Holiday Message from JourneyingJames


Wishing

ShareTweet Hi there! This season is not about the gifts we give or receive. Its not even about your family or you. This season is about God giving us the best gift- His Son, His love. I don’t want to sound preachy here but lest we forget, this is a time of celebration, of life, of giving thanks. Three days ago, I celebrated by birthday (‘supposedly’ end of the world). Nothing fancy, I didn’t have a party, I even ate lugaw for dinner. No frills. But before the day ended, I looked back on what happened the past year and [...]

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On the Road, Off-Loaded, Change Course


Just a few of the 379 deads and coounting. Photo taken somewhere in Compostella Valley (Photo credits: Reuters)

ShareTweet “All great changes are preceded by chaos.” –Deepak Chopra Back on the Road The cold morning breezed through the half-opened bus window, the white headphones in my left and right ears were blasting songs from Marley, Johnson and Mraz. It felt good but it was soooooo strange because after 15 days of just taking it slow in Cantilan, I’m back on the road. The bus was moving fast and the rurality of the town brought me thoughts of why the heck I’m traveling. With every turn of the bus, my thoughts got deeper, questions and random questions were running [...]

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Take the Rough Road- A Reflection


Day 64 at Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, background is the majestic Kitanglad mountain ranges

ShareTweet Often times we want comfort, we stay away from the bumpy and rugged road, we want everything paved, ironed out to the very details. Truth is, you don’t learn anything significant when everything is running smooth. Embrace the road even if its not smooth! A lot of times I complain, yep, I complain on how bumpy the road is, the potholes as many as the white hairs of Sen. Joker Arroyo. The rough road slows you down. But I’m reminded to enjoy the journey, that the roads to greater heights are not paved. That you have to slow down [...]

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