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In the middle of the discussion, my Filipino teacher says crystal, then I say clear. Also, my chemistry teacher asks, is it as clear as mud?, I answer no. Going back to my Senior High School and freshman year in college, as one of the students who sit and actively listen while the teacher talks, I only see those phrases as attention-getter.  I became more awake and attentive during class as I responded crystal, clear, no, and yes. "Crystal-clear and as clear as mud" are idioms that are opposite from each other. Crystal- clear means to easily understand, while as clear as mud is something hard to understand. But I came to realized that behind these idiomatic expressions is a teachers' care for their students. Teachers always ask the students if they understood the lesson. The role of the teacher is not only to teach but to make sure that students are learning. They always care for us because they want the best for us. And now, crystal- clear and as clear as mud is no longe...

 Joy and overflowing grace are what I'm feeling right now.  I want to testify how generous and caring God is. It all began when I ask God to help me with everything I need. In particular, I ask God to help me in my studies. With Faith, I have received what I ask for in prayer. In my past experiences, I had applied for a scholarship many times and I did not get anything. At present, opportunities are gradually opening to me now. I have received educational assistance that is more than enough to support my study- God provides.  Today, our deaconess' song choice for Sunday Service is '' Blessed to be a blessing". Truthfully, we've been blessed to be a blessing. Everything that we have comes from above. All are from God. As we receive something, let thanksgiving be our first thing to do. The moment that I acknowledge God for what I have received, I have learned about giving back and sharing. As I said, God gives more than enough; it's overflowing. The joy that ...

Proverbs 18:24 NIV "One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother"      Trust is one of the things we give to our friends. In fact, it is the foundation of every relationship. Our trusted friend/s is/are always there for us. They always listen, always understand, always encourage, always care, and always love. "Mere presence is a support". In friendship, you always have each other's back. It is a mutual relationship. The experiences you had with your friends, good or bad, made your bond/s stronger. Whenever and wherever I have faith that friendship grounded in trust is a rock-solid friendship.

Every person is experiencing difficulty in life. It's not always happy, and it's not always sad. It's not always easy, and it's not always hard. This is what we called the season of life. And this makes life worth living because in every experience there's a lesson. We cannot just give up when things get hard. Sometimes we need to suffer well, meaning don't see hardships as a permanent burden but take it as an opportunity to learn and grow. Later on, you will congratulate yourself because you choose to endure. Be an overcomer.

People may fail you. It hurts when the person you love or the person you are close with fails you. Sometimes you are the person who fails others. Neither stay in pain nor be the cause of that pain. In reality, nobody is perfect but at least strive for perfection. In this life, choose to move forward and start anew with healing from forgiveness and giving a second chance.

The creation will never grasp the majestic plan of the Creator. No matter how hard we strive to know, we will never meet His Greatness. But the Creator, our LORD will never let His creations go astray Remain in Him, Come near to Him He is our guide, He is the Giver of our lives. Have faith and believe in every written word he had spoken. For God's Word is true and infallible. Read the Bible and pray every day. Pray for God's revelation in your life.

To be loved is an unexplainable feeling but sharing love is impactful. 1 John 4:19 says, "We love because He first loved us." It is receiving love from others, especially from God, that we are able to love. The recipient of that love can be a family member, relative, friend, significant other, and even a stranger whom you think and feel that this person needs it. Spread love, let everyone be in love.