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FAITH IN GOD:

by Mariam Cox on October 11, 2011

FAITH IN GOD:

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Somewhere in Milaor, Camarines Sur, there lived a fourth grader boy who would follow this route to school every day: He has to cross the rugged plains and cross the dangerous highway where vehicles are recklessly driving to and from.
Once past this highway, the boy would take a short cut, passing by the Church every morning just to say Hi to God, and faithfully say his, "Magandang umaga po" in Bicol dialect. He was faithfully being watched by a Priest who was happy to find innocence so uplifting in the morning,

"Kamusta, Andoy? Papasok ka na?"
"Opo padre ... "he would flash his innocent grin, the priest would be touched. He was so concerned that one day he talked to Andoy.
"From school...", he advised "Do not cross the highway, you can pass through the Church and I can accompany you to the other side of the road...that way I can see that you are home safe...."
"Thank you father ... "
"Why don't you go home ... why do you stay in this church right after school?"
"I just want to say 'Hi' to my friend, God," and the priest would leave the boy to spend time beside the altar, talking to himself, but the priest was hiding behind the altar to listen to what this boy has to say to his heavenly FATHER.

"You know my math exam was pretty bad today, but I did not cheat although my seatmate is bullying me for notes... I ate one cracker and drank my water, Itay had a bad season and all I can eat is this cracker.

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Have you ever just wanted confirmation of something that would cause there to be no doubt left in your mind?  Perhaps a sign that is so unmistakable that there would be no question, you would know the answer as clearly as if it were tattooed on your forehead. 

Let me back up for a moment and fill you in.  I have been a believer all my life.  I have never doubted God's existence, his love, or his plan for my salvation.  I accepted Christ at a young age and even though I strayed for a little while I came back to him, recommitted my life, was baptized and strive daily to live a life in accordance with his will.  Now that you are caught up with me, allow me to explain my dilemma and God's amazing answer to my prayer.

When I was very young my

The Lesson of the Cucumber Tulip

 

I want to share a story with you that I heard this past Sunday. Actually, it was the ‘rest of the story’ that was shared after the service by our guest speaker, Bud. During the sermon, he told how he and his wife had stopped at a house while on a walk to check out a somewhat rare Cucumber Tulip tree. The owner of the tree eagerly talked about it and about his life, but it wasn’t until after church that I learned the lesson of the Cucumber Tulip.

WHAT FAITH CAN DO

by Mariam Cox on October 11, 2011

WHAT FAITH CAN DO

 

Looking back at my life...I see how far God has brought me and even when sometimes I do not sit down to think about it, I figured this is my one opportunity to really reflect