Daily Miracles

MEDAN, Indonesia - Seconds after takeoff, an Indonesian airliner shook violently, veered to the left and slammed into a bustling neighborhood Monday, bursting into flames and killing at least 147 people - many on the ground.

Up to 16 passengers survived the crash, including an 18-month-old shielded by his mother's arms.

This evening someone left a newspaper on top of reading table at the terrace so the cat pooped on the table with my book! Arrggh...

Our cats are trained to poop on newspaper.

Devotion Nuggets

"He who walks in integrity walks securely. But he who perverts his ways will be found out." - Proverbs 10:9

"When pride comes, then comes dishonor. But with the humble is wisdom." - Proverbs 11:2

"Even our tears of repentance need to be washed in the blood of the Lamb." - quoted by Jerry Bridges in The Pursuit of Holiness

"What a strange kind of salvation do they desire that care not for holiness... They would be saved by Christ and yet be out of Christ in a fleshly state... They would have their sins forgiven, not that they may practice their enmity against Him without any fear of punishment." - quoted by Jerry Bridges in The Pursuit of Holiness

Letters written to God sit in a sorting room in an Israeli post office in Jerusalem October 2, 2003. Hundreds of letters written to God arrive in Israel each year, most around Jewish holidays, to be read and taken to the Western Wall in Jerusalem. 02 Oct 2003 REUTERS/Gil Cohen Magen

More remarkable images at Reuters.

Less than two weeks till my birthday. I haven't put much thought on how I will celebrate my birthday. I can smell my birthday coming. So busy I feel i haven't sat myself down to prepare/face this coming event. But life is good.

3AM. My back sags with weariness. I can feel it in my body. Just finished doing some projects. Lots more to do tomorrow. Today I was caught into a mental panic when I focused on my 3-month schedule in school/work/ministry. I'm having adrenaline rush in my brain right now. Looking at my carefully drafted schedule in the notebook even looks tiring already. Too much responsibilities. I thought to myself, 'What have I got myself into...'

To add to that restlessness, I got this idea in my mind of going to Singapore. Earlier this evening, someone at church shared the cheap airfare of Tiger Airways. Though I had already an idea of it, I never thought of going to the Planet Shakers Conference in Kuala Lumpur via Singapore until now. So, at a rough estimate, expenses would cost plus-minus P5000.00 only. If that idea would push through, it would be quite an adventure!

I want to sleep now but I got to wait for this 4MB e-mail to complete its upload.

Tuesday. I'm recuperating. I'm doing pretty good. I diverted myself to doing work so I will not think about it. I already did my OT reading assignment at home, so I can come in later. I have a few more things to do.

I woke up today looking at my massive dark circles in my eyes because of sleeping so late. My mom gave me Stresstabs to take. I want to get away for a while. I'm wish I could return to the Cordillera during sembreak. School retreat is coming in two weeks.

"You know what 'fine' stands for, don't you?... Freaked out... Insecure... Neurotic... And Emotional..."

John Bridger, The Italian Job

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."

Galatians 6:9

Does your name begin with: P

You are very conscious of social proprieties. You wouldn't think of Doing anything that might harm your image or Reputation. Appearances count. Therefore, you require a good-looking partner. You also require an intelligent partner. Oddly enough, you may view your partner as your enemy...a good fight stimulates those vibes. You are relatively free of hang- ups.You are willing to experiment and try new ways of doing things.You are very social and sensual; you enjoy flirting and need a good deal of physical gratification.