Most of the time, we associate truth with what is real and visible. It could be a change of status, a way of life or a way of thinking.
But so is deception. We can always exchange lies for truth if we are not careful.
There has to be a guiding principle for truth. For real freedom comes from real truth.
God's word is real truth. It pierces the soul but it also liberates. It can cause real pain, but it also strengthens. It can cause a whole night of crying, but it can also bring joy running over in the morning.
Truth is beautiful. Truth is precious. The beauty lies in its giver, Jesus Christ, the Truth Incarnate.
Know what is true. Learn God's Word today.
At one point in our lives, we were more than friends. We wrote the best love letters there were. Our written words expressed the song in our hearts...our love and longing for each other.
But things changed. I caused it all, and you were not to blame.
Strong as you are, you were not one person who wallowed in despair. Life has to go on... and you moved on.
That was years... and years.. and years ago.
Within those years and up to the present, we're both happy living a life with the people we love and vow to love forever.
But as for me, the guilt of hurting you stayed. And I knew, at a certain point, that there was only one thing that I had to do. And I did...
I apologized. Instantly, I knew, by the way you accepted my apology, that you were the kindest, most modest and merciful person in the world.
We talked for a while...this time in a different dimension. Only as a good friend.
AND YOU AMAZED ME WHEN YOU RECITED A LINE IN ONE OF MY OLD LETTERS TO YOU...WORD FOR WORD.
It was one of the best feelings I had.
Now, though we don't talk to each other anymore, for reasons only you know and I don't, still I would want to thank you for all the happy convos and the niceties that only a good friend like you can give.
You are a rare breed. Thank you, dear friend forever.
It only seems like yesterday when we went up the stage and received
our high school diplomas. Time has flown so fast. We walk on different
paths, travel our own journeys and face life's challenges bravely. Every year, the
roads we take somehow lead us to one venue — the ANHS ALUMNI HOMECOMING.
Here is ANHS Batch 1977, once again celebrating post high school fun
last May 9, 2015. A well-organized event, kudos to its batch officers.
It was a night of fun-filled, getting-to-know-you-again gathering at
Benjie and Vecere’s lovely home at Pareja Subdivision, Butuan City.
Awesome faces graced the evening, reminiscing high school life
events. Many have changed body contours but have remained beautiful as
ever.
The delicious foods were an added bonus.
Batchmates who weren’t able to make it to the event because of
distance were terribly missed, but thanks to technology, they were
endlessly tagged with amazing pictures of their amazing batch mates.
As enders, plans for the Ruby (40 years) Reunion were being
pre-discussed.
It was truly a memorable evening of feeling young again
and laying aside professions and titles, worries and concerns. Just
enjoying the evening, eating, laughing, photo-shooting. I can only say - I'm so blessed to belong to Batch
77.
Photo credits: Benjie & Vecere Calo; Raul Radaza
The Merriam Webster dictionary describes "self-made" as being "made rich and successful by his own efforts". In part, yes, that's true. But in reality, one's own effort is never enough to bring him to success.
There has to be always somebody, or a team, who has worked silently in the background to assist you in your success. No man is an island. We all need each other's input and labor of love. Man is designed to work interdependently with one another.
So, today, remember the people who have worked quietly behind the scene to catapult you to where you are now. They deserve your "thank yous" if not your "hugs".
Good day peeps!
Who said life is fair? We had our share of glory days and down-trodden moments, and we have no inkling of what is yet to come. Whether you come out of life unscathed or deeply wounded, whole or broken, what matters most in the end, is that you have LOVED...that's what counts.
Shine on... give LOVE a chance. Against it, there is no law.
I love romantic stories! Have you ever been, or are you in this exciting state in your love life right now? You know, the goosebumps, the flattered smiles and the hundred-miles-per-hour pitty-patty heartbeat when you look at h-i-m? And your world is like: in-a-stand-still mode? Awh!
This is an exciting stage in a relationship. My husband and I have continued to pursue "romance" in our marriage and vowed to be hopelessly romantic people toward each other. We've been officially married for ten years and been through a lot of challenges in our relationship. Being romantic though, doesn't mean living in a bubble. You could be realistic about each other's differences, argue, quarrel, yet still fall in love with your mate everyday.
Have a nice, romantic day fellas!
One of the most powerful tools that can bring peace and restore broken relationships is a SINCERE and INTENTIONAL apology. And sometimes, there are things that can only be repaired by a genuine apology - nothing else.
Apologizing is not a sign of weakness, nor is it an ego thing. Apologizing is a proof of courage. It is a God thing.
Good day everyone!
