Thank you for the fact that I have typed 15 kilometers worth of thought only to click on one wrong button and lose everything I just wrote. Life is fun ain't it.. It's worth remembering the techie's code: always save your work. Fine, I'm not going to lose my joy over that. hehe...

Anyway, I will try to reconstruct what I just wrote. In the beginning of the article I said I was sorry for not updating and keeping up. The sched's been quite hectic with the holidays and all that. Christmas, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day. Church YearEnd Thanksgiving Service, my brother's birthday and just last Sunday, our Church Anniversary. I must have gained over a thousand pounds from all that eating. Plus, my pocket could use some "re" fill... lol

Another factor for my being AWOL from the blogging community is the usual dry spell. I don't usually have a hard time putting my thoughts to words, letters and sentences. When it flows, it flows like river. But when it doesn't, it's also as dry as parched earth. So when I don't get to write, I'm still up and going on some other project. I may be away for a while but I'll surely be back.

I guess this is one "flowing" day. I woke up feeling a bit dandy. Today is practice day for musicians at the upcoming General Conference in Cebu on the 24th and so I woke up earlier than I usually do to get my mind going. Did my usual morning routine, then here I am blogging. hehe.. My brother is part of the worship team this year and I am so glad and proud that he could be part of it. The downside is, we only have one keyboard, so he has to practice first. So this is what I'm occupying myself with at the moment.

Since being elected almost 2 years back to being youth president of Manila, it has been endless meetings, planning, discussions, discussions and even more discussions. Oftentimes, it gets the best of me. I feel drained & a big part of me tells me it's just a bit too much too soon. I lose out on my joy and it's so easy to get clouded with worry. Especially in times when other people don't see it your way.. Or when you're idea gets shot at and torn down only to find someone with a better idea. And u wonder how come u haven't thought of that first.. haha...

Pastoring people has also proved to be a tough and challenging experience for me. Dealing with people can really suck out the life outta ya. But these things teaches me a lot. It keeps my feet on the ground. It's humbling to know that the world doesn't revolve around you, that there are still a whole lot of things you don't know...That the best is not always enough. You have to be better than the best. This means u have to constantly submit yourself to the molding of God and time. -- that you can always improve -- that there is always something to learn with every person u meet, every experience, every place. That every person has a story to tell & it's worth listening to. That listening is better than talking --even in prayer. That if and when you did your best & still failed, that u have nothing to be ashamed of. Failure is a fact of life. It's what you do after a failure that matters. That sometimes our idea of success is not its real meaning...That God sees us differently than what other people say. 

There are other things I've learned in the past few weeks. That money can buy food but not appetite...That we can grant ourselves sleep but only God gives rest. That laughter is easy to do but u have to work on your joy. That achievement is not fulfillment and vice versa. That people are worth more than goals. That it's useless to be on top of the world if you're stepping on everybody else. That it's a worthy cause to make other people feel better about themselves. That being an inspiration to others starts by being an inspiration to yourself. That in order to see love at work I need to work on love. That character is worth more than reputation because it's who you truly are when no one is looking.

I've heard it said many times over that we can no longer change the past, we do not hold the future.. all we have is now. Honey, we don't even have NOW. Life is a series of fleeting and passing moments. We can't even grasp our now. So, embedded in these interlinked series of nows is a gift we call learning.

What am I going to learn next?
I'm excited!

THIS VIDEO CLIP WAS TAKEN FROM TUGON CONFERENCE PHILIPPINES 2005. I was the Bible Reader. But I got so excited I ended up preaching. harhar! :) Anyway, couldn't pass up such a big opportunity as this. I hope I did good. Thank you Jesus!

For a full information about TUGON MINISTRY please visit;

www.tugon.net

I saw this in Len's blog... :P I had so much fun doing this. Napuyat nga ako dito.. lols.. Trying to find out the celebrities that look like me! haha.. and aren't they sooo honored?! :) Anyway, I'm not really that fond of celebrities, but i have to admit this is really cute. :) You don't have to agree on what you see... hehehe, but this was done by a face recognition engine so I've got nothing to do with this. Enjoy!

http://www.myheritage.com

AT ETO NA ANG PINAKA MALUPIT! READY NA KAYO?

Happy New Year my dear friends!

I feel great on this first day of 2007. I was sick the last 4 days of 2006, my body succumbing to overfatigue. But last night, as the clock struck 12, I whispered a prayer to Jesus and asked Him to heal me completely. I told Him I can't feel this way for the rest of the year. (haha.. I know that's superstition.. ) I slept, and now I woke up feeling like a new person! All pain is gone & I feel great! He is our Great Physician, Halleluja...

2006 has been a year of miracles for me -- where GOD continously shattered all my pre-conceived notions about Him. He has become more personal in His dealings with me, where He has revealed Himself in a more progressive way. He has talked to me both in the grandest of moments & in the lowest of valleys.It has caused me to want to pursue Him more & run after Him. I know He is inside of me through the power of the Holy Ghost but there's this part of me that wants to embrace His totality in a greater measure -- if that is ever possible -- in a way that I could be one with Him.

In January, God has inspired us with fresh vision for our local church (HCJC). God has challenged us to stretch beyond our borders & enlarge our territory -- to elevate our thinking into the realm of the supernatural & to believe God for what He has promised He would accomplish through us.

In February, I got my first big break at General Conference (big smile) ... This is also where GOD made me realize that you can never get too big to be a worshipper. No flesh shall glory in His presence.

In March, we set our goals for our youth department both in a local and sectional level. Since that time, the LORD has blessed us with steady growth. I've seen more young people come to Christ this year than in all of my previous years of ministry. God is indeed good!

In April, we had a tremendous move of God in our youth campS. In our district(NCR) alone, over a hundred received the baptism of the Holyghost in 3 nights. I have personally  experienced laying hands on 8-10 young people & see them receive the HG one after the other in less than 5 minutes! God is truly pouring out His Spirit upon all flesh -- the former & the latter rain being poured out together in one season! I am persuaded that it is through the hands of this generation of believers that He will accomplish His greatest work yet! ..."these signs shall follow them that believe..."

In May, I flew in to Hongkong to facilitate the preparations for TUGON Conference.TUGON is an outreach ministry that challenges Filipinos to stand up and be counted for the cause of global evangelism. For a full victory report, pls visit www.tugon.net

In June, we ministered through the TUGON Conference and God has made the increase indeed. I was happy to see old friends and met new ones alike.

July marked a personal milestone for me. BOTT-Singapore was the beginning of many doors that God opened for me for the rest of the entire year and I believe,for years to come. BOTT also opened my understanding on who I truly am in the kingdom of God. At this conference altar I have laid down some commitments that will forever change the course of my life.

This is also when I was able to come to Malaysia for the first time. I had the great honour of meeting Bro and Sis Muthu and stay at their beautiful home. Also, since that day, I have come to look up to him as an elder brother in the Lord, gleaning from his ministry. Knowing him is such a blessing. Our friendship has progressed since then.

I also met the wonderful saints of Cheras and the Charles' family who have, to this date impacted my life. Their friendship has blessed me in ways I never expected.

August, I was privileged to attend Leadership Development Int'l back in Manila. This is also where God showed me a perfect example of grace. I wasn't supposed to be there because I had no titles, but I believe it was the LORD that made a way for me so that I could hear what He wanted me to hear. It is also at that meeting that I had the privilege to meet Ptr Dodgie and Sis Nancy of FJF-Singapore up-close & personal. Again, a friendship that has accelerated the ministry God has entrusted to me. I will forever be grateful for your mentoring. Thank you just because you believed. Also, this is when the LORD began to talk to me about the concept of E3!

September gave birth to Events Planning Manila thru the kindness of Sis Nancy & Sis Sandra Subner from TJ-Singapore. EPS challenged us to dream bigger, reach higher & believe geater. Thank you Sis Sandra for your influence. We were never the same after that meeting.

October was vision casting and planting the seeds for E3! Also, this was when I began to feel very heavy about the upcoming youth camp in Malaysia.I began to lose sleep and appetite to eat. Now I understand that this is when the LORD was cultivating the ground, preparing me for the harvest. This is also when He started planting the seeds of revival for the youth of Malaysia.

November, we witnessed the vision for Breaking Out come to pass! And what a campmeeting it was! This event also opened doors for us to minister in Indonesia. I am a lost for words in wanting to describe what truly transpired at this event. I believe Breaking Out achieved its purpose in wanting to spread the fire to other areas of Malaysia, and to impart fresh vision & revival amng those present. Thru it, God also established a strong connection among nations. A permanent bridge that will enable us to fulfill the vision of reaching the 10/40 window -- one step at a time.

December, God started to strengthen this mission bridge by Bro Sherson coming to the Philippines. We were privileged to have him. I believe his trip here gave him a deeper desire to grow in his personal walk with the Master. Run on Bro!

Deep Calleth Deep Conference at the Equatorial Bangi also marked a personal milestone for me. DCD was an experience that is truly life changing. The teachings of Bro and Sis Doughty will forever be etched not just in memory, but in practice. I have also met some wonderful people, my roommate Shankar, being the best of them. Also, one of the young people from China that came to Breaking Out received baptism in Jesus' name @ DCD, praise God! I was als0 privileged to meet Bro Lee Stoneking personally. The last night of the conference while we were worshipping, he shook my hand and put his cheek to mine and said, "You'll never be the same,boy" Indeed, I was never the same!

The vision for E3! also came into full view. (For a full report, pls see E3! Update write-up) I was also blessed by one of the most endearing friendships I've ever had in the person of Sis Janlyn. Her coming to E3! was truly a blessing. Thanks sis.Your labour of love will never be forgotten.

Looking back, I am amazed of how God has blessed and enriched my life just in the course of 1 year. This has caused me to believe my Jesus for greater things in 2007. I thank Him for giving me the opportunity to represent Him to this lost world, and His ambassador I will be for as long as He gives me breath, declaring His wondrous works & love to this generation. I will be His voice, His hands -- His heart.

Have an abundant and prosperous year ahead with Jesus Christ our great God and Saviour. Amen.

 

Hello everybody! I know some of you are already hating me for not updating this on a regular basis. I almost don't visit this site anymore because of another site I got going. Plus the schedule has been really hectic. But thanks for all of you who keeps on checking and craving for details.. haha! That's why I am pushed... let's say pressured.

I'm now in KL just got back from Deep Calleth Deep Conference Singapore's annual campmeeting. Be flying back home tomorrow morning where a ton of work is waiting for me! huhuhu.. It's the kind of work that you don't get paid right here right now... but as Bro Stoneking says-- the insurance policy is out of this world! I love what I do for the kingdom of God although it's not necessarily the easiest thing to do on earth most of the time. But Bro Willoughby says this is not a good way to live-- it is actually THE ONLY WAY to live our life... a life with Jesus! And what a blessed life it is indeed.

I will tell you more details of my trip and all the wonderful things that God has opened for me when I get back to Manila. Meanwhile-- I hope this temporarily suffices your clamors for an update! hehehe..

Peace everybody!

You read that right... I was just in a car accident! I came from ACTS to bid the Hesite's goodbye. I got on a cabbie on my way home. I would usually sit at the front seat beside the driver, but somehow, i got on the backseat tonight for no reason at all. Ok, to make the long story short and not to make it too mystical, hehe... On an intersection where the road is slightly downhill, I don't know what got into cab driver's head. Seeing the yellow light just turn red, he stepped on the speed pedal rather than the brakes. We rammed straight to the back of another car which was on full stop!

The result was inevitable. The cab's entire right front side was a wreck! The impact was strong enough to dislodge the entire backseat where I was sitting. On sheer instinct, I put both feet in front of me attempting to neutralize some of the impact,Somehow, it helped. However, I still hit my hand and shoulders at the back of the front seat and the window pane. My right hand & shoulder is actually numb until now.. But thank God there was no serious injury either to me or the cab driver. He just looked a little shaken. Not by the accident itself but with the damage to his car! Which, in the Philippines would not be his car but the car of his operator! I got off. The driver was in a scuffle w/ the driver of the other car. They were so busy that it seemed inappropriate to interrupt, so I just got on a jeepney and went straight home.

I thank God for His protection. We are ever protected by His blood. I give all the honor and praise back to JESUS!