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Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Profit Maximization by Businesses
Friday, September 23, 2011
Do Ethics and Profits Go Together?
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Look at Me
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Our Awful Mess
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” Romans 3:23-24, NIV
In reality, we clutter. Do you believe that we are faultless? No, for nobody is perfect. Although we persistently discover truths from what had happened to us in the past, we still are attracted to the act as if sin is embedded on us. Even though we strive to modify our actions, we fail. At the end of our own strength, we become frustrated, tired, and unresponsive to what life has in store for us.
The one mentioned above is the manifestation of the devil’s tainting of our goodness. We often ask why we, humans, still sin when it could have been prevented. Philosophers uttered several theories that could explain a person’s attitude, way of life and thinking. Many who were deemed to be logical had opposed the suppositions of others. Religions were attacked and false beliefs were tried to be altered. Moreover, arguments and sound discussions had taken place and it seemed endless to some. But after all of these, the truth prevailed.How was it judged? Which is valid?
In the attempt to distinguish the superiority and veracity of one belief to the other, a watchful exploration must be conducted. In line with this, I included a summary of each notion in this post. The first view, Personalism, tries to explain to us how unique an individual is and proves to us that each person has free will and value. Subjectivity is the staple of this view. This means that the experience of a person shapes him/her personhood. While the other, Relativism, tells us that all points of view are equally valid, and all truth is relative to the individual.
Relativism approves that no system of truth is superior to another one, and that there is no objective standard of truth. It would, basically, deny that there is a God of absolute truth. The goal of relativism is to avoid the idea that there is actually right and wrong. The effect of this is that people will continue to sin against a Holy God without them knowing that they are really sinning. All of these being said, in relativism, we are tolerating what is evil. A dose of Personalism or human encounter or experience with the truthfulness of God will change our lives significantly.
To be righteous, not declared by self, we have to experience the grace of God. The Scripture clearly tells us that all men have fallen short of the glory of God. By admitting that we are a sinner followed by the acceptance of Jesus Christ as our Savior, we are saved and can see God face to face when we finally perish. In the aftermath, you will notice that there is no more condemnation and you are sinning less. The Holy Spirit is our conscience. By His work, we will never be the same again and we can say no to sin.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
The Sims Comes to Life
To make the daily living of my sims impressive, I cheated the game using the “rosebud” or “motherlode” code. Doing so raised my purchasing power to buy back the downloaded pieces of furniture from the internet. To get the beautiful and exceptional items, a simmer needs an account in PayPal or, for direct purchases, credit card. If you don't go to the download sites that I just mentioned above then you really don't have a clue of how favored you are when that plastic money is on-hand.
Prodigious items equal real money. Free items mostly have flaws. They crash your game, or sometimes they don't fit. You have to wallow in your success if you got an item that works! To be honest, downloading a nice simpack won't be like a piece of cake.. Accept it without reserve. There is a demand; these makers come profitable because we pay. Like it or not, we are expected to purchase for a fee.
Sims comes to life. A month or so, my family and I will be moving into a new home. My mom and I are doing most of the planning. In reality, it's never easy. At first, I thought you just have to bring-in furnitures and you're done. But it is truly stressful! Think about getting the contractors and workers, choosing which furnitures match and what doesn't, the expenses (I am dead serious about this!), unending errands, application for telephone, cable, etc.
There are tons of things to do! It's not like the Sims where you just create and play. Considering the "now", we are faced with the real the-pre-moving-to-a-new-house thing. It's easier if only I can use "rosebud" or "motherlode". Obviously, it's impossible. Ideally, we have to work hard to earn money! And budgeting is necessary to keep things up. But I am really thankful. Despite these fun challenges, I am thankful because God blessed our family with a new home. I can see His promises being fulfilled. When He makes a promise, He will make it come to life for He is constant. Truly, God will unfold a new life chapter in 2011!
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Someone Knows and Plans
Though I spared much of my time for study, I rarely missed a night-out since I started doing it. I can sense what you are thinking. Like you are saying “who the hell is this guy to bash my most coveted thing to do?” Hey! Don’t get me wrong. Partying is just so fine as long as you will not fall short of God’s standards like getting drunk, doing meet-up-hook-up after, etc. Just have fun with your friends without defiling yourself! Check your intentions and let God set your boundaries!
All those fun stuff, as you have named it, that I carried out weren’t anymore fun during my most dry days. I started seeking for a way to fill a hole that kept on budding in my heart. It felt like all those nights were in a pattern. Repeating, repeating, again, again… then turned boring. Finally, I realized it is only God who can fill that up. It is akin to the vampire who has lived for 400 years who cannot find another activity for himself that would bestow him gratification… then found God. Only in fiction, I infer.
Enough said. Those bad stuff took place because I trusted my own decisions. When I plan for myself using my own understanding, it sucks big time. When I fully-surrendered my life to Jesus, I learned what God wants for my life. I learned that God’s plans are perfect in every way! One of his plans is to give us wisdom which really helped me weigh the boons and banes of my every step. Before, I just accomplish whatever spells fun. I didn’t know. If I only I knew it will not give me future benefit.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Politics?
I heeded a lot of promises from P-noy. Now that I am politically aware, I just can’t stop myself from thinking of the unending possibilities and uncertain events that can occur without the nation’s knowledge. Is he only excellent in the beginning? What will be the situation after 3 years? 6 years? Can he put rapid actions in his words?
In my modest opinion, the undertakings were satisfying. Though I have heard a lot of it from other leaders who declared only what people desire to hear, I am still positioning high with this diminutive hope inside me. The whole Philippines is here to watch his every move. The public will be able to tell apart when his actions are not anymore aligned with his promises.
Noynoy has not proven his aptitude in leading the nation. Within 6 years, I hope he would be able to keep up those assurances. I wish he will not limit himself with what he had sworn in his inauguration speech. I also anticipate his other plans that are not wicked for the betterment of the country.
At the end of the day, people, with the help of God, will have the final say in their lives. One must use the God-given wisdom in deciding for themselves. Since this is a new chapter for all of us, then why not instil for change? The country’s success does not depend on P-noy’s hands alone but also from us and from our Creator who has full control over us.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Will Never Forsake Me
-----------------------------------------------------------------"Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious
ways; according to your love remember me, for you are good, O Lord." Psalms 25:7 (NIV)
Love. Simply love. It is all because of Your love for me, for us, for all you have breathed upon. Who else can offer that kind of love? None. You had the choice to abscond but you are not wicked. It is not in Your nature, Lord. You are more than keen to scamper behind us if we feel like running away. You are good and upright; You instruct sinners in Your ways. You are never failing to forgive. Tons for marring your heart… One mercy erases it all.
This is the type of love I have been probing for. I thought I would be able to find it in earthly possessions but you proved me wide of the mark, Lord. I thought every deed that I had done was not a big deal to every person who truly loves me. If only I listened to Your factual whispers. I am secured now, Father, for You incessantly screen my life from the fiery arrows of the enemies. My hope is in You. I will not get tired of following You.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
U-Turn
"Something's missing! Why am I drifting?" William inquired as he felt coldness in his heart.
"I'll do the things that will give me bliss!" He supposed. Confused, he tried doing every act on his own. He doggedly decided for himself without asking God to show him His will. He chose not to listen.
For years, he had become a witness of a life spiritually and emotionally drowning. I needed to be rescued, he thought. He knew it was not too late to start things up again. It would be hard to leave his past behind but he deliberated that nothing is unattainable with God. Blinded by the world and without him knowing, God had taken him for a personal encounter.
Finally after hurtful years he finally got back to his senses.. to Abba.
"Not 360° nor 90°. Take a 180° you hypocrite! You lack obedience!," he muttered to his entirety when he finally got dead beat of his life.
"I'm done with this! I will never come back to this kind of mess ever again!" he noted in his very aggravated manner. He gripped his old iPod and rummaged around to look for a song apt for the moment. He scrolled down and ticked on Rescue by Michael Gungor. Desperate for forgiveness, he started to shed tears to God as he felt the Holy Spirit setting his heart on fire.
"Forgive me, Father. I have hurt you. I never realized that I was no longer paying attention. I drifted away..." Tears surged like river as he spoke one by one the peccadillo he had committed. He asked God to absolve him as he repented. He knew then that He was forgiven because God is truly merciful.
God instructed him to read his Word. In book of Psalms, he found God's message.
Days have gone by.. He felt peace. Real love. He saw the colors of life. Then on, he witnessed the beauty of God's creation.
Months have passed.. He served God with all his heart. He declared that he is God's servant. He let God cover him as the enemy attacks him.