Knowing where to tap.....

Ever heard the story of the giant ship engine that failed? The ship’s owners tried one expert after another, but none of them could figure how to fix the engine. Then they brought in an old man who had been fixing ships since he was a youngster. He carried a large bag of tools with him, and when he arrived, he immediately went to work. He inspected the engine very carefully, top to bottom.

Two of the ship’s owners were there, watching this man, hoping he would know what to do. After looking things over, the old man reached into his bag and pulled a small hammer. He gently tapped something. Instantly, the engine lurched into life. He carefully put his hammer away. The engine was fixed! A week later, the owners received a bill from the old man for ten thousand dollars.

“What?!” the owners exclaimed. “He hardly did anything!”

So they wrote the old man a note saying, “Please send us an itemized bill.”

The man sent a bill that read:
Tapping with a hammer …………………… $ 2.00
Knowing where to tap ……………………. $ 9998.00

The lesson of the story: It pays to know where to tap.

On failure......

If you have made mistakes, there is always another chance for you. You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call "failure" is not the falling down, but the staying down.

~Mary Pickford 

On Failure....

Failure is the hallmark of success. It can be the starting point of a new venture, such as when a baby learns to walk; it has to fall down a lot to learn the new skill. Failure is also the mark of a success you've worked for. When a pole vaulter finally misses in competition, it shows how far he's come. That failure becomes the starting point for his next effort, proving that failure is not final!

~Dave Anderson 

Think about.....

Feeling sorry for yourself, and your present condition, is not only a waste of energy but the worst habit you could possibly have.


-Dale Carnegie

On tithing..............

tithing is only one of the keys to prosperity. There are other practical keys that one has to do to become prosperous. Like what? Like living simply; And saving regularly; And learning how to invest and knowing where to invest

~ Bo Sanchez

Think about...

You can't always control the thought that pops into your mind, but you can always control the direction your feet are headed.

Making them walk the right direction can save you from sin and preserve your integrity.

Give thanks always.

The reason why some people are not happy and not enjoying life is because they have trained their minds to complain, to worry and to see the negative.  


Renew your mind according to the Word of God.  Have a positive attitude and be grateful.  Live with an attitude of praise and thanksgiving.  The seeds of ingratitude, bitterness, envy nor strife cannot take root in a grateful heart.


Give thanks always.

i still grieve

My son Angelo Gene died from complications caused by dengue in August 2010. He was 10. I and my wife and the family are still grieving although in different degrees. And I blame myself and God for taking somebody who is so young and loved.

I'm sorry Gelo my son for taking for granted your sickness
Please forgive me for all that I did to you......
Thank you for spending time with us for 10 happy years..
I love you and I return you to our Creator....

My Child,

Are you falling into your old, destructive habits? When you fail, smile and stand up again. Don’t give up. Just move on. Start over. Forgive yourself. Remember: I don’t give up on you. 

Always forgiving,

God

P.S. I have a habit of finishing what I started. I began a good work in you and I will carry it on to completion.

Think about.....

The worst thing that happens to you may be the best thing for you if you don’t let it get the best of you.

~Will Rogers