Since I am reverting to my childhood and going through the phase (whatever that is) Chat told me to  go through her closet and get all the leather jacket I want. If it fits, it's yours she said. You bet, I got all these! Too bad it didn't come with a Harley.

There's a threat of sleet and ice today, so it means that because Texans are not used to it, I should not be out. Well, that's when I like to go out; when I am told not to. When I was in Cebu walking in the heat and fumes of pollution, all I dreamed was being in the cold back in the US. So the cold is here. And I miss the heat. And the ocean. And my farm. And I wish I know what I want in life.

I have not arrived, but I have reached quite a distance from where I was. I am a control freak; I want things to go my way, I want people to act how I want them to act when I want them to act. But I have learned that in being so, it also means that people are entitled to control or change me. And that's where it grinds my gear.

Jesus didn't try to control the behavior of his family or that of other people, and he didn't let their behavior control his either. If there was one big judgmental person in the planet, I would be number 1 on the list. Then I realized that I am no better than anyone. What does being "judgmental" mean? It's ok to observe and point out the other person's action that bothers you, but when you start ranting about it and always pointing the negative about the other person, you become that person you're talking about--if not worse. And you then starts to grind my gear. Hard. Jesus didn't demand that people agree with him, he didn't hold a grudge because they talk bad about him. He knew who he is. And that's the question: Do you know who you are?

When I am in Cebu, I teach 1 Friday a month to the Young Adults in our church. They're mostly young professionals and single. We discuss the bible and how we should live our life using Jesus as the model. I am so proud of this group, and look what they've come up with. Lanterns!!!! for the typhoon survivors. They've already distributed a 1000 of these. To my friends who have donated on gofundme, you are now a part of it!

I ask that if you feel led to help me help the typhoon survivors, here's my page on gofundme.com http://www.gofundme.com/Rebuildinghaiyansurvivors

In 2 days and 3 people we have raised 350 usd for our go and rebuild typhoon survivors campaign. Then this morning I looked at the page http://www.gofundme.com/5d3j8s and all my pictures were deleted by the gofundme.com team, telling me that the pictures were gore and graphic. Body bags and homeless people were "unsuitable" according to this moron. I emailed her back asking her if she even read what this fund raising is all about. Imbeciles. Of course, I was seething with venom looking at the page minus all the pictures.

Anyway, in the local news. Finally some relief : The tech team arrives to fix the computer glitch in the Obamacare program.

It's ok to believe in them but don't be satisfied with angels. And don't be content with the stars in the sky. Mediocrity is so before Apple. But Don't stop at Steve Jobs. Pole vault to the Creator of Steve Jobs. His name is Y'shua, the Hebrew name His mother would've have used to call Him. We all believe in Him.... the question is, do we believe Him?

Two days ago I was a few dollars close to being broke. Today, I finally gave away my last $$. I was afraid to keep it, for how can God replace what you still have?

The redneck got laid off from his job the other day and when he called to tell me about it, I felt like a thorn was pulled out of my side.  I was excited, while he felt a bit shaken. My dream of becoming a professional hobo is starting to become a reality. "Now you can really hobo with me." "When do we start?" was his quick response. When you can afford to buy something like this.

Karen, the owner of this trailer did some remodeling to it. Here, look at her blog. http://traveltrailerrenovaton.blogspot.com/2013/06/remodeling-travel-trailer.html

I made a decision the other day to stop looking at pictures and reading the news about the tragedy in the Philippines, but I am sharing this in the hope that we all learn from this  and quoting Anderson Cooper : "Philippines, Thank you for showing us how to live."


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2501471/Philippines-Typhoon-Haiyan-Bodies-piled-streets-makeshift-mortuaries-overrun.html

I understand when I see people struggle with getting out of a bad past, but here's the truth: Our parents may have given us the genes, but God gives us the grace. His grace is sufficient for each day. Whatever it is you're struggling, the first step to take is to forgive; forgive yourself, then get up and move on regardless how slow and how many falls you have to encounter along the way.  It's good to have a view of the destination, but it's not as important as the steps you take each day. Life's ultimate destination is for our soul to be secured. Jesus has provided for that already; He died that we may live eternally. With Him. So start right now---forgive yourself, then forgive those who have wronged you. Then ask yourself this vital question: Have you accepted the forgiveness that God has provided for you, through His son Jesus. If you are to live, forgive and live forgiven.