WHAT IT TAKES MY ROAD TO SUCCESS

Sola Scriptura Versus Tradition

2012-02-06T06:34:00.000-08:00

“We owe to Scripture the same reverence which we owe to God” – John Calvin

“The source of all our troubles is in not knowing the Scriptures” - Chrysostom

One of the most volatile issues that separates Evangelicals from Roman Catholics has to do with the issue of sola scriptura (“Scripture alone”). Evangelicals believe that Scripture alone speaks with God’s voice and is authoritative in matters of faith and practice, whereas most Roman Catholics believe that both Scripture and tradition constitute the Word of God.

We are told that the reading of Scripture is NOT –

• The only or the direct rule of a Christian’s faith. The direct rule is the teaching of the living Church, and divine tradition is with Scripture the joint source of revelation. A Catholic dogma, therefore, does not need any scriptural text for its warrant; dogmas are believed not because they are contained in the Scriptures, but because they are taught by the Church.

(Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Bible, electronic media, Harmony Media Inc.)

• Have you ever wondered where Roman Catholicism derived such doctrines as Mary’s immaculate conception, the assumption of Mary, indulgences, and other unique doctrines?

• We look in vain for such doctrines in the pages of the Bible.

• Many Catholics believe the Word of God is not limited to the pages of the Bible.

• It is from “tradition” that many distinctive Roman Catholic doctrines are primarily derived.

What's New Today?

2012-01-13T07:39:00.001-08:00

Strange place and people! I could not make any judgement than to provide some more ideas to fill in the gap of questions around. Well, with this I call it a day… New encounter, new people, new challenge and new task, I love learning and loving new circle. There’s nothing compared to a fulfilling activity that will make you into someone worthwhile. Along the way, a friendly relationship developed by trust to a person sounds so cool.

To elaborate, I applied under the scholarship of the government. I love to know more about detailed accounting process from bookkeeping but wasn’t able to grab the module since it’s not offered during the time. Now, I decided to shift to Customer Service Mod wherein it definitely reminds me of things pertaining here.

This has been a great privileged for me to always enjoy the benefits of being a “scholar.” More so as a daughter of our Almighty Father, I glorify Him. During the day, I encountered MARKETING and promotions. These words always appear to encircle my life.

I am so excited of what will God do to me and will happen during the time dedicated at the school. I could not imagine myself in the four corners of the room again trying to squeeze again the ideas from knowledge and practical application. Whatever the bargain it entails, I can make such adjustment. I love being busy and it means a lot to me while still alive.

I want to allow the Lord to take control of me because I am marked such a crazy craving-pressure lady. I hate LAZINESS and to avoid so I need to be busy doing something good and makes sense to the purpose of my life. Well, just this time too I want to include my sincerest thanks to the people around me who really make a good encouragement and motivation to this endeavour.

MEMO FROM THE BOSS

2011-11-28T01:12:00.000-08:00

To: YOU
Date: TODAY
From: THE BOSS
Subject: YOURSELF
Reference: LIFE

I am God. Today I will be handling all of your problems. Please remember that I do not need your help.

If life happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, do not attempt to resolve it. Kindly put it in the SFGTD (something for God to do) box. All situations will be resolved, but in My time, not yours.

Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold onto it by worrying about it. Instead, focus on all the wonderful things that are present in your life now. If you find yourself stuck in traffic; don't despair. There are people in this world for whom driving is an unheard of privilege.

Should you have a bad day at work; think of the man who has been out of work for years.

Should you despair over a relationship gone bad; think of the person who has never known what it's like to love and be loved in return.

Should you grieve the passing of another weekend; think of the woman in dire straits, working twelve hours a day, seven days a week to feed her children.

Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance; think of the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk.

Should you notice a new grey hair in the mirror; think of the cancer patient in chemo who wishes she had hair to examine.

Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering what is life all about, asking what is my purpose? Be thankful. There are those who didn't live long enough to get the opportunity.

Should you find yourself the victim of other people's bitterness, ignorance, smallness or insecurities; Remember, things could be worse. You could be one of them!

When you think you have it bad, there is someone out there who wishes he or she had it as good as you do.

Remember life is very short. The next life is very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, LONG. Sometimes our "big" problems are actually small ones.

(got somewhere in my files dated Oct. 2007, source unidentified)

WHAT ELSE CAN YOU ASK?

2011-10-19T20:39:00.000-07:00

How would you define life? Is it like an accident, a mystery, a plan, a game, a movie: horror, action, comedy, drama or romance? Whatever? Miserable or not, are you aware of it or you just put a little bit or more of fantasy in your present life? If then, who told or rather influenced you so? Perhaps your dearest parents, teacher, mentor, coach, guardians and so on? Probably your circumstance tells too- out of the challenges and tests? Many individual also claims they heard from a voice within or from some convictions out no one can see, oh, do you belong?

There are really lots of questions here, right? Or even more in your life, there’s MUCH to be answered? Am I too much intriguing? Well, as I can say much of my presence in this wonderful earth caused me to ask you? With your existence, I’d rather ask why I am also here; see you, be with you or live with you? Oh c’mon, there are lots of differences between us, right? Can you see exactly what the point is? What do you feel? Can I say that life is unfair? You have your exceptional knack to survive and I have the opposite, is this fair? Others are better and you can never reach, are they deserving and why am you’re not? Is this allowing you wonder, wander or dig your mind?

Does your existence makes confusion or your confusion makes your existence? Worst, are you living in chaos of your life situations? What it makes you to feel such a point of giving up? And likely, wish to disappear as no one may notice? What it leads you to still continue and search for the answer? It seems you live in darkness like a caterpillar in a cocoon? It’s really tough, right?

Like the changing climate, the turning of earth’s orbit and the water cycle, man’s life is a repetition of historical mystery, can you notice? So we can’t see a dead end? Can we just confer a dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia or the entire book list regarding the mystery of change? Perhaps they can answer the process yet the perfect nuance of wisdom can’t satisfy your brain, do you agree? Well,now who’s the maven and the mastermind of all of this? Who is the creator, the source and the ultimate answer? It will never be you because you always draw a question out of everything, right?

Wake Up! the ultimate answer from God clears everything and changed life is like a caterpillar which came out from the dark inside cocoon and became a butterfly, do you feel the freedom? Unlike theory, God answers us without confusion because He is perfect unlike us, do you agree? I know you will prefer having a light that can guide your direction and not lead you to stumble? Truly may God be your answer and not the other side, can you tell me the things that convinced you that God is the answer for your question?

Can you tell me what question that is still lingering your mind this time as to your existence? Or Add more stories with this?

Is There Really Such Thing As Death Insurance?

2011-09-24T03:35:00.000-07:00

It is said that “Nothing is sure in life; the only sure thing is death.” As a wise man said before, “Is there one who has lived before and did die?” As creation, death is inevitable as part of life, but is really just a path to another life: eternal life from an eternal soul we all possess. There is nothing to fear from death as long as we are “spiritually prepared” for the inevitable. The body returns to dust and your spirit and soul returns to God- Eccl. 12:7.

We spend money investing on life insurance so our loved ones can have some protection whenever, God forbid, something happens to us. But have we even considered an insurance against death? I mean, where will we go after this life? Would we be deserving of entrance to that place where we all want to live in eventually and have eternal life, Heaven? If you have rejected God in this life, God will reject you in the afterlife because He has no choice.

So how do we become “spiritually prepared”? It’s not easy, but the concept is quiet simple: Crave for what your purpose is in life. God gave your life for a very specific reason and cannot question why things happen against our will. Each and every person has a very unique purpose, a mission according to God’s will. The thing is, you have to know what it is and become prepared to fulfill whatever it is. As Rick Warren states, “life on earth is a temporary assignment.”

Think about this: In Heaven, God would not ask you how much you’re earning or how big your bank account is. An empty-wallet person is equal to a multi-millionaire there. Money’s purpose is on Earth and cannot be brought there. What God would ask is how much good you’ve done on Earth. You can never ask back God, “sorry I’m lost, next question please?”

The fact and final irony of life is there is nothing here that we can bring to the next life or the afterlife. You can save up immense amount of money and possess all of property in this present life (not saying that’s bad), but what can that do for you when God eventually takes your life now as destined to go? Let us reflect on the temporary nature of life, and that “we are only passing by”.

AN EFFECTIVE LEADER! ARE YOU ONE?

2011-09-02T22:19:00.001-07:00

•    Effectiveness is doing the right thing. Efficiency is doing things right.
•    To lead, one must obey the rules first.
•    Humility is more important for a successful person.
•    Focus on how to get it done, not on why it can’t be done.
•    Promotion is hereditary. Just like respect, it must be earned.
•    Allow active spirituality in the workplace. It motivates people.
•    Share a common vision and values with peers.
•    Promote integrity. Never cheat on your tasks.
•    Make work fun. Have a laugh break while doing coffee break.
•    Celebrate achievements, birthdays, etc. during office hours.
•    Facilitate open communication. Don’t shoot the messenger.
•    Show genuine appreciation. Be lavish with recognition.
•    Be an active listener. Ask clarificatory questions.
•    Balance praise and criticism.
•    Look for positives, not negatives.
•    Remove barriers to creativity. Don’t laugh at crazy ideas.
•    Keep promises you make. Otherwise, don’t even dare to think of it.
•    Encourage and welcome critical ideas.
•    Don’t be defensive when you hear the negatives.
•    Progress comes from those who take unpopular decisions.
•    Take down notes. Don’t rely on your memory.
•    Admit and apologize for your mistakes…even if you’re the boss.
•    No one is indispensable…even if he’s the expert.
•    Quality is a personal obligation.
•    Discuss the past and present. Then focus on the future.
•    Remember the 80/20 rule.
•    Don’t say : “We can’t do anything about it!”
•    Sometimes a wrong decision is better than indecisiveness.
•    Never gossip about other people’s personal loves.
•    Respect the chain of command.
•    Observe. Observe. Observe.
•    Excellence is paying attention to details
•    Always find opportunity to say “thank you” in writing.
•    Carry any reading material everywhere.

STARTING POINT

2011-08-26T22:40:00.000-07:00

Absolutely, progress is a process- the real success and way to be happy! This what strikes ME upon hearing a great encouragement from Anthony Robbins. Previous weeks I said, “I’ve got to change and I need to do it now, I will try!” SCREAMING, I am hungry for a change- for achievement and for tangible result of success… Wow, really amazing at one step to SEE the result- FAILURE!!! I feel stressed-discouraged to continue! Well, with it I learned…

Now I don’t want to work for change. Mr. Robbins shared me to work for PROGRESS, worked first on my MINDSET…. Well, all were busy… what’s gonna made me filled up today that will make my love one- the busy one to be happy? The people I wanna serve… Since that’s the way I don’t feel stressed but yah fear to FAIL them will make the complete the formula of SUCCESS.

Well, I need to decide now. Extraordinary life is my existence! I don’t have to question what’s happening but ask what I should do to make it happen… As I become older, I become newly and newly designed again!!! Nothing I should be confused of because growth requires and involves everything- body, mind, emotion and all that common sense…

Indeed, I should not look for the answers but I need to work for the answers on the questions posted…. Anyhow, where my passion is there my definite focus will be… However, not being balance with life’s activities because of this focus- leads to BLOCK your road to success. Watch out! God’s will be done!!!

Romans 15:4 Notes

2011-06-16T11:07:00.000-07:00

"For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope."

The Bible is a record book of God's dealings with His people in the past. It's amazing how people were changed by having faith in this authentic book ever written. Just as experienced, I have lot of questions in life before i had discoved this with revealing messages. I was proved to be wrong of saying the Bible is just an ordinary one, went to the process of writing, editing, proofreading and printing were lot of articles samely gone the same process; that whenever i read I may carried away or rather would benefit more. Exactly it is, but beyond it i feel confident that the author- GOD is ultimately favored and glorified upon studying and applying its content.

Trully, I am convinced that He wants us to learn from His dealing with the people of the past. Do you want to see your life constantly changing, glowing and growing? I wanna encourage you to read the BOOK of LIFE- BIBLE. Not just a mere book to glance at, try to apply and see the difference!

Realization from Summer Time

2011-05-16T02:00:00.000-07:00

Generally, summer is an important season for social agenda of individuals. People seems to be busy of reserving accommodations for relaxation and leisure. In fact, lot of ventures were available somewhere such as places for beach resorts, parks and even restaurants with varieties of choices. Some were fully booked.

Likely, isn't it cool to join some camps organized to build camaraderie among peers especially for youth were chaos and excitement is exactly expected? Even Jesus, our Savior take His break alone and apart from His disciples. If God was with us this summer, how and what would He wants us to do?

During my childhood, I used to capture moments for leisure with my friends but my parents always reminds me to make the most out of the time, to value moments God has given me. I agree on that and there's a lot of things to do in our life. Whether you choose to be happy or not. To pursue your goal objectively or to make some tricks on your life. However, we cannot deny the fact that our life does not goes around our palms and destiny, for me, is in the atmosphere of own mind. How is that?

Well, it is said that "Many are in the plans in man's heart but still His will prevails. We can do all we want this time but what makes sense is that what we can get than others can be done by how we consume our time and not just this summer time. To assess what you are today defines how you lived your past. Is't it?

AM FREE

2010-07-20T19:34:00.000-07:00

from readings... catches me....

When I am free from ambition, I am free to serve with a joyful heart.

When I am free from selfishness, I am free from irritation.

When I am free from jealousy, I am free to rejoice in the good of another.

When I am free from judgment, I am free to pray from a pure heart.

When I am free from expectation, I am free to enjoy whatever comes.

When I am freed from controlling others, I am free to see the miraculous.

When I am truly free, I will see the Kingdom of God in my life.

That is what I want to see and feel – God in my life. What is that going to take? It’s going to take tearing free from my own selfish thoughts and feelings. It’s going to take looking at things from God’s perspective. It’s going to take God’s help. In order to be free, I have to be free of me.

3 POINTS SHOT FOR TODAY

2010-06-23T19:32:00.000-07:00

This month bombarded me with plans in mind considering the glitches inside and out. It’s the period that I use to check the financial sheet; wow! Looking perfect to fasten my seatbelt and prepare to take off on all ventures I could??? My wallet use to be emptied, Hikes! Eventually a good sign and not? Too much outflow than inflow- sounds not really balance!

I am reminded of my college time solving an ACCOUNTING problem; it creates tension to find out the outcome Financial Statement UNBALANCED though only a small value is lacking. BREAKING brains and worst if there’s a BIG value lacking in your personal wallet. Sounds craziness to just think, think, think and plan without taking action!

That’s what marketing makes a big sense to me! Get into exposures of networking marketing systems without even involving self to BE a member- yeah! Just a good listener, woh! But yes it creates more stress without even taking a step on this. Boost your potential! Be a strategic person not only an opportunity-seeker! Plan and take in action. More mistake much better to see where’s to work on. Above all, Have the FAITH in God that no one can snatch! Never CHEAT!

Indeed, what propels me to go on the pursuit? – I had the church family, biological family and still have this life where God’s will and purpose encompasses all. This phase is a great TURNING POINT in my life- to keep pressing on and consider such 3 propellers so I must sail willingly with God manipulating the journey!!!

WHAT'S INSIDE YOUR MIND?

2010-05-20T19:31:00.000-07:00

Clue…clue.. clue. What should I do? Where should I start? Wow! Seeking for the answer minds my mind with this! But bet I should able to do with this which I am used too!

Mind is the precious asset God has given us! Well, some treat like it doesn’t matter but perhaps some don’t understand the conscious and subconscious peripheral of it?

Strategic thinking makes sense in every action the brain takes. All is in our mind. Renewing of it takes a several mind and heart activity. Changing our mindset takes patience and courage. It’s better to say I will try my best than say I can’t do it. Well, I learned to be discipline on settling mind on something that makes more relevance to the purpose of my existence. God never fails us if we trust! Better His wisdom than our knowledge.. Wheeew! Really the reality and I chuckles because sometime I got this CRAZY mind!

Succumbed with all my wants! Never prevails then… So as, I want to do this but it’s not the priority? I need to make this but the resources is lacking. I want to get involved with something but I lack time. I want to do this but it’s not yet the perfect timing. I want to go out but I need to be in. I want to take vacation but need to work for money. I want to study but there’s no enough time. I want to win friends but I find it hard to understand with people… I don’t want to really try… I want to and I want to.. All I want is I just want…

Ending with want and never taking in action is the most frustration you’ll have! So DISCIPLINE! Consider successful ones who are currently raking in the highest area of achievement and success.

Perfect Ventures

2010-04-23T17:24:00.000-07:00

It's fun to relax after a bustling day of working. That is why we had bikes to use, jogging place and the videoke center inside the company's compound for leisure while out of work. With that to see, my boss is objective in making such leisure hub. I definitely appreciate what was being done for our sake. So i must be a recipient and definitely loves doing such fun, lol...

It's cool to be with my fellow workmates to join their jamming. Yet, eveything is good if used for a good purpose. After taking the song, "ONE WAY" I decided to prioritize matters as to fix things for the next day just to cover my daily personal task. Decision making is really up to you, your time is at stake! I decided to do things that would help use my time even better.

Thanks God, I have the energy saved this day, enough to do things according to my capacity. More than that, it's amazing how God turned my weary body to become capable of doing works for the ministry. We had a victorious Bible study in Guinobatan with six (6) children of God. He's message-2 Tim3:16, given 10 min. before it was started, leave a great impact in their hearts same that i was also reminded, that is I pray for their continouos longing to know and worship God trully.

Even if we're meeting just once a week or sometimes alternate weeks, my heart gladly shouts a glory to God for what's happening and He's working for. I expected lot of things to happen that's why I am persistent to meet more new people as much as i could but it seems my time is running too fast. Unfortunately, I was not able to do accomplish all the things as what i have planned yet I can say I am happy with the accomplishment though.

SICK DAYS

2009-05-26T17:29:00.000-07:00

Hey friends, have you ever felt being alone in the midst of the night and cant ask anyone to take care of you while feeling so unwell? I guess you will wander lot of things to happen in you while looking for anything that will tamper high temp fever and unending cough. Surely, you may reach almost all the numbers in your cellphone just to have someone to talk to. What if you can't reach for anyone? Is praying your last resort?
In a week, i had been in this sick situation. I love to sleep but it does'nt made me to calm while I am not used to do nothing all day. I incalcated in mind that am alright and can do the same choirs as I did before. But trully God is balance is a balance God. He let me realize to take a break and assess myself if am I really doing the right things and doing things right. I am conviced to take leave from work and it made me see how great is God during my weaknesses. He never forsake me including my commitment to Him which I asked Him to help me with the tast given to me.

Now am almost feeling well-Praise God, and claims that I could continue the purpose He had revealed to me . All the glory will be given back to Him; victories and even failures are part of ministry. All the promise stays whatever circumstance we are experiencing right now.