Reviews

Some reviews that I'd like to share

The Jeepney Magazine

http://www.thejeepney.com

A friend gave me a brochure about The Jeepney Magazine. Its a Christian Street magazine that lets you hear the voice of the poor.

You can download an issue of the magazine for free. I haven't seen this magazine yet, well I haven't been commuting for awhile too. But if you happen to see someone selling, go try and buy one it cost P100. Your not only buying a good magazine but also supporting street vendor too.

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Center for Community Transformation
http://www.cct.org.ph/

This organization I learned from Elder Betram Lim when he gave a talk at our church. Just a short intro its a micro financing cooperative. What they do is lend money to the poor who need start up money for small business. One of the requirements is that they need to attend Bible Studies weekly. You would be surprised that they get a return of 90%+ on the loans. Better than what some banks are doing on their loans. I read some of the testimonies of some people who were helped to make themselves independent financially but most importantly know the richness of the Lord Jesus Christ Saving grace.

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CARE Philippines

This one I can't find a web site. Ok its not the same as the CARE International. I forgot what the acronyms stand for. Its a school at Rizal. We went there and personally witnessed their work. They take underprivileged children and give them an education. These kids are not only smart, they behave well and have good manners. (Ok better than some kids at church :) ) They even have a music orchestra band, which sounds really good.

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Choosing God's Best: Wisdom for Lifelong Romance by Dr. Don Raunikar

Ok i haven't written a book report in awhile. But this book is really good. The Title sounds corny but the message is not. I believe this book should be read right after reading Joshua Harris I kissed dating goodbye.

It starts of by differentiating Dating vs. Courtship. If you take a look at the origins of Dating, its something that was created in the later half of this century and promoted by Hollywood. Biblically you can't find a basis for it. While courtship means commitment, seriousness, preparedness, etc...

It states the 7 phases of of Courtship
Phase 1 to 3 Talks about the one seeking love. Do you think that your not complete and will only be complete when you finally find the "right person"? If you depend your completeness on the other person you will be very disappointed. God is enough to make you complete. He alone is sufficient for you. Then it talks about your ministry and preparedness. Ok let me give you a brief illustration. Your gonna open a business, do you just do it? Or do you research? Make some sort of business plan? Same thing if you don't have a job and want to start a family how do you expect to support your family?

Phase 4 talks about the different levels Friendships. Basically its going to take time to get to know somebody. Whoever says Love is blind or Love at first sight is in for a surprise.

Phase 5 to 7 talks about the steps taken when both parties do decide to move to a new level. Courtship needs accountability and who else would make good accountability partners but your parents.

Actually some of the things I've read here my parents taught me already. Its just that I thought that it might already been obsolete. Guys as a Christians we have a responsibility on how we treat our Christian sisters.

Well go read it.

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I just have to comment on some of the movies I seen lately. The quality is degrading in terms of morals. Ok I don't want to sound holier than thou but come on can't you make movies with good and clean jokes.