Being What You Are

Have you seen the hit movie Babe?

Babe is a 1995 Australian film that tells the story of a pig who wants to be a sheep dog. There was even a character in the movie, a duck to be exact (named Ferdinand) , who wakes the whole farm each morning by stealing the cock's job of crowing. It really was funny.

But is it really possible for a pig to become a sheep dog or a duck to be a cock or a rooster? In nature, that cannot be possible! But in Christ, nothing is impossible! For in a second, Jesus has the power to change a pig into a new creature (figuratively speaking a man being compared to a pig because of its sinful nature).

Most of the time, we would hear our pastor emphasize as a reference to his sermon a Bible passage from 2 Corinthians 5:17 -

"Anyone who is joined to Christ is a new being; the old is gone, the new has come."

Sincerely, what is the relevance of this Bible verse in our Christian life? Was it just among our favorite memory verses that we have to recite everytime our pastor would make a reference from it in the middle of his sermon.

I had found all of the answers from this podcast posting that inspired me to make this blog. This made me realized how important it is for a Christian to be what we really are. I was able to locate it in Youtube of which I am posting it here in my blog. Please do watch it and be blessed.

the Saliendras in Tagaytay City

Enjoying the sight and smell of Tagaytay City.

With its cool climate and clean air, Tagaytay City, is the perfect place for leisure activities like picnics, horseback riding, camping and sight seeing. It makes for an affordable weekend getaway for most Filipino families, like us, the Saliendras, hehehe...

So off we went to Tagaytay City one sunny Saturday morning and we decided to explore People's Park, a popular week end destination among low land city dwellers and that of course include the three of us.

the Saliendras of Las Pinas City

The park boasts an array of outdoor facilities that caters to the different interests among family members. Other than the leisure activities mentioned above, the park also has the following attractions:

The park's cool breeze is ideal for kite flying. You can rent one from here.

The zip line traverse above a deep valley.

Only the brave and and audacious dare to zip the line.

Or simply enjoy the picturesque view along the footwalk around the park.

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Marcus had so much fun that day. The trip indeed was a refreshing threat for the three of us. Come and explore Tagaytay City, and enjoy what it has to offer.

Pag-ibig sa Buhay ng Isang Pastor

Watch Maalaala Mo Kaya July 18, 2009 (Kalendaryo) episode starring Billy Crawford and Nikki Gil in the lead roles and see how a young pastor struggles with his faith as he counts the last remaining days of his dying wife.

The story presents common Christian struggle about God's trials in our lives. See how the young pastor learns the reason why God gave him such difficult tribulations. As a Christian, I hope you'll figure out the deeper reason behind the story.

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American Idol vs. So U Think U Can Dance

This is a showdown!

Yesterday, as I make my way over my favorite place, I stumble upon this video over at Youtube. This will surely make your body moving to shake the stress away. If you do that, be sure no body is looking your way!

Can somebody please put their hands around my waist? (Yeah)

Gotta Go. It's getting late...

Ma Ma Se, Ma Ma Sa, Ma Ma Coo Sa !!

American Idol Sings Classic Christian Song

Metro Manila-Metro Guapo

I would like to commend Sec. Bayani BF Fernando of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) for the traffic engineering projects he had accomplished along the Metro Manila major thoroughfare of EDSA (Efifanio delos Santos Avenue).

In the late '90s, I passed through this road almost everyday as I commuted to work from Las Pinas City to SM Megamall and what was once a chaotic and exhausting travel experience during that period, Sec. Fernando has put back order and discipline among the daily commuters of this road.

In the span of my entire 30 day vacation in the Philippines last June, it is inevitable to travel along this highway as I went to several government agencies in acquiring my son's authenticated birth certificate. It is so apparent to notice the foot bridges and waiting sheds at every bus stops alongside the road.

MMDA's footbridge at the Quezon Ave.-EDSA intersection

Walking over at MMDA's footbridge

You have to fall in line according to your destination at the MMDA's bus stop waiting shed. It has its loading and unloading slots and commuters are contained within the fence. No more pedestrian beyond the street gutter.

I've been to Hong Kong several years ago, and I am amazed of their road networks and transportation system. Buses come and go on schedule. Pedestrians are well disciplined and orderly as they walked along the busy streets of downtown Hong Kong.

With Sec. Fernando's dedication and vision, it is a pleasure to have him leading MMDA in making Metro Manila a global oriented metropolis for I do believe that we Filipinos deserve to have a world class city that we can be proud of and can be compared to other major Asian cities. Don't you think so?

His projects may have heap negative reactions among city dwellers but I believe that such undertakings from any public servants, for that matter, should have an impact to the majority, if not to all, in the improvement of the quality of life of the Filipino people.

Yet much work still needs to be done. Let's take it one step at a time.

The Marcus Chronicles: 9th Month Birthday

I am thankful to God that I have the chance to celebrate my son's 9th month birthday last June 13 together with my wife here in the Philippines as I savor the last remaining days of my vacation. I am just hoping and praying to God that I will be with them again on his 1st birthday celebration before the year ends.

The day belong to my son.

I was so tired that day as I prepared the food we shared together for our modest merienda. The menu includes pasta with shreded Baliwag Lechon Manok and sliced carrots and celery coated in melted butter, Brazo de Mercedes improvised into a birthday cake, corn seasoned with melted butter and salt, buko pandan salad and Iced tea to quenched our thirst. WOW sarap, kainan na tayo.

Happy Birthday Marcus. I love you anak..