Let US Intercede!

Prayers do work, and forever they will! :D

The warriors of the Lord fight best when kneeling!

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. -Philippians 4:6-7

God bless everyone
And Keep the Faith up, Faith in Him! and only Him! :D

-A.R.L.

What Happened on Eleven-Eight!

I don't usually talk about my birthday, but when I do something awesome just happened! 

I don't usually get gifts during birthdays, but when I do it makes me want to jump!

And that is why this blog post has weirdly existed!

I usually think of birthdays, well my birthday for that matter, as a normal day. To add, this day was quite busy, especially now that I am taking up my engineering review. Of course, I never forget to thank the Lord for the previous year that I enJOYed.

When your birthday comes, it is normal for friends to tease you for threats and yeap! My friends never failed to address that. Sad to say though, pockets where quite empty, but greetings where a lot. Wooh! Another thing to thank the Lord about! :)

Well, that is not why I am writing to you now about my birthday for there is something that happened to me that touched, as friends label me, my "melancholic-choleric personality." Though I do not know what it fully means, but anyway!

I am quite fond with kids, and when a kid gives me something as simple as a paper filled with crayon drawings, well it touched me a lot.  Yanka, a kid that I am close to in TCA give me something that I will surely treasure. It is a greeting card (greeting drawing for that matter) during my birthday. It may not look like a Da Vinci like masterpiece, but it is quite a masterpiece for me.

One thing that I find cute about this thing is that she inverted the J. She even missed practices for her presentation just to make this one!

Here is a digitally enhanced copy for clarity sake ;)

Yeah, it is a simple gift, but a child having a pure and honest heart - that itself is very rewarding! Thanks Yanka! Kuya will treasure this one for sure!

The Lord loves children and we should love them with the love of Jesus. He gave us good examples, and we should follow those examples as well. Young as they may seem, but these children are quiet capable than you could ever imagine. Even more capable than you and me, and that is one of the many reasons why I am fond of them! ;))

Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger.
- Psalm 8: 2 (NIV)

Well, that's a little speck of my life, and I hope you didn't mind having a read at it. ;)


Till, next times Dudes and Dudettes!

God bless :D

-A.R.L.

When I say I am a Christian

Being a Christian has been awesome! Thinking back and comparing the way I am now and the way I was before is really different. If we put that in a mathematical equation. That is Euler's number raised to positive infinity!

Just wanted to share to you a part of my let-us-say farewell testimony to my ever dearest Y.A. Family

When I say I am a Christian...

I am not shouting that "I am clean living"
I am whispering "I was lost, but now I'm found and forgiven"

When I say I am a Christian...

I do not speak of this with pride
I am confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide

When I say I am a Christian...

I am not trying to be strong
I am professing that I am weak and need His strength to carry on

When I say I am a Christian...

I am not bragging about success
I am admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess

When I say I am a Christian...

I am not claiming to be perfect
My flaws are too invisible, but God believes I am worth it

When I say I am a Christian...

I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name

When I say I am a Christian...

I not holier than any of you
I am a sinner who received God's grace and made me new

If you ever think being a Christian ain't fun? Well, wooah stop right there! Are you sure on what you are saying? Or you are just saying it because you haven't really stepped into the shoes of what really is a CHRISTIAN - it's not religion, it is Who you have in you.

Want to enjoy life? Step into the life of a Christian. Yes, it is painful IF we look at it in the eyes of the World. But, if we look at it on how Christ wants us to view it. It is so worth it! :D

The shoes of a Christian may not be spic and span, but it can and it will survive the rugged roads that you will experience in life.

Enjoy life with the JOY that is coupled with it :)))


God bless everyone!

-A.R.L.

Got Bored: Shirt Design Time!

School for this week is out because of the Palakasan going on at school - i.e., NO CLASSES. That means I've got one week to spread my knees and enjoy the hot morning sun (or the cold evening for that matter).

I didn't realize that it can get boring doing nothing. Furthermore, I can't report my project updates because office is out! So, my brain decided to apt for shirt designing. Ideas were rushing in so I made both these designs in just less than an hour. They are simple really, but hey! They look cool! (Well, in my point of view).

Well, to cut it short here are my designs! Hope you like 'em too :)

Snorlax Shirt

Last but my most favorite design of the two is...

Philippians 4: 13 Shirt

Black Shirt Version

The LJGABY is the abbreviation of my real name. So, hey look! you have now a clue on who I am!

I do hope the shirt printing shops have both shirt colors that I need for these designs :)

Oh yeah, do you like the designs? If you do, well thanks? hahaha :P

Oh yeah! The inspiration for the Philippians 4: 13 design is from Josef Ortiz.
Thanks for the heads up Josef! and emailing me about my error ;D
Don't forget to check out his site.

Well, that's all dudes and dudettes! 'Till next time :)

God bless ;D

-A.R.L.

Patience Overstretched

I have quite the patience,
More than you think it is.
Stretch it all you want,
Stretch it even more.

Just be careful where you step on,
Be very careful stretching that patience on and on.
Brute fights is never my option,
It is through words that I'll get your attention.

I'm quite a serious man so to speak,
Quite observable from the very first peek.
Yes I do become bubbly,
But I take EVERYTHING seriously.

The way you act now?
I'm just not up to it.
I've been patient with you,
But you over-stretching it.

I'm like a piece of steel,
Malleable and flexible.
Just be very careful,
I may turn into a double edged steel.

I'm still patient with you though,
No need to worry.
I'm still serious,
But can be quite bubbly.

Act right and we will be in sync,
Getting along with you has been quite a slick.
Just don't overstretch it...

For I WILL slice you....kapeesh?


-A.R.L.
JUST A NOTE:
Kapeesh is actually spelled as "capisci." Did it for pronunciation sake :)

Keep Smiling

Smiles can be quite complex,
Though we can do it all.
A thing that can get us perplexed,
But has the power to move us all.

A smile can be quite broad,
It is not always about happiness.
Able to show things untold,
A peek hole to our secrets.

A smile can express our emotions,
It can even show guilt and remorse.
We may be good at hiding things,
But a smile can reveal everything.

Hey! Not saying that a smile is bad,
It may look like it now.
It may too sound like it,
But that what makes a smile rad.

For not many people cherish your smile,
Ready to figure out what you want to show.
Ready to smile with you,
Both in good times and bad.

A smile is like a keyhole,
Big enough for anyone to peek at.
But only people who care for you,
Have the key to open that.

So just keep smiling,
Even if things aren't right.
For there are people who care for you,
And ready to look beneath those smiles.

-A.R.L.

On Things Labeled Bad

Have you ever experienced a speech that suddenly popped out of your head? Well, I don't know if anyone of you experience this kind of thing, but hey! I do! And here's one. Felt that this is one good share for all of you dudes and dudettes ;D

A Speech that came out of my head

Not all things that are labeled bad are BAD
It is actually how it is being used that makes it bad.

Take money for example:

Many of us have heard this:
MONEY -It is the root of all evil! It is even in the bible!

Yes! it is in the bible,stated like this:
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. - 1 Timothy 6: 10 (NIV)

But Hey! It DIDN'T say that money is evil.
It is actually how it is being spent that makes it one :)

A friend ones told me:

God allowed technology to develop not to allow be used by the enemy but to be used for His Glory!

Use everything you have wisely and carefully! May it be money, the internet and even your phone!

Use it for good and not of bad :))


Semper Fi!
God bless ya! ;D

-A.R.L.

Be Still

Not all things that chase you,

Needs you to run away.

Sometimes you just need to sit still,

Close your eyes and pray.

-A.R.L.

Di pa Huli ang Lahat

Ikaw man ang kanyang piliin,
Hindi ako masasaktan.
Ikaw man ay nanalo ngayon.
Pero di pa ito ang katapusan.

Ikaw man ang napili ngayon,
Nanalo ka nga sa labanan.
Pero di pa ito tapos,
Di ka pa nanalo sa digmaan.

Dahil ang talagang nanalo,
Sa giyerang ito.
Ay kung sino ang kanyang makakasama,
Hanggang sa pagunaw nang mundo.

-A.R.L

Got Me Featured! xD

Whew! It's been a while since my last post. Well anyway do you guys remember my post 'bout JunCurryAhn?


Well, if you haven't check it out! Click the image ;)

First of all, JunCurry is actually my batchmate! Well, considering that we graduated the same year! Anyway, He made a very special cover to all the peepz that graduated this year!

What make's it so special?

Well, it features dudes and dudettes all over the world that graduated this year (duh :P) and guess what? I AM IN IT! Well, 1 of the 300 images. Hahaha! But, hey! I'm happy that I belong! xD

Well, without further ado! Here is the video! Song by Vitamin C - Friends Forever. Cover by JunCurryAhn

 Friends Forever - JunCurryAhn

Dreadfully sorry that I cannot pin point where on the video I am BUT! Here is a clue. You can find the handsomely awesome me at timespan 3:30 to 4:00.
Timespan is hyperlinked. Click it if you want to see video at those times :))

To those who know me by the way...Shhhh!! :P

Oh yeah! It would have been totally cool if this was our graduation song. Sadly, it's not -_-
And I kinda didn't like OUR graduation song. Well, if you heard it you might agree with me. I'm not saying it's a bad composition though :P Nonetheless, I am happy that I graduated! Yehey! hahaha ;))

Don't forget to check out JunCurryAhn's YouTube channel and subscribe!



Oh yeah! I haven't made any poems lately sorry >.<
A lot of things are running on my mind and dude's kinda busy, but soon! I'll write one :))

That's all dudes and dudettes! 'Till next time :)

Semper Fi!
God bless ya! ;D

-A.R.L.

Hey! Its Catchy That's why

Okay! Here is another one of my SWF Mayhem. If you missed that post then give this one big click!

Now this SWF (Shockwave Flash Animation) has surely one catchy beat!
Its a pirate song (yharr!) and, let me say it again! It has a catch beat! -- Well, its catchy for me ;D

Good thing there is no need for a "replay" button. hahaha!
Give it a click to find out why ;)

Yharhar!

Oh yeah! If you haven't noticed, it's hotlinked as one of my sites pages :))

-A.R.L.

Nature to Selfishess

Selfishness is the root of every problem. Sad to say, selfishness is mankind's fundamental defect.

I once read a line from one of my devotional guides that said

 

The only thing necessary to change heaven into hell - If God were to allow it - is selfishness.

Where there is jealousy and selfishness, there is also disorder and every kind of evil. - James 3: 16 (TEV)

We may never have realized this but we are products of a corrupt culture that teaches us selfishness. We are listening to them without us knowing that they are teaching us to become selfish.

THAT IS WHY IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR US TO THINK IT IS NOT SO BAD
Because of our selfish nature, we might do things that are selfish without us even realizing it.

BUT! We are called to change this!

However, we are unable to change by ourselves because again, it is our nature.

 

You can't change the FRUIT without changing the ROOT

That is why, we need to be born again in order for us to become new and set our roots not on selfishness but unto Jesus Christ - who can change us inwardly to become an unselfish person.

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things have passed away. - 2 Corinthians 5: 17 (NIV)

Being selfish is already our nature and changing it by ourselves - our own power, is really impossible. But, through Jesus Christ  - He is able to change us. Freeing us from those binding roots. Completely changing us into a new person.

Having trouble removing the roots of selfishness within you?
SEEK HIM :))

-A.R.L.

Well Worth Blessing

Blessings are everywhere,
You don't need to look left and right.
All you need to do is close you eyes,
There it will shine bright.

Blessing are not always the good stuff.
Sometimes you may need a little of the bad.
They exist for a purpose,
Though they might make you sad.

But, stand firm in those trials,
Its there to gear you up.
Bad things always have their silver lining.
Waiting for the perfect time to pop-up.

When that perfect time comes,
A great blessing will arrive.
A great testimony on your part,
a reward for you endured.

It can be confusing, but hold on.
All you need to do is trust Him,
Everything you see is a blessing.
A blessing well worth the waiting.

-A.R.L.

Igang!

Dear Igang,
Pwede ka muhawa sa akong atubangan?
Dili man sa ingon,
Pero ang imong kainit makalipong!

Mukaon ta kog ice cream,
Pero nasayang ra,
Kay pag punit palang naglanay na,
Ingon ana gyud diay ka kainit ba?

-A.R.L.

Wound With G.D.A.E.

First of all if you're familiar with JunCurryAhn, this is not his blog. Secondly, "Wound" is pronounced with a 'wow' not a 'wu.' Now that's cleared up let's get it on! ;D

This dude's violin skills make you want to learn violin the first time you ever hear him play. Most of his videos are covers, but trust me listening to them is all worth it. Some of his cover's can make your heart drop too.

Oh yeah, don't judge this dude after listening to just a few of his song covers. Some of us tend to do that. xD

If I remember correctly, the first time I've checked out this channel was when i was searching for Christmas covers and, poof! His channel popped up!

O Holy Night - JunCurryAhn


Yeah I know it's not Christmas season today, but hey! Try listen to it :)
P.S., Gotta love his hat and gloves! hahaha

Here is another one!

Feliz Navidad - JunCurryAhn


Oh yeah! You're free to dance while listening to this one! Just make sure no ones watching ;D

By the way, he's not only into Christmas songs. Check out his other covers. I'm pretty sure a lot of us are familiar with these songs.

Christina Perri - A Thousand Years - JunCurryAhn


I posted this once in Facebook, and it attracted a lot of comments. Some even talked implicitly about their wedding. hahaha.

My Heart Will Go On - JunCurryAhn


Ahh..One of my most favorite cover pieces of JunCurryAhn. This song is quite old, dating back to the first Titanic movie (not the 3D one folks!). Try listening to it :)

Jason Mraz - Lucky - JunCurryAhn


His cover on Jason Mraz's Lucky. Oh yeah, he got his video edited twin to play too!

No cover is complete with a cover of Jerry C's Cannon Rock! Well, JunCurryAhn didn't fail to give us that!

Jerry C - Cannon Rock - JunCurryAhn


Gotta like his electric violin ;)

Oh yeah! Before I go if your asking why I entitled this post as "Wound with G.D.A.E." well G.D.A.E. isn't really an acronym but the arrangement of the strings of the violin.

I hope you liked his covers! Well I liked 'em!
Don't forget to check out his YouTube Channel and Subscribe!



That's all dudes and dudettes! 'Till next time :)

God bless ya! ;D

-A.R.L.

SWF Mayhem!

Familiar with SWF's? Maybe you've seen one or even messed with one without you even knowing! ;D
Well, check out my SWF's. Caution: Their annoying but cool! xD

The Matrix
and
Batmaaan!

Oh yeah! They're actually hot-linked as my site pages if you haven't noticed ;))


-A.R.L.

Saying Sorry

Saying sorry might be easy,
Saying it honestly can be tricky.
Saying sorry might be simple,
Saying it heartily can be painful.

Saying sorry means acceptance.
Saying it needs repentance.
Saying sorry means letting go,
Saying it may mean sorrow.

But, when forgiveness is gained,
That burden will pass away.
Realizing that you have mistaken,
Pray that you'll never do it again.

-A.R.L.

Payong sa Kaigang

Ka igang ba!
Samot na dinhi sa amoa.
Bisan unsaog pagsagyod sa pay-pay,
Ang kainit di dyud makalipay.

Gusto ta ka mukaon,
Pero ang kainit makalipong.
Alimo-ot dyud kaayo dinhi,
Ning samot pag labay nimo danhi.

Tanan tawo alimo-ot og dagway.
Pati nawong sa mga gwapa,
Ikaw magmahay,
Tungod sa kainit nga dili dyud diyotay.

Puslan dyud ang payong,
Maong sa mga wala pa niani,
Pagpalit na,
Kay pramis! Perti dyung puslana.

Ang adlaw ga baga-baga,
Murag ang gugma ko para sa imoha.
But-an, malindog ug putli,
Sagulan pa dyud as imong makalanay nga ngisi.

Ni abot na pud ta ani!
Undangon na ni nato kay muta-as pa.
Ang ka alimo-ot sa akong gibati.
Na tungod sa kaigang makawalag nada.

Sa kaigang ug kainit,
Kita na magpalit.
Ug payong na bahalag di mahal,
Basta sa kaigang makatambal.

-A.R.L.

Retardly Daydreaming?!

Pretty sure that almost all of us have experienced this kind of situation. You're walking minding your own business and then suddenly your brain reminds you of something funny, then you smile. Worst part, you suddenly burst out in laughter!

Epic!

How 'bout daydreaming! Well, honestly I am one frequent customer when it comes to this business and just like the previous one you tend to show some teeth! Best part is, you sometimes act what you're doing in your dream. Hey! A little bit of DYK (Did You Know).

Did you know?

• A person who daydreams tend to be more creative and intellectual. 
• It is a sign of a highly active brain.

 

Even in humanistic psychology, there are numerous examples of people in creative or artistic careers, such as composers, novelists and filmmakers, developing new ideas through daydreaming. Similarly, research scientists, mathematicians have developed new ideas by daydreaming about their subject areas.

Haha! I'm no Einstein, but it looks like the odds are all on me. And it is (i think) a good exercise for your brain. ;D


Experienced this kind of situation? When was the last time this thing occurred to you? Try remembering it and yeap! Trust me, you do look like a complete retard, but hey! I feel your pain and it's kinda fun if you think about it. Oh yeah! The odds are all on us! ahahaha xD

-A.R.L.

Courage To Say It

It's hard for me to say,
What I really feel for you.
Kept this a secret to this day,
How I wished you knew.

I have admired you,
Without you even knowing.
The thought of losing you,
Is one painful burden.

I feel like a coward,
Not being able to say.
To say what I feel for you,
Haunting me, to this day.

I pray the time will come,
That courage will take over me.
To say what I feel for you,
Even if you don't end up with me.

I have never felt like this,
Seeking the courage to say it.
An emotion that I've never sought,
A feeling that I have never thought.

Whether you end up with me or not,
Whether I get the courage to say it.
To know a person as amazing as you,
Makes everything well worth it.

-A.R.L.

A Kid That Looks Like Me?!

Well, I'm just meddling around the internet. Doing my usual job - article curation until I stumbled on a picture of a worried and sad looking child. I then posted it up on facebook.

Isn't She Adorable?

A friend of mine hidden in the name of RiLA. commented upon it and her comment kinda boggled me. She said that we looked a like! Actually, found her comment cool knowing that this child is adorable and through the rule of look-a-likes making me also..*aheeem*..adorable.

Oh yeah, RiLA also discovered that I have a green contoured eyes. It's not that significant to see if your 2 feet away from me, but if you look close enough you'll see that my eyes are like what she said. I even looked it up in the mirror and asked my friends! hahaha

The picture above is what I'm talking about. We'll sadly I'm not going to show my face on this blog for my identity is a secret - just like a superero!

I do not really do this let us say, "personal experience blog" concept (Check out my whole blog and you will see why) but, this felt like sharing. So, I'm making an exception!

Well, RiLA thank you for noticing how adorable I am, uhm! I mean adorable the child is. To all those who know me and my face well, what do you think? haha xD

For those who are curious on how good looking I am (Haters Gonna Hate!), sorry can't show it! But thanks for reading my blog! :D

Well, that's all dudes and dudettes! 'Till next time :)

God bless ;D

-A.R.L.

Kumusta Ka!

This is one Cebuano-Christian song that I reeeeeeally like! Searched for it through the internet, but the search engine didn't give me what I wanted. Didn't realize that there are a lot of songs entitled Kumusta Ka.

Still, after a bit of searching and meddling with my browser's search button. Finally! I have found the lyrics of this song.

Wanted to play it for myself so, hey! I transcribed it!

This my version of Kumusta Ka.

Key: A

Intro: A - E

Verse:
A                
Nalipay ko’g dako nga ikaw ania

E                                         A

Nalipay ko’g dako nga makauban na sad ta
A
Nalipay ko’g dako nga ikaw nisimba
E                            A
Igsoon ko kumusta ka na!


Chorus:
D
Pagkaanindut mukanta
                 A     /G     F#m
Pagkaanindut musimba
                 E
Kung ang tanang anak sa Diyos
                 A
Adunay pagkahiusa
D
Panagbingkil kalimtan na

A           /G         F#m

Paharion ta ang gugma
             E
Dawata ang akong kamot
A
Igsoon ko kumusta ka!

I didn't find the original composer of this song that's why I'll put that on hold. Any ideas who the composer is? How 'bout commenting below?

Maybe you have your own and better version of the chords for this!
How 'bout sharing it? :)
Have fun meeting and greeting each other with the Lord!
God bless you! :D

-A.R.L

My Everlasting Friend

Morning and evening you're always there.
Looking at me though nobody cares.
Ever hour, every minute stroking my head,
Even though I am already out of bed.

Some may think I'm crazy,
But, you think differently.
Making me feel special,
Even though the world denies me.

People think I'm crazy,
Being so dependent on You.
But they don't realize how Amazing You are.
And all the things that You can do.

I am really so blessed to know You,
You even fought for me.
Releasing me in these chains,
So I can live joyfully.

Someone that fought for me,
Even though I don't deserve it.
Blood that was shed not on swords,
But, in Your hands; on a tree.

You are the only one I can fully trust.
I even received from You the best gift,
Assuring me of my future,
That everlastingly spans for eternity.

I may not be able to see you now,
But I am sure it'll come.
You will forever be in my heart.
For that is the place I set for you right from the start.

-A.R.L.