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Hope Floats

April 24, 2009

“You couldn’t change the past. But the future could be a different story. And it had to start somewhere.” – the film Little Children

“I’ve been stuck in my work for almost eight years without being promoted, and I’m feeling discontented lately. Now the position I’ve been waiting for has opened. Help me pray for guidance and that the Lord will pour out His blessings for me in the workplace. Whatever the outcome of my application, may I learn to accept God’s will. Asking for your prayers… thank you as always!” This was the message I sent to close and trusted friends about a month ago.

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I Don’t Have All The Answers

April 12, 2009

Life gives you the answers you need.

Such is the premise presented in Danny Boyle’s multi-awarded Slumdog Millionaire. By my standards, it was worthy of all the awards it earned. This is how movies should be made. Not with well-known celebrities but with actors gifted to portray their roles convincingly, with a compelling storyline, an inspired script and excellent directing, resulting to a film that credibly mirrors life, and thus resonating with the viewer. Add an appropriate musical score that, instead of distracting, connects with the emotions and enriches the depth.

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The Greatest Love Story Ever Told

April 9, 2009

He loved me first.

Ever since I can remember, he was there for me. Whenever I had a problem, all I needed was to call him and he’ll be there to comfort me and even work to resolve my troubles. He will surprise me and give me gifts even if there was no reason or special occasion, even if I didn’t do anything to deserve it. He was very generous with me. When I did something to offend him, he will let it pass, easily forgive me and not hold any grudges against me.

But my nature was like a butterfly, flitting from one pursuit to another, from pleasure to pleasure. I didn’t even think I was like that.

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On The Side of Me

April 8, 2009

On The Side Of Me

Corrinne May

I’m not the easiest person to love
I’m often the one who lets things go unresolved

Yet you choose to be
On the side of me
On the side of me
Yet you choose to be on the side of me
On the side of me

I’m not too proud of some things
I’ve done in my life
The skeletons in my closet
Are too big for me to hide

Yet you choose to be
On the side of me
On the side of me
Blessed Charity
You’re on the side of me
On the side of me

‘Cause everyone needs a friend to hold
When it’s cold outside
And there’s no place to go
Everyone needs a friend to hold
All alone I cried
There was no place to go
I remember when nobody cared
But you

I’m not the easiest person to love
But you, you’ve opened your heart to show me what I’m worth

‘Cause you choose to be
On the side of me
On the side of me
What a mystery
You’re on the side of me
On the side of me

‘Cause everyone needs a friend to hold
When it’s cold outside
And there’s no place to go
Everyone needs a friend to hold
All alone I cried
There was no place to go

I remember when nobody cared
I remember when nobody cared
Nobody cared
But you…

Yeah you choose to be
On the side of me
On the side of me

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Broken Yet Blessed

April 4, 2009

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves. (Psalm 34:19)

“God will speak to you today,” this thought kept popping in my mind throughout the morning. I woke up with this thought in my head which lingered as I go about my daily routine. I first heard this statement from Catholic lay preacher Bo Sanchez. He would often open his talks by asking, “Brothers and sisters, do you believe God will speak to you today?” The crowd would always answer in the affirmative. It’s been a couple of years since I personally attended one of his talks, nowadays I get to watch his videos in preacherinbluejeans.com. But today, I can clearly hear the words “God will speak to you today.”

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