Not My Book!!!

I have no rights to this book I just think that it is a great book and it was not on this app so i decided to share it on here for all of you amazing people to read and enjoy.

I am not sure if i will share the other books or not it all depends on how well this book does.

But honestly this is one of the best book series that i have ever read and i hope that you guys enjoy it.

Not My Book!!!

This book belongs to Maria V. Snyder!!!

I have no rights to this book I just think that it is a great book and it was not on this app so i decided to share it on here for all of you amazing people to read and enjoy.

I am not sure if i will share the other books or not it all depends on how well this book does.

But honestly this is one of the best book series that i have ever read and i hope that you guys enjoy it.

this is a bible that I literally posted on web novel. think of it as a free bible that can be downloaded and read offline that is also AD free and doesn't ask for your email so that it can send spam email about the app and whatnot. I do not own the bible at all so it is not a book written by me. those into Christianity and that stuff about god. then, please send some votes for me and check out my other novels as well. leave a comment and a review. also after searching, I realized that im the first person to do something like this on webnovel, lmao.

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WELCOME 

Have you ever read the entire Bible at least once? If you have, share how this experience affected your relationship with God & others. If you have not share what hinders you from doing so & what will you do to overcome that starting this week.

WORD

Acts 17:1-15 New International Version (NIV) says

In Thessalonica

17 When Paul and his companions had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. 2 As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and proving that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the dead. "This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Messiah," he said. 4 Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a large number of God-fearing Greeks and quite a few prominent women.

5 But other Jews were jealous; so they rounded up some bad characters from the marketplace, formed a mob and started a riot in the city. They rushed to Jason's house in search of Paul and Silas in order to bring them out to the crowd.[a] 6 But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some other believers before the city officials, shouting: "These men who have caused trouble all over the world have now come here, 7 and Jason has welcomed them into his house. They are all defying Caesar's decrees, saying that there is another king, one called Jesus." 8 When they heard this, the crowd and the city officials were thrown into turmoil. 9 Then they made Jason and the others post bond and let them go.

In Berea

10 As soon as it was night, the believers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went to the Jewish synagogue. 11 Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. 12 As a result, many of them believed, as did also a number of prominent Greek women and many Greek men.

13 But when the Jews in Thessalonica learned that Paul was preaching the word of God at Berea, some of them went there too, agitating the crowds and stirring them up. 14 The believers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy stayed at Berea. 15 Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then left with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.

One can make an eternal impact in the lives of others by studying the Bible, applying what you learned & teaching this to others.


2 Timothy 3:16-17 New International Version (NIV) says
16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God[a] may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

that all Scripture is inspired by God & is useful teaching, rebuking, correcting & training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be equipped for every good work. This is why we need to study God's word, not merely for knowledge but for transformation.

STUDY GOD'S WORD

As we continue to study the Book of Acts, we follow Paul into chapter 17 where he engaged with all kinds of people that he encounters in his travels. The first place that Paul often went to in different cities was the synagogue. Here in Thessalonica, he gives an account of the Messiah, the promised deliverer of the Jews. Paul refers to the Old Testament to create a 'dialegomai'(Greek) or dialogue from the Scriptures. He explains that the Jesus Christ had to suffer & rise again, as written 


in Isaiah 53:5 New International Version (NIV) says

5 But he was pierced for our transgressions,
    he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was on him,
    and by his wounds we are healed.


& in Psalm 16:10-11 New International Version (NIV) says
10 because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead,
    nor will you let your faithful[a] one see decay.
11 You make known to me the path of life;
    you will fill me with joy in your presence,
    with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

Obviously, Paul studied Scriptures & knew what it says about the promised Messiah. Paul related ancient prophesy from Scripture to the historical event of Jesus death on the cross & His resurrection. Paul proclaimed Jesus with boldness & trusted the Lord for the outcome. Indeed, Paul would preach in the synagogue & would get beaten up after, yet he would do the same thing in the next city they would go to. He was not discouraged even if he faced opposition. He knew what his calling was, to preach the good news first to the Jews & then to the Gentiles. His calling was sure & getting beaten up & opposed to his face did not stop him from continuing on his mission. When you have an impact, you will have an uproar. In the things you are doing for God, are you experiencing an "uproar"? Doing God's work  might mean facing hostility from the very people you are trying to reach out to.

APPLY GOD'S WORD 

We must also check our eagerness in approaching God's word. Do you find the Bible bland & boring? Are you excited to encounter God in His word? 


Psalm 1:1-2 New International Version (NIV) says

BOOK I

Psalms 1–41

Psalm 1
1 Blessed is the one
    who does not walk in step with the wicked
or stand in the way that sinners take
    or sit in the company of mockers,
2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord,
    and who meditates on his law day and night.

Though the Bible does not promise a life without problems it is a deep source which God uses to guide you in making wise decisions as you face life's difficulties & challenges. Apply what you learn from the Bible in your life even before you attempt to share it with others!

TEACH GOD'S WORD  

The next group of people that Paul engages within Acts 17, were the Bereans who were more open to Paul's teaching compared to the Thessalonians. In matters of discernment, we must be like the Jews in Berea who not only studied the Scriptures but also used this to examine what was being preached to them. In listening to preachers, we must have an unbiased eye & be opened to the truth that a preacher teaches but always go back to Scripture & check for ourselves what we heard from the preacher against what the Bible says. Is this how we view the speakers we encounter? With an unbiased eye but a discerning spirit? We need to be careful because there are many false teachers & many more will arise. Like Paul, are you willing to take a beating for something you believe in? It is so hard to teach what you do not believe in, so make sure that you know why you believe what you believe & teach. One of the greatest hindrances to God using you to teach others about the Bible is your unwillingness to apply God's word. Have a self-check, is your Bible knowledge making you arrogant? Beware that it does not, as 


1 Corinthians 8:1 New International Version (NIV)

Concerning Food Sacrificed to Idols

8 Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that "We all possess knowledge." But knowledge puffs up while love builds up.

As one grows deeper in the knowledge of Christ & the Bible, one should be more understanding, loving & humble. Is this true for you? The Thessalonians did not accept Paul's teaching the first time & yet even with the initial resistance, a church was established in Thessalonica. Paul's commitment to teach God's word no matter the personal consequence to him, eventually bore much fruit. The Thessalonians became an example of how lives surrendered to Jesus can become a vibrant church. We too can be an example of how a surrendered life that studies, applies & teaches the Bible can be transformed because of Jesus Christ.

DISCUSSION QUESTION (PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE ANYMORE HERE YOUR PAST EXPERIENCE, BECAUSE WE ARE NOW AT THE PRESENT TIME)

1. Which part in this process you excel in & where you need help to improve on? 

Mia's answer: In this process I excel in teaching God's word, I need to help to improve in my studying God's word

Kathy's answer: I would excel in encoding in QuickBooks and Excel.  I also excel in issuing invoices.  I also excel in following up dues from the customers or clients.  I need to improve my character skills.  I should be more patient towards other people.  I should learn to control my emotions. 


2. How will you apply our lesson STUDY, APPLY & TEACH  to your next week of your life? 

Mia's answer: i will apply our lesson to my next week of my life

Kathy's answer: I would apply my lesson to my next week of my life by first reviewing my lessons and then study what's my weaknesses and strengths so I could improve them. 


3. To whom will you teach the Bible this week? 

Mia's answer: I will teach the Bible this week to the workshop I will volunteer

Kathy's answer: I would teach Bible to my online network in Toluna PH and webnovel by sharing our own ideas in this Devotional Time Session.


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Lists of thoughts... Random thoughts... (considered as communion to God Almighty!)

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To: 2Lifw)r3<***********@****.com>, Ig4(3dl_d2 <***********@*******.com>
Dear Z and A,
I know you two have a lot on your plate. But I hope you find time to study this. I offered L to send him some of my sermon notes so that he can peruse it as it seems that giving him this information would be extremely beneficial for the future. But he rejected it.
He said that he would rather listen to me speak about it personally. Apparently, he wants to believe in it and given his intellectual bias, he may turn deaf ears to the lessons in my notes. He wanted to not only know of what I know but have a chance in believing and he hopes that listening to me would do far more benefit than just reading some letters. I understand his intentions. The best way to learn about something is to believe in it. So he suggested having a personal meeting. I'm wanted to conduct a Bible study but with the way things are now, I guess it will have to wait.
Z, I hope our previous discussions from so long ago, (it feels like it's been another lifetime, right?) have somehow created a foundation of belief. Perhaps what had happened to you is one of the miracles that the Almighty allowed. I firmly believe this. So I am hoping this letter would allow you to better understand what actions to take and that you could pass this information along to anyone who you think could help in this. You have been taking the right steps and I guess it would be attributed to our talks from long ago.
Anyway, here is the draft of a conference message I've prepared to give on one of our upcoming Bible Conferences. Perhaps this may give you some insight on what to do with your life and how you can be of benefit to the lives of others.
Also, that kid from Psalms 1 might also benefit from reading this. I have a feeling that he wouldn't want to attend a Bible study hosted by me because of our 'conflicting' methods.
Best regards,
Calvin Luther Eagle Senior Pastor at Grace From God Ministries
1 Attached File
A Study on Typology (I will be discussing more of this during the Bible Study and explain the key aspects in detail. Treat this study as a primer for the things to be discussed soon.)
Prophecy has always been something that people found intriguing and mystifying.
The Bible contains the most prophecies that have been accurately fulfilled in human history.
For example, the prophecy on Tyre in Ezekiel 26…
In that Prophecy, several prophetic elements that seem extremely unlikely to be fulfilled if we apply the science of probability. For the sake of time, I will only go over several key aspects of the Prophecies and will not deal with any other prophecies made against Tyre on other verses in the Bible.
I have selected five of the 'most intriguing' prophecies that were fulfilled right down to the dot and remind you, that the chapter consists of more elements that have been fulfilled.
As a background, Tyre as a city is composed of two parts. One city in the mainland, called 'Ushu' or Old Tyre, and another city built on a small island about half a mile away from the shore of Old Tyre. This city on the small island is commonly known as Tyre.
In Ezekiel 26, Tyre was supposed to be:
1.       Attacked by Nebuchadnezzar (v. 7)
2.       Attacked by "many nations" (v.3)
3.       The stone and timbers of this city would be thrown in the sea (v.12)
4.       Will be scrapped like a bare rock (v.4)
5.       The Ocean depths will rise over it (v.19)
A popular opinion regarding prophecies is that any prophecy may eventually be fulfilled as time pass by as the things that have been written may be fulfilled by chance. If Chapter 26 of Ezekiel talks about any city, with any conqueror, that is indeed true but this chapter exclusively talks about the city of Tyre.
This prophecy is not talking of any city. No, it's not the city of New Birth Forth or the City of World's Helm. It's taking about the city of Tyre.
And this city is to be attacked by Nebuchadnezzar. Not by Hitler, not by the Fire Nation, not by Team Rocket, but by Nebuchadnezzar. A specific person living in a specific time. And this city would also be attacked by many nations, its stone and timbers would be thrown in the sea and the city will be scrapped like a bare rock and that the Ocean will somehow rise over the city itself. It's interesting how specific it is.
Now, historically, the first aspect was easily fulfilled.
About a decade after the prophecy was believed to be written, Nebuchadnezzar attacked the city and we have evidence to support this historic fact. But Nebuchadnezzar was only able to conquer Old Tyre as the other city on the small island was naturally protected by the sea and Tyre had an impressive fleet of ships.
So none of the other prophecies were fulfilled. Numbers two to five on our prophecy list were not fulfilled during this attack.
Should we now mock the Bible for its inaccuracy?
Be aware, that the remaining clauses of this prophecy are almost impossible to fulfill.
Why would the city be attacked and someone would be so bored as to take the stones and timbers from the wrecked city and throw it on the ocean? Why would they do that to the point of scrapping the ruins of the city to a point that what remains will look like a bare rock? And how will the ocean rise over it?
The fulfillment of the other aspects of the prophecy occurred nearly 200 years later.
The Prophecy was written sometime on 587-586 BC, Nebuchadnezzar attacked it on 573BC, but the fulfillment of prophecy points numbers 2-5 would be on 332BC when a man who conquered nations led an army consisting of armies coming from different nations and attacked the very city of Tyre.
We know this man to be "Alexander the Great."
We know Alexander the Great would force another nation to submit and aid him in his conquest so many nations could easily be fulfilled at this point.
He led his armies and attacked Tyre, conquering Old Tyre once more. But this wasn't enough.
Tyre was arrogant and mocked Alexander for failing once more as the settlers have retreated to their city-island protected by their vast fleet of ships. Seeing as how Tyre remained safe like a turtle and having the sea as a natural barrier with a fleet of ships that even Alexander the Great could not easily destroy, Alexander and his armies came up with an ingenious plan.
A great task of building a man-made bridge from the coast of Old Tyre to New Tyre started. Alexander ordered his men to take the ruins of Old Tyre, throw it to the sea to build a bridge to which they can use to attack the city of Tyre.
In this, Prophecy points numbers 2-4 have been fulfilled. The prophecies which seem almost impossible actually happened.
Many nations came, attacked Tyre, took the ruins of the city and threw it to the ocean to make a small bridge, scrapping Old Tyre like a rock.
But what about number 5?
Well, because of the man-made bridge which supported and allowed Alexander to send his armies to attack Tyre, the topography of the island changed making the bridge leading to Tyre into a peninsula which exists to this day. Because of this change which led to a massive geographic change on the area, the location of the Old Tyre was eventually buried by sand and water ultimately, burying the location of Old Tyre underwater forever.
God sent Nebuchadnezzar and later fulfilled it some 200 years later in the person of Alexander the Great. But the last bit of prophecy would be fulfilled about a thousand years later as the coastline of Tyre changed because of the man-made bridge of Alexander.
Now you calculate the odds of this prophecy being fulfilled? What other nation, since 587 BC, was named Tyre, attacked by a Nebuchadnezzar and later by many nations, and apparently, the entire city structure is thrown to the sea, scraped like bare rock, and later sinks to the ocean? What are the odds of that happening? And remember, I haven't listed ALL the prophecies that Tyre is supposed to fulfill!
Now this may come as an intriguing historical study, but the reason I'm discussing Tyre is to formally challenge whether or not this Prophecy would have only ONE fulfillment or will it be fulfilled again? What if, the verses in the Bible may be foreshadowing something that will happen in the future.
Now, let me clarify, I honestly believe that in Ezekiel 26, most of the prophecies written there have already been fulfilled. What I'm saying, is that we open our exegesis to the possibility that it could be fulfilled again!
How would something that had literally happened be fulfilled again? To argue, I would like to point you to the study of Eschatology, or the interpretation of the End of Times. We call it the Apocalypse, the Last Days and so on. Many camps and theological schools all have different opinions and interpretations as to their fulfillment. And throughout the course of history, there have been several interpretations which the people of that time were sure of because it made sense.
During the time of Apostolic era, if you read the Book of Revelation, you would say, the anti-Christ is Rome.
Hundreds of years later, Martin Luther made the same conclusion during the Reformation period. Their study of the Word led to this conclusion.
Back in World War 2, everyone believed that the Anti-Christ was Hitler. The Jews who suffered so much would certainly think so as well.
During World War 3, everyone then blamed Graden Pouterfisx to be the Anti-Christ as it led to the further destruction of Israel.
Right now, because of the Australian Avarice, many even say that Australia is the Anti-Christ.
And for the Australian natives of today, they would say, Harker or that gamer-turned-terrorist Lowengren is the Anti-Christ. (Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised.)
Others believe, that it's the World Governing Powers, and still some point to that miraculous E-Sport Gamer, Seeker Carlean to be the Anti-Christ as he must have sold his soul to the devil to be that good in Piercing! (Z, as you noticed, I like to add current events like this as a sermon illustrations to draw attention to the younger audience. It really makes most gamers listen to my sermon if I mention famous e-sport players.)
And quite honestly, except those saying its Seeker, the rest had a valid reason to claim that this was the Anti-Christ as they displayed a shocking level of depravity, wickedness, and immorality.
Are we to assume that they were all wrong? Perhaps… Or maybe perhaps from Hitler, all the way to the Australian Avarice, they have been "Types" or signs that will simply point us to a Final Anti-Christ. Perhaps, God, in order to constantly remind us that His Word is True and indeed miraculous, has destined history, as written in the Bible to have several fulfillments, many of which are partial fulfillments or foreshadowing to a final fulfillment?
And it is in this vein, that we find ourselves in the study of Typology.
Typology is the study of signs, symbols and the interpretation of Types.
Let me take a positive example to further cement my case…
You've heard me say several times that I say Samuel in the book of 1 Samuel of a "typology" or a sign that points to Jesus. In many ways, an appropriate approach would be to read 1 Samuel with the assumption that Samuel foreshadows Jesus.
If we go to the prophecy in 1 Samuel 2, God got angry at the current High Priest, Eli, and prophesied to Eli that Eli's lineage would-be priest who wouldn't reach old age and that their line would stop serving in the altar. After that, God gave this prophecy in 1 Samuel 2:35,
"I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who will do according to what is in my heart and mind. I will firmly establish his priestly house, and they will minister before my anointed one always."
Now the immediate assumption as to the fulfillment of this prophecy, if we follow that story, is that we would assume it to be fulfilled through the priest to Samuel. Samuel took over when Eli died, he ministered faithfully and replaced the line of Priest that served in Israel.
According to the Bible, we do not have any records of Samuel ever committing sin, and even on his death, he challenged Israel of this, to which Israel responded that they have noted no sin in Samuel's lifetime. If you think David had a magnificent title, "a man after God's own heart," consider Samuel's title. A man who will do according to God's own heart and mind.
But on the other hand, many would challenge that this verse does not refer to Samuel but to Jesus because of the clause that this priest will "minister before God's anointed ones, always." Which basically implies this priestly line will forever serve God. And only Jesus could fulfill this role.
My interpretation and I hope this congregation's interpretation and conviction, would be that this verse was fulfilled in two ways.
Samuel was the initial fulfillment and is a typology to the final fulfillment, which is Jesus.
The Bible has been doing this several times and using a certain Old Testament verse and make it a sign that eventually points to Jesus. In other words, these verses have more than one fulfillment.
A partial fulfillment of the sign in the form of Samuel, a righteous Priest who was impeccable in actions and wisdom, and later the Great High Priest that we have in Jesus.
1 Samuel also introduces David, a typology of Jesus in the areas of being a King.
But of course, this alone could not be supporting evidence for my theory in the study of Typologies. So let's take a look at another interesting and puzzling verse which shows a unique example of a typology.
We go to Hosea 11:1 and find an interesting phrase here that was used by the Gospel writer Matthew.
"Out of Egypt, I called my Son."
This is a strange verse to use because mainly, according to the context of Hosea 11:1, the son here refers to the nation Israel. Why did Matthew later use this verse to mean Jesus? We all stand with the idea that the Holy Scripture is inerrant. So why would Matthew, in the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, use this verse in its wrong context?
My answer is Typology.
Let us first analyze what's going on in Matthew.
Joseph and Mary had escaped from Bethlehem because of Herod. They lived in Egypt and waited for Herod to die. Upon Herod's death, Joseph returns to Israel and so, Matthew summarizes it in verse 15 of chapter 2, And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: "Out of Egypt I called my son."
Matthew quotes Hosea 11:1 and immediately assumes that this is speaking of Jesus when in actuality, the context rules that we so hardly adhere to, dictates that Hosea 11 is talking about the nation Israel!
Typology easily resolves this issue. If we are to assume that Israel has always been a typology of Jesus, a temporary sign and can have more than one fulfillment in the great passage of time, we can then easily accept this verse.
By accepting that Israel in Hosea 11, represents Jesus, we can actually see that in many ways Israel did foreshadow Jesus.
Jesus, like Israel, stays in Egypt and leaves to return to the Promised Land. Jesus, Like Israel, is sent to the wilderness to spend a passage of time connected with the number of 40. Israel spent 40 years wandering in the desert, Jesus spent 40 days in the desert.
The Gospel records that Jesus was sent to the wilderness to be tempted and tried, wasn't this the case for Israel?
And isn't it interesting, that in the famous encounter between Jesus and the Devil in that same wilderness where Israel was tested, Jesus answered the Devil quoting verses from the book of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy discusses most of the consequences that Israel suffered because they failed. In this Typology, Jesus acts as the perfect version of Israel. He goes out of Egypt, is tempted by the devil in the wilderness exposing Him to hunger, thirst, and the danger of being killed by wild animals.
In Israel's hunger, they complained to God, and the reluctant response of God was to send Manna from heaven, Satan uses this same strategy and tells Jesus to make stone bread, but Jesus quotes from Deuteronomy saying that man shall not live by bread alone.
Jesus fasted in that 40 days in the desert. The Israelites feasted with unlimited manna and even by sending birds which the Israelites can easily capture and eat. I can go on and on, but if you analyze the remaining challenges that Satan poised to Jesus, we find that the Israelites actually failed on all of these temptations. In fact, I would go as far to say that the temptations Jesus faced and the temptations Israel faced were roughly the same!
But it doesn't stop here, if you've read through the Bible, you will know that the moment Israel finally enters the Promised Land, you'll be reading through the Book of Joshua. And in Hebrew, the name for Joshua is Yeshua, the very same name to which we translate the Name, Jesus!
So Joshua becomes a typology, a foreshadowing that the book of Joshua will also repeat in history. We've already seen hints of that! That scene in Joshua 10 where kings in their retreat hid in caves to flee from Israel. Is this not the same vivid imagery explained in the book of Revelation which will be the scene when Jesus returns?
At this point, I argue, that perhaps in the dogmatic ways of our interpretation of Scripture, we have long set aside the possibility that if the Bible is promised to be the Word of God, Inerrant, relevant and true, then would it not be true for all ages? Is it possible to see this foreshadowing's again and again?
I will not be surprised, ladies and gentlemen, that in the near future, the very events we read in the book of Revelation will become a typology! A sign that we may soon see, in anticipation of the Second Coming!
We have long interpreted the book of Revelation and its various events to have passed! How many writers and Bible teachers have risen up to explain how World War Three fulfilled many of the verses in Revelation.
I'm not saying they're wrong. I'm saying they could be right. But in this sense, that what they explained are but typologies and these signs that may repeat itself unto final fulfillment.
So read the Book of Revelation! Read the book of Joshua! Read the Book of Daniel! Of Zacharias, of the many verses and the many books in the Bible which speaks or alludes to the coming end!
We could all come witness to various typologies of events that will have its ultimate fulfillment when Christ return. As for me, I may sound insane, but with the recent events that have been happening, I am certain now, we will bear witness to many foreshadowing's itself! Make no mistake!
Perhaps, in the coming days, chaos will be revealed. And perhaps, in the coming days, someone will rise up perhaps as another foreshadowing of Jesus who will appear in Power and Might! Perhaps, in the days to come, you will all see the Way!
Let's close in prayer…
(A and Z, I do hope this gives us a roadmap of future actions you have to take. Revisit the stories in the Old Testament. I have a feeling that one of our friends may be anticipating the revisiting and fulfillment of the prophecies in Egypt. It might take some time until the Bible study after all. So the specific plans that I have in mind to make the world believe in God  cannot be explained. For now, read and follow the Word. Oh, and if C and G are free, have them visit me here in the Americas.)


An alien race invaded the Earth on June 6, 2128. At the midst of this war, many nations allied with the alien threat and the war nearly wiped out the rebelling humans of the planet. At the edge of mankind's survival, the United Nations Army launched its forces to eliminate the immediate stellar threats that loomed over Earth.

General Seeker Carlean, commander and leader of the mission, risked and gave his life to destroy the immediate stellar threat. The battle was won though Earth lay in ruins. Perhaps mankind will live to see a few years of peace before the alien threat returns to wipe out their existence.

At the immediate aftermath of the stellar battle, the fallen Seeker Carlean awakens and finds himself at aged 17, living the peaceful life he lived 16 years before he died.

So begins a new game in the battle for humanity's survival.

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Cover art by Jayps. http://www.behance.net/Jayps

The entire crowd went into a dead silence. 
They didn't see clearly how she broke the plate, nor how the pieces shot into the man's body. 
Shen Ming got a sudden scare. Mu Changfeng's daughter… has she practiced the Five Treasures Bible? 
Villa Head Nie blackened his face and whispered to Shen Ming, "Brother Shen, there's gonna be a problem now." 
"The problem might come later…" Shen Ming also had a bad feeling. 
Ming Shu rested her hands on her crossed legs and maintained a smiling face. "Now, is there anyone who wants to find it?" 
Shen Ming suppressed his inner fidgeting and went up to feel that person's  pulse. They were still alive and bleeding heavily, but they wouldn't die. 
This woman…
Shen Ming ordered people to take the injured for treatment first, then he and Villa Head Nie discussed for a while. 
"Okay, we'll search the villa. But if it's not found, Leader Mu, you will not walk out of Half Moon Villa today." 
Ming Shu smiled and kept silent. 
If she couldn't walk out of the villa, she could always kill herself and get out. 
...
Villa Head Nie scattered the people to search. 
Then he took Shen Ming back to his study. 
"Mu Changfeng's daughter, is she coming back for revenge?" Villa Head Nie walked back and forth in the room anxiously. "I sent the news to you, but why did you bring so many people here? There are so many people now…" 
Shen Ming's face looked unhappy as well. "I didn't send news to them. They arrived at the same time as me, it must be your villa that revealed it." 
"Impossible, I ordered…" But Villa Head Nie suddenly remembered something. "It's them." 
The man who slept with Nie Shuang, he told him to go back and prepare for the marriage, so he was the only one that left the villa recently. 
"As for how the news was spread, we should put it to the side first. Not many people know about that matter so there's no need to worry. What's important now is the Five Treasures Bible. The initial news about it said that it was taken by your daughter. Do you really have the Five Treasures Bible in hand now?" 
Villa Head Nie shook his head. "I have never wanted to see Five Treasures Bible in my whole life. I asked Shuang-er, she said she was framed by Mu Ling. Mu Ling came at Half Moon Villa from the very beginning, perhaps she… has known something." 
"Since you don't have anything in the villa, just let them search," Shen Ming said. "I don't believe that if she really had the Five Treasures Bible, she would hide it in the villa and allow these people to grab it." 
Then, Shen Ming patted Villa Head Nie's shoulder. "Even if she is Mu Changfeng's daughter, she is no more than an ignorant girl." 
Villa Head Nie's eyes darkened and then he nodded slightly. 
The two discussed in the study for a little longer before leaving. 
The corridor outside was in chaos, which made Villa Head Nie very unhappy. But Shen Ming signaled him to hang in there for a while. If he didn't let these people search, there was going to be a real trouble. 
The entire villa was searched through by these people. Servants stood to the side trembling and watched these bandits rummaging through boxes and closets. 
"Brother… what's going on?" Nie Shuang looked at the people in her room and furrowed her brow heavily. 
Nie Bin touched Nie Shuang's head. "Nothing special, it'll be okay in a minute. You people search quickly, my sister is not feeling well." 
The people finished the search very soon but found nothing. They walked out and looked at the front. "Is there a room over there?" 
Nie Bin nodded. "That's my second younger sister's room, she's not been in the villa recently." 
"Go search." 
"Brother, what are they looking for? Did the villa offend anyone?" 
Nie Bin didn't intend to tell Nie Shuang, but Nie Shuang's expecting eyes just made him speak spontaneously. "The leader of Five Treasures Immortal Clan said that the Five Treasures Bible is hidden in our villa, so those clans want to search the place." 
How could the Five Treasures Bible be in the villa? 
Did that woman think that it was on her, so she came to Half Moon Villa? 
Seeing Nie Shuang's face became a little pale, Nie Bin hurriedly asked, "Shuang-er, what's wrong?" 
"Brother…" Nie Shuang grabbed Nie Bin's hand. "It's a good chance, we can take the opportunity to leave here." 
"But, Father…" They were in the midst of such a big matter, how could he leave? 
"Brother, if we miss this opportunity, father will definitely exert greater control over me, until that man comes to marry me. Do you want to stand by and watch me marry another, then never meet each other again?" 
Nie Bin had some inner conflict and then said, "Pack up your stuff and we'll meet at the back door." 
...
Villa Head Nie and Shen Ming came back to the hall. Right now the hall was occupied only by leaders of several clans who were looking at different directions. The atmosphere was a little odd. 
As they came in, a quick shadow darted to Ming Shu's feet and jumped onto Ming Shu's slightly open palm. Then Ming Shu turned over her palm and the shadow tucked itself in her sleeves. 
Little Beastie spotted a comfortable place in the sleeve and lay down, then accurately imitated the conversation it had overheard to Ming Shu. 
Ming Shu looked in the direction of Shen Ming and Villa Head Nie thoughtfully. 
The entire villa was turned upside down and no one had found any trace of the Five Treasures Bible. 
Poop-picker, are you not afraid that they will hide it when they find it? 
"They won't recognize the Five Treasures Bible, how will they hide it?" Ming Shu sneered in the bottom of her heart. "Do you think 'Five Treasures Bible' is printed on its cover?" 
Little Beastie was confused. Is it not? Then what's on the cover? 
"Guess."
I will not guess. 
Little Beastie grunted and complained. I knew the poop-picker wouldn't really be so kind to let these people find it. 
Insidious!
Don't forget my Man-Han full banquet that you promised. 
As expected, those people didn't recognize Five Treasures Bible. They took all the books that they thought were the Five Treasures Bible back and presented them to the clan leaders to look over. 
Soon the hall was piled with many books. 
Ming Shu just sat there calmly and she even asked Villa Head Nie to prepare tea and desserts for her. 
"I've searched all the villa and found nothing." 
"I found nothing…" 
Disciples came back to report constantly, but no one had found the Five Treasures Bible. 
"Devil, what else do you have to say now?" 
Ming Shu finished the last sip of tea and stood up while holding the tea cup, walking to the book pile. "You didn't find it because you're stupid." 
She reached out and picked out a slightly old book from the pile. The other books collapsed immediately. 
Ming Shu raised the book in her hand. "Thank you for your help, everyone." 
Everyone looked at the book in her hand, on which it read—"Cookbook."
Cook! Book!
Two big Chinese characters. 
"Devil, can't you read? Even if you can't read, the Five Treasures Bible is three words, but this is two words, who are you kidding?" 
"Kidding you." 
"You…"
Ming Shu took the book and sat back down. Everyone saw the cover font begin to fade and the two golden words of Five Treasures reappeared on it. 
No "Bible," only "Five Treasures." 
Ming Shu deliberately held the book high for them. "I told you that this thing was definitely hidden here, but you didn't believe me, so I'm not the one who should be blamed."
It was really the Five Treasures Bible. 
Shen Ming looked at Villa Head Nie. 
Villa Head Nie shook his head. He really had no idea that the Five Treasures Bible was in Half Moon Villa. 
Some people became irritated, especially those who found the cookbook and read it. "But you didn't tell us the Five Treasures Bible is a cookbook!!" 
Ming Shu sounded very innocent. "You didn't ask." 
Everyone: "…" Who the hell would have thought that the Five Treasures Bible is a cookbook? No one said this before. 
Even Shen Ming and Villa Head Nie didn't know this. They once saw the book from afar and the eye-catching golden name of Five Treasures was easy to recognize. 
Who'd have thought that it changed… 
"Where was it found?" Someone kept his voice down and asked this. 
"In Second Young Miss Nie's room," the one who found the book answered with a complicated expression. 
"Why was it in Second Young Miss Nie's room?" 
"…"
How would he know? 


Imagine having the opportunity to be able to enter different worlds created by numerous novels and stories. Which kind of role would you like to play? 

Do you want to be the illustrious protagonist, either good or evil; or just be a supporting role standing behind the protagonists? 

Our villain boss Ming Shu would, however, choose none of the above. Claiming missions from the Harmony System, and driven by her endless passion for snacks, the world traveler, Ming Shu, embarks on the path to make the mission target hate her as much as possible by gaining Hatred Points. But it turns out she is not alone on her journey… 
 


So, you guys read about the Freshman girl last one. Well, I got another one for you. This'll take place my Sophomore Year. Coincidence that it's one year after the last girl? No, I don't think so.

To be honest, I knew her Freshman Year. Use to go to bible study, and still do whenever we can. If you put two and two together, she is a Christian, so am I, but I'm not gonna go into detail about it.

Let's go with the Sophomore Year, because that's when I started to like her. It all started around December. Again, coincidence? We didn't hang out like the last one though. Only time we did was during Bible Study and School. She was a Freshman at this time and we could see each other.

I don't remember why I started to like her, but I think it is because of Bible Study. We started to get close, at the time I believed that she liked me too cause of the way she behaved. Let's call her Carolyn, cause of privacy concerns.

Our parents even thought that we liked each other and didn't care if we were dating. So, I worked up the courage to tell her how I feel. I did it on Valentine's Day. I gave her a card telling her how I felt about her. On the front of the card I wrote, For You. Next day that'll bite me in the ass.

Next day was school and she didn't talk to me at all. I was able to get released to lunch early. So did she. No one was in the cafeteria, so I decided to sit and chill at my table. She came up and gave me a card and a Dream Catcher. She said thanks for the note and left to the table in front of me.

On front of the card ot said, For You. I laughed and opened it. I looked at it and it was two whole paragraphs long. I thought, well it either good or bad. I skimmed it reading only the first few sentences. It read, "I liked the note, I really did. Its just...." I skimmed down a few sentences and continued. "I don't feel the same way about you." I was shocked. Why would she go through all the trouble to write a two paragraph letter only to tell me right off the bat that she didn't like me?

I decided to read only the first few for real and it read, "Thank you Isaiah, I loved the little stuffed bear you got me. And I liked the note, I really did. It's just I really see you as a brother. I'm sorry, I don't feel the same about you."

I was broken, it happened again. Having the girl reject you. Even after all you did, they abandon you. I think that is really when my depression began, when I realized that no one wanted me.

After that letter she gave me. She got a boyfriend from a town nearby. She broke up with him to go out with another guy at my school. His name is also Isaiah, just spelled different. Well, she is a lot dumber than anyone else I know. He cheated on her three different times and she always goes back to him. It's kinda sad, but I'm actually quite happy about it. Cause in the end, if she was like that, I would hate our relationship.

Haha, but it's all good. Next year's girl will be one of the hardest, cause I'm dealing with it still right now. I don't know who is the right one, and I don't know if I'll find her. But I do still have hope that one day, I'll find the one for me.

Real true stories that has happened and currently happening in my Highschool life. My name is Isaiah and a Junior at a certain school. These stories are funny, boring or sad. Hope you enjoy my adventures at school and beyond.

If you are suffering from some kind of depression whether it is from sin or financial problems, you might want to hear this verse from the Bible. It is simple but so life changing. 
 
 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me 
                                            Philippians 3:14 
 
 Such inspiring verse from the Bible don't you think? It is very short and simple but is very true. You can try all of the tactics you want but without God's permission, it will never work. But, if you love God with all your heart, it would be obvious He will love you back. Doesn't parents always want best for their child? If so won't God also want the best for you? He is the creator of the universe and has absolute power.
 
Of course if you love Jesus with all your life, He will always find a way for you. For those who are struggling trying to repent but keep sinning, always remember God and what He wants to do with you. If you sin again then repent to God again, turn from your sin. 
 
While trying to turn from your mistakes always find solutions to your problems. Let's say you suffer from an addiction, you might want to memorize some Bible verses. It will really help you. Memorizing the verse I put in the start will be really effective. But remember if you fail and displease God once again, never give up. If you ask a succesful businessman how to make a successful business the majority will probably say, "When you fall, rise up again no matter how much times until you can gain success". So if you disobey God do not succumb to your sins saying to yourself, "I can't do it. I'm too weak. God will never forgive me". No, do not say that. Continue on with your journey. Never give up. Always remember, never give up and always keep God by your side.

 If you suffer from school, let's say you get bullied, always remember what Jesus said in his time, "If someone throws a stone at you, throw back bread". What Jesus meant here was if someone gave you hate and curses, give them love. Just as the Bible says, "Overcome evil with good". So if you keep getting bullied at school, tell your teacher. If they still keep bullying you, ask God for courage to face your bullies. Ask God to give you courage to tell your bullies that what they are doing is wrong. 

 But when I say courage, I don't mean to go have a fist fight with them. The commandments say, "Love thy neighbor as you love thy self". So if you fight them, you have disobeyed this commandment. What does the Bible say about this? Well it says," To overcome evil with evil is no different from what you have overcome and you made no difference in what the the evil you overcame did". So do not fight with your bullies, love them. Like they are your brothers and sisters.

 But let's say you are depressed because of school itself. Your homework is stacked, you are the smartest student so the teachers make you learn so many things all at once for a contest, you have an upcoming important test and you need to study but you lost some of your handbooks if not all of them. Remember this, every single person in this world suffers from something. You may have a cut that hurts so bad, but what if the person you are talking to professing everything you are suffering from have stabs? Depression and anxiety are the tests God gives us to see if we are worthy of eternal life. So remember, never succumb to sins no matter what. As I said memorizing Bible verses is very useful.

 That is all the advice I can give you. May the Lord be with you
                                             Amen.

Who  is this guy? Probably is the question that you are asking yourselves, we can skip this part, you don't need to know my name, what really matters is what I can do for you.

I'm almost certain that you guys are calling me delusional, maybe even lunatic. But everything in life has a reason(yeah, I like to talk this kind of bullshit, better get used to it hehe).

There is one guy in mythology that I like much, he was given many names, Satan, Lucifer, King of hell, the Devil. Pick whatever you want hehehe.

My line of work is pretty similar to the king of hell, I never liked this title "king of hell, I always prefered "the fallen angel" or perhaps "the most beautiful angel in the heaven", sorry readers I usually get distracted but backing to the point, I can give whatever you want as long as the proper compensation is paid, just stop what you are thinking right now, i'm not a real demon that can make contracts and give you all that supernatural shit, sorry to disappoint you but this is the real world, and the real world is a sad and cruel place, all that I can provide to you is something called lights, one light can be a guidance, a favor, some wanted item, a help in some task to be done (use your mind here, but just don't only think in illegal or shady things, use your imagination to the fullest), almost everything. So if you need a light in your life, just download your Lucifer's lights app and call Lucifer, I'll be pleased to accept your request because your happiness is my happiness. 

Errrr I got distracted again, I'm working on this, I promise I'll get better. Secondly, my name comes from my love for humanity,  the Bible describes Lucifer as an exceedingly beautiful angel. Lucifer was likely the highest of all angels, the most beautiful of all of God's creations.Because of his beauty, his heart became proud and his wisdom was corrupted. Pride in his perfection,  wisdom, and beauty became the source of his downfall, and God threw him to the earth. 

The Bible says that Lucifer got envy of humans that were favored by God and then was outcasted from heaven.


I have others thoughts on this matter, I think that Lucifer is the good guy, Lucifer probably loves humanity more than god, you may think how is this possible?
 
Humans are made in the image of God himself, how come an angel does not love creatures made by his father? 

God create humans to be ignorant, to be his pets in the best place for living, in a cage who looks like heaven. What a sin Lucifer committed my friend, he wanted humans to eat the fruit of knowledge.

The Serpent in the Garden (as Lucifer) only pointed out to Eve that she had free will, and to eat the fruit would mean she would actually become aware of her surroundings instead of being a mindless drone. Eve had a choice.

He reminds humans that they are not slaves to God's demands and that they have free will. Many of the mentions of "Satan" in the Bible talk about him 'behind his back", and are not actual appearances by Lucifer himself. How come Lucifer is the bad guy, and god is righteous one??  So my friends never total believe I what is written in the books, think for yourselves.

I love humans too, more than anything, humans are the most addicting drug, we are so intriguing and so unpredictable, even for a dealer like me there are things completely unknown to me happening and happening and appearing before my eyes and lapsing back into unknown every single day. That is why I can never ever leave the places where humans abound! LOVE! I LOVE HUMANS! I LOVE YOU ALL! THAT'S WHY YOU ALL SHOULD LOVE ME. 

Hahahaha, cough cough, I tend to lost control when humans are the topic, maybe even a little mad but don't get scared I don't bite unless you want me to.

Where do absolute power come from?  Money? Politics? Nahh, i dont' think so.
By going deeper in this matter, you will see that do make money, to do politics there is only one foundation:  information.

To get to the top there is only one road, information and violence.

Disclaimer: (If you're not a religious type of person, you may skip this and proceed to the next page.)

​Everytime I realized my standards, naiisip ko na imposible ata makahanap ng ganun. Everytime maiisip ko kung nageexist ba ung gusto ko sa guy, I always cry. Why? Kasi parang imposible nga makita un.

"There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven."  Ecclesiastes 3:1 –New American Standard Bible version

​Everytime na makikita ko ung journal ko na may list ng standards ko, naiisip ko, what if hindi ganun ung gusto ni God para sa akin? Ano gagawin ko kung lahat ng nasa listahan ko ay kabaligtaran ng gusto ni God sa akin. Hala ready ba ang heart ko tanggapin yun?

​Year 2005, I met someone na exactly opposite sa likes ko. Hindi sya kagwapuhan, wala syang smiling eyes, wala rin syang killer smile, hindi sya masyado talented at hindi ganun kagenius like Einstein pero he loved God more than anything else. He's a Christian guy of different church. I met him at work. He's very consistent in pursuing me. A pastor's kid with a heart passionate to God. Isa yun sa traits na nagustuhan ko. After months, I gave my first "yes" at akala ko sya na nag first at last, hindi pala and our relationship lasted for 2 years. And dahil ang gusto ko nga ay may "stay forever package", lagi kami magkasama na madalas namin pag awayan. Until one day, we broke up.

​Sobrang sakit nun kasi I have to question God's will. "Bakit ganun God, Christian naman kami pareho and why He allowed that to happen." May mga times na sa sobrang iyak ko naiisip ko isarado na ng tuluyan ung heart ko. Parang ayaw ko na magmahal muli.

​Pero I realized God allowed that to happen for me to grow sa faith ko sa Diyos at maggrow as a person.

Super immature pa pala ako kaya need basagin para mamold ng mabuti. Then yung time na feeling ko nakamove on na ako, here comes another Christian guy again.

​This next Christian man was the last boyfriend I had. Year 2006, we became best of friends (up until now naman), I met him at the same workplace where my ex and I also met. In short co-workers kami pero in different team. Again, hindi sya kagwapuhan, in short, tall, dark sya. Sobrang iba sa gusto ko ulit. Pero dahil sa Christian faith na meron sya, and after he's being persistent and so sincerely pursuing me, I gave my "yes". Everything is doing well naman. Imagined, we almost ended up marrying each other. Yes, he asked me that question that every woman is waiting. The question of "Will you marry me?" At first, ang sarap sagutin ng yes pero kabaligtaran ang sinagot ko. Isang masakit na "NO". Our relationship ended up for 6 years. Opps, don't get me wrong, baka sabihin choosy eh hindi naman ako kagandahan, whjat made me say no that time? Well, let's just say na I'm not ready yet. Sigurado, kung nagyes ako at kinasal kami, baka hindi ko maisusulat ito. Or malamang kinalimutan ko ang pagsusulat.

​After that second failed relationship, I stopped and shut down my heart. Sobrang sakit ng dalawang failed relationships at natakot ako magmahal na muli. Malamang may magsasabi, bakit ako masasaktan eh choice ko naman mag No sa inalok na kasal sa akin, nasaktan pa rin ako kasi naisip ko na may nasaktan dahil sa akin. Pero ganun ang buhay, hindi lahat oo ang sagot. Since 2012 up until now, hinihintay ko pa rin si the one.

​Singer Wiz Khalifa once said; "Being single doesn't necessarily mean you're available. Sometimes you have to put up a sign that says, "Do Not Disturb" on your heart."  

What I realized is to let God hold the pen and let God writes my love story. That break up led me to grow mature in my relationship with God. The moving on journey is not easy. I learned to surrender everything to God. I let God work in me; I even let God mold me the way He wanted me to be. I would always feel relieved. As you may know, coming to terms with what has happened and finally letting go is never easy. In fact, many of us think that holding on to the past is a sign of strength. However, quite the contrary is the case. It often takes a lot more strength to move on with your life than holding on to a past that no longer is. "The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward." - Steve Maraboli
 
 THE GADGET THEORY

​This idea of gadget theory is what I've learned from using iPad, an Apple gadget. (Keen and silent observer kasi ako at mahilig magresearch). Alam naman natin na si Steve Jobs ang utak ng Apple, lalo sa iPad, iPhone at iba pa bago sya namatay. Mahirap gamitin ang Apple kasi hindi sya user friendly at hindi gadget friendly. Mahirap magshare ng files kung hindi compatible. Kaya nga may user manual na sadyang patented para sa gadget lang ng mga Apple, you can't download music using iPad without using iTunes, kaya kung hindi moa lam imaximized ang Apple, you can't even enjoy using it. Just like in our lovelife, kung hindi natin alam at kilala ang author ng Love, hindi natin maiintindihan ang love. Kung hindi rin natin alam ang manual which is our Bible o God's Word, we can't even understand how God pictured and planned our love story. May standard tayo pero may will ang Diyos sa buhay natin. Parang gadget, kahit Apple ang binigay sa atin, hinahanap pa rin natin si Android, minsan pa nga, hahanap pa tayo ng way para maging compatible si Apple at Android by using Share It app, kaya madalas nagkacrash or naghahang gadget natin kasi pinipilit natin ung gusto natin pero sa totoong buhay hindi ganun, meron at merong uniqueness ang bawat tao na hindi pwede ipilit sa iba para maging compatible.

​Ilang beses ko na nakita na ung mga Android app ay hindi nagrarun sa aking iPad kasi nga may sariling patented app si Apple, eto ung uniqueness ng Apple na tulad sa tao ay nakapatent kasi si God lang may likha.

​I believe that if we allow God to do His work in us, we will reach our full potential. Eto ung potentiality to grow and be matured as a person at maging deep sa pananaw sa buhay at the same time maging strong. Kaya habang tinatry kong magmove on noon sa past relationships, ang sarap ng feeling na kahit umiiyak ako eh may isang kaibigan akong hindi ako iiwan. God says in Hebrews 13:5; "I will never leave you nor forsake you."

​Naalala ko ung kanta ni Ms. Terry Javier na "May Kaibigan Ka" sa favorite AM radio station ko ang 702 DZAS, "May Kaibigan Ka, Na Higit Pa Sa Akin, May Kaibigan Ka, Sa Kanya ay Panalangin, Pangako Nya'y Di Ka Iiwan, Di Ka Pababayaan."

​Nakakakilig ung song kasi alam kong may isang kaibigan ako na magstay forever.
​Checklist 1: Stay Forever Achieved. Totoo naman kasi na only God can love us and the one who will stay with us for the rest of our lives. Yung tipong pangforever. Pero syempre may nakalaan talaga para sa bawat tao.

​The Bible says in Isaiah 46:4b; "I made you and will care for you; I will give you help and rescue you."

​Ang sweet ni Lord, di ba? Pero ano nga ba ang kaibahan ng our standard sa God's standard?

OUR IDEAL MAN versus GOD's IDEAL MAN FOR US

​In Webster's dictionary, an ideal man is a man of conception of something that is perfect, esp. that which one seeks to attain or a person or thing considered to represent perfection. The idea of perfection, the idea of excellence, someone na almost perfect that we always dream off. I realized na ung ideals o ideal man ko ay based lamang sa physical looks or appearance. Yung standard naman as Webster dictionary defined as a level of quality or attainment. Ito naman ung it speaks of who we are and what we are.

​So balikan natin ung standards ko, eto ung tatlong package deals na diniscuss ko. Package deals of mine talked about self-security or the Stay Forever package, self-companionship or the Bestfriend Package, at physical attributes or the Prince Package.
​
Lahat ng yun ay based sa personal views ko ng gusto kong fairy love stories. The question is, same ba ng ideal man ni God for me?

Ano nga ba ang ideal man ni God para sa atin? Well. Let me tell you. He is the kind of guy who would rather stay at home reading his bible and spending time with God worshiping Him than to be out partying with a group of friends on a Friday night. Eto yung guy na constantly longs for God's presence and who walks closely with Him. He will help that blind lady cross the street and become her eyes, or even help that lame old man to stand up and be his feet. He will also stand up for those who are being mocked and persecuted. Yung kahit masaktan sya, he will not fight back just like how Jesus did not fight back when He was being brutally tortured and beaten to death. That's when you'll know he is a solid follower of Christ. And that is God's ideal man for us. The idea of mine of having a knight in shining armor prince is somehow associated with a man of God, a warrior of God who knows how to stand for his own identity, so that, he may able to be the right warrior prince for every princess and woman. Mahirap hanapin yan pero alam natin na nothing is impossible. Si God pa ba? Naalala ko isang gabi nun habang nasa work ako, while teaching my Korean student, he asked me; "Teacher, what if your ideal man is not what God intended you to have? What will you do?" Then I simply replied him; "Okay lang basta si God ung nasa puso nya at hindi ako ilalayo sa Diyos." Then, that night, that very simple question from our discussion class, I asked myself paano nga kaya kung hindi at wala talaga yung ideal man ko. Anon a gagawin ko mga beshy?

​I remember myself talking to my journal that night, listing again my ideal checklist at ung God checklist for me at patuloy ko pa rin natatanong mga yun.

Ikaw bes, paano at ano gagawin mo? Noong araw ding yun, napagtanto ko na kailangan ang give and take ang relationship. Parang baunan lang yan, what if sa baunan mo may orange, tapos nagcrave ka sa apple, at ung baunan ng classmate mo may apple pero gusto nya orange, hindi mo ba isishare? Share it di ba? So, sa love ganun din, may mga list tayo ng gusto pero si God may ibang gusto para sa atin, so, ang mangyayari, God will show us the rare and special traits ng taong gusto nya para sa atin para makita natin na same o minsan mas higit pa nga sa gusto din natin. Always remember, a relationship is not about us, it is also about our partner that God gave us. It's about sharing lives to honor God as we grow old together.

​Ikaw bes, paano at ano gagawin mo? Noong araw ding yun, napagtanto ko na kailangan ang give and take ang relationship. Parang baunan lang yan, what if sa baunan mo may orange, tapos nagcrave ka sa apple, at ung baunan ng classmate mo may apple pero gusto nya orange, hindi mo ba isishare? Share it di ba? So, sa love ganun din, may mga list tayo ng gusto pero si God may ibang gusto para sa atin, so, ang mangyayari, God will show us the rare and special traits ng taong gusto nya para sa atin para makita natin na same o minsan mas higit pa nga sa gusto din natin. Always remember, a relationship is not about us, it is also about our partner that God gave us. It's about sharing lives to honor God as we grow old together.

Let me share to you the checklist na ginawa ko until I realized na hindi pala madali ang maghintay.

My Ideal man

• Physical: Chinito/Smiling Eyes, Killer Smile, Maputi/Fair Skin, Tamang Tangkad, Lean Body

• Characters: God-fearing, Mabait, Magalang, Thoughtful, Maasikaso

• Others: Talented/Artistic, Smart/Matalino, Musician, Creative, Book lover

God's Ideal man

• Physical
Psalm 139:14 "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."

• Characters
1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart."

• Others
Exodus 31:3-5 "And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship, to devise artistic designs, to work in gold, silver, and bronze, in cutting stones for setting, and in carving wood, to work in every craft."

Imagine my checklist ang dami nya pero lahat ng iyon may sagot ang Diyos, it only means na bago ko pa maisip yung mga gusto ko sa isang tao, naihanda na pala ni God para sa akin. Pero ang tanong, nasaan si the one?

"Love is a beautiful thing, yet it can be a monster that can break you. They say that when you love someone you never want to let them go and you will do anything to stay with them." Sabi nila "true love waits" pero paano kung matagal ang paghihintay? Or paano kung nakita mo na pero hindi tama ang tugtugin at tibok ng puso nyo? Ang sakit di ba? Minsan naitatanong mo kung maganda ka ba kasi parang walang nagkakagusto sayo.


At my age of 38 years old, most of my batchmates are all married and have their families na, dakilang ninang na nga ako ng iba sa mga anak nila. Madalas ayoko na tuloy pumunta sa mga okasyon kasi iisa ang tanong nila, "kailan k aba mag-aasawa?" "Wala ka bang boyfriend?" At madalas ko lang sagutin ng "Wait lang, darating din 'yan."


​Minsan tuloy napapaisip ako ng "Nasaan na nga ba si Mr. Right?" "Sobrang traffic na ba at hindi ako makita?" Pero kung nakita mo nga pero hindi naman pwede maging kami.


Being single is sometimes a controversial issue in our young professional society. Always remember that true love waits. Every woman is worth the wait. We don't need to rush things. It will come. Everything has its own perfect time.


Maybe God is still busy writing my love story.

Dearest Diary, 

Christmas is round the corner and I must admit I am feeling pretty nervous. 

Troy is going to be here any time now and I am not sure how that will go, especially with my crazy sister still prowling around.

Briella is also going to school in two weeks and that's another cause to be nervous. I don't know how my parents did it and twice for that matter, because the idea of leaving my child in a totally new environment and with total strangers is pretty daunting.

I know I should be proud, but the voices around me are too loud that it is hard to feel anything else other than fear. Apart from that I am glad with the progress I am making and yea, I am now a Landlord!

Oh! That's spelt landlady, but I am sure you get the gist of what I am saying.

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"Daddy!" Briella shouts gleefully as her father's figure emerges from the crowds of people flocking the arrivals terminal at Jomo Kenyatta International airport.

I close my word app and watch as her father loops an arm around her tiny form, before hauling her up into his arms in a crushing bear hug.

"I missed you!" The toddler says in an accusatory tone and I can't help but smile. 

"I missed you too Princess." Her fathers says flicking her nose with a finger and Shea laughs beside me.

Troy's attention shifts from his daughter to the rest of the welcoming committee and a grin forms on his face as he advances towards us.

"Hey," he says putting Bri down and I smile as I am engulfed in a bear hug of my own.

"You're getting slow." Troy says and I pull away to give him a puzzled look.

" Bri beat you to the gates."

I finally grasp his meaning and my lower lip pulls into a pout. Shea bursts out laughing and Troy turns to face her.

"Hi Shea."

"Hi," she responds shaking his hand in greeting. "So it's true. I had my doubts but now its confirmed."

"I am sorry we had to be so sneaky. Your sister here loves to cover herself in a shroud of mystery."

"That's true. She has an uncanny ability for keeping secrets."

My jaw drops and I narrow my gaze at my sister. 

"When you are done talking about me as if I am not here, you'll know where to find me." I tell them, walking towards Bridget. Troy calls after me, but I ignore him, my mind turning over Shea's words.

My mind drifts to all my conversations with my sister and anything that I might have said to convince her that I have more secrets, but I come up empty.

I mentally skim through all the files in my laptop, but I am sure that all there are jusr manuscripts belonging to an anonymous author or under my pseudonym. For all I know, my sister thinks that my writing is a fruitless hobby and all my income comes from my consulting job.

My mind is brought back to the present by the slamming of Bridet's trunk and I turn to find Shea securing Bri in her carseat.

"Some things never change."

"Probably because they are not meant to."

My sister rolls her eyes at my retort, but holds her tongue when Troy opens the front door to ride shotgun.

"You can't run away forever." He tells ma and I scoff.

"That sounds like a line from a horror movie."

Troy grins back at me and butterflies flatter in my chest. Blushing, I start the engine and throw the vehicle into reverse before drive out of the parking lot.

"So, school?" Troy says looking back at Bri who is strapped in her carseat. By brow furrows at the statement and a shiver racks my body causing my foot to accidentally press on the brake peddle.

My passengers are jerked forward and Troy shoots me a worried look as Shea raises her voice in protest.

"Hey, I thought you were done with that?" She says referencing my previously crappy driving skills.

"Sorry." I reply, shooting Troy a nervous look and he returns it with a studious one.

My eyes swing back to the road as I am unwilling to go beyond my pitiful apology and explain myself. I release my foot from the brake peddle grateful that there are no drivers, driving behind me, otherwise I would have incited a roadrage.

Unaware of the tension that is racking me, my daughter picks up the conversation describing our shopping expeditions in details. I shudder as my mind wanders back to the said expeditions that involved a frazzled mother, excited toddler and a difficult teenager, moving from store to store scouring the city for uniforms and supplies.

Every once in a while Shea chips into the narration to correct a minor detail or add information, but I remain silent, choosing to focus on the road and the Hillsong lyrics playing on Bridget's stereo.

¤♡¤

"So, you found a school?" Troy asks dropping into the settee beside me.

"Yea, there are several international schools in the country. We narrowed them down to a few, visited the places but she chose one."

"She showed me her uniform." Troy says laughing.

"She's excited about it." I reply taking a sip of my cocoa. I feel his gaze on me, but I look away staring at the black screen before me.

"How are you not tired?" I finally say.

"Jetlag. I am supposed to be waking up right now."

I nod doing some mental math concerning hours and time zones.

"Either way, you should try and get some rest." 

I hear him scooting closer and his fingers wrap around my much darker ones.

"What's up? Why are you sounding so low?"

I heave out a sigh and turn to face him. His green eyes bore into mine and I feel myself tearing up.

"Aren't you scared?" I whisper, choking back worried tears.

"About what?" He replies softly and his hand rises up to wipe a stray tear. It lingers on my cheek, caressing it and I find my head leaning in to his touch.

"Bri?"

A slow smile forms on his face and his gaze falls on our entwined hands. His thumb brushes over my wrist, before his eyes trail up to meet my gaze again.

"Sometimes. But we cannot stop her from growing. She's smart and intelligent and she will definately be okay. I am not a Bible whiz like David, but I am sure fear is not the way to go about it."

"He told you?" I exclaim and his smile turns into a full blown grin.

"I am going to tan his hide!" I reply my mind going back to that conversation with David, while we were standing before the altar.

"Technically speaking, he has no hide, but it's good to know that you tried to turn one of my closest friends against me."

"I did not!"

"You did not pull your big brother trick like you do on Dominic?"

"I do no such thing!" I pout and he flicks my nose, before placing a kiss on my forehead.

"You're so adorable when you do that." Troy laughs, intertwining our hands again, but I am not amused.

"Take that back!"

"What? That you're adorable?"

"No." I riposte hitting his chest with my free hand. "You know that's not what I am talking about."

"So, you want me to call you adorable?" 

"Troy..." I groan beginning to feel restless. " If you continue being this difficult, I am going to walk away and leave you here alone."

"Sorry." He replies still smiling. "But you have to admit, that took your mind off your worries."

"Yea, I guess. It's not an inspiring Bible verse, but it will do." 

I tell him and he lets out another chuckle.

"So, what do you have planned for Christmas?" Troy asks.

"I don't know. What do you want to do?"

"Uhmm...I have a surprise for you. Wait here." He says standing up and I assume he's taking the flight of stairs to the guestroom. Instead, he enters the kitchen and I hear the light switch turn on. A cupboard door opens and closes and the man walks back into the living holding a small black box in his hands.

"You didn't have to." I say assuming that it's some sort of jewellary. Troy used to get me those back when we were dating and a lot of other gifts as some sort of memorabilia.

"You don't even know what it is."

"Jewellary?" I ask shaking the box that he has handed to me. It jingles and I assume that I am correct.

"Why don't you just open it instead of resulting to such uncouth methods?"

I give him a stink eye, but still take his advice and open the box.

"Keys? Keys." I state, feeling lost and he nods.

"A bunch of keys. Now you just have to wait until tomorrow to find out the rest."

To say that I don't sleep well after that would be an understatement. I spend the night tossing and turning with a few nightmares tucked in between.The theme of my dreams is the same. I find myself dreaming of misplaced or lost keys and the terrible things that happen afterwards. 

As a result, I wake up to a completely trashed bed, the outcome of my restless sleeping and my emotions are all over the place. 

One look at my reflection and I almost run away. My hair is fizzy from sweat and too much turning and my eyes are bloodshot. A hot shower and an effective hairbrush later, most of my symptoms are relieved, but the puffy eyes remain even as I descend the stairs to enter the dining room.

"You look well..." my sister tells me, taking in my appearance with a hint of amusement in her voice.

"I wish that were true. I have had a most terrible night ."

"From the bags under your eyes I assume that Troy gave you the keys?"

"You know about that?" I cry out, turning to look at the guilty faced Troy lounging on a sofa, entertaining Bri and her Barbie dolls. He smiles at me and Maggie chuckles at my expression.

"You too?" I turn to ask her, but she just smiles and returns to pick at her food.

"I am sorrounded by traitors. All of you! I feed you, house you and this is what you do to me?" I yell, pointing at the bags under my eyes and they all laugh. Even little Briella giggles and it annoys the heck out of me. I know I am just being dramatic, but that's who I am. I drift between all the extremes present in the crazy spectrum. 

"Fine. If you traitors need me I'll be in my study being all sweaty and nervous because I do not like surprises!"

She said yes, but she might just be regretting it. Do overs are not easy and are never magical like the first time as Attara is now finding out the very hard way. The challenges are many and so is the constant pressure to keep her secrets a secret. Can she continue to keep these secrets from Troy, from her sister, her mother and the rest of her family? Find out in Dearest Diary book 2

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