Hey! It's me.

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F-O-O-D

Happy to spend my time with you. - FOOD

there are so many things i’m grateful for. 

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Let's seas the day. 🌊🌊🌊 #summerouting #beach #pretanning (at Blue Coral Beach Club)

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What does the Bible say: Infant baptism.

The Bible is abundantly clear of what baptism is, who it is for, and what it accomplishes. In the Bible, only believers who had placed their faith in Christ were baptized as a public testimony of their faith and identification with Him (Acts 2:38; Romans 6:3-4). Water baptism by immersion is a step of obedience after faith in Christ. It is a proclamation of faith in Christ, a statement of submission to Him, and an identification with His death, burial, and resurrection.

With this in view, infant baptism is not a Biblical practice. An infant cannot place his or her faith in Christ. An infant cannot make a conscious decision to obey Christ. An infant cannot understand what water baptism symbolizes. The Bible does not record any infants being baptized. Infant baptism is the origin of the sprinkling and pouring methods of baptism. Even the method of infant baptism fails to agree with the Bible. How does pouring or sprinkling illustrate the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ? 

Baptism does not save a person. It does not matter if you were baptized by immersion, pouring, or sprinkling - if you have not first trusted in Christ for salvation, baptism (no matter the method) is meaningless and useless. Water baptism by immersion is a step of obedience to be done after salvation as a public profession of faith in Christ and identification with Him. Infant baptism does not fit the Biblical definition of baptism or the Biblical method of baptism. If Christian parents wish to dedicate their child to Christ, then a baby dedication service is entirely appropriate. However, even if infants are dedicated to the Lord, when they grow up they will still have to make a personal decision to believe in Jesus Christ in order to be saved. 

What does the Bible say: Baptism

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Gift of Salvation

When someone offered you a gift of Salvation, what is your initial response?

Or ask yourself first, do you think you are saved, or not? And why? 

We tend to think and answer this questions either based on what we do or based on our faith. But I will tell you what the Bible says about being saved.

Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” - Acts 4:12

1. Salvation cannot be found in anyone, or anything else in the world except from God. No one can save you other than Him. 

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - Ephesians 2:8

2.It is also neither earned nor worked for by human hands.It is clearly God-given.

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.- Romans 6:23

3. You deserve death for your transgressions yet He chose to redeem you to have forever with Him. 

If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. - Romans 10:9

4. You just need to have faith, declare that Jesus is your Lord and Savior and acknowledge what God has done on the cross. 

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. - John 3:16

5. There is the great exchange. Love is a decision not just an emotion.He already knew what will happen ahead of us. He knew our character and that we may still turn away from Him yet He still managed to chose us. Unconditional love.

He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. - 2 corinthians 5:21

6. You are righteous because God took all our sins that you should deserve so that you could be with Him in heaven.  (Note: no sin can be allowed in heaven)

Isn’t it amazing that we are already righteous sons and daughters of God? That’s why it is called the Good News. We just have to take the gift with thankfulness. Enjoy with the gift. Like a VIP card, we can already have access directly to God, through prayer and his glorious riches without any hesitation or fear. You are worthy and bought with a price. A price only God can pay. 

Want to start your journey ahead full of promises of God and how to respond? Message me. :)

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Unchanging GOD.

I’m such a sinner and hopeless yet redeemed by GOD. Why?

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“Christians aren’t hypocrites, we’re repentant sinners. Big difference. Jesus called out hypocrites and said they’re headed for hell. Christians know we’re sinners, and hypocrites pretend they’re not.”

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Burk Parsons

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“Salvation is a work of God to show His glory. That’s why He’s not going to let it fail.”

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Paul Washer

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Unfailing God. Excellent work from God.

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Nice one Matt! I love your version compared to the oroginal.

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HNNNNG…New Final Fantasy XV Screenshots

Taken from -Episode Duscae-. Salivation imminent.

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My all time fave. I need this again.

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Young Hearts Acted, Page 2

To sum it all, I should’ve lay down my intentions and pursued you at the time you agreed to be courted and within the boundary of dating and at the right season. Expressing my sweet little actions and endearment did not help you, it only stirred up our fragile emotions. Because it was uncertain. It was vague. It was my mistake. And I’m just being selfish. I should’ve waited for the right time. 

After graduating, We entered a new life outside campus. We started our first job hunting in RPHS. The draw lots helped me entered government hospital as my 1st training ground and work. And I was overwhelmed with the staff, environment, and the workload. I worked, worked, and worked. And had me less time with you. Yes! I’ve got not much time for you. And that was also a reason that slowly ended us. I am in the adjustment period. I prioritized my job because it had me so much in my mind. I forgot how to prioritized you. And I didn’t know what to expect and how to adjust in that kind of work environment. Off days should be my days for you but instead I’d rather chose to rest and procrastinate. 

And lastly, I was just foolish to let the cycle repeated itself and hurt you every single time until you’re shattered enough into pieces and couldn’t pick up for yourself. While I was here unnoticed of my little mess I tend to forget. I should’ve talked to you before. I should’ve told you that I was in the waiting part and what I had in mind. I should’ve said the things we should be doing. I should’ve courted you after graduation. That was my plan. But I didn’t. I didn’t noticed your heartaches. I didn’t noticed your pain, suffering, or let it be called your agony. I didn’t care at all. 

It was late when my friend told me all about your bad times and frustrations you ventilated through your posts in Tumblr. And that struck me how I felt bad so much to myself and guilt crippled me then. You never told me personally or even through messages. I had no any idea about your sentiments. I’m not a blogger. I don’t read blogs. But because of what you did, I just happened to be..

You are also the reason I made an account in Tumblr. Now I understood how blogging about personal life, experiences and even frustrations helped you out if you can’t say directly to the person you wanted to tell to. 

By blogging, you become bolder to tell the whole world what you can’t tell to that one person you are directing to. And we’re just hoping its the other way around. 

Ciao! Hope you’re doing great. Because I am too. And I am hoping we could have that closure we are looking for. I’m ready to meet you again without any drawback. I’m excited to explain it to you all and how sorry I am for what I did. You know how you can contact me,  See you somewhere soon. You’ll always have this place in my heart. Thank you! God bless! :]

Yours Truly, 

Man who loved you

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Young Hearts Acted

This is my response to the last letter she posted for me from her blog last few years ago.

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My Damsel in Distress,

It's been a while. I back read almost all your post that concerns about me, us. Maybe I am that kind of guy you wrote in every post. It took me too long to respond to you and I don't know why you struck so randomly in my head yesterday. (March- 09-2018). Maybe because there are some gaps that need to be fill in. Some questions that need answers. And I hope you could read this someday.

*Inhale, exhale*

Okay! I knew we didn't end up well and I knew you were asking for closure. I'm sorry if I didn't give you what you wanted. It's just that those were the times I'm not ready  to let go of you and hoping for second chances. I was hoping we could talk on the last day we met, but my fears grew bigger than saying " I miss you".

It wasn't much clear to me what happened and why we lost our fight.  I can't clearly remember our turning point of our love story. Our story is somewhat private. And the closest people around us are aware of that. And maybe that's one reason we didn't have time to enjoy the company of each other. The heartache of one of my closest friend, and even your friend. You knew I knew her first before I knew you. I just knew you after she introduced me to you. And that's where the problem started. We took into consideration other people’s feelings rather than ourselves. 

I started liking you when we became classmates in college. As how I remembered, I started staring at you on our Family Health Nursing class. We were in 2nd or 3rd year College, I guess. When we had this role play, and you were there smiling and laughing contagiously. I knew you were something for me. I can't help but noticed you. I wanted to message you. Have conversations with you. Know you more. And even have you.

Another reason of our heartbreak was maybe I was so young and insensitive to handle our kind of relationship. I am sensitive, trust me, but on the other person and other people, and not YOU. That was my big mistake. I kept on thinking about the effects of our actions to our friend and not you. I am much concerned about her condition and the emotions brought to her when I'm with you. Knowing she had this history of angina. I can't afford to be the cause of her emotional instability that could triggers it. If you could knew, how hard for me to suppress my emotions for you back then and just wished I could turn back the time and restart it all over. But it's over. 

Next thing, the one thing you don't want to discussed with me. My FAITH. I know this is a very sensitive topic and I fully understood you when you explained it to me and I deeply appreciated you for supporting me in my decisions. This was one crucial moment of my life. I surrendered my life to Christ. I became a Christian. And God started to changed my heart. God saw my heart, my emotions, and my weaknesses. And someone counseled me that I should not pursue someone unless I am willing to take the courtship stage. I should not lay down earlier my intentions unless I am courting or planning to take you to be my girlfriend/wife. And our problem is, there was no courtship stage. It was just a mutual understanding. There is no commitment. There is no legal basis. I knew you are not allowed to be dating or having a boyfriend that time. So what gives? Then a verse also popped in my head saying "There is a time for everything.." And I really appreciated that we consider enjoying our season of singleness.  Our focus and goal that time is to study and pass the board exam. I didn't want to hinder you and waste your season. I knew God has a better plan for you than mine. And that was the time I decided to distance myself from you. I prayed for you, for us. I wanted you to focus on your family and study. I always knew there will be a right time for my purpose for you.

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To the Creator that I’m always grateful. My Saviour. My Redeemer. My Provider. My God.

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Contentment doesn’t come naturally to us. Even apostle Paul had to learn it. “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. (Philippians 4:12) Paul wrote this when he was in prison. How could he be content? The next verse reveals the secret- I can do everything through Him who gives me strength” (V-13). Contentment is an ability we cultivate with God’s help and strength. No matter what you’re facing today, through prayer you can receive the strength to be content. Lord, Give me a heart that is content and remove greed and selfishness from me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen

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Hello! Let’s make it simple and straight. I created this blog to share my experiences and appreciation.I want to let you know how awesome life is. YES! It’s great to be alive. I’m grateful for the people around, and always behind me. Wait until I mention you all. All glory to God. Let’s start sharing lives. 03-08-16. #TheStart