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Never doubt the Word of God!!!

It is written in the Bible (Galatians 6:7):
" Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever
a man soweth, that shall he also reap. --True

Alright, some people would think that “God killed all these people who doubted him”. If there’s anyone who has the right to kill people because of sin, it’s God. Why? Because he is holy. Now, I’m not saying that God killed all those men and women who denied him. God is merciful. Remember Paul? The apostle Paul was a persecutor of Christians. Aside from putting them in jail, he made sure that he had them killed.

Did God kill him?

If you open your Bible, you will find out that Paul wrote a lot of books that make up the New Testament. God changed his heart. He was merciful and Paul was able to bring a lot of people to Christ. :D

Here are some men and women who mocked God:

JOHN LENNON:
Some years before during his interview with an
American Magazine, he said:
"Christianity will end, it will disappear. I do not
have to argue about that. I am certain. Jesus was
ok, but his subjects were too simple, Today we are
more famous than Him" (1966)".
Lennon, after saying that the Beatles were more
famous than Jesus Christ, was shot six times.

Here is the story on that John Lennon controversy:

Christianity

On 4 March 1966, Lennon was interviewed for the London Evening Standard by his friend Maureen Cleave and made an off-the-cuff remark regarding Christianity.^[114]

"Christianity will go. It will vanish and shrink.... I don't know what will go first, rock 'n' roll or Christianity. We're more popular than Jesus now. Jesus was all right, but his disciples were thick and ordinary. It's them twisting it that ruins it for me."

The article was printed and nothing came of it — until five months later, when an American teen magazine called Datebook reprinted part of the quote on its front cover.^[115]

A firestorm of protest erupted across the American Bible Belt in the South and Midwest, as conservative groups staged public burnings of Beatles records and memorabilia. (The Beatles at first viewed this in a wry way, saying, "They've got to buy them first before they burn 'em.") Many radio stations banned Beatles music, and some concert venues cancelled performances.

On 11 August 1966, The Beatles held a press conference in Chicago, in order to address the growing controversy.^{[citation needed]}

Lennon: I suppose if I had said television was more popular than Jesus, I would have got away with it, but I just happened to be talking to a journalist friend, and I used the words "Beatles" as a remote thing, not as what I think — as Beatles, as those other Beatles, like other people see us. I just said "they" are having more influence on kids and things than anything else, including Jesus. But I said it in that way, which is the wrong way.

Reporter: Some teenagers have repeated your statements — "I like The Beatles more than Jesus Christ." What do you think about that?

Lennon: Well, originally I pointed out that fact in reference to England. That we meant more to kids than Jesus did, or religion at that time. I wasn't knocking it or putting it down. I was just saying it as a fact, and it's true more for England than here. I'm not saying that we're better or greater, or comparing us with Jesus Christ as a person or God as a thing, or whatever it is. I just said what I said and it was wrong. Or it was taken wrong. And now it's all this.

Reporter: But are you prepared to apologise?

Lennon: I wasn't saying whatever they're saying I was saying. I'm sorry I said it really. I never meant it to be a lousy anti-religious thing. I apologise if that will make you happy. I still don't know quite what I've done. I've tried to tell you what I did do, but if you want me to apologise, if that will make you happy, then OK, I'm sorry.

The Vatican accepted his apology, but the Southern Baptist Convention (the predominant religion in the U.S. Bible Belt) did not.^[116] Lennon wrote later, "I always remember to thank Jesus for the end of my touring days; if I hadn't said that The Beatles were 'bigger than Jesus' and upset the very Christian Ku Klux Klan, well, Lord, I might still be up there with all the other performing fleas! God bless America. Thank you, Jesus."^[117]

PJon, Southern Baptist daw… shed light on this please.

I don’t think I can explain it further.

TANCREDO NEVES:
During the Presidential campaign, he said if he got
500 votes from his party, not even God would remove
him from Presidency. Sure he got the votes, but he
got sick a day before being made President, then he
died.

 

Tancredo Neves’ case has yet to be confirmed. I am still doing research whether he did say those things. We must keep in mind that Tancredo Neves was a politician, he had rivals who could have launched a dirty campaign against him. Let’s leave him alone for now, I’ll get back to this when I find facts to support it.

 

CAZUZA:
During a show in Canecão ( Rio de Janeiro ), whilst
smoking his cigarette, he puffed out some smoke into
the air and said: God, that's for you.

I can't even explain how he died.

Cazuza’s is funny. If his cause of death is not known or as mentioned by the writer, unexplainable, chalk it up to smoking. There are two famous Cazuzas in Brazil, one is a radio journalist who was shot dead. You might want to check out this site:

http://www.impunidad.com/cases/josefernandezE.html because it is explained there that his death had a political side to it. The other Cazuza (in photo) is a singer who died of AIDS.

 

THE MAN WHO BUILT TITANIC:
After the construction of Titanic, a reporter asked
him how safe the Titanic would be. With an ironic
tone he said: "Not even God can sink it"

The result: I think you all know what happened to
the Titanic.

Thomas Andrews was the builder of Titanic. He was known to be very particular about details and as the ship went on it's voyage, he kept on taking notes on what should be improved about the ship. The statement above says that he answered "not even God can sink it", when asked by a reporter.

Again, I have not been able to find references that he said that. IF he did say it though, it goes to show that he did not recognize the authority of God over the forces of nature. This is misleading in the sense that it shows God to be unmerciful. God is very wise to be hurt or broken by a claim made by man. Yes, revenge belongs to God, but I believe God does not pour out anger and revenge on petty, trivial affairs. All that He is, and all that he’s done is enough to speak for his defense.

Going back to the statement, the only quote by Thomas Andrews that has been in biographical accounts is this:

"...on 14 April, Andrews remarked to a friend that Titanic was "as nearly perfect as human brains can make her."

I think the quote used by the writer of this article was taken from the Titanic movie. Now we know that in movies, dialogues have the tendency to be exaggerated for impact, or as the plot demands.

MARILYN MONROE:

She was visited by Billy Graham during a
presentation of a show. He is a preacher and
Evangelist and the Spirit of God had sent him to
preach to her.

After hearing what the Preacher had to say, she
said: "I don't need your Jesus"

A week later, she was found dead in her apartment.

As for Marilyn Monroe, the story is that Billy Graham woke up one evening with the burden to pray for her. He tried to get in touch with her through her agent but the agent said to call again after two weeks. Marilyn suffered from depression and died of a drug overdose in her hotel room. If only, the agent allowed Billy Graham to come and see her… the gospel and new life Billy Graham would tell her about, would have given her hope.

To straighten out the facts: Billy Graham was not able to share the gospel with her, and Marilyn did not say “I don’t need your Jesus” for they did not meet

Check: http://kylemanning.com/comments/feed/ and http://elbourne.org/sermons/index.mv?illustration+4465

BON SCOTT:
The ex-vocalist of the AC/DC. On one of his 1979
songs he sang:

"Don´t stop me, I´m going down all the way, wow the
highway to
hell".
On the 19th of February 1980, Bon Scott was found
dead, he had been choked by his vomit.

Bon Scott did not die of choking on his vomit. Check http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bon_Scott#Death_.281980.29 It mentions the “vomit claim” as folklore.

CAMPINAS/SP IN 2005
In Campinas, a group of friends, drunk, went to pick
up a friend. The mother accompanied her to the car
and was so worried about the drunkenness of her
friends and she said to the daughter - holding her
hand, who was already seated in the car: "MY
DAUGHTER, GO WITH GOD AND MAY HE PROTECT YOU",

She responded: ONLY IF HE (GOD) TRAVELS IN THE BOOT,
COZ INSIDE HERE IT'S ALREADY FULL"

Hours later, news came by that they had been
involved in a fatal accident, everyone had died, the
car could not be recognized what type of car it had
been, but surprisingly, the boot was intact.

The police said there was no way the boot could have
remained intact. To their surprise, inside the boot
was a crate of eggs, none was broken.

As for the Campinas accident in Sao Paulo, Brazil, I searched but found no public records or news items on the 2005 accident. No stories on the families involved (if ever there were) either.

Many more important people have forgotten that there
is no other name that was given so much authority as
the name of Jesus. Many have died, but only Jesus
died and rose again, and he is still alive. JESUS!!!

Jesus said "If you get
embarrassed about me, I will also get

embarrassed about you before my father

What benefit does it have, if a man gains the whole
world but loses his soul?

What can man give in exchange of his soul? (Mathew
16:26).
Best Regards
--
God will put his angels in charge of you to protect you wherever you
go. - psalms 91:11

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. – Galatians 2:7

We are now experiencing a very hot weather. And when I say hot, I mean extremely HOT! Yes, you've read it right, it is really hot. Weather forecast this month of April states that we are experiencing a very hot weather and put it in mind that they say that we are to experience a hotter atmosphere for the next few months.

Recently, or may I say this fast few days (or even months) we Filipinos is experiencing a different climate. Some exaggerates this (or probably not) as climate change. And you know guys what makes this world hotter? Not just the weather but it also makes our temper go wild.

It is because of the campaigns, the jingles and a lot lot lot posters. While I am watching a show in television. I can't help myself to get irritated because of T.V. campaigns of some politicians (which greatly affects the mind of some individuals). This post is to tell them that I am sick and tired of all of these nuisance. Can you all please shut up! Let the people choose and not dictating them on what to do or on whom to vote.

Hot weather +  ( Campaign Jingles = T.v. Campaigns) = A bad temper

 

The wait is over. Finally, the 2010 Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash Housemates has been revealed.
The List of Official PBB Teen Clash of 2010 Housemates:

1. Joe-Swabeng Komikero ng Quezon City
2. Devon Salom-Bubbly housemate ng Cebu
3. Eslove Briones-Sigang estokwa ng Tawi-Tawi
4. Shey Bustamante-Diskarte Bombshell ng Mindoro
5. Angelo Pasco-Struggling Isko ng Antique
6. Kyra Custodio-Giling girl ng Batangas
7. Yong Gopez-Boy breadwinner ng Pampanga
8. Romeo ‘Potz’ Jalosjos III-Political son ng Dipolog
9. Rebecca Chiongbian-Heiress wonder ng Cebu
10. Yen Santos-Little Miss Sunshine ng Nueva Ecija
11. Patrick Sugui-Gentle boy next door ng Mandaluyong
12. Tricia Santos-Athletic muse ng Davao
13. Kazel Kinouchi-Shoppaholic chick ng Paranaque City
14. Ivan Dorschner-Striking stud ng Rizal
15. Fretzie Bercede-Charming angel ng Cebu

More PBB Updates here.

I hope that it helped you a lot in choosing you're president. I hope that you will not vote a person just because he is popular. Vote because it's what you're heart tells you. God Bless.

CHILE
A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, killing at least 78 people, collapsing buildings and setting off tsunami.

Chilean TV showed devastating images from the country's second city of Concepcion of collapsed homes, a large building completely engulfed flames and injured people lying in the streets or on stretchers. It said the earthquake destroyed many roads, making it imposiible for vehicles to get through, and there was no electricity or water.

Tsunami warnings were issued over a wide area, including South America, Hawaii, Australia and New Zealand, Japan, the Philippines, Russia and many Pacific islands.

A huge wave reached a populated area in the Robinson Crusor Islands off the Chilean coast, said President Michele Bachelet. There were no immediate reports of major damage there, she added.

Bachelet said the death toll was at 78 and rising, but officials had no information on the number of people injured. She declared a "state of catastrophe" in central Chile.

JAPAN

A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 rattled Japan's southern islands early Saturday, injuring two and initially prompting fears of a tsunami.

It is definitely not good to rush things too much, wait for the right time, for the perfect time produces great fruit.

I with some of my co-life group were hanging out at Gateway Manila waiting for the time for our life group to start a few days ago, when we decided to visit the National Book Store and take a look on some of the books. I went to the third floor and found a book by Francis Kong entitled "The early bird catches the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese”, and all of a sudden a lot of words and ideas entered my mind and planned to put my thoughts in this blog.

THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM…

This statement means a lot for all of us, especially for professionals. In order to get a great impression from others and to have a good record, we needed to always be on time to be the best among the rest. In every situation of our life we always thought of always being the best; on where we always wanted other’s focus to be on us; and to be praised for all of our accomplishments. But I tell you the truth, are we not tired of being the best? Tired of every time that we do everything only for others to look high at us? Moreover, tired of showing others of what you are not?

…BUT THE SECOND MOUSE GETS THE CHEESE

Do we consider a country rich because of its richness of resources? Is it because of the dominant religion? Is it because of the national territory of the state? Is it because of the kind of government (Monarchy, Parliamentary or Democracy)? Is it because of the government itself? or is it because of the attitude of the citizens living in a state?

Earlier this week, Big Brother revealed another twist that will surely test the competetiveness of each housemate. It is a game called BIG JUMP TO BIG 4. What's at stake? Well, just as how it sounds, it is a series of games where the winner will have the privilege to ensure its spot in the honorable BIG 4. Yes it means no more nomination nor eviction until the Big Night.

The housemates were divided into two groups. Paul Jake and Johan initiated themselves to stand as the leaders. In Team Johan, the members were Jason, Yuri, Princess and Kath. Team Paul Jake consisted of Melai, Rica, Mariel and Tibo. The team who will win against the other will have its one member jump to Big 4.

With the power of great teamwork, Team Paul Jake won by landslide after winning two consecutive games. It was then revealed that the members of Team Paul Jake have to go through games until the sole winner is determined. Each member of the winner team has chosen someone from Team Johan to act as their coach. Apparently, Melai chose her closest "friend" Jason Francisco as her coach.

To all my readers, especially those who have read my post 105 cheesy lines, and most especially Filipinos, (primarily because my post entitled 105 Cheesy Lines was written in Filipino dialect). Take a view of this video which was presented to us by an Ushering team of His Life City Church. Just watch and have a cheesy start of a year.