I am faced with temptation every single day. I am tempted to eat more than my tummy could contain, to eat more sweets after meals. I am tempted to lose my patience with my children, to speak to them with a harsh voice. I am tempted to let the day take over my attitude and goals, to not make time to read the Bible. See, temptations are very common in life. And sometimes, we see them as being so simple that we think that we can conquer them all by ourselves. If these temptations are already a part … [Read more...]
Heart, Cymplified!
"Heart, don't fail me now Courage, don't desert me Don't turn back now that you're here." - song from the movie Anastasia This part of the song described what I was telling my heart. Over and over again, whenever I am met with difficulty. We welcomed the new year with noise from the fireworks, and with a lot of coughing and more often than not, crying. My children caught some kind of bug and we had to resort to antibiotics. I am thankful that their pediatrician was in yesterday so we … [Read more...]
Lesson From Caleb {Love In A Cymple Action}, Cymplified!
My heart melted when my baby boy Caleb brushed my hair out of my face. A super cymple gesture but I felt super loved. *sigh* Not being able to say "I love you" doesn't hinder him from expressing his affection. 1 John 3:18 (NIV) Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. … [Read more...]
An Un-forgotten Anniversary, Cymplified!
Warning: Cheese overload! Exactly 11 years ago, on a much cooler afternoon, after satisfying a "prerequisite" I set, he asked me this question on a ride in the IKOT jeep, "Do you accept me as your boyfriend?" He was my very first. And also my last. Five years later, he became my ex-boyfriend. Because, five years later, we were exchanging vows on the altar of NMEC. It surprises me to realize how long I have known him. Who knew that a stranger whom I met online could be my … [Read more...]
Cymple Days Love {kids+food}, Cymplified!
Cymple days love are ordinary moments I have at home, but are filled with messages of love from God, my hubby or my children. Here's a round-up of photos that inspire and motivate me to continue blooming where I am planted. Cymple Days Love {kids+food} From the top, Watching TV with my baby boy, he loves to sit on my lap. My two princesses love to hug and kiss each other. I cooked maki noodles one day, I'm glad my picky children found it agreeable with their … [Read more...]
Family Day Out: Family Picnic, Cymplified!
I have always dreamed of having a weekly family picnic. I think it would do the children loads of good to run on the grass, climb a few trees (maybe), and to inhale fresh air that we sorely lack here in the city. Well, a part of that dream came true when we had a family picnic fun photo-shoot one Sunday. Prior to that, my 5-year-old prayed with me to Jesus and we asked Him to please hold off the rain. And He answered our prayer! Hooray! Although I didn't get to eat anything while we're on the … [Read more...]
Contentment and Ambitions, Cymplified!
In between counting my blessings and drafting goals for my family, I came across these questions that I hopefully could find the answers to, if it is God's will. Contented \kən-ˈten-təd\ adjective : feeling or showing satisfaction with one's possessions, status, or situation If a person's basic needs, which are a roof over his head, clean clothes on his back and food for every day, are supplied, should he be content? 1 Timothy 6:5-7 (NIV) 5 and constant friction between people of … [Read more...]
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