Am I left-brain or right-brain?

You Are 40% Left Brained, 60% Right Brained

The left side of your brain controls verbal ability, attention to detail, and reasoning. Left brained people are good at communication and persuading others. If you're left brained, you are likely good at math and logic. Your left brain prefers dogs, reading, and quiet. The right side of your brain is all about creativity and flexibility. Daring and intuitive, right brained people see the world in their unique way. If you're right brained, you likely have a talent for creative writing and art. Your right brain prefers day dreaming, philosophy, and sports. from http://www.blogthings.com/areyourightorleftbrainedquiz/

Sariling Bait

According to John in the book of Revelation, a time will come when peoples from all tribes, nations, tongues, etc. will gather together in one humongous worship service and offer to God song after song of worship that speak of their collective mind, will, and emotion.

I wonder, after observing many worship events led by Filipinos for Filipinos, what language will be most commonly used. English most probably. Ironic isn't it? Even this blog post is in English. On the other hand, English is my fourth language.

Nang una akong maging conscious, Ilonggo ang salita ko. Kasi, Ilongga ang nanay ko. Nagising ang aking awareness sa M'lang, Cotabato. Tapos, lumipat kami sa Toril, Davao City, tapos sa Mati, Davao Oriental. Cebuano naman ang salita ng mga kaibigan ko. Ang tatay ko galing sa Lanuza, Surigao Del Sur, at ang salita nila ay Surigaonon, which is a wholly different language altogether. Anyway, natuto ako ng Tagalog sa elementary. Lalo na nang lumipat kami sa Parañaque. Nang mag-grade 5 ako, lumipat naman kami sa Dagupan City. Pangasinense ang salita doon. That's my fifth language. Add to the mix is a little Ilocano, Albay Bicolano, and college Spanish. Let's not include Hebrew and Greek. Limot ko na itong dalawang huli.

I own these languages because I have come to love the people who speak them. God has allowed me to serve Him among these people groups. I can be at home in any one of these languages. I can worship in any of these languages, maybe after a little practice. Pero, there are so few worship sung or chanted or read in these languages except English. Bakit kaya ganun? When I participate in inter-church or inter-denominational worship services, bakit kaya halos lahat ng kanta sa English? Bakit puro na lang galing sa Hillsong or kay Don Moen or some other hip foreign group/band ang kinakanta natin? Wala ba tayong sariling bait? Hindi ako bothered dati, pero as the years go by, kakaunti yata ang nadadagdag na bagong kanta na ang titik ay sa salita natin. Darating kaya tayo sa langit na kapag nandoon na tayo, ang worship songs natin ay hiram pa rin? Hindi kaya nakakahiya yon? Sing to the LORD a new song! Does it have to be always in English?

We are a singing people. Music is in our soul as a nation. Bakit kaya kakaunti ang ginagawa nating awit na papuri at pagsamba sa sarili nating salita?

Kapag Nawalan ka ng Lugar

When you fall between the cracks. When life suddenly brings disaster and all you can do is howl in fear and anger. Based on Genesis 21:8-21. Para sa mga tinamaan ng dagok sa buhay.

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Sino itong pinagtitiwalaan natin?

Who is this whom we trust? My sermon last May 4, 2008 at Kingsland BC. Based on Genesis 18:16-33.

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Alam na natin kung sino ang magre-rescue sa atin. We are going recall who this God whom we trust is. Happy listening.

Who wants to master you?

Here is my sermon yesterday, March 9, 2008 - "Who wants to master you?"
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Nahuli ni Lord

I preached on Genesis 12:10-20 yesterday sa church. It's about Abram being tested right after God told him his lifetime calling, formed a covenant with him, and gave him a commission. Two obvious fears ni Abrah--fear of going hungry, and fear of being killed. Sino ang hero dito? Si God na naman. God caught Abram in his lying and failure as a man of God and a husband. God showered his grace to Abram and Sarai sa pamamagitan ni Pharaoh. Nahuli si Abram sa kanyang pagsisinungaling. This man of God, "Father of faith", needed God's grace at this time.

Abram failed his test because he looked for a functional savior to save him from his "hell". What is your greatest fear? Who do you run for comfort? Sabi ni Mark Driscoll sa kanyang sermon, "An idol is something or someone you trust to save you from the intolerable circumstance you define." May idol ka ba sa buhay?

The good news is that although Abram failed the test, God remembered his call, his covenant, and his commission kay Abram. God sent Pharaoh and his servants to bring Abram back to where God wanted him to be.

"Panginoon, kung pumalpak man ako, i-rescue po ninyo ako sa sarili kong butas."

additional scripture songs

meron akong dinagdag na 2 bagong scripture songs. check natz62.multiply.com

Free Scripture Songs

I just discovered a blog by the Altrogge father Mark and son Stephen, The Blazing Center. They give away free scripture songs. You can listen or download. Check out the link on the sidebar.

Overcoming Our Pet Sin

Nag-message ako sa First BC Cavite City last Feb 16 for the youth fellowship nila.

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Who Remembers?

Genesis 8:1-9

Who remembers where we are and what we're going through?

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My Love Language

I feel loved when...

The Five Love Languages

My Primary Love Language is Physical Touch

My Detailed Results:
Physical Touch:	10
Acts of Service:	7
Words of Affirmation:	6
Quality Time:	5
Receiving Gifts:	2

About this quiz

Unhappiness in relationships is often due to the fact that we speak different love languages. It can be helpful to know what language you speak and what language those around you speak.

Tag 3 people so they can find out what their love language is.

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Manhood Ceremony for JJ

I just remembered that my eldest, my son Joshua, reached thirteen years old last January 3. Na-miss ko ang significance nito! Teen-ager na si JJ. Napansin ko kahapon, may bigote na siya. Two significant events have passed na hindi ko nabigyan ng karapatang emphasis. Graduation niya from Grade 6 last year at 13th bday nya this year. I'm going to make up for it. I'm going to ask some of the men in the church for a special dinner to "call" my son into manhood. Soon.

What is your inclination?

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What is your inclination? Gen 6:1-9.

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Who Owns Your Negatives? - Podcast

I am making my sermon "Who Owns Your Negatives?" on Genesis 4:1ff on January 20, 2008 at Kingsland Baptist Church, Kingsland Village, Dasmariñas, Cavite available on podcast.

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Hope this blesses you.