On Travel

“To move, to breathe, to fly, to float, to gain all while you give,to roam the roads of lands remote. To travel is to live.” {Hans Christian Andersen}

Picture after surviving Mount Pulag.
Now excited to Camiguin, Bukidnon, CDO!

Gungor+Jars of Clay | Church Simplified:Walkway [April13, 2014]

April 13, 2014, CAN friend Ruth invited us to see Jars of Clay+Gungir concert in BGC. VIP ticket is free for a certain purchase but since it is an open ground concert, we can grab sidewalk seats to see them. We were there early and we've been blessed to receive free VIP tickets! I was with Lovely, Ayi, RG, and Grace. Fun night! Some photos below.

Controlling Emotions and How to React

The first and greatest victory is to conquer yourself; to be conquered by yourself is of all things most shameful and vile.  ~Plato

Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Ephesians 4:26
“In your anger do not sin” : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.

There are a lot of people who sinks through quicksands of life by letting their fears, hatred, and anger conquer them. The bible says, a great offense to hard situations is to be composed. (Ecc. 10:4) It allays great strength to overcome, subdue and gain victory over your madness and anger.

No matter how tempting it is to shout and let other people know how resentful you are, it is still awesome to handle your words with care. Most of the time, it is better to leave angry words unspoken than to mend a heart those words would be broken. It is an asset to be a controlled man.

Romans 8:16b says, the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace.

iYAM Ready Pampanga

On April 9, 2014, I was invited to go with YAM Council in their visit to JIL Pampanga's iYAM Ready YAM gathering.

LGL Summit 2014

Life Group Leader's Summit 2014, Cuneta Astrodome attended by church members and life group leaders.

Bakasyunan Resort Tanay Riza

April 12, 2014, with Ortigas Life Group in Bakasyunan Rest Tanay Rizal.
2 hours of road travel from EDSA.

Mount Pulag 2014

Said to be the 2nd highest mountain in the Philippines, next to Mount Apo, "Mount Pulag is  at 2,922 meters above sea level (copycat!)".  The place is in Benguet and Nueva Vizcaya. There are four major trails to summit, the Ambangeg, Akiki, and Tawangan trails from Benguet and the Ambaguio trail from Nueva Vizcaya.

Here are the things to bring to Mount Pulag.

• Clothes (3 pairs)
• Jackets! (warmer+fleece+windbreaker)
• Poncho
• 3 pairs of socks
• Trekking Shoes/Hiking Shoes
• Gloves (you may also add surgical gloves to keep your hands warm inside)
• Headgear and neckgear
• Plastic bags and garbage bags
• Sleeping bag or earth pads
• Flashlight/Headlamp
• Whistle
• Medicine and first aid kit
• Tissue Paper/ Wet Wipes (a must!)
• Utensil
• Water (2 to 3 liters) and water bottle
• Trail food (chocolates, nuts, raisins)
• Camera!

Some of the shots I've taken from Mount Pulag.