Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus, our Lord.

Wages = payment, cost, what we deserve
death = separation from God
BUT = there is still hope
gift = something that's given to you, you don't deserve
God = the greatest Giver
eternal life = life with God
Christ Jesus = the only way to eternal life
Lord = owner, boss, the one who controls your life

So, how can we enjoy God's gift of eternal life?
Through Jesus Christ who died for our sins. I f we just confess our sins and ask for His forgiveness, He is faithful to take away all our transgressions. He is a God of forgiveness.

This is one of my favorite verses in Bible. It is complete, precise, and full of wisdom.
As Christians, we can use this verse in evangelism and winning souls for God.
This is what we call a "one-verse evangelism". God bless you!

Obedience = Blessing

It was year 1998 when one family came to San Jose City from Baguio City. They were carried by trucks and jeepneys, the family and many of their friends. They brought with them their valuables and things ready to transfer to San Jose City. They found a place to stay in temporarily; there was a friend who accommodated them for several days. For the first week of their stay in San Jose City, it was black out all over the city, it was pretty hard for them (knowing that they are from a cooler place). The family that was sent to San Jose City is no other than my family.
I was 6 years old when we came here. There was no Jollibee, no cold and fresh air, and the water was warm that when we take a bath we used to put in some ice on the water pale. Those was my problems that time, but while I was trying to overcome those little problems, I did not know what my parents are going through. They left our business in Baguio, we had just enough money for a few days' food. Some relatives from Pampanga sent their help and support for our family, and from those, we had enough resources to move in another house: smaller, yet we can call "ours". After months of the stay, my parents planned to put up a business, with the help of some relatives. They started a school named St. John's Academy, which only accommodates preschool and grades 1,2, and 3. After few years, it was expanded into preschool and complete elementary. Presently, we have hundreds of students from preschool to high school. Looking back at what we've been through, I can testify of God's greatness in my family. We just have to learn to follow wherever He leads us, swallow whatever He feeds us, and just be partners with Him.

Shifting is My Choice

For the last two years, I studied at CLSU, CBAA as a Management student. Just right before this semester started, I have decided not to pursue my course. I had so many reasons and one of those was being actually bored. I thought that maybe Management does not fit my personality. For two years, I have struggled in pursuing my course, but the time came when I had to choose whether to finish me course or shift to another course that I like more.

At first, my dad did not approve my plan of shifting course, but my mom told me that she will support whatever my plan is. Then, I went to CLSU to shift and enroll in BSHRM. Some friends (Joyce, Buddy Jen, Mack, Val) helped me to enter the department. I registered late and was listed to the 4th section of first year students.

After the registration, I really felt happy and joyful knowing that I made a big decision which can affect my entire life. When I planned of shifting, I really prayed for and thought deep about it. Some people discouraged me from shifting, and only a few agreed with my plan. For the first time, I had to decide on my own and the decision can change my life forever. I know I made the right decision-to shift from HRDM to HRM. Right now, I am so much enjoying my new course. I had more friends that I have at CBAA. My teachers and professors know me, they are also my friends. My grades, well, I can say is better than my past grades. I learn a lot about my subjects. I enjoy going to school bringing set of knives, plates, ingredients, and wearing white and green uniforms.

One semester has already passed, and I am very proud and happy to say that "Shifting is my choice."