Hi, I am AL!😄 Thank you for visiting my blog site. I am a parish volunteer servant and a member of the Intercessory Ministry of a community. I am also a financial literacy and wellness advocate, an entrepreneur, and a former banking and airline professional. "Crossing The Jordan River” is all about experiencing in written … Continue reading The Journey Begins
The Answer To My Prayers
Indeed, “ Often, the answer to our prayers does not come while we’re on our knees but while we’re on our feet serving the Lord and serving those around us.” Thank you for this beautiful sharing. I am blessed with your story.
Ministry service requires time and a lot of energy (to be patient, to be humble and to give love) but it could be the most fulfilling decision one can ever make. I started serving in a ministry when I was 10 years old as an assistant to the Catechist. It was one of my fondest memories when I was a kid until I became a teenager. I slowly drifted away from my church obligations (our service was 3x a week) because I had to focus on my schooling. I became a regular Sunday church goer for several years but because act of service is my love language, I look for a community where I can share my core gift and at the same time reconnect with God constantly.
So God lets me meet people who lead me back to Him and know Him more. When a colleague introduced me to…
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EVERYDAY MIRACLES: How We Can Miss Out On Them
May we always choose to journey with everything that life throws us with God on our side. Hopefully, we do not miss out on the little miracles that He puts in our life everyday.
Memoir of a Proud Mama’s Boy
“Mothers are sometimes the biggest “liars”. Even when they are tired, they say they are not. Even when they are hungry, they say they are full. When they are sad, they say they are happy. When they are in pain, they say they are fine. Either mothers put on a strong facade or they are naturally gifted with formidable strength.”
A MISSIONARY’S JOY IN MYANMAR
“Whoever we meet in our life is given our full attention, our care, our kindness. Language was a barrier but we communicated with the language of love. People always understand love. This is how I also cope- by giving love. It breaks down barriers and transforms people. When you have love in your heart, giving up will not be an option.“
FINDING GOD IN THE WORKPLACE
“Our work from home arrangement to cope with this pandemic has allowed the devil to encroach easily into both our work and family life. The complexities of working from home and juggling household chores with other family duties are heightened; the seeds of tension and stress sown- a perfect breeding ground for the evil designs of the enemy.”
LISTENING TO GOD 2: Love Is The Way
“Put love in all that you do. Let love be the measure of everything you do.”
SHARING OUR BLESSINGS: Why It’s Important To Pray for the Gift of Discernment
“What makes a person generous enough to make the person want to share his blessings? People become grateful when they know how blessed they are. “
Musings of a Warrior of Life and Prayer. 