Live as if You are Dying
You might think this is so morbid. Why do we even have to talk about death or perceive life as if we are dying? But this is a more realistic perspective about life. It would make a difference in the way we live if we are reminded constantly that life is short, and there’s the danger of living our lives without meaning.
Stay Fully Charged 09/13/2009
Rev. Jerry Lepasana
The truth is: our life is very much like gadgets or instruments -- We are very dependent creatures that we literally need to connect to a power source in order for us to function to the fullest. This is exactly the truth that Jesus wanted to drive across to his disciples. Though probably this may be hard for them to acknowledge, because it is quite natural for anyone to always feel competent, Jesus explicitly told them that “apart from me you can do nothing.”
Make the Most of Life 09/06/2009
Rev. Jerry Lepasana
The Scriptures describes life as a vapor or a mist. You see them early in the morning when you wake up. But as soon as the sun rises it vanishes right away without even a trace behind. Because of this, we cannot afford to waste our life. The question is: what can we do to ensure that we live our lives to the full?