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Monday, December 24, 2007
DO HARD THINGS book - They're Done!
Wheee... Tapos na po yung book nina Brett and Alex Harris! Brett sent me an e-mail na 'Jazzy Dytes' daw ang name ko sa book since kilala ako sa blog at forum ng TheRebelution.com sa name na yan.

Hehe. The book will be out this April 15, 2008. Pero I guess di pa yan lalabas agad sa market dito sa Pinas. Hehehe. Anyway, I pray that a lot of teens will be blessed by such book. Kahit yung mga matatanda din.

Check out the book section of the web.



Nga pala, tapos na yung concert namin. Last December 21-22, 2007, 6:00Pm-6:00AM the Toril Interchurch Youth Fellowship (TIYF) with 18 youth bands from different churches, as well as teens coming from different parts of Davao City gathered at Toril District Hall Plaza for a "12-hours NON-STOP Prayer and Praise and Worship Concert Gathering". It was successful and we praise God more because of that!

Sobrang akong na'bless sa mga teens who joined us. They jammed talaga with heaven's melody. Lahat ng music genre meron! But syempre stand-out talaga ang pop-rock! hehe. The houseband of TIYF sang din and ang kinanta ko was Hosanna by Hillsong United. Hehe. Pakinggan niyo sa youtube.com!

I'll post more informations about the concert soon, together with the pictures! Happy Christmas to all! Christmas is all about remembering the reason why Jesus was born - it's because God loves us! God bless us all!
 
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Saturday, December 15, 2007
Statistics and Data Analysis Training
I'm back! Whew! Finally nakabalik na ako. Missed you guyz!

I just came from that five-day training. Kakapagod talaga. But super fun at nakakatuwa kasi yung buong training ay puro MATH and economics! Super happy ko talaga and I really enjoyed it.

Ito ang ilan sa mga nangyari during the training:

  • Na'OP ako nung first day. (out-of-place talaga. wala akong kakilala nung dumating ako kaya umupo ako sa pinakadulo ng right side na long table. pero inisip ko nalang, "Jesus is with me. No need to be scared. God provides me strength and it's His plan why I'm here. 1 Timothy 4:12! 1 Timothy 4:12!")
  • I'm the only teen. (opo. ako ang pinakabata. siguro yung ibang participants' ages would range from 29-60+ year old. hahaha.)
  • My co-participants were government epmloyees. (mga nasa statistics section or database ng iba't ibang offices ng City Hall of Davao like City Planning and Development Coordinator, City Health Office, Department of Edcuation, PNP, City Social Services and Development Office, Local City Registrar, City Legal, and a lot more.)
  • Ako ang taga compute at taga-analyze sa group namin. (palusot ng mga kasama ko - from City Social Services Office o CSSDO, Kabataan Consortium Inc., and Balay Pasilungan Inc. - 15-20 years ago na daw nila natake-up yung statistics. Buti pa daw ako kasi fresh pa sakin. Ayun. Ako ang taga-compute, tas naging taga-analyze narin.)
  • Naging hingahan ako ng problem ng mga taga CSSDO. (nagkaroon kasi ng problem yung office nila about sa representatives nila sa training.)
  • Sakin nagpapacheck ng mga works ang ibang participants. (natatawa talaga ako sa ganito. ako yung pinakabata tas mas madami silang experience sakin pero sakin nila pinapa-check yung gawa nila. pag di kami pareho ng answers, hinahanap agad nila kung san sila nagkamali ... kahit na walang kasiguruhan na tama yung sagot ko. hehe.)
  • Gusto akong i-hire na magwork sa CSSDO. (wow. what a great opportunity! Thank you Lord! Natuwa ako sa news na ito from them. Bibigyan nalang daw nila ako ng job order. Hehe.)
  • Naging close ko ang mga participants. (this was the best part kasi aside from marami na akong natutunan, I gained friends from the City Government of Davao. buti nalang daw may youth participation.

The speaker on the first three days was Dr. Eduardo Cruz, Professor II, School of Applied Economics, University of Southeastern Philippines. He discussed the following topics on Statistics:
  • Basic Definitions and Elements of Statistics
  • Discrete and Continouos Numerical Data
  • Level of Measurement fro Numerical Data
  • Descriptive Graphs and Frequency Distribution
  • Various Types of Descriptive Measures
  • Measures of Central Tendency
  • Measures of Position
  • Grouped Data
  • Statistical Inference
  • Estimation and Statistical Hypothesis
  • One-tailed VS Two-tailed Means and Variances
  • Test concerning proportions

The last two days' topics were discussed by Ms. Estie Turingan, Regional Head, National Statistical Coordination Board, Region XI. Her topic was about Statistics on Local Development Planning, its indicators and the poverty mapping.

The program was ended by inspiring messages from Ms. Cresencia F. Dela Victoria, Economist IV, Division Chief, Research and Statistics Division of the Office of the City Planning and Development Coordinator; and Mr. Mario Luis J. Jacinto, Programme Coordinator of the City Planning and Development Coordinator, CPC - Country Programme for Children - VI.

As a whole, I really had fun and I really thanked God for the strength and the confidence. Truly His Word is too powerful!

"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young but set an example for all the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity."
1 Timothy 4:12


Truly share your gifts for God's glory. I didn't expect that God would use me this way. I am just in my youth but praise Him for His great revelations each day. Thank you Lord for feeding me and for entrusting me to take care and use these gifts you have blessed me.

"Everything will soon come to an end. So be serious and be sensible enough to pray. Most important of all, you must sincerely love each other, because love wipes away many sins. Welcome people into your home and don't grumble about it. Each of you has been blessed with one of God's many wonderful gifts to be used in the service of others. So use your gift well. If you have the gift of speaking, preach God's message. If you have the gift of helping others, do it with the strength that God supplies. Everything should be done in a way that will bring honor to God because of Jesus Christ, who is glorious and powerful forever. Amen.
1 Peter 4:7-11


God bless you all. Use what God has given you. You don't know what God has for you next, but remember this, it's more than what you expected.
 
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Sunday, December 9, 2007
OUT for 5 Days . . .
Di ako makakapagblog for 5 days. Huhu...

I am going to attend a 5-day Training on Statistics and Data Analysis on December 10-14, 2007 at Garden Oases Resort, Bo. Obrero, Porras St., Davao City.

This activity is set to implement by the City Government of Davao - Office of the City Planning and Development Coordinator with assistance from the UNICEF - 6th Countrywide Programme for Children (CPC 6).

The training will be participated in by member-agencies of the Inter-Agency Working Committee of the Country Programme for Children (CPC) VI of Davao City. And I was invited to join.

So yun nga. Di pa ako makakapagblog for these next days. I'll just report whatever man ang outcome ng training. I'll post some pics if necessary [toink!].

God bless everyone! Read my previous posts muna if you haven't yet. Be safe always!

Soli deo Gloria!
 
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Saturday, December 8, 2007
Powerful Gospel Skit Video: Own Interpretation

Here is my own interpretation of the video. As I was watching it, I found myself with tears trickling down my cheeks. I placed myself on the girl. Oh God, how great You are!

It was just a skit. People may have different interpretations on what the video presented but one thing for sure, it was really powerful. Nanindig talaga balahibo ko while it was playing.

God made us, and we all know that [unless you don’t believe in Him]. He made us in His likeness. He gave us air to breathe, water to drink, land to live, foods and fruits, everything. He loved us so much. Kasayaw Niya tayo sa buhay natin, and we all love that. We feel His presence all the time. Nararamdaman natin ang sarap kapag kasayaw natin ang Panginoon.

But man was separated from God. We danced the wrong way. And in our dance, our partner was the enemy. Just like the girl, nahiwalay siya sa Panginoon. Nagsimula siyang sayawin ang buhay kasama ang kaaway. Nagsimula siyang di makontento sa kung ano ang ibinigay ng Panginoon sa kanya. She craved for money. More money. Nagsimula siyang mapabilang sa masamang samahan. Natutong uminom, gumimik, magkaroon ng mga bisyo. Nalungkot ang Panginoon. “Nasaan na ang anak ko? Bumalik ka na Sakin,” God said.

Natuto ang babae na mainggit sa iba. She was conscious with her beauty. Natuto siyang tumingin sa sarili niya na napakababa. Nawala siya sa landas niya. Until she reached the lowest part of her life. Sumayaw ang kaaway with her. Sirang-sira na ang babae. Ang layo-layo ng Panginoon sa kanya. Ginagaya niya ang mga gawain ng kaaway.

Isang araw, nakita niya ang sariling balak ng magpakamatay. Binigyan siya ng kaaway ng baril. Hinawakan ng babae yung baril, itinutok sa ulo at handa ng kalabitin ito. Nang biglang . . .itinapon niya ito at nais bumalik sa kanyang Ama, ang Panginoon.

Nahirapan siyang bumalik. Ang daming kasamaan ang pumipigil sa kanya. Hinihila siya nito pabalik. Pero pinilit ng babae na bumalik. Nasugatan siya, nabugbog, ginawa niya ang lahat para mapalapit ulit sa Panginoon. God wanted her back. Hinihila din siya nito pabalik. Ngunit sa dami ng kasalanan ng babae, maduming-maduni na ito, but God loves her so much.

God saved her! Siya ang pumalit sa kalagayan ng babae. God substituted Himself. Ang Panginoon ang sinasaktan ng mga kaaway. Ang Panginoon ang binugbog, nasugatan, nagpapako sa Krus para sa kanya. Guminhawa ang pakiramdam ng babae habang sinasaktan ang Panginoon. But God is mighty to save. Natalo Niya ang kaaway. Lumapit siya sa anak Niyang matagal Niyang hinanap at hinintay. Nang mgakita sila, niyakap ng Panginoon ang babae. “Anak ko, napakasaya ko at bumalik ka sakin. Halika, sundan mo Ko,” sabi ng Panginoon. Sobrang saya ng babae. Umiyak ito at ngumiti. And they went home – HEAVEN.


God loves us so much. He won’t allow us to be hurt. While we are hurting, God is crying. And if we don’t ask His help, God is so desperate to help us.

Suspended between heaven and earth, JESUS, the Son of God, substituted Himself for you!

Thank you for the cross, Lord. Thank you for the price You paid. Bearing all my sin and shame, in love you came and gave amazing grace. Thank you for this love Lord! Thank you for the nail-pierced hands. You washed me with Your cleansing blood. Now all I know is your forgiveness and embrace.

God loves you. God is so desperate to have you back!

“Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in rebellion” – Hebrews 3:15

Di niyo pa ba napapanood? C'mon! Watch it!

God bless friends!

 
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Friday, December 7, 2007
I Cried Because Of This
Naiyak ako sa video na ito. I found this sa The Rebelution, dun sa post nila entitled Powerful Gospel Skit. It showed the love of Jesus, our only Savior, for us. He really saved us. Please do watch poh. Please.... (T_T)






Sana ma-appreciate nio toh...


 
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Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Tag and Award
I changed my header. Period. Hehehe.

I got tagged by big sis Kero. *sweet* Here it is.

Two Things About Moi



1. Two names I go by : Justine & Jazzy
2. Two things I am wearing right now : UP P.E. Shirt and Jogging Pants
3. Two things I want (or have) in a relationship : Love & Trust
4. Two things I like to do : hmm... surfin' the net (includes blogging) and playing the piano
5. Two things I want very badly in this moment : to read 'i kissed dating goodbye' of Joshua Harris and to take a pic with a big cross (it's like me embracing the cross *sweet*)
6. Two things I did last night : phoned my friends and read 'Right & Wrong Expectations in Friendship' by Don Clowers
7. Two things I ate today : Tempura and Pringles
8. Two persons I last spoke to : my brothers Jarvis and Sean
9. Two things I am doing tomorrow : check the sched for my UNICEF Training next week and work with my book review (Biotech Century by Jeremy Rifkin)
10. Two favorite days of the week : Thursdays (wherein I hold a weekly bible study of young people) and Sunday (date with God)
11. Two favorite holidays : Christmas and New Year! Haha.
12. Two favorite beverages : fruit juice and iced tea
13. Two things about me that you may not have known : I am weird sometimes and I won't eat if I couldn't solve all my mathematical problems and equations.
14. Two jobs that I have had in my life : Documentor and Student Teacher
15. Two movies I would watch over and over : A Walk To Remember and A Beautiful Mind (John Nash aztig!)
16. Two places I have lived : Hanggang Pinas lang ako. - Davao City and Dumaguete
17. Two of my favorite food : macaroni salad and bulgogi. haha.
18. Two places I would rather be right now : Australia and any European Country


Christmas Meme

What are the 5 gifts you would buy for yourself this Christmas, if you had unlimited income?

1. a visit at Hillsong Church - Australia
2. a visit at Golgotha
3. stop dating the church and i kissed dating goodbye written by joshua harris
4. a new diary
5. a ticket for The Rebelution Conference Tour

and I'll pass this tag to:

I got an Award from Tita Tess. Much of thanks tita. *hugz*



Soli Deo Gloria! To all my friendsters, check my playlist! You want rock? Then let's rock for Jesus! He deserves our screams of faith!
 
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Monday, December 3, 2007
AWARDS: Top Commentors
I created this "Top Commentors" Award as a way of extending my gratitude to those bloggers who drop a comment every time I post an entry here. Thanks a lot guys for your thoughts, suggestions, and even comforting and inspiring words. You're part of the reasons why I continue on blogging. I am blessed by your comments. I really appreciate them all.

This is just the beginning. . .

I thank God for His daily revelations, that I'm always excited to post an entry here, reflecting what God has done for me on such precious day, may it be good or discouraging. And sometimes, His Words reflect on what you commented. You are really great blessings to me.


The following are the top commentors:


God bless you more. . . and more . . . and your blogs too. Daghang salamat jud!
 
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