QT10017: Psalm 56: 3-4 (God is Our Protector)

When I am afraid,
I will trust in you.
In God, whose word I praise,
in God I trust; I will not be afraid.
What can mortal man do to me?

-- Psalm 56: 3-4

Reading 2 Kings chapter 18 and 19, I was really amazed of God's power of protection to his children. That time, Assyria took over some fortified cities of Judah. Hezekiah told them they did nothing wrong and asked what do they want. After giving tribute to Assyria, they kept on challenging Judah, mocked their king-Hezekiah and his faith to God to persuade the people to join them.

If you were on Hezekiah's situation would you continue to pay tribute because you are afraid or condemn God as your protector? If you are afraid where or who do you turn to? Who would you trust?

It's Finally Here! Baulninoel.com!

Baul ni Noel finally has its own ".com". It's long overdue now; my plan was to change the theme and get a domain name last December (before New Year) but my mind was full of complicated things. I've found a simple one here and try to modify it this coming weeks. Now it looks cleaner than my old theme. I'll surely miss my old header (my son - Ize's first one-page masterpiece).

This could only mean that there will be more updates soon! To all who have bookmarked or added my link to their blogrolls, please update your links now. God bless.

BNN Joined Semidoppel's Contest

It has been awhile since I've joined a contest. Just for fun, I've decided to join a contest that a fellow blogger conducted. It's also my way of preparing myself for re-designing Baul ni Noel's new theme - practicing Adobe Photoshop. I've tried re-designing this blog's banner using the free application called GIMP but I was having difficulties using it so I decided to go back to Adobe Photoshop.

First, let me describe the blog "Semidoppel's Report's". The author's name is John Philip Mamaril, an anime lover like me (based on some of his blog entries). I also believe he loves to play PC games coz his first entries were mostly about his adventures in Ragnarok Online game. The blog is a mixed-bag of topics and is always updated. You'll also find some current event news there.

Will You Continue to Serve Him?

After reading a news article from Yahoo, I felt saddened but not afraid. According to the article, there were Christian Ethiopians who were performing a private prayer service when Saudi authorities raided their place. Around 35 people were detained (mixed men and women) and is now facing deportation.

It was said that men were kicked, beaten and insulted by branding them "unbelievers" while two women were strip searched by lady officers for illegal substances hidden in their body - basically their genitals. There were no words from Saudi Interior Ministry when asked for a comment.

Although it happened around mid-December last year, no news were published regarding this matter. I've looked for reports through their English online newspapers such as Arab News and Saudi Gazette but found nothing.

If this was ever true, I can only pray for all those detained people. I just hope that the Saudi government will be true to their words in giving rights to other faiths in practicing their faith because if they keep on persecuting other faiths how can they share their faith to countries abroad.

True or not, I still will serve God. Paul remained and continued to serve God even persecuted because it is where he stands. This is where I stand and believe.

image from: http://sodivinemagazine.com

Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.

For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures.

1 Corinthians 15: 1-4

Reference: Christians 'face deportation' in Saudi Arabia.

The Five Important Baby Words, AMAZING!

This morning I was chatting with my Mom and my sister and had an exchanged greetings. Afterwards, my sister shared a video to me about a woman who supposedly discovered 5 important words that babies say to their guardian which were actually baby's reflexes. I watched the video and was amazed at how familiar the words are to me because we always here Encee here it. So to test if it is true, I tried to memorize the words or sound's meaning. 

Here they are: 

neh - the baby is hungry 

eh - the baby wants to burp 

heh - a very common sound I hear from Encee which means discomfort, mostly about their diapers being full 

owh - the baby is sleepy 

eair - the baby has gas or they are having some stomach ache 

After watching the video, I kept in my mind the words I've learned and try to really listen to Encee's words and was really amazed. The first words I've heard was "Neh" which means he is hungry. I gave him milk immediately and was more amazed that he really was hungry. It followed the words "eh", "heh" and "eair" and like Priscilla Dunstan said - our babies do really communicate to us and what all she said was true. 

Here is the video of her being interviewed by Oprah.  

Amazing isn't it? I really am going to need this since I am going to be an at home Dad from now on. God bless to all and thanks for visiting.

2011 Year of Challenges

I think everyone would agree when I say that year 2011 is the year of challenges for most people specially for the victims of disastrous calamities. In all my years, I can never think of any year that is as challenging as what the previous year have brought to everyone, even to me.

I remember, 2011 started with a challenge to my company's financial stability and throughout the year it has been a challenge for everyone of us - I think I've only received my salary 4x last year. My year ended with a big bang - I got terminated from my company.

Well, I actually resigned around the month of September but my resignation was denied. I'm glad they did because my wife had some serious health problems after that and to think she's all alone and has a baby coming. It was all according to His plan - it is what we always say and it really is what God had planned for us and it is the best.

Merry and Peaceful Christmas to All!

It's really hard to say thank you when you are facing a tragedy just like the typhoon Sendong which killed a lot of Filipinos in Iligan. I know a lot of people there are still mourning for their loved ones that passed-away and what's worst - they'll be spending Christmas without them. 

 

I know this may not be the merriest Christmas of all to everyone but I still pray for everyone to feel the spirit of Christmas. Another test of unity for our countrymen. I believe we can all overcome this with each and everyone's help.

 

May God bless each of us this coming Christmas. And to all who lost their loved ones, I pray for their strength and blessings from God.

 

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. - Isaiah 9: 6

God bless you all and may we all have peace in our hearts. Merry Christmas to all.