this day and age, it is so difficult to imagine the sound of silence. However, we the TSD team seemingly was in a period where all we hear is a sound of silence. If you know what I mean, however, just last week a sudden call to break the sound of silence came, I am not reffering to the meeting held at the NHQ with the ASEO and PCCC leadership...I mean hearing from the ONE who called us. It is not that He was not saying anything or what in the past two months of waiting...but the silence broke when we finally hear the Lord saying HE is more important than the call. But don't we know that already? Yeah, perhaps in our minds but it was difficult to really let it penetrate our hearts. When Gin quoted "the journey is as important as the destination"...really meant the journey with God, for if the journey was without Him, then where will our destination be?

To See Is to Believe

Last December 20-24, Leo and I, with two friends, drove to the Ilocos province just to have a break or to probably escape the Christmas rush.

It proved to be a rewarding trip as we drove through the shoreline of Northern Luzon and enjoyed the beaches, small lagoons with schools of fish and the breathtaking coves. One resort was even called "Hidden Treasure". True to its name, it is hidden from the public but once you find it it is really a treasure. All throughout the trip the weather was superb and the food was terrific. It was hard for me to beleive that Ilocos was that beautiful. It really takes an adventurous spirit to be able to see all the nice places, we spent very little by the way, as we were hosted by a friend in Paoay.