KENNETH PORIO | the blog

I'm currently applying for a part-time job at a call center . I'm just feeling the thing that I should not miss the opportunity of money. But on the other side of it, there is something inside my spirit that says NO to this work. Why? It could compromise my devotional time. It could shorten my time allotment for ministry. It could shorten my time with my family. It could tire my body - although a large sum of money will be expected. I am too young for conversational jobs. I am now setting the acid test to this job I'm applying. This could set my priorities in chaos or in order. Praying, KENNETH

This is a demo of the song from the just-renewed Christian musician, YoungMah, entitled To the Philippians . According to her imeem profile , this was inspired by the passage in Philippians 1:27-30. To the Philippians(demo) - youngmah Philippians 1:27-30 (New International Version)   27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel 28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God. 29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him, 30 since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have. Keep lovin' Christ! KENNETH

Starting the 2nd half of April, A Stellar Life will undergo its 3.0 Alpha BUILDING/MAINTENANCE stage , going under massive changes to its layout and widgets. So expect missing layouts, links and graphics . But expect a new, improved experience here in ASL. When this stage is complete, ASL 3.0 will change its status to BETA (3.0.b / 2.11.0). I apologize for the incoming inconvenience, for these changes will be made to serve the blogosphere better. Cheers! KENNETH

From the Gospel of John: John 12:20-26 (New International Version) Jesus Predicts His Death   20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. 21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. "Sir," they said, "we would like to see Jesus." 22 Philip went to tell Andrew; Andrew and Philip in turn told Jesus.   23 Jesus replied, " The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified . 24 I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. 25 The man who loves his life will lose it, while the man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26 Whoever serves me must follow me ; and where I am, my servant also will be . My Father will honor the one who serves me . ASL joins the whole Christian World in the observance of Holy Week. KENNETH

 This excerpt is from the book Pagsangkap by Pastor Noel Alkuino. (C)2007 In this lesson we will talk about the importance of building a strong foundation for our lives. Like a house or a building it cannot stand without a foundation. The strength of the house depends upon the strength of its foundation. If the foundation is weak that house is also weak but if the foundation is strong that house is also strong. In like manner, a person who has a strong spiritual foundation will also live a strong and victorious life. In the book of Matthew 7:24-27, our Lord Jesus talks about two kinds of people who are building their houses in two different kinds of foundation. Matthew 7:24-27 (NIV) The Wise and Foolish Builders   24 "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it ha...