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Colon Cancer Again!

I have a sim ilar post sometime ago when an aunt of mine died of it. Then Cory Aquino died of it, and now, another relative and the mother of one of my staff are suffering from it. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. And it occurs most often in people older than 50. This type of cancer happens when cells that are not normal grow in your colon or rectum . These cells grow together and form tumors. When it is found early, it is easily treated and often cured. But because it usually is not found early, it is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths worldwide. Screening tests can prevent this cancer, but only a few of us undergo screening. According to the American Cancer Society, if everyone were tested, tens of thousands of lives could be saved each year. What causes colorectal cancer? Most cases begin as polyps , which are small growths inside the colon or rectum. Colon polyps are very common, and most of them do not turn into cancer. But doctors ...

Reality Check : The Difference

Let me start the year by sharing to you an article that points out a reality. It was supposedly written by Dr Arsenio Martin. 2010 is election year again for us and contrary to many, I would say that the change of leadership in our government will not make our country better. Our country is doomed to be poor, unless we see the point this prose is hammering into our heads. I just hope that these thoughts will not just fly by as a 'nice to know'. The difference between the poor countries and the rich ones is not the age of the country. This can be shown by countries like India & Egypt , that are more than 2000 years old, but are poor.On the other hand, Canada , Australia & New Zealand , that 150 years ago were inexpressive, today are developed countries, and are rich. The difference between poor & rich countries does not reside in the available natural resources. Japan has a limited territory, 80% mountainous, inadequate for agriculture & cattl...

My Prayer for 2010

Lord I pray That 2010 will be as great as the 2009 years before, In our spiritual and physical lives And in this world You have created for all of us. Grant us wisdom and strength As we go through another set of 365 days... Equip us with unfailing memory To be reminded of your sovereignty always. Cloth us with your mercy And hide us behind your cross So that others will always see You who is in us. Keep us focused on what truly matters Increase our appetite for learning Keep us glued to Your words And restrict us to towing Your line. May Your name be glorified in our lives this 2010 and the years to come.

Simplify Christmas

by Francis Kong ( Inspiring Excellence ) For the last decades the world has gone into a credit card binge. Just swipe it, and make sure you get that thing that would make you at par with the joneses. And the whole world has bought into the great marketing ploy that delivers the message that if we do not have their products or use them we would remain second-class. Suddenly, the things we have are just not enough. What used to be God’s blessings upon us has dissolved into a culture of coveting driven by greediness and materialism. Our desires became bigger than our wallets. We no longer live within our means. This is not a very good thing. Here is something for all of us to think about. Ask yourself, "How simple is my life compared to 5 or 10 years ago?" Yes, while we have developed the skills of Multi-tasking, what we should not develop is to have multi-billings and killer interest that place chains on us as real as iron shackles. If there is one thing that the...

Thanking God For 2009

A grateful heart is all that you need to let God know that you are pleased. Be thankful for things you have been blessed this year, remember to thank God before anyone else. Things may not have turned out the way you wanted them to, but clasp your hands in gratitude to God for He has better plans for you. For those who had peace and were contented, thank God in silence,for no one else in the world could have given you that solace. For those who prayed for bonuses and didn’t get what they expected, thank Him just the same with all due respect because in receiving, you are still blessed. For the times this year when you were bestowed the things you have not sought, thank God cheerfully for possibilities you have not thought. For the times you received some things you most need, thank God for not waiting your call and for taking heed. For the times you asked God for things you need to live, understand ...

An Opportunity of Time

The kids and I often call my wife before we go to sleep when she's on hospital duty. Monty and Sam would say their usual 'baby talk' and ask silly questions like 'what are you doing mommy?", etc. It's always fun to hear their naive statements and queries. Last night, Monty was telling my wife that how she wishes her mom would just stay home and leave the 'working for the money' with daddy. She said, " working is for the fathers". It was an innocent but a strong statement. It may seem that kids don't understand how adults do things but their childish views are significant too. Monty just wanted to spend more time with her mom and dad. Period. The holidays are fast approaching and it's a wonderful opportunity for us to spend more time with the kids.

2009: A Good Year

God is good. He was, He is and will always be. My wife and I were talking a couple of days ago about how blessed we are. Our two daughters are growing up to be smart and beautiful persons. Our careers have reached a stable and comfortable level. Our finances...a blessing indeed. Our principle and theology is very simple. Out of God come all things. God loves all of its creation.Give Him what is due Him and all things will be "added unto thee". As the bible says, “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it” (Malachi 3:10 NIV). We follow the spiritual law of tithing given by God to ssist us in finding abundance, fulfillment, and gratitude in our everyday lives. As we fulfill our part of the covenant by giving 10 percent to Him, He fulfills His part by continually blessing us. This is no...