Just bloggin.....

It's almost 1AM...and thought of blogging since I can't really sleep... Been so many things on my mind this past week and I pray that God will help me get through all this. Anyways, it was nice to see and have dinner with one of my good friend Lina... She stopped by right after work 'coz she forgot something in my car when we went out last Sat....But she stayed till 11..We didn't know that it was that late already. Well, it was always nice to chat with your girls..So, sure we both had a great talk and heart to heart talk..=) My other friend Liz was suppose to stop by but I told her forget it since we all have work the next day. Anyways, I am so looking forward this Sat. Hope to see some of my friends, old friends and some new friends I met on facebook.... I am so glad to get a hold of some of my old friends since really I don't know their numbers anymore... So, i have to go grocery shopping this Friday to bbq . I heard it's gonna be really hot.. Yikkkes! so gotta get ready for that and bring lotz of water too...Okay, i'll blog more tomorrow...I am getting sleepy now...Nitey!

Our very first big Christian Concert .........................

is in our backyard...yes! it' s 5 minutes walk from my house..Ignite Chicago was held at Alexian Field Schaumburg Stadium....... God is awesome! Even if the weather was so hot..I mean really really HOT..As in we were sweating like crazy...better than rain...either or...We'll still be there......BUT it was such a different feeling...Seeing everyone lifting their hands and dancing for the Lord........ALL HIS children was just so ready and excited to PRAISE HIM...My very first Big Christian concert... We were just moved by his Holy Spirit..Seeing everybody...from a small child to adult......Sooo awesome to see little kids praising the Lord..singing and dancing...... Destiny and the rest of the kids got some autographs from Superchick and David Crowder band.. Being in this concert was so different... You feel the love and God's presence...It was one great experience....I'll try to post some pictures tomorrow... Let's all go there again next time...=)

Nitey! God Bless

Time with my soon to be TEEN

Last December - I bought this book for the church called " How to be a successful teenager" . We didn't get to use it. And when our church closed. I brought it home with me and today Destiny and I spent some time to read it... So far, the book is good. And hope to read the rest at least once a week. It's very easy to read and understand..I also let her ask some questions and with God's help. I tried to give her the answer I know. This easy - reading book talks straight to teens, showing them that they can live victoriously over real-life problems they face every day. Through dramatic stories and scriptures, it reveals the truths they need to know. If you know any teens who are faced with temptations, learning these truths will help equip them to be successful teenagers. Even if your teen is a Christian, he or she is not immune to the pressures common to all teenagers. Whether you live in a pastor's home or out on the streets..You need the exciting insights that are in this book...This book will show you how to have the abundant life you want..Both Christian and Non-Christian......

Glory to God!

Taking Back What the Devil Has Stolen

Thought of sharing you one of the sermon I heard at Life Changer's church....This is sooo true....Let's take back what the devil has stolen from us

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Taking back what the devil has stolen


May you be blesssed!

Just taking a break

.................just taking a break from work.....Soo busy today.....Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.... As for me and my fam.. As always, busy weekend but always blessed....Just to see your fam and friends are always worth it..... Friday, i had a date with my daughter Destiny to go to her friends grandma's 75th bday at one of the Country Club in Glendale Heights. Saturday, we went to my in-laws to see Kayla. ( God is good.....)..We haven't seen Kayla for almost 5 yrs now...So, everyone was so excited to see her and her family..... Sunday, after service... we went to Great America.. ( just me and destiny)....'Coz I really wasn't planning to go but since my daughter knew about it and it was also my friend's daugther's bday Alexis..Happy Bday Lexis! ...I just felt so bad for my daughter Des...'Coz I knew she wanted to go even if she wasn't saying anything to me...You know how us Mom's ..We always know how our kids feel....=) ..... So, we ended up going around 4.......It was short but sure had a blast....=)......

Last nite --we attended the Wednesday service @Life Changers Church ...God was again spoke to me through HIS words...The message was about humility, humble yourself before God, how to say I'm sorry to someone sincerely not just because you have to say it but because it's coming from your heart, and the last one that really HIT me was " It's okay to cry, that's why God gave us tears"...Wow! that was really good...Another great message, not just for us to hear but also be a doer of HIS words..So I pray that God will help me on this one and I also need to help myself..It's funny how Pastor Gregory said it..He said if its hard for you to cry...Find something to make you cry..If listening to a song, Christian song, Love song or whatever song that will help you cry then do it..If it's a movie, love story, sad story, then go watch it...But you have to sometime cry........ It was soooo good! I wish I can explain it more...I'll see if I can upload the sermon here...

Anyways, the reason why we had to attend the Wednesday service'coz we're going to Ignite Chicago this coming Sunday at 12 along with the Magsingit Family and her friends at church... So, we're all looking forward to this coming Sunday... We missed the one last year
'coz we were at Mexico Cruise.... So, we are very excited and can't wait.....For sure I will blog about it and share you the experience.....Well, I gotta get back to work.....Ciao for now!

God Bless!

Forgive and Forget

I thank God for this devotions…..


Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
- Colossians 3:13

Have you ever told someone that you forgave them? Have you ever said to someone, "It's ok... I have forgiven you?" What did you mean by that?

The word "forgive" means to pardon one for their trespasses. I means to excuse a person from the things they have done against you, to absolve them from any punishment. It means to renounce your anger at that person, and not to hold it against them.

A very popular phrase used today regarding forgiveness, is "Forgive but don't forget." But when you truly forgive someone, you are forgetting what they have done against you. You are saying, "it is in the past, and it does not exist anymore." You are putting it out of your mind, and out of your heart.

Many Christians say they have forgiven someone, and yet they use the very things they "forgave" against them later. They bring up past transgressions to hurt or wound the person they are angry with. Imagine if God did this to us? Imagine if you had a fight with God, or didn't listen to God, and He said, "Well remember the time when you were 5 and told your parents a lie? Remember when you were 8 and you stole candy from the store? Remember the first time you used my name in vain?"

The phrase "forgive but don't forget" should be "forgive AND forget." Because if you continue to remember their crimes against you, you are letting those past trespasses, those past actions that you forgave, cause resentment in your heart. You are letting those past transgressions affect your relationship with that person.

You cannot forgive someone, and still be angry at them for what they have done. You cannot forgive someone, and still hold a grudge against them. God tells us to forgive each other AS HE has forgiven us. He tells us not to judge them for their actions, after we have pardoned them. He tells us not to hold a grudge against them, but rather to forgive them in our hearts (Matthew 18:35).

When you say you have forgiven someone, have you truly forgiven them? Are you saying it because it is true, or because you feel it is the right thing to say? Today, if there is someone you have not forgiven, if there is someone you are still angry at, take time to make it right (Matthew 5:23-24). Examine yourself, ask yourself... what have they done that I cannot forgive, when Christ forgave us after all of our sins. What have they done, that we cannot forgive, even after Christ asked His Father to forgive the very people who were murdering Him?

Araw nang Kalayaan.( Happy Independence Day)......

Happy Independence Day Everyone!! Hope you all had a wonderful one with ur loved ones.... As for me and my fam... I had such a great long weekend.... Here u go!

Thursday-- I met up with a couple of friends of mine..I finally got to see one of my girls that I haven't seen since March..... So it was really nice to see her..then went shopping afterwards..lol......My dad, nephew, Des and some of my fam went to downtown Chicago to watch fireworks... Grandpa had a great time with his grandchildren....lol...My mom and my Lil one didn't get to go...My mom was not feeling well that day..So, they ended up staying home and we just watched fireworks over here by my house....Nice and perfect view....he he he

Friday - We actually didn't have any plans today but to go swimming..But it was kinda cold ( for me..)..So, since my dad invited us to go to Grand Victoria Buffet for dinner...We all went along with my mother in law and my brother in law... Not the whole fam got to go due to prior engagement they already had......But it was still fun especially eating them crabs..Oh wow!!!! made my day....lol... Since my mother in law wanted to spend more time with Kai...we decided to go with them to watch fireworks at Carol stream..Oh man! it was packed but beautiful..We were right in front where the fireworks was set up...I was scared at first but it was actually safe coz they had this thing where you can't really get too close....

Saturday - Had our weekly lunch date with my hubby. Went to Bahama Breeze this time...As always, we talked for good 3 hours...ha ha ha....Right after lunch, i went to pick up my kids and mom..then we went to Wood field Mall, Game works and ate at Chipotle for dinner..My brother also met up with us...... God is just sooo good... I continued to pray that my brother will continue to grow with the Lord and spend more time with us as a family...For these past months...Hes been hanging out with us..Not just on a family event but even just ordinary days.......So happy =) Thank you Lord =)

Sunday =) Went to 10AM service today. Another great message from Pastor Gregory Dickow....Last week he talked about " Taking Back what Devil has stolen from You" and today he talked about " Expect the Unexpected".. Expect the unexpected, not in just what you might be asked to surrender, but also in the bounty of blessings you will receive in return.
My lil one was good today....She went to the children ministry for her age and had a great time and played with some kids..... Last week she was not feeling it....I guess coz she had a lil cold and just wanted to stay with Mommy..=)...... So yah! then we went to Manila Fiesta for lunch...Oh goodness!!! that's out 4th buffet this week..Not good..ha ha ha..... Finally, we went home ..took a nap and we were suppose to visit Bro.Gerry but I guess he was at my brother's house for Pam's practice and bday celebration..And it also happened that Magsingit fam was there too...So, that was nice..we BBQ and chat again....lol.. and they are all excited for tomorrow....Lord, I pray for Pam's party tomorrow.. I pray for the family. I pray that all will go well your way Father. We pray for a beautiful day tomorrow Lord....We Praise Your Name Lord, Amen.....


Goodnite and God Bless You Readers =)