by Adrian Pantonial Seth Godin, Max Lucado, Jeremy Kubicek and Paulo Coelho…what do they have in common? They all can write short, sweet yet interesting and insightful blogs. They are my virtual teachers so I’m challenging myself to do likewise and here are few reasons why: Online readers have short attention span because They have so …
by Adrian Pantonial We are limited in the way we see things, people and situations. We only know our past and present, we don’t know what’s to come; only God and time can tell. Some people… See the proverbial glass half-empty while others see it half-filled Some see problems as they are and get stuck …
by Adrian Pantonial Leave Something- Stalk me not! Please don’t just look at my photos or read my notes without leaving a trace. The least you can do is “like” them or better yet, post a comment or even a constructive criticism if you don’t like them. Everyone gets better given a little bit of …
by Adrian Pantonial I write to inspire excellence. I write to vent and rant or say what I want. I write to add value and meaning to people’s lives. I write to expose what is false and encourage truth. I write to express my feelings and unleash my fears. I write to correct misinformation whether …
by Adrian Pantonial Fight or flight are two responses of how we deal with problems we encounter. Sadly, some choose to flee (flight) when they arise and common escapes are: getting drunk, entertainment, procrastination, doing something else, blaming others or ignoring it. Fleeing by any means may give temporary relief or distraction but does not …
This Facebook message exchange came about after my mother passed away last May 16, 2013 from Colon Cancer Stage IV. A writer/teacher friend and former office mate, Dana Pablo, sent her lengthy and heartfelt condolence note as shown below, to which I replied afterwards. — Dana Pablo’s Facebook Message — First of all, I would … Ipagpatuloy ang pagbabasa »
by Adrian Pantonial “…because of these surpassingly great revelations. Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect … Ipagpatuloy ang pagbabasa »
by Adrian Pantonial “For You have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. I long to dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings.” – Psalm 61: 3-4 “Tower of Power” taken last April 16, 2013. Seen after visiting Hizon’s Catering office in Quezon City with my … Ipagpatuloy ang pagbabasa »
by Adrian Pantonial Araw ng Kagitingan – April 9, 2013, atop MRT Guadalupe Station [Click the image to enlarge and view in black.] Psalm 16:7 I will praise the Lord, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. Psalm 42:8 By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with … Ipagpatuloy ang pagbabasa »
by Adrian Pantonial Lord, in this difficult season I pray, please keep me still focused in doing Your will. Please keep me away from people, situations, things, thoughts, and feelings that will distract me from accomplishing the purposes You have for me in this season. Though these burdens maybe heavy, may no other burden be … Ipagpatuloy ang pagbabasa »
by Mai Quiray Dear Adrian, While doing my paper (which I submitted today), I was struck with things that I love about you. This is the fruit of our heart-to-heart serious talk on Good Friday and our kulitan tonight. I miss being with you, so I drafted this in the middle of paper work. Here goes: … Ipagpatuloy ang pagbabasa »
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By Adrian Pantonial Some people think that studying the Bible and living for God is boring. That’s not true…especially if you’re doing it in a Victory Group setting. It’s actually a Bible Study++! A Victory Group is where we talk about life issues and deal with them in God’s way. Here, we study the Bible … Ipagpatuloy ang pagbabasa »
By Adrian Pantonial Can you relate to any of this, or something like it? You want to join that trip with friends but just can’t for some reason You want to have something because you need it but just can’t because it’s not yet the right time or place You want to become someone but … Ipagpatuloy ang pagbabasa »
By Adrian Pantonial Dedicated to all who have considered suicide to end their problems, and to all who did it like Kristel Tejada, a U.P. college student whose suicide raises reflection on tuition policies. We’re all broken, you and I. We all have wants and needs, flaws and blind spots, dashed hopes and broken dreams. We … Ipagpatuloy ang pagbabasa »
