Why Not to Idolize our Problems

One of the greatest commandments in the bible is to Love God with
ALL our heart, soul, mind, and strength... not with some, but all.

Not just 90%, but 100%.

But sometimes, we can get into a rut,
and when we focus our thoughts on all the negative aspects of our lives...
sometimes that negativity can eat at our Joy.

(and let's face it, all of us have something negative that has been
brewing in our minds at one time or another)

I feel that when we focus too much on whats going wrong in the world,
VS what God is doing Right, we end up idolizing...

If you look at the dictionary for the word "Idol"-
it means a person or thing that is GREATLY admired, loved, or revered.

According to Jesus's words in the Bible, that number1 thought
we need to keep our minds, hearts, and souls locked onto is the Love of God...
and his promises for us.  Thats it. ALL of our Minds, hearts, soul, Strength.

Not some of it. All of it.

So not on the problems, issues, complaints, sadness, irritations,
anger, or fears... because when we let these feelings overtake
thoughts that are pure, lovely, noble... then we tend to "idolize" the negativity,
and not count our blessings.

So, hopefully this blog will send out a reminder to all Christians,
including myself, that our minds should be focussed always on the good, and the wonderful blessings, and on God.

Coz otherwise, we end up idolizing aspects of the world and not of
Christ's Kingdom... Christians understand this spiritual concept.

Like soldiers who need to train their minds and bodies to be physically
fit for war... so we need to train our minds and hearts to be fit
to focus our thoughts on God and his goodness, each and everyday of our lives.

Because the God of Christ is GOOD, all the time. And the LOVE sent to us via his Holy Spirit goes beyond all understanding... and is Bigger than ALL your problems/issues.

Amen and Amen. :)

God bless you today! 

The Airport Cookie Story

I came across this story while seeing a friend's
wedding over the weekend- it was given during one of the speeches and
is oh-so-profound!  Take a read...

A young lady was waiting for her flight in the boarding room of a big airport.
As she would need to wait many hours, she decided to buy a book to
spend her time. She also bought a packet of cookies.
She then sat down in an armchair, in the VIP room of the airport,
to rest and read in peace.
Beside the armchair where the packet of cookies lay,
a man sat down in the next seat, opened his magazine and started reading.
When she took out the first cookie, the man took one also.
She felt irritated but said nothing. She just thought,
"What the nerve!"
For each cookie she took, the man took one too.
This was infuriating her but she didn’t want to cause a scene.
When only one cookie remained, she thought,
"Ah…..what will this man do now?"
Then, the man, taking the last cookie, divided it into half,
 giving her one half.
 Ah! That was too much! She was much too angry now!
In a huff, she took her book, her things and stormed to the boarding place.
When she sat down in her seat, inside the plane,
she looked into her purse to take her eyeglasses, and,
to her surprise, her packet of cookies was there, untouched, unopened!
She felt so ashamed!! She realized that she was wrong …
she had forgotten that her cookies were kept in her purse.
The man had divided his cookies with her,
without feeling angered or bitter.
While she had been very angry, thinking that she was dividing her
cookies with him.
And now there was no chance to explain herself…nor to apologize.

The moral of the story…
There are five things that you cannot recover.
The stone …after the throw.
The word … after it’s said.
The occasion….after the loss.
The time …after it’s gone.
The action…after it’s done.

Taking the time to say Hello

Its amazing how a simple hello, in person, or on text message can be a life changer for some people who are needing the encouragement the most.

I am probably one of the worst for being a snob- being too busy to say hi, or too busy to respond to text messages. So, if you fall into the snob category too, you've got some company. Hoping we can fix that though!

I was prompted to write this blog about taking the time to say Hello, because of a message I received from a friend from Western Canada who texted me last week.

I was hanging out with other friends in Barrie during the day, and when her text message of "Hello how are you" came,  I felt I was too busy to respond... I saw the message, read it, and chose to respond perhaps the next day... not even acknowledging that I had received the message.

I thought nothing of it, no big deal right?  She'll understand that I'm busy and that I can talk to her tomorrow.

Then... tomorrow came... and something I didn't expect to hear.

My friend told me over the phone, that when she messaged me on Wednesday night.... she was at home alone, with her car on in her garage... attempting to commit suicide.

But she didn't go through with it..... Because ONE friend managed to help and comfort her in that sad time.

But it wasn't me.

I DIDNT event know she was having suicidal thoughts!!! :(

But if I cared to say Hello... even when I was BUSY... perhaps she would have told me what was on her mind, what she was feeling, and I could have been an encourager to her.

But I was too busy!!!!

And today I feel horrible for it.  But, on a positive note,  I was able to pray with her over the phone, and tell her that if ever she's in a rut ever again, I assured her I would make the time to help and encourage her.

May this story of what happened to me this week, help serve as a "wake up call" for all of us, that a Simple "Hello" can make the world of a difference for someone whom you don't even know might need it.

Fave Desserts From Around the World

What are some of your favorite desserts? Here are some of mine.

(And if you have a sweet tooth, I challenge you to try some of these!)


1. Halo-Halo (Philippines)

2. Gulab Jamun (India)

3. Baklava (Greece)

4. Pandan Jelly (Thailand)

5. Strawberry Crepes (France)

6. Sapin-Sapin (Philippines)

7. Cherry Cheesecake (North America)

8. Baked Cookie and Ice Cream (North America)

9. Pistachio Kulfi Ice Cream Popsicles (India)

10. Mochi Ice Cream (Japan)












 Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!  :)