Kaibigan Magazine March June 2013

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A Publication ofKaibigan Ministryfor God’s Glory

Taipei International ChurchTagalog Fellowship

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Atty. Fredrick Norman VoigtmannCo-Publisher

Rev. Paul KoEditor-in-Chief

Analisa N. ChuaManaging Editor/Designer

Rev. Ron AdhikariRev. Zhang Ren Ai

Rev. Immanuel ScharrerRev. Alain Haudenschild

Multilingual Contributing Editors

Ann Cielo KoContributor

Nelissa Ilog ShihContributing Photographer/Typesetter

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17 Spiritual bondagePakiramdam na nakagapos ka. Parang ikinulong ka sa madilim na lugar. Hindi ka makakita ng liwanag. Hindi mo malaman kung saan hihingi ng saklolo. Gusto mong makahulagpos ngunit hindi mo alam kung sa ano at paano, alamin ang paraan para makalaya.

04 pananawSpiritual SALNAlam mo ba na sa buhay na spirituwal, meron din statement of assets at liabilidad at networth ang bawat tao?

08 patotoo Ang Buhay Kong Kasama ang Diyos

Isang kuwento ng buhay na nagdanas ng maraming hirap at pighati. Tunghayan kung paano siya nakatagpo ng katiwasayan at tulong sa gitna ng maraming pagsubok.

26 pangkaluSuganHeat-Related Illnesses-PreventionTips to keep you well and hydrated on summer time or hot weather.

28 pampamilyaKids Struggle in Different WaysTips and keys to know ways where the child might be struggling and how to deal with it.

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I praise God that the Taiwan government called on Taiwan people to protect the Filipinos in Taiwan after reports of harassment and attacks by Taiwanese angry over the fatal shooting of one of their fishermen by Philippine coast guards last May 9, 2013.

President Ma Ying-jeou of Taiwan called for calm urging Taiwanese to act decently toward Filipinos. Speaking to scholars who attended a conference of the International Law Association in Taipei, Ma said he had ordered Taiwanese law enforcement agencies to protect the more than 87,000 Filipino migrant workers on the island. That should be comforting to all Filipino migrant workers in Taiwan.For our readers, I want to encourage you in the midst of the current situation and other trying situation you may be facing in life to trust God and His Word of promise because…..GOD IS FOR US….. “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”- Isaiah 41:10GOD IS WORKING FOR OUR GOOD….. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”- Romans 8:28GOD CAN USE THE TRYING SITUATION TO DEVELOP OUR CHARACTER…. “Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.” –Romans 5:3-5If you have been blessed reading Kaibigan magazine and wanted to help reach others with God’s love, we invite you to help by (1) Praying for Kaibigan Magazine (2) donating to increase the copies we turn out so that more can read Kaibigan magazine.

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Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone [h_ppy]? Let them sing songs of [pr_ise]. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and [an_int] them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer [off_red] in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. Therefore [c_nf_ss]your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be [h_aled]. The prayer of a [r_ght_ous] person is [p_werf_l] and [eff_ct_ve]. Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed [e_rn_stly] that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops.

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Nuong December 12, 2011, ang Punong Mahestrado ng Pilipinas ay na impeached ng house of representatives. Nuong

May 29, 2012, napatunayan nagkasala siya ng Senado na lumabag sa Artikulo II ng Articles of Impeachment bilang habla laban sa kanya sa hindi paghahayag ng kanyang statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth to the public.

Batas sa Pilipinas na pag-reportin ang lahat ng pampublikong official at empleyado maging regular o temporary ng kanilang Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Networth (SALN). Ang involved dito ay assets gaya ng lupa, sasakyan,etc., at mga liabilities gaya ng mga inutang at bayarin, mga kalakal at pinansiyal na interest kasama na ang sa asawa, mga walang pang asawang anak na hindi pa edad 18. Ito ay hinihingi ng batas sa Article XI Section 17 of the 1987 Constitution and Section 8 of Republic Act No. 6713, the “Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.” Ito ay isinabatas upang maging transparent o hayag ang mga impormasyon

tungkol sa mga personal na kayamanan at ari-arian ng mga pampublikong opisyal. Paraan ito para mapigil ang korapsyon at iligtas ang taong bayan mula sa mga opisyal ng gobyerno na gumagawa ng anomalya. Sa tutuo lang, lahat ng tao ay may asset at liabilities at networth.

Alam mo ba na sa buhay na spirituwal, meron din “statement of assets at liabilidad at networth ang bawat tao? Alam mo ba ang iyong spiritual assets, liabilities at networth mo?

Sa Spiritual na buhay, pinahayag ng Diyos ang pangangailangan nang lahat ng tao malaman, harapin at sagutin ang kanilang spirituwal SALN.

Bakit naman kailangan malaman harapin at sagutin ang Spritual SALN? Kailangan sapagkat baka huli ka na kung hindi iimbestigahin. Maaaring malaki na ang kaso mo at hindi mo pa alam. Mabuti ang ina-alam ng maaga at nabibigyan ng kaukulan tugon kaysa sa mahuli na. Isa pa, walang excuse sa gobyerno ng Diyos kapag hindi mo alam ang SALN mo. Kung hindi mo alam ang pananagutan at katayuan mo, maaari kang madisgrasya, makulong,


o mabitay ng hindi mo nalalaman. Ayaw ng Diyos na magulat ka na lang basta. Ngunit marami ang nagugulat na lang at nasa eternal cremation na sila nakasalang. Gaya sa gobyernong pantao, may malaki kang obligasyon na dapat harapin. Kung for example sa lupa kapag hindi ka nagbabayad ng tax at kumakamkam ka ng benepisyo eh, tatawagin kang tax evader at mananagot ka. Sa gobyerno ng tao, may mga nalalagyan para ka makalusot at makadaya ka sa iyong pananagutan. Ang problema mo, wala kang maitatago sa gobyerno ng Diyos. Hindi mangyayari ang lagayan sa gobyerno ng Diyos. Kapag inisip mo iyon, kasama pang malilista iyon sa iyong liability na dapat sagutin. Sa tutuo lang, kung tutuusin, malaki na ang nakuha mong serbisyo sa ilalim ng gobyerno ng Diyos ngunit maaaring hanggang ngayon, binabale wala mo ang Spiritual SALN report mo. For example binigyan ka ng buhay. Binigyan ka ng talino, lakas, at mga kapabilidad, trabaho, at pagkain sa araw araw. Bawat gising mo ay humihinga ka pa. Normal na sa iyo ang lahat sa araw araw ngunit sa kabila ng maraming pa-alala, wala kang time na imbestigahin ang Spiritual SALN mo.

Sa gobyerno ng tao, ang tao ang pinag-rereport ng SALN. Sa gobyerno ng Diyos, hindi na kailangan pang mag-file ang mga tao sapagkat naipahayag na ang assets and liabilities ng bawat tao. Kung sa government offices ng tao makukuha ang SALN ng bawat employee, ang SALN naman sa Spirituwal ay saan nakatala? Ang Spirituwal SALN ay naka declare sa record book ng Diyos.

ANG SPIRITUAL NETWORTH NG TAO AY ZERO

Ayon sa Biblia, na-sequester na ang spiritual assets ng tao. Spiritual liabilities na lamang ang nasa talaan. Na-bankarote kasi ang tao matapos ma-diskubre at na-expose ang korapsyon nuong una palang. Pinagkatiwalaan ng Diyos ang ating unang ninuno na si Adan at Eba sa hardin ng Eden. Sinabi ng Diyos na puede kanin nila ang lahat ng nasa hardin, huwag lang ang prutas na ipinagbawal ng Diyos (Genesis 3). Ngunit natukso ang tao sapagkat nakinig sa hari ng korapsyon na si Satanas (John 8:44). Iyon ang kauna-unahang korapsyon sa buhay ng tao kaya huwag magtaka kung bakit talamak ang korapsyon sa buong daigdig. Nasa DNA na ng tao ang pagiging corrupt (Roma 3:23). Sa tutuo lang, lahat ng tao sa lupa ay corrupted na ng kasalanan sa isip, salita at gawa. Walang hindi na-corrupt ng kasalanan. Maaaring hindi ka nga nangongotong, umiiwas ka naman magbayad ng tax. Kung makakalusot at lulusot ka sa obligasyon

sa gobyerno, lulusot ka. Kapag nahuli ka ay naglalagay ka naman. Kapag may nilalakad at medyo alangan ang papeles mo, naghahanap ka ng malalagyan. Kung hindi ka nag chi-cheat sa trabaho mo, nag-chi-cheat ka naman sa asawa mo. Kung hindi naman, nag tsi-tsimis ka tungkol sa buhay ng iba o kaya naninira ka sa kapwa mo dahil na-iingit ka. Kung wala ka naman ginagawang masama, malamang naging marumi naman ang isip mo ibang beses o kaya malimit. So, lahat ng tao ay nagkakasala, aminin man o hindi sapagkat sinabi na ng Biblia iyan.

Alalahanin at unawain na ang ibig sabihin ng liabilidad ay mga pananagutan, pagkaka-utang o mga bayarin sa Diyos. Lahat ng uri ng kasalanan ay pagkaka-utang mo sa Diyos. Mula sa Sulat ni Apostol Pablo sa mga Taga-Roma (Roma 1: 18-32), ganito ang ilan lamang sa mga liabilidad o pananagutan sa Diyos na hindi nababayaran ng tao at hindi kayang bayaran …

DEDMA SA PAGKILALA SA DIYOS. “Ngayon, nahayag mula sa langit ang galit ng Diyos laban sa lahat ng kawalang pagkilala sa Diyos at hindi pagiging matuwid ng mga tao. Kanilang pinipigil ang katotohanan sa pamamagitan ng kanilang hindi pagiging matuwid. Ito ay sapagkat ang maaari nilang malaman patungkol sa Diyos ay maliwanag na sa kanila, dahil inihayag na ito ng Diyos sa kanila. Ito ay sapagkat ang hindi nakikitang mga bagay patungkol sa Diyos, simula pa sa paglikha ng sanlibutan, ay malinaw na nakikita na nauunawaan ng mga bagay na nalikha, kahit ang kaniyang walang hanggang kapangyarihan at ang kaniyang pagka-Diyos. Kaya nga, wala na silang anumang maidadahilan.” – Roma 1:18-20

ANG HINDI PAGLULUWALHATI SA DIYOSIto ay sapagkat kahit kilala na nila ang Diyos, hindi nila siya niluwalhati bilang Diyos, ni nagpasalamat sa kaniya. Sa halip, ang kanilang pag-iisip ay naging walang kabuluhan at ang mga puso nilang hindi nakakaunawa ay napuno ng kadiliman. Sa pagsasabi nilang sila ay matatalino, sila ay naging mga mangmang. Ang kaluwalhatian ng Diyos na walang kabulukan ay pinalitan nila ng tulad ng anyo ng taong may kabulukan. At

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NETWORTH NG TAO: MAKASALANAN, PATAY AT HIWALAY SA DIYOS

Ganito ang pagkakahayag sa Ephesians 2:1-3, 12-

“….kayo ay …mga patay na sa inyong mga pagsalangsang at mga kasalanan. Sa mga ito …kayong namuhay ayon sa takbuhin ng sanlibutang ito, ayon sa pinuno ng kapamahalaan ng hangin, ang espiritu na ngayon ay gumagawa sa mga anak ng pagsuway. ….. nag-asal ….. ayon sa mga nasa ng …laman. Ginagawa …ang nasa ng laman at ng mga kaisipan. …. likas na mga anak na kinapopootan …... …. … hiwalay kay Cristo, mga ihiniwalay sa pagkamamamayan ng Israel at mga dayuhan sa mga tipan ng pangako. Wala kayong pag-asa at wala kayong Diyos sa sanlibutan.”

ANG SOLUSYON SA LIABILIDAD NG TAOIsang Tagapamagitan ang ipinadala ng Diyos upang mamagitan at isa-ayos ang problema ng tao sa pagkakautang sa Diyos. Ito ay sapagkat may iisang Diyos at iisang Tagapamagitan sa pagitan ng Diyos at ng mga tao. Siya ay ang taong si Cristo Jesus. Ibinigay niya ang kaniyang sarili bilang pantubos para sa lahat ng tao, isang patotoo sa takdang panahon. -1 Tim. 2:5-6

“Dahil dito, siya ang tagapamagitan ng isang bagong tipan upang matubos niya sa pamamagitan ng kaniyang kamatayan ang mga lumabag sa unang tipan. Ngayon, ang mga tinawag ng Diyos ay tatanggap ng walang hanggang mana na ipinangako niya.” -Heb. 9:15; 12:24.

“Nalalaman ninyong t inubos kayo mula sa walang kabuluhang paraan ng pamumuhay na minana ninyo sa inyong mga ninuno. Ang ipinangtubos sa inyo ay hindi nasisirang mga bagay na gaya ng pilak at ginto. 19 Subalit ang ipinangtubos sa inyo ay ang mahalagang dugo ni Cristo. Siya ay tulad ng isang korderong walang kapintasan at walang dungis.”-1 Pedro 1:18-19


ng mga anyo ng mga ibon, ng mga hayop na may apat na paa at ng mga hayop na gumagapang….”Roma 1:21-23

PAGSAMBA SA MGA NILIKHA. …… gumawa ng maruruming mga bagay ayon sa pagnanasa ng kanilang mga puso. Ang idinulot nito ay ang paglapastangan ng kanilang mga katawan sa isa’t isa. Pinalitan nila ng kasinungalingan ang katotohanan ng Diyos. Ang nilikhang bagay ay sinamba nila at pinaglingkuran kaysa sa lumikha, na pinupuri magpakailanman. ….”-Roma 1:24-25

PAGNANASANG WALANG DANGAL. “ ……pagnanasang walang dangal sapagkat maging ang kababaihan nila ay nagbago ng likas nilang gamit patungo sa taliwas sa kalikasan. Gayundin ang mga lalaki sa pag-iwan nila sa likas na gamit ng mga babae. Sila ay nag-aalab sa pita sa isa’t isa. Ang mga lalaki kasama ang lalaki ay gumagawa ng kahihiyan ……..sa mga liko nilang gawa.”-Roma 1:26-27

KAISIPANG TALIWAS…“….. kaisipang taliwas upang gawin nila ang mga bagay na hindi karapat-dapat. Sila ay napuspos ng lahat ng uri ng hindi pagiging matuwid, pakikiapid, kasamaan, kasakiman, masamang hangarin, pagka-mainggitin, pagpatay, paglalaban-laban, panlilinlang, hangaring manakit at pagsisitsit. Sila ay mga mapanirang puri, namumuhi sa Diyos, walang galang, mapagmataas, mayabang, mapaglikha ng masasamang mga bagay at masuwayin sa mga magulang. Sila ay mga walang pang-unawa, sumisira sa usapan, walang likas na paggiliw, hindi nagpapatawad at mga walang habag. Alam nila ang matuwid na kautusan ng Diyos, na ang mga gumagawa ng ganitong mga bagay ay nararapat sa kamatayan. Hindi lang sa kanila na gumagawa ng mga ito, kundi sa kanila rin na sumasang-ayon pa sa mga gumagawa ng mga ito.”-Roma 1:28-32

MARUMING PUSO AT BUDHI…. Puede mong tunghayan ang laman ng

maruming puso ng tao sa Mark 7:21-23 at mga gawa ng laman sa Galacia 5:19-21, na mga bunga

Kung nagkaroon ng kahulugan sa iyon ang mensaheng ito, mangyari na i-text ang iyong panagalan at tirahan sa 0919521042 at ipapanalangin ka namin at padadalhan ng libreng Bible Lesson via mail at babasahin. Kung nais ng libreng prayer and counseling, tumawag tuwing Martes-Biyernes sa 02-28344127. Hanapin si Pastor Paul.


ANO ANG GAGAWIN PARA MATANGGAP KO ANG PAGKAKATUBOS NI CRISTO SA AKING SPIRITUWAL NA UTANG?

Ganito ang sabi sa Juan 3:16, “Ito ay sapagkat sa ganitong paraan inibig ng Diyos ang sanlibutan kaya ip inagkaloob niya ang kaniyang bugtong na Anak upang ang sinumang sumampalataya sa kaniya ay hindi mapahamak kundi magkaroon ng buhay na walang hanggan”

Ganito ang sabi sa Roma 10:9, “Ipahayag mong si Jesus ay Panginoon at sampalatayanan mo sa iyong puso na binuhay siyang mag-uli ng Diyos. Kapag ginawa mo ito, ikaw ay maliligtas.”

Kapag nagsisi sa kasalanan, humingi ng tawad at nanalig kay Cristo, ligtas ka na sa liabilidad at mayroon ka pang asset na walang hanggan sa langit. Binalanse na ni Jesus ang iyong Spirituwal na SALN report mo at ang networth mo ay higit pa sa iyong inaasahan. Bakit? Ganito ang sabi sa Juan 1:12,

“ Datapuwat ang lahat ng tumanggap sa kaniya ay binigyan niya ng kapamahalaan maging mga anak ng Diyos. Sila ay

ang mga sumampalataya sa kaniyang pangalan.”

Oo, hindi lamang bayad ang kasalanan mo, binigyan ka pa ng karapatan maging anak ng Diyos.

Manalangin ng ganito: Panginoong Jesu Cristo, hinihingi ko na patawarin mo ako sa aking mga pagkakasala at iligtas mo ako sa aking walang hanggang utang at pagkahiwalay sa Diyos. Sa pananampalataya, tinatanggap ko ang iyong pagtubos sa akin sa iyong pagkamatay sa krus bilang pagtubos sa akin kasalanan. Salamat sa pagkakaloob mo ng daan na makilala ka at magkaroon ng kaugnayan sa Diyos Ama sa pananalig sa iyo. Ako ngayon ay tumanggap ng eternal na asset, na iyong pamana. Salamat sa pagdinig sa aking panalangin at pag-ibig na walang kondisyon. Bigyan mo ako ng lakas mamuhay ngayon para sa iyo, sa ngalan ni Jesus, amen.

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nakalimot ako sa Panginoong Diyos. Nabuntisan po ako at nilayasan ng boyfriend ko. 2000 February ng umuwi po ako sa kanila pero hindi ako tinanggap ng nanay at ang anak ay nasa Maynila. Dahil sa sobrang takot ko po sa aking pamilya, naglayas ako at namasukan bilang katulong sa tiyahin ng ama ng aking anak at dahil pastora siya, itinuro niya sa akin ang tamang daan sa ating Panginoon. Nung malapit na akong manganak, nagpaalam ako na uuwi sa amin. Pinayagan naman ako at nagbigay ng konting halaga para sa aking panganganak . Lumapit po ako sa mga kamag-anak ko pero walang tumanggap sa akin. Ikinahiya po nila ang kalagayan ko na magsilang ng sanggol na walang ama. Umupo ako sa gilid ng kalsada at umiyak sa Diyos na ibigay Niya sa akin ang daan para sa aking pagsilang ng aking sanggol.

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Ako ay tubong Ilokana. Ulila sa ama at lasengga ang aking ina. Bunso ako sa limang magkakapatid. Anak kami sa

pangalawang asawa. Grade one po ako nung mamatay ang aking ama. Pagkalibing pa lang ang aking ama, kinuha na ang aming bahay ng anak ng unang asawa. Naging miserable ang aming buhay. Kung saan-saan kami nakikisilong pero hindi rin kami nagtatagal dahil pinapaalis din kami.

Dahil sa kahirapan, nag-asawa yung dalawa kong kapatid na babae sa edad na 17 at 16-yr. old. Yung panganay naging lasenggero din, pero yung gitna at ako kumapit sa Diyos at nakapagtapos ako ng secondary school.

Taong 1998 po natuto akong umibig at medyo

ni Madelyn Bumanglag

“…Nagulat na lang ako sa nadatnan ko, bankrupt ang tindahan, hindi tapos ang bahay, walang kalabaw at walang sanla na palayan at ang pinakamasakit nuong magtanong na ako, bugbog ang napala ko….”

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Kisah di mana dinyatakan seorang ahli Taurat bertemu dengan Tuhan Yesus dan bertanya “untuk mencobai Yesus” (ay 25) katanya

“Guru, apa yang harus kuperbuat untuk memperoleh hidup yang kekal” (ay 25). Tuhan menggambarkan tentang orang Samaria yang murah hati dan Ia berkata “Pergilah dan perbuatlah demikian!” (ay 37). Apa yang Tuhan kehendaki untuk kita perbuat? Sadari “murah hati” adalah bagian dari kasih, “kasih itu murah hati” (1 Kor 13: 4) dan merupakan buah Roh, “buah Roh ialah kasih ….. kemurahan….” (Gal 5: 22).

1. Mau memperdulikan sesama.“Lalu datang seorang Samaria ….. dan ketika ia

melihat orang itu, tergeraklah hatinya oleh belas kasihan” (ay 33). Di dalam perikop ini Tuhan menyatakan yang melihat orang yang “setengah mati” (ay 30) itu bukan hanya orang Samaria tetapi ada “seorang imam” (ay 31) dan “seorang Lewi” (ay 32). Mereka melihat tetapi tidak peduli dan hatinya tidak tergerak oleh belas kasihan sedangkan orang Samaria peduli dan hatinya tergerak oleh belas kasihan. Orang yang peduli adalah orang yang memiliki hati mudah tergerak oleh belas kasihan dari sebab itu untuk meningkatkan kepedulian kita terhadap sesama, tingkatkan hati untuk tergerak oleh belas kasihan. Belas kasihan adalah motor penggerak untuk melakukan perbuatan kasih terhadap sesama kita. Bagaimana caranya? Kita harus mau mendengarkan, bergumul dan mengamati orang-orang yang dalam kesulitan/penderitaan atau masalah hingga kita ikut serta merasakan atau ber-empathy. Pernyataan Tuhan Yesus, “Yang Kukehendaki ialah belas kasihan dan bukan persembahan ….” (Mat 9:13).

2. Mau melakukan perbuatan baik.“Ia pergi kepadanya lalu membalut … sesudah

menyiraminya dengan minyak … menaikan orang itu ke atas keledai tunggangannya sendiri dan membawanya ke tempat penginapan dan merawatnya” (ay 34). Orang Samaria melakukan tindakan dengan tujuan mengurangi penderitaan dan memberikan kelegaan, bukan menambah masalah! Ini yang dilakukan Tuhan yang perlu kita teladani!

Tuhan berkata “Marilah kepadaKu, semua yang letih lesu dan berbeban berat, Aku akan memberi kelegaan kepadamu” (Mat 11:28). Gereja bahkan kehidupan tiap pribadi harus menjadi penyalur berkat Tuhan yaitu memberikan kelegaan dengan mengurangi penderitaan dalam perbuatan baik. Rasul Paulus mengingatkan “Janganlah kita jemu-jemu berbuat baik … selama masih ada kesempatan bagi kita, marilah kita berbuat baik kepada semua orang tetapi terutama kepada kawan-kawan kita seiman” (Gal 6:9-10). Banyak orang kecewa karena perbuatan baik tidak mendapatkan balasan setimpal dari yang bersangkutan tetapi ingatlah akan perbuatan baik Tuhan terhadap sepuluh orang kusta, hanya satu yang kembali, “mengucap syukur kepadaNya” (Luk 17:16).

3. Mau memberi dengan ketulusan hati.“Keesokan harinya ia menyerahkan dua dinar

kepada pemilik penginapan itu, katanya Rawatlah dia dan jika kaubelanjakan lebih dari itu aku akan menggantikannya waktu aku kembali” (ay 35). Kemurahan hatinya dinyatakan dengan tindakan memberi dan berani berkorban. Orang yang murah hati memikirkan dan melakukan sesuatu yang lebih daripada yang diminta, diminta berjalan satu mil ia rela untuk pergi 2 mil. Perhatikan pula akan tanggung jawab orang Samaria, mau menggantikan semua pengeluaran! Orang yang murah hati tidak hanya sekedar memberi tetapi mau bertanggung jawab atas kehidupan hingga tuntas. Kisah Israel keluar dari Mesir dikatakan, “Tuhan membuat orang Mesir bermurah hati …. sehingga memenuhi permintaan mereka” (Kel 12:36). Tuhan yang “membuat” – murah hati adalah buah Roh maka dari sebab itu Rasul Paulus berkata “… orang kikir … tidak akan mendapat bagian dalam Kerajaan Allah” (1 Kor 6:10). Karena ada murah hati maka permintaan Israel dipenuhi oleh mereka. Apa yang di minta? “Mereka meminta dari orang Mesir, barang-barang emas dan perak serta kain-kain” (Kel 12:35). Janji Tuhan “Berbahagialah orang yang murah hatinya karena mereka akan memperoleh kemurahan” (Mat 5:7).

Hidup dalam kemurahan hatiFirman: Lukas 10: 25-37 (baca 30-37)

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needs won’t be learned from an external crisis. The quieter child may have internal crises that eventually come out, but they usually take a lot longer to develop.

The best solution for both kinds of children is to address life on a heart level. The heart is where we wrestle with things so understanding what the child meditates on, what the child values, and what the child longs for, are all keys to where the child might be struggling. Parenting on a heart level is not easy, but it’s worth the extra work in the end.

So m e c h i l d r e n struggle with things externally, acting

out, getting in trouble at school or with the law, and disobeying their parents. Through these actions they often learn valuable life lessons. It’s not the best way to learn, and the experiences they face are often unforgiving and painful.

Other children may conform to the rules outwardly, but inside t h e y ’ r e w r e s t l i n g just as fervent ly—and significantly—as the outwardly rebellious child. They mull things over and make wishes and longings. The actions may look different, but the heart-struggle is the same.

The story of the prodigal son, found in Luke 15:11-32, illustrates this well. While the focus is on the rebellious younger brother in the parable, we get a glimpse into the internal struggles of the seemingly compliant older brother. Both brothers had heart problems. They just dealt with them in different ways.

Some parents spend a lot of energy trying to help the prodigal and not as much on the child who conforms outwardly. Both need help. Sometimes the child who appears to be compliant requires more attention and care, because the lessons he


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Kids Struggle in Different Ways

________________________________This parenting tip is taken from the book, Parenting is Heartwork, by Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN, BSN. Copyright ©2012 National Center for Biblical Parentinghttp://www.biblicalparenting.org/parentingtips.asp

Sumakay ako ng sasakyan punta ng Buguey Cagayan, sa aking panganay na kapatid na babae. Tinanggap naman po ako pero yung asawa niya labag sa kalooban niya. Takot naman ang ate ko sa asawa kaya humanap kami ng bahay paupahan na malapit lang po sa kanya para matulungan niya ako. Nanalig ako sa Diyos na Siya na lang ang bahala sa akin at sa magiging anak ko. Dininig ng Diyos ang aking panalangin. Hindi Niya ako pinagbayad ng upa sa bahay, tinulungan pa nila ako sa pagkain at ulam. Barangay Captain Santos sila, Paddaya Buguey Cagayan.

Nuong October 11, 2000, 9 p.m., nagsimulang sumakit ang tiyan ko. Wala po akong kasama, kaya nanalangin ako sa Diyos na hanggat maari ay ipagpabukas para makapunta ako sa ate ko. Wala akong ginawa kundi manalangin at umiyak sa buong magdamag. 6 a.m., October 12, pinuntahan ko ang ate ko at nalalakad lang naman. Maraming tumulong sa akin na mga kapitbahay at ang ate ko ay naghanap ng manghihilot. Bandang 11 a.m., October 12, 2000, ay naging happiest day at nang aking anak para silayan ang mundo. Medyo nahirapan ako ng husto dahil dugo lahat at walang tubig na lumabas, pero dahil sa Diyos ligtas ako. At dahil sa mga taong tumulong sa akin kahit hindi ako taga doon ay super makatao. Lagi nilang sinasabi, “Kailangan mong maging matatag para sa anak mo.” Makalipas ng isang Linggo dumating ang nanay ko. Sobrang iyak at hiya ko sa aking ina, pero sabi niya, “Ina ka na. Magpakatatag ka, ang Diyos ay mapagmahal ako pa kaya?”

Pagkalipas ng tatlong Linggo, pagkapanganak ko, dumating ang pinakamabigat na pagsubok sa buhay ko bilang isang ina. Na bronchopneumonia ang aking anak. Wala akong pera ni piso kaya sa tulong ng kapitan nadala ang anak ko sa hospital ng hatinggabi at kasama ko ang aking ina. Wala kaming kapera-pera pero may awa ang Diyos. Na- ibenta ko ang kuwintas at singsing ko para makabili ng mga gamot at pagkain namin ng aking ina. Mahigit kaming isang Linggo sa hospital at nakalabas din kami. Mas ginusto kong umuwi sa mga taong tumulong sa amin kaysa sa sarili kong lugar. Pinag-alaga ko ang nanay ko at naglabandera ako at sa awa ng Diyos naka-ipon ako. Nagbenta ako ng gulay, house to house. Nagpahalo at nagbilad ng palay at namasukan sa restaurant.

Napakabait ng Diyos sa amin, pagkatapos ng anim na buwan, may ipon na ako. Kinausap ko ang aking ina na umuwi na sila sa amin at mamasukan ako sa Maynila.

August 2001, lumuwas ako sa Maynila. Napakabigat ang loob ko na lumayo sa aking sanggol at halos wala akong hinto sa ka-iiyak sa buong magdamag na biyahe ko papuntang Maynila. Talagang pinagpala pa rin ako dahil mabait ang naging amo ko. May-ari siya ng agency papuntang abroad. Unang buwan pa lang ng sahod ko, nag-desisyon na ako na kalahati lang ipadadala ko sa nanay ko at yung kalahati gagamitin ko para sa pag-ayos ng papel ko papuntang abroad. Wala akong sinayang na panahon.

February 14, 2002, pinayagan ako ng Diyos na lumipad papuntang Lebanon, pero bago ako pumunta sa airport, tinawagan ko ang aking ina at kinamusta ang aking anak. Wala akong binanggit na paalis na ako papuntang abroad. Halos di ko kayang humakbang papasok sa eroplano sa araw ng pag-alis ko, pero lumaban ako para sa anak ko.

February 15, dumating ako sa bansang Lebanon. Hindi ko alam kung aalis ako sa airport o babalik ako sa eroplano pero nang makita ko ang amo ko, I thank God dahil sa mukha pa lang, mabait na siya. Pagdating ko may kasama pala ako na taga-Ghanang maid at dalawang matanda lang ang amo namin. Wala na akong mahihiling pa sa Diyos kundi tulungan akong matapos ang kontrata ko. Pagdating ko pa lang pinatawag na ako ng amo ko sa pamilya ko. Hindi makapaniwala ang aking ina na wala na ako sa sariling bansa. Ang tanging sagot lang niya, “Saludo ako sa iyo.”

Nagpatuloy ang mga blessings ko sa buhay. Kada buwan, pinapatawag ako sa amin at laging nagpapadala ng pera sa aking ina. Bago matapos ang aking kontrata, lihim din palang nakipag-ayos ang mga pamilya ko sa ama ng anak ko, kaya nuong umuwi ako, kasal agad ako sa ama ng anak ko. Yun na siguro ang big achievement ko para sa Panginoon, ang magpatawaran.

Bumalik ako sa Lebanon 2005 sa ibang amo at pinalad ako at na-release with amnesty 2006. Nagkaroon ako ng 18,000 pesos na sahod.

ko, Diyos ko.” Umalis ako na dala ang mga bakat ng kamay ng aking asawa sa aking katawan, puso at isipan. Pagkatapos ko ng anim na buwan, may na tanggap na akong balita na may kinakasama na ang asawa ko. Masakit man tanggapin pero mas mahal ko ang Diyos. Nung buntis na yung babae, pinauwi ako ng aking biyenan ng palihim para mag-desisyon. Umuwi agad ako at nadatnan ko ang babae sa bahay ko at ang anak ko nakakaawa. Hindi ko sinayang ang panahon. Ang pamilya ng babae at pamilya ng asawa ko ay pinatawag ko silang lahat, “Sa ngalan ng Diyos, isauli ko ang asawa ko sa inyo at sana maging masaya kayo habang buhay.” Hindi matanggap ng aking asawa, kaya hindi niya binigay ang aking anak. Tiniis ko lahat, hindi yun hadlang para hindi ako umalis. Isang Linggo lang ako, lumuwas ulit ako papuntang Maynila para mag-apply papuntang Qatar. Magulo ang isip ko at 10,000 pesos lang ang pera ko. Alam kong mahal ako ng Diyos at hindi niya ako pababayaan.

Sa tulong ng Diyos, pagkatapos ng dalawang buwan, nakalipad ulit ako papuntang Qatar. Sa awa ng Diyos, wala akong binayaran. Nag agency medical lang ako at tama lang yung pera na hawak. Dumating ako sa Qatar na tuliro ang isip, dahil hindi ko man lang nakita at nakausap ang aking anak bago ako umalis.

Pinakamabait na siguro ang amo ko sa lahat ng naging mga amo ko. Apat kaming katulong

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Lubos akong nagpapasalamat sa Diyos dahil maganda na ang pagsasama naming mag-asawa. Nakapagpatayo kami ng bahay, tindahan, nakasanlang sakahan at maraming pundasyon. Halos walang matira sa sahod ko. Nung malapit na akong umuwi, nag text ang biyenan ko na pag umuwi ka huwag sasabihin sa kanya at kahit na sino. kinabahan ako pero tinupad ko. Umuwi ako ng walang paalam at nagulat na lang ako sa nadatnan ko, bankrupt ang tindahan, hindi tapos ang bahay, walang kalabaw at walang sanla na palayan at ang pinakamasakit nuong magtanong na ako, bugbog ang napala ko. Napilayan ako ng kaliwang kamay at puro pasa ang katawan ko. Hindi ako makagalaw at black eye ang aking mga mata. Hindi ako lumabas sa bahay ng tatlong araw at wala din akong pinagsabihan sa mga problema ko. Tanging anak ko lang ang may alam ng lahat.

Panalangin ang tanging sandata ko. Sabi ko ito ang ginusto ko, dahil naawa naman ako sa anak ko na nag-aaral pa. Nag desisyon akong mag-apply ng Singapore. Alam kong mahirap dahil anim na buwan na walang sahod. Pagkatapos ng apat na buwan na pagkagaling ko sa Lebanon, paalis ulit ako papuntang Singapore. Bago ako umalis lumuhod ako sa Diyos at umiyak na, “Lord ibigay mo po sa akin ang Iyong awa, kung ano man ang plano mo Diyos ko sa pag-alis kong ito handa akong mag-sakripisyo para sa inyo at ang anak

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How is The Lord Building His Church Among South

Expatriates In Taiwan?

The year 2012 brought changes for the immigrant churches in Taiwan. There was one more Japanese Church started in

Taipei in March with the idea to serve Japanese in Bible reading and having fellowship at a Sunday afternoon. – The Thai Fellowship churches of North and Central Taiwan under the leadership of Rev Nikorn Wongkittikhun experienced challenges in Changhua and Taichung as the still small congregations faced leadership struggles and had to see for evangelistic ministries. – Through the diligent ministry of the Northern Thai Team and the LORD’s special grace in the meantime a new Thai church is emerging in Bali, served by Evangelist Wu. Among the Annual Thai New Year’s Retreat in Puli (Feb. 10.-12) with 310 people participating, were 70 people from the new places Pingdong, Shizhr, Dajia. While the Buddhist Thai met in a separate hall to hear about the Good News, the Christians spent their time with discipleship trainings in another room. According to retreat organizer Dr. Scharrer’s recent report through Gods amazing work in these Buddhist’s hearts 60 of them decided to dedicate their lives to Christ!

The ministry among Vietnamese also progressed. Missionary Rita Chen from SEND International started with a small Vietnamese congregation in August 2012. Right now 20+ Vietnamese are meeting regularly and praise the LORD of Lords in their language. Most of them out of curiosity found out who Jesus is and after some of them experienced Jesus in their prayers Jesus’ “fame” among them increased quickly. Recently through a donation they could also received hymnbooks.

They need a pastor. The Vietnamese congregation in Neili under the caring hand of Brother Mee grew from a small group to a big group in need of a bigger meeting room. –

The Indonesian group in Taiwan as a whole grew substantially from 170,000 in June 2012 to 193,177 in January! Altogether the number of foreign workers in January was 445,301, 241,008 were working in construction business, 204,293 in social work. There were 159,120 Indonesian woman engaged in health services. Altogether Taiwan in January had 204,293 health care workers, the Indonesians making up 74% of them. – The new Gospel of Luke with re-edited sites in the back hit the market shortly after Christmas. Church planting missionaries and churches open for ministries among these people are desperately needed.

Last week the government decided to stop engaging them in Taiwan, after four more years. After a Christian model ministry in Hongkong TIEF and TICC through the recent two workshop are trying to gain support for a Taiwan Indonesian Cultural Centre, however this does not release churches to locally build a network of evangelistic nature to reach these in people in their spare time. How to help? If you know a Indonesian interested in the gospel of Luke, just order as many as we have at stock right at the TECC Network Ministry Administration office. Then pray! – May the LORD bless you in your ministry.

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Sinundo agad ng kanyang guro para maturuan at makapag special exam ang anak ko. Inaway daw sila ng biyenan ko at pilit na kinukuha ang pera daw na pinadala ko. Ang sabi naman nila, donation ng amo ko sa school yun, kaya wala silang nagawa.

Sa araw ng exam niya ay nag text sila sa akin para makapunta ang pamilya ko kasi apat na oras ang biyahe. Pagkatapos ng exam niya dalawang pamilya ang naka abang sa gate. Nagkaroon ng mainit na pagtatalo kaya hindi nakuha ang bata. Ang ginawa ng pamilya ko ay nagdemanda at kasama ang mga social workers at pulis na kumuha sa bata. Nagharapan sa police station at nag sign ang pamilya ko na magbakasyon lang ang bata at ibabalik din. Sa awa ng Diyos nakuha nila at hanggang ngayon masaya akong kasama ang anak ko sa piling ng pamilya ko.

Umuwi ako nuong 2010 galing Qatar, at super saya ko sa warm welcome ng mga kapatid at nanay ko. Tinulungan nila akong mag-apply sa Taiwan pagkatapos ng anim na buwan. So, I’m proud with the presence of God sa aking buhay. I got my peace of mind and God’s love in my heart. And just recently, my mother-in-law got paralyzed and they asked a little help from me and I let my son sent money to her. Amen, praise the Lord!

Heat-Related Illnesses-Prevention

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exercise or work outside during the cooler times of the day. Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing in hot weather, so your skin can cool through evaporation. Wear a wide-brimmed hat or use an umbrella for shade.

Stay cool as much as possible. Take frequent breaks in the shade, by a fan, or in air-conditioning. Cool your skin by spraying water over your body. Take a cool bath or shower 1 or 2 times a day in hot weather.

If you have to stand for any length of time in a hot environment, flex your leg muscles often while standing. This prevents blood from pooling in your lower legs, which can lead to fainting. To prevent swelling (heat edema), wear support hose to stimulate circulation while standing for long periods of time.

Do not drink caffeine or alcohol. They increase blood flow to the skin and increase your risk of dehydration.

Staying physically fit can help you acclimate a hot environment. Before you travel to or work in a hotter environment, use gradual physical conditioning. This takes about 8 to 14 days for adults. Children require 10 to 14 days for their bodies to acclimate to the heat. If you travel to a hot environment and are not accustomed to the heat, cut your usual outside physical activities in half for the first 4 to 5 days. Gradually increase your activities after your body adjusts to the heat and level of activity.

The following tips may help prevent a heat-related illness. Be aware of the symptoms of heat-related illnesses and the warning

signs of dehydration. Practice heat safety measures when you are

physically active in hot weather. This is especially important for outdoor workers and military personnel. Avoid strenuous activity in hot, humid weather or during the hottest part of the day (between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.). Use caution during your physical activity in the heat if you have health risks.

Drink plenty of water before, during, and after you are active. This is very important when it’s hot out and when you do intense exercise. Fluids such as rehydration drinks, juices, or water help replace lost fluids, especially if you sweat a lot.

Drink on schedule. Two hours before exercising, drink 24 fl oz (750 mL) of fluid. Drink 16 fl oz (500 mL) of fluid 15 minutes before exercising. Continue drinking 8 fl oz (250 mL) of fluid every 15 minutes while exercising.

Drink rehydration drinks, which are absorbed as quickly as water but also replace sugar, sodium, and other nutrients. Eat fruits and vegetables to replace nutrients.

Check your urine. Urine should be clear to pale yellow, and there should be a large amount if you are drinking adequately. You should urinate every 2 to 4 hours during an activity when you are staying properly hydrated. If your urine output decreases, drink more fluids.

Do not spend much time in the sun. If possible,

pero kanya-kanyang amo sa isang bahay. Dahil sa kabaitan niya, naikuwento ko ang buhay ko. Advice sa akin na sabihin ko sa pamilya ko lahat para makuha ang anak ko. Sinunod ko ang payo ng amo ko. Sobrang hiya ko sa mga kapatid at nanay ko dahil ang alam nila nasa mabuti ang aking kalagayan . Agad naman silang pumunta sa mga in-laws ko at nakita nga nila ang sitwasyon. Kinuha nila ang lahat ng gamit ko pero hindi muna yung bata. Ang sabi ng ama, “Mamatay muna ako bago ninyo makuha.” Umuwi sila ng maayos at walang gulo. Walong buwan na hindi ko nakausap ang anak ko. Kaya sa isang kaibigan ko ipinakuha ang number ng guro ng anak ko at sa tulong ng mga tao, nakakausap ko ang anak ko ng palihim na hindi alam ng ama.

Buwan ng February 2009, nag text ang guro niya sa akin na hindi naka final exam ang anak ko at isang Linggo na siyang hindi pumapasok. Kinausap ko ang guro niya at principal kung ano ba ang rason at solusyon ng problema ng anak ko. “Misis, hindi nakabayad ang anak mo ng libro, miscellaneous at tuition niya. 8,000 pesos plus ang babayaran mo.” Agad kong kinausap ang amo ko at siya ang nakiusap sa school ng anak ko. Nagpadala siya ng 15,000 pesos as a gift sa anak ko at sa school para maka-exam siya at kinausap niya ang principal na i-text ang exact date ng exam niya para makuha ng pamilya ko agad pagkatapos ng exam.

KAIBIGAN Magazine publication started 1996 with the goal to be of help to the Filipino workers in Taiwan especially those who can not have a day off from their work. It now incorporates other articles of different languages from other ministry group of the Taiwan Expatriate Caring Committee and prayerfully and hopefully to print more copies for more souls for His Kingdom here in Taiwan.

Kaibigan magazine now prints 8,500 copies bimonthly by God’s will and help. We will need all of your prayers that Kaibigan magazine can reach more people for the glory of God. With God all things are possible (Mark 10:27).The magazine is made possible also by the donations and prayers from friends and subscribers and by Taipei International Church-Tagalog Fellowship.You can be a partner of KAIBIGAN to help the guestworkers (foreign contract workers) by praying for us or if you would like to send a donation, you can send it to 7F, #248, Chung Shan N. Rd. Sec. 6, Taipei City.

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Source: WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise Last Updated: September 01, 2011. This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2012 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.

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Spiritually RechargedReading your magazine has lifted my spirit. I felt as if I was being recharged. Salamat po and more power. It really helps me a lot.

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Lessons, Armor and WeaponTo all the staff of Kaibigan magazine, God bless you all, I would like to say thank you because of this magazine, I picked up a lot of lessons and not only that, most especially the word of God that serves as my armor and weapon to strengthen my faith in Him.

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In John 14:6, Jesus told His disciples, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”

Over the years, many people were asking how to find their way to God. They could not find peace and many realize something vital is missing in their lives. Yes, We are lost. We are all sinners that need a Savior. This is how Jesus on the Air got started.

In June 6,2008 Jesus on the air was created by God to share the Gospel as a chapter group under the Tagalog Fellowship of Taipei International Church. From 3 to 4 believers, it grew and expanded with members in Taiwan and then from different nations like Philippines, Dubai, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, U.S.A, and Singapore meeting spiritual needs. Distance is no longer a hindrance to spread the good news to be heard by many. We use our cellphones and laptop’s through Skype to connect and reach people to do Bible study, devotions, prayer meetings, as well as conference calls.

As scripture says,”Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Desiring to glorify God in our lives, we aim to win souls so that many would come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior..

Everyday, Jesus on the Air group gather from 1:30 - 2:30 in the afternoon, and in the evening from 8:00 - 9:30pm. (Taiwan time) led by sis. Celia B. Rugas of Shenkeng Taipei, Taiwan.

We invite everyone to join us in our daily devotion. If you are available and you are willing, do not hesitate to add in skype@celia rugas.

Together we will grow in Christ and be blessed! As it is written,“...seek ye first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”(Matthew 6:33)

Mabuhay!

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way than by accepting Jesus and believing in his death and resurrection. It is offered to all by God because God loves us, and it is freely given to every person who believes in Jesus, and will not be given to any person who does not accept and trust Jesus. F o r t h o s e w h o w i l l not accept J e s u s , they wi l l forever be separa ted from God ( t h a t i s c a l l e d “ h e l l ” ) a n d f o r those who do accept Jesus, they will live forever with God (that is called “heaven”). God is calling you today to accept Jesus as your Savior because Jesus rose from the dead on Easter. Can you accept God’s free gift of life for you?

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“Easter,” is a special Sunday usually in March or April, sometimes called “Resurrection Day” by Christians, on

which the Christian Church remembers the day when Jesus arose from the dead. From the Bible we know that when Jesus lived on this earth over 2,000 years ago, he was put to death by some of the evil people of his day, but three days after his death, he came back to life and, a few weeks later, he returned to heaven by ascending into the sky. We know this is true because the Bible reports that Jesus was seen alive on many occasions after his resurrection, at one time by over 500 people at once. Christians believe in the resurrection of Jesus also because it gives hope and comfort to each person in this world that, if we believe in Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, then we, too, when we die on this earth, will after that live forever with Jesus in heaven. This sure hope helps us so much in living on this earth because we know, no matter what the mistakes, pain, fear, anger, disappointment or other bad things we may experience on this earth, we know very well that the day will come when we leave this earth by dying, we, too, will be resurrected to live with Jesus in heaven. The greatest thing about this Christian hope is that it is for everyone, that the death and resurrection of Jesus was for every one of us. We don’t deserve it, we can’t earn it, and we can’t get it any other

__________________________Article written by Atty. Fredrick N. Voigtmann and translated into Chinese Traditional and Simplified and Thai.

Luke 24:1-12, Mark 16:6, 1John 2:25, John 3:16-17

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Mahal na Bible (BSCC) Student,Magandang araw sa biyaya at kapayapaan ng ating Panginoong Jesu Cristo. Naranasan mo na ang matanggap ang biyaya ng Diyos sa pamamagitan ng Free Bible Study Correspondence

Course. Natutunan mo ang mga katotohanan mula sa Biblia tungkol sa Diyos, Jesu Cristo, Banal na Spirito, Kaligtasan sa kasalanan, kapatawaran at iba pa at nakamtan mo rin ang iyong paglago sa spirituwal na buhay. Nakita mo na rin ang bentahe ng kurso para sa mga Overseas Filipino Contract worker na kagaya mo na hindi maka-attend ng church fellowship at service ngunit nakapag-aaral ng Biblia sa iyong panahon, sa iyong lugar at sa iyong sariling bilis gaya ng iyong personal na naranasan.

Sa bawat buwan, 30 applikante ang nag nanais mag-enroll sa BSCC ngunit sampu lamang ang puedeng tanggapin dahil ito lamang ang kayang suportahan ng budget ng BSCC sa ngayon. Kailangan natin ng pondo para maibili ng Bible lesson, envelop, stamps, office supplies upang ma-enroll natin ang mga applikante nag-iintay.

Sinabi ng Biblia, “Ang nagbibigay ng binhi sa manghahasik at nagbibigay ng tinapay na makakain ay siya ring magpaparami ng inyong ani. Pararamihin din niya ang bunga ng inyong katuwiran.”-2 Corinto 9:10

Ang mga dahilan ito ang nagpalakas ng aming loob na sulatan kayo upang bigyan kayo nang opportunidad na suportahan ang mga nag-iintay na ma-enroll sa BSCC gaya rin ng suportang tinanggap ninyo sa mga sponsors nauna sa inyo. 2,000 NTD ang kailangan sa bawat estudyante upang matapos ang buong kurso ng BSCC. Puede kayong maging sponsor ng bagong BSCC student, partial or full sponsor kung ano ang nasasa puso ninyo.

Paano makilahok sa pag-suporta sa ibang estudyante? Mangyari lamang na (1) Ipanalangin ang BSCC Ministry (2) mag-donate ng makakayanang halaga partial or full.

Paano maipapadala ang donasyon?Tatlong Paraan: 1. Registered mail. BSCC - Tagalog Fellowship #248, 7F, Chungshan North Road, Section 6, Taipei City, Taiwan 111Tel.# 02-28337444 Fax: 02-283527782. Postal money order. 3. Mag deposito sa aming Postal Account Number 50072009(Use Postal Money Transfer form attached. See back of this page to see how to fill up the form). Warning:

Huwag magpadala sa ordinary mail dahil nawawala o makukumpiska.Kung nanaisin

mo, puede ka mag request ng BSCC quar ter ly repor t upang masundan mo ang gawain. Maraming salamat sa iyong pakiki-isa sa misyon ng D i y o s p a r a s a ikaliligtas ng mga kaluluwa. Ito na ang inyong heavenly investment.


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kindness, tender mercies to His children. All these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Romans 8:37. Thank you for God’s word because it gives me peace, satisfaction and fulfillment. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm119:105. That my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks forever. Psalm 30:12

MINERVA YU - PINGTUNGBSCC changed my life, it opened my mind to know Him more especially the salvation, repentance and the forgiveness of my sin. Our faith now is in Jesus Christ and as we follow Him. It draws me closer and closer to the Lord. I pray that Christ may be in your hearts too. I live in the spirit of prayer and it’s on our relationship with Him that we find the purpose, direction and meaning were looking for and God is directing my ways and teaching me how to live a Holy life and to grow in goodness and humbleness. (Ephesians 3:16 to19).

MYLEEN FERNANDEZ – KINMENThank you to BSCC, every lesson make my faith grows stronger. It makes me feel closer and accept Jesus Christ as my Savior. I learned to pray and thank God for everything, to be brave and strong for every trial because I know God is with me all the time.

MARICEL LAO – LUZHO DISTRICT TAIPEIAfter so many years I’ve finally finished my BSCC course. I thank God for not allowing me to just stop this but instead He gives me a great purpose to finish it. In this course, God shows me many things in order to know and learn Him better than I’ve ever known Him before. It helps me understand the Bible more and more. So I thank God for BSCC and also for giving the staff the strength to support this ministry. I pray that God will always bless you all to work out this ministry continually in order to enlighten more souls and lives around us.

IMELDA CASTRO MIRANDA – TAOYUANI would like to praise and thank God for everything He has done for me, especially for giving me a chance to join the BSCC. It is really a big blessing for me, there is a big change in my life and I have learned more about my personal Savior. I am very thankful to God for giving me the BSCC, this is the way for me to know the truth. Now I live by faith in the Son of God who loves me and gave Himself for me.

MHALOU B. YEH – HSINCHUANGI praise and worship God because of BSCC I’ve learned so many things about God, like communicating with God through prayers. I have also learned to forgive people who have done wrong to me and love others. My life has been re-established ever sinceI met God and accepted Lord Jesus as my savior. I thank God for all the blessings He have given me, for giving me wisdom and using BSCC for me to grow spiritually and witness the beauty of life and His wonderful plans for me and having intimacy with God gave me peace and happiness in my heart. God is good all the time.

GREDOLITA GEMAO - MIAOLI To be enrolled in BSCC is not an accident but this is the will of God for me. In my daily living through Bible study, prayer and faithful obedience , my sorrow has turned into joy, my wailing into dancing and has removed my sack cloth and clothed me with joy. Psalm 30:11. Now we are more than conquerors to deal with the people around us, to have more faith because of His loving

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God already wrote our story. We can’t change anything. If we listen to our desire we will end in frustration and heartache because

we would expect too much. But if we let God to be the author of our life, surely everything will be beautiful even if it is not easy.

I was not skilled to understand what God’s will and plan is but I know I can Trust Him with all my heart. I know everything that happens in my life has a great purpose. Just let go of things that are not meant to be. If we just surrender everything to Him and confess that we are sinner and not a perfect one, and always pray and be thankful for everything, God will reveal His will whatever his purpose for us.

I come to know my husband through my aunt Naty. Around April 2011, we started to know each other then I didn’t notice that I was falling for him. Around June 2011, I was ready to go to Hong Kong to work there. I was so sad because we will not meet each other so I told him my situation. I decided not to go because of him. He went home August 2011 and we finally met. Everything is like magic. He asked for my hand from my father. Everybody was curious why it seems too fast to be talking about getting married. We set our wedding October 2012. We didn’t pray about this.

Everything has changed months later. He got problems. We decided that I would go to Taiwan to spend time to know each other better. Through the help of my aunt, I got enrolled in Mandarin class. Everything was set. I got my visa so quick and even my plane ticket was free. I thought when I get to Taiwan, we would have ample time together, but I was wrong. I expected too much from him and things did not go as I expected and we broke up December 2011. I was so depressed that time. I want to go back to Philippines and I don’t even want to eat and mingle with other people. Pastor Paul, Tita Sonia, Tita Naty and Atty. Fred Voigtman were the ones who comforted me. And I was so blessed to know sister Nely she gave her time to me. She was

always there, even brother Ronelson supported me by giving advice.

I started talking to God. I told Him I don’t know what was happening to me and I was inspired to grow deep in my faith. I got baptized and enrolled in Bible Study Correspondence courses. I kept myself busy. Being a new Christian, I was given a task that was hard to do. I was thankful to Him because He gave people who helped me.

All I know, if I become Christian, my life will be easy… but I was wrong. I came to realize that every time God use me, the devil attacked me. I thought that to be a Christian that time is to be perfect. I should would not make mistakes, but I was wrong about my perception of Christianity. I saw how gossip destroys people. Tita Sonia always tells me, “Don’t look at people around you for sure you will stumble,” she was right. The biggest mistake in my life was my doubts about God’s plan for me. Everything was in chaos and even that time I don’t want to go to church to listen to God’s word anymore but God really loves me. He helped me to rise above my doubts and I told Him, I surrender it all to you my Lord. On that day I talk to pastor asking for forgiveness and my heart was filled with joy.

I was ready to go home last June 2012 but God had other plans. He gave me work in Taiwan. God used sister Olive Ipayan to introduce me to my new employer, the Ward’s family. I went back to the Philippines to process my papers and all went well according to His purpose.

Julius and I were back together again. I have found the one whom my souls loves (Song of Solomon 3:4). Love is sweeter the second time around despite all indifferences. All we need to do now is to accept and respect each other. If we allow God to control our life and trust Him, life will be beautiful. I learned I need to put God first in the center of my every relationship. Love is a journey (Jeremiah 29:11) Love hopes, Love believes, Love never ends (1 Corinthians 13:13).

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that there is always a clear path to the restroom and hallway. Also, any spilled liquid or other floor hazard must be immediately removed.

Sixth, there has to be adequate staff to answer call bells in a timely manner and provide adequate ongoing assessment. One of the primary functions of nursing is to continuously assess for changes in condition. With regard to fall prevention, each time the nurse sees a patient there must be another assessment related to fall prevention.

In conclusion, there is no substitute for attention. The question as to how much monitoring is required can only be answered on a per case basis. When a person is judged clinically to be a constant threat to self or others, then a one-to-one sitter remaining at arm’s length from the patient at all times is necessary. If there is no constant threat but there is still a high risk, then the amount of monitoring must be established in accordance with the pattern of behavior. Sometimes once per hour is enough and sometimes a person needs to be watched continuously. Video monitoring is also a viable way of keeping a patient from harm as long as the nurses can respond quickly enough. The bottom line is that the nurse needs to keep in mind the patient’s safety at all times. I have found that the most common mistake made in the assessment of fall risk is the evaluation of the patient’s cognitive abilities.

Finally, I have often discovered in my case evaluations that the nurse taught the patient about safety, got him or her to agree not to attempt to get out of bed without assistance, made certain the call bell was within reach and the patient got up and fell anyway. The problem stemmed from the nurse not taking into account the patient’s cognitive ability and the capacity to comply with the instructions. The key word is reliability.


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Nagtatanong ka ba kung bakit parang nasasakal ka sa buhay? Para bang ramdam mo ay pinarurusahan ka at nakagapos ka.

Parang ikinulong ka sa madilim na lugar. Hindi ka makakita ng liwanag. Hindi mo malaman kung saan hihingi ng saklolo. Gusto mong makahulagpos ngunit hindi mo alam kung sa ano at paano.

Tignan natin kung may koneksyon ang karanasan nang Isang propeta ng Diyos sa bayan ng Israel sa iyong katanungan. Minsan ay may ipinasabi ang Diyos sa kanyang bayang Israel sa pamamagitan ni Propeta Jeremias…

“Ito ang ipinapasabi ni Yahweh, ang Makapangyarihan sa lahat, ang Diyos ng Israel: Ipapataw ko na sa lunsod na ito at sa mga karatig-bayan ang lahat ng parusang binanggit ko, sapagkat matitigas ang ulo ninyo at ayaw ninyong pakinggan ang aking sinasabi.”-Jeremias 19:15

Si Pashur na anak ni Imer ay isang pari at siyang pinakapuno ng mga naglilingkod sa templo. Narinig niya ang pahayag ni Jeremias. 2 Kaya ipinabugbog niya ito, ikinadena ang mga paa’t kamay, at ipinabilanggo sa itaas ng Pintuan ni Benjamin, na nasa hilagang bakuran ng templo. -Jeremias 20:1-2

Sa pagkakataong iyon, nanalangin si Jeremias sa Diyos… “Panginoong Yahweh, nilikha mo ang langit at ang lupa sa pamamagitan ng iyong kapangyarihan. Walang bagay na mahirap para sa iyo. Nagpamalas ka ng kagandahang-loob sa libu-libo ngunit pinaparusahan mo ang mga anak dahil sa kasalanan ng mga magulang. O dakila at makapangyarihang Diyos na ang pangala’y Yahweh na Makapangyarihan sa lahat, dakila ang iyong mga panukala at kahanga-

ni Pastor Paul Ko

2. Mental status, i.e. agitation, confusion, alcohol or drug intoxication;

3. Medical conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy, sudden drops in blood pressure, heart block, vertigo, alcoholism, drug addiction etc.;

4. Bladder or bowel incontinence;5. Environmental safety;6. Availability of staff.

First, if there is a history of falling one need not go much further to identify a high risk. On the other hand, the nurse still needs to further evaluate the likelihood of recurrence and whether the danger is imminent or intermittent. It boils down to answering the question as to what prevention intervention is appropriate.

Second, the patient’s mental status is a crucial element in determining whether there is an accident waiting to happen or is it reasonable to leave the patient alone for some period. The important step for the nurse is to think about what is likely to happen after he or she leaves the room. However, when a patient is found to be mentally competent, it is reasonable for the nurse to rely on that individual to take responsibility and exercise reasonable precaution like calling for assistance before attempting to get out of bed. Of course the call button must be within reach and there has to be a timely response as well.

Third, any medical problem that leaves open the possibility of passing out or losing one’s balance is a high risk of falling. However, the more important consideration is whether the individual is going to attempt to get out of bed without assistance. Thus, once the potential for falling due to medical history is identified, the mental status and cognitive abilities come into play.

Fourth, the presence of incontinence raises the specter of risk because the presence of excrement in the bed or chair causes a person to become upset. There is often a strong desire to get away from the mess and the unfortunate individual steps onto a slippery floor in a state of agitation.

Fifth the environment has to be free of obstacles, so that the furniture must be arranged in a way

_________________________Source: http://legalnurseconsultanttom.com/archives/88Thomas A. Sharon, R.N., M.P.H.Nursing & Patient Safety Expert, Life Care Plan, Medical Evidence Analysis, Medical Record Review, Legal Nurse Consultant, Litigation Support


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hanga ang iyong mga gawa. Nakikita mo ang ginagawa ng lahat ng tao, at ginagantihan ang bawat isa ayon sa kanyang pamumuhay at gawa’-Jeremias 32:17-19

Kung pagbubulayan natin ang karanasan ni Jeremias, mukhang hindi nagkakalayo sa iyong nararanasan. Ikaw ay dumadanas ng spiritual struggle at bondage sa iyong buhay. Ginagapos ka ng masamang spirito at inililigaw sa katotohanan. Kasama na rin dito ang katigasan ng iyong ulo sa pagtanggi sa katotohanan na nagpapahirap sa iyo. Ipinahayag sa atin sa karanasan ni propeta Jeremias na ang Diyos na makapangyarihan na Siyang gumawa ng langit at lupa ay hindi neutral sa buhay ni Jeremias o ng kanyang bayan kundi gumagawa sa kalagitnaan ng kanilang mga buhay. In fact, siya ang may control ng mga situasyon sa buhay ng kanyang bayan lamang nga ay matigas ang ulo nila kaya nasasadlak sa dusa. Ayon kay Jeremias, nakikita ng Diyos ang iniisip at galaw ng bawat tao at ginagantihan ayon sa kanilang gawa. Kung gayon, hindi lamang nanonood at tahimik ang Diyos kundi mayroon siyang aktibong panukala sa buhay ng tao. Nais niyang kalagan sila sa pagkakasakal dahil sa kamalian sa buhay. Gumagawa Siya para ituwid at iligtas ang sangkatauhan sa dilim ng kanilang kalalagayan. Pansinin sa mga pahayag ni Jeremias na dahil sa tigas ng ulo ng kanyang bayan ay ipapataw niya ang kaparusahan sa kanila. Ibig sabihin papayagan ng Diyos na maranasan mo ang parusa sa buhay hindi para sirain ka kundi gisingin ka sa katotohanan na ikaw ay tumutugaygay sa kapahamakan. Hindi aksidente ang mga kaparusahan sa ating buhay. May layunin ang Diyos sa bawat nangyayari sa ating buhay sapagkat gumagawa ang Diyos relative sa ating isip, salita at galaw. Ang mga masamang situasyon (parusa) sa buhay ay mga “sign post,” mga paalala upang makuha ang atensyon natin at matanto na Diyos ang kailangan natin.

Nabasa natin ang ginawa ni Pashur kay Jeremias. Pinabugbog, kinadena at ikinulong niya si Jeremias na nagpapahayag lamang ng pasabi ng Diyos. Bakit gayon? Ayaw ni Pashur mahayag ang Salita ng Diyos. Nasasaktan siya sa katotohanan. Si Pashur ang simbolo ngayon ng lahat ng mga liders across Christian church denominations na pinipigil

mahayag ang Mabuting Balita ni Jesu Cristo sa ikaliligtas ng bayan ng Diyos. Kinakadena nila ang katotohanan. Ang ginawa kay Jeremias ay ginawa mismo sa ating Panginoong Jesu Cristo ng mga religious liders. Tinangihan ang kanyang aral at pinapatay Siya. Ganito ang tugon ng Diyos sa kalagayan ng kanyang alagad na si Jeremias…

“Muling nagpahayag si Yahweh kay Jeremias samantalang ito’y nakabilanggo at mahigpit na binabantayan. Ganito ang sabi sa kanya: “Ako ang lumikha, humugis at nag-ayos ng buong daigdig. Yahweh ang aking pangalan. Kung mananalangin ka sa akin, tutugunin kita, at ipahahayag ko sa iyo ang mga bagay na dakila at mahiwaga na hindi mo pa nalalaman.”- Jeremias 33:1-3

Ano ang sabi ng Diyos sa situasyon ni Jeremias? No, problem! God is in control of all things. Ikulong ka man o gapusin ka man ng sino man tao o ano mang maling aral, o masamang spirito ay hindi mapipigil ang Mabuting Balita sa buhay mo! Ang sabi ng Diyos ay “Manalangin ka sa akin at tutugunin kita.” Ang sino mang tatawag, susunod, magtitiwala, at mananalig sa Diyos kay Jesu Cristo ay kakalagan sa kadena ng kasinungalingang spirituwal at pagkabihag. Ang kalayaang spiritual na galing sa Diyos ay nasa pananalig sa pagkamatay, pagkalibing at pagkabuhay ni Jesu Cristo. Si Cristo ang bugtong na Anak ng Diyos na nagsakatawang tao upang lipulin ang kapangyarihan ng kadiliman sa mundo at palayain ang mga nabihag ni Satanas at ng mga “Pashurs sa mundo.” Si Jesus ang panukalang pangako ng Diyos para iligtas ang tao sa kapahamakan dulot ng katigasan ng ulo at kasalanan (Roma 1:16; Roma 3:23; Juan 3:16). Kailangan mong mapalaya sa spirituwal na pagkakagapos. Kung mananalangin ka na may pagsisisi at tatawag sa ngalan ni Jesus, maliligtas ka (Acts 4:12; 16:31).

________________________________Kung nagkaroon ng kahulugan sa iyo ang mensaheng ito, mangyari na i-text mo ang iyong pangalan at address at padadalhan ka ng libreng Bible lesson at babasahin sa 0919521042.

Falling is probably the most common cause of traumatic injury in healthcare facilities like hospitals,

nurse homes and assisted living facilities. It is a common healthcare hazard. It happens so often in every hospital and nursing facility that filling out incident reports for a patient fall has become routine. The reality is that people occasionally fall wherever they are because of human error, medical condition, negligence or an inexplicable momentary loss of balance. The fact that we walk upright with the heaviest part of our bodies several feet from the ground makes us naturally susceptible to falling and awareness of this danger is usually not a part of our usual way of thinking. Hence, since injury from falling in an institutional environment is not always the result of negligence, we shall review the standards of care related to identifying the risks and taking the appropriate action to prevent falls.In a hospital or other inpatient facility, this innate human potential for falling looms large and must be a major part of every nurse’s admission assessment. In fact the prudent nurse looks at every patient as having the potential for falling to the floor. The question as to whether a fall is preventable is a matter of degree of risk. The bottom line is that the only way to assure that any patient is not going to fall is for someone to remain at arm’s length at all times. However, the indiscriminate application of such a level of service

is impractical and must be reserved for high risk cases. Nonetheless, there are certain standards for ascertaining risk levels with the appropriate action for each. The basic risk criteria are as follows:

1. History of falling

healthcare

Patients Falling in Hospitals: Prevention Intervention


Kaibigan

hanga ang iyong mga gawa. Nakikita mo ang ginagawa ng lahat ng tao, at ginagantihan ang bawat isa ayon sa kanyang pamumuhay at gawa’-Jeremias 32:17-19

Kung pagbubulayan natin ang karanasan ni Jeremias, mukhang hindi nagkakalayo sa iyong nararanasan. Ikaw ay dumadanas ng spiritual struggle at bondage sa iyong buhay. Ginagapos ka ng masamang spirito at inililigaw sa katotohanan. Kasama na rin dito ang katigasan ng iyong ulo sa pagtanggi sa katotohanan na nagpapahirap sa iyo. Ipinahayag sa atin sa karanasan ni propeta Jeremias na ang Diyos na makapangyarihan na Siyang gumawa ng langit at lupa ay hindi neutral sa buhay ni Jeremias o ng kanyang bayan kundi gumagawa sa kalagitnaan ng kanilang mga buhay. In fact, siya ang may control ng mga situasyon sa buhay ng kanyang bayan lamang nga ay matigas ang ulo nila kaya nasasadlak sa dusa. Ayon kay Jeremias, nakikita ng Diyos ang iniisip at galaw ng bawat tao at ginagantihan ayon sa kanilang gawa. Kung gayon, hindi lamang nanonood at tahimik ang Diyos kundi mayroon siyang aktibong panukala sa buhay ng tao. Nais niyang kalagan sila sa pagkakasakal dahil sa kamalian sa buhay. Gumagawa Siya para ituwid at iligtas ang sangkatauhan sa dilim ng kanilang kalalagayan. Pansinin sa mga pahayag ni Jeremias na dahil sa tigas ng ulo ng kanyang bayan ay ipapataw niya ang kaparusahan sa kanila. Ibig sabihin papayagan ng Diyos na maranasan mo ang parusa sa buhay hindi para sirain ka kundi gisingin ka sa katotohanan na ikaw ay tumutugaygay sa kapahamakan. Hindi aksidente ang mga kaparusahan sa ating buhay. May layunin ang Diyos sa bawat nangyayari sa ating buhay sapagkat gumagawa ang Diyos relative sa ating isip, salita at galaw. Ang mga masamang situasyon (parusa) sa buhay ay mga “sign post,” mga paalala upang makuha ang atensyon natin at matanto na Diyos ang kailangan natin.

Nabasa natin ang ginawa ni Pashur kay Jeremias. Pinabugbog, kinadena at ikinulong niya si Jeremias na nagpapahayag lamang ng pasabi ng Diyos. Bakit gayon? Ayaw ni Pashur mahayag ang Salita ng Diyos. Nasasaktan siya sa katotohanan. Si Pashur ang simbolo ngayon ng lahat ng mga liders across Christian church denominations na pinipigil

mahayag ang Mabuting Balita ni Jesu Cristo sa ikaliligtas ng bayan ng Diyos. Kinakadena nila ang katotohanan. Ang ginawa kay Jeremias ay ginawa mismo sa ating Panginoong Jesu Cristo ng mga religious liders. Tinangihan ang kanyang aral at pinapatay Siya. Ganito ang tugon ng Diyos sa kalagayan ng kanyang alagad na si Jeremias…

“Muling nagpahayag si Yahweh kay Jeremias samantalang ito’y nakabilanggo at mahigpit na binabantayan. Ganito ang sabi sa kanya: “Ako ang lumikha, humugis at nag-ayos ng buong daigdig. Yahweh ang aking pangalan. Kung mananalangin ka sa akin, tutugunin kita, at ipahahayag ko sa iyo ang mga bagay na dakila at mahiwaga na hindi mo pa nalalaman.”- Jeremias 33:1-3

Ano ang sabi ng Diyos sa situasyon ni Jeremias? No, problem! God is in control of all things. Ikulong ka man o gapusin ka man ng sino man tao o ano mang maling aral, o masamang spirito ay hindi mapipigil ang Mabuting Balita sa buhay mo! Ang sabi ng Diyos ay “Manalangin ka sa akin at tutugunin kita.” Ang sino mang tatawag, susunod, magtitiwala, at mananalig sa Diyos kay Jesu Cristo ay kakalagan sa kadena ng kasinungalingang spirituwal at pagkabihag. Ang kalayaang spiritual na galing sa Diyos ay nasa pananalig sa pagkamatay, pagkalibing at pagkabuhay ni Jesu Cristo. Si Cristo ang bugtong na Anak ng Diyos na nagsakatawang tao upang lipulin ang kapangyarihan ng kadiliman sa mundo at palayain ang mga nabihag ni Satanas at ng mga “Pashurs sa mundo.” Si Jesus ang panukalang pangako ng Diyos para iligtas ang tao sa kapahamakan dulot ng katigasan ng ulo at kasalanan (Roma 1:16; Roma 3:23; Juan 3:16). Kailangan mong mapalaya sa spirituwal na pagkakagapos. Kung mananalangin ka na may pagsisisi at tatawag sa ngalan ni Jesus, maliligtas ka (Acts 4:12; 16:31).

________________________________Kung nagkaroon ng kahulugan sa iyo ang mensaheng ito, mangyari na i-text mo ang iyong pangalan at address at padadalhan ka ng libreng Bible lesson at babasahin sa 0919521042.

Falling is probably the most common cause of traumatic injury in healthcare facilities like hospitals,

nurse homes and assisted living facilities. It is a common healthcare hazard. It happens so often in every hospital and nursing facility that filling out incident reports for a patient fall has become routine. The reality is that people occasionally fall wherever they are because of human error, medical condition, negligence or an inexplicable momentary loss of balance. The fact that we walk upright with the heaviest part of our bodies several feet from the ground makes us naturally susceptible to falling and awareness of this danger is usually not a part of our usual way of thinking. Hence, since injury from falling in an institutional environment is not always the result of negligence, we shall review the standards of care related to identifying the risks and taking the appropriate action to prevent falls.In a hospital or other inpatient facility, this innate human potential for falling looms large and must be a major part of every nurse’s admission assessment. In fact the prudent nurse looks at every patient as having the potential for falling to the floor. The question as to whether a fall is preventable is a matter of degree of risk. The bottom line is that the only way to assure that any patient is not going to fall is for someone to remain at arm’s length at all times. However, the indiscriminate application of such a level of service

is impractical and must be reserved for high risk cases. Nonetheless, there are certain standards for ascertaining risk levels with the appropriate action for each. The basic risk criteria are as follows:

1. History of falling

healthcare

Patients Falling in Hospitals: Prevention Intervention

that there is always a clear path to the restroom and hallway. Also, any spilled liquid or other floor hazard must be immediately removed.

Sixth, there has to be adequate staff to answer call bells in a timely manner and provide adequate ongoing assessment. One of the primary functions of nursing is to continuously assess for changes in condition. With regard to fall prevention, each time the nurse sees a patient there must be another assessment related to fall prevention.

In conclusion, there is no substitute for attention. The question as to how much monitoring is required can only be answered on a per case basis. When a person is judged clinically to be a constant threat to self or others, then a one-to-one sitter remaining at arm’s length from the patient at all times is necessary. If there is no constant threat but there is still a high risk, then the amount of monitoring must be established in accordance with the pattern of behavior. Sometimes once per hour is enough and sometimes a person needs to be watched continuously. Video monitoring is also a viable way of keeping a patient from harm as long as the nurses can respond quickly enough. The bottom line is that the nurse needs to keep in mind the patient’s safety at all times. I have found that the most common mistake made in the assessment of fall risk is the evaluation of the patient’s cognitive abilities.

Finally, I have often discovered in my case evaluations that the nurse taught the patient about safety, got him or her to agree not to attempt to get out of bed without assistance, made certain the call bell was within reach and the patient got up and fell anyway. The problem stemmed from the nurse not taking into account the patient’s cognitive ability and the capacity to comply with the instructions. The key word is reliability.


Kaibigan

Nagtatanong ka ba kung bakit parang nasasakal ka sa buhay? Para bang ramdam mo ay pinarurusahan ka at nakagapos ka.

Parang ikinulong ka sa madilim na lugar. Hindi ka makakita ng liwanag. Hindi mo malaman kung saan hihingi ng saklolo. Gusto mong makahulagpos ngunit hindi mo alam kung sa ano at paano.

Tignan natin kung may koneksyon ang karanasan nang Isang propeta ng Diyos sa bayan ng Israel sa iyong katanungan. Minsan ay may ipinasabi ang Diyos sa kanyang bayang Israel sa pamamagitan ni Propeta Jeremias…

“Ito ang ipinapasabi ni Yahweh, ang Makapangyarihan sa lahat, ang Diyos ng Israel: Ipapataw ko na sa lunsod na ito at sa mga karatig-bayan ang lahat ng parusang binanggit ko, sapagkat matitigas ang ulo ninyo at ayaw ninyong pakinggan ang aking sinasabi.”-Jeremias 19:15

Si Pashur na anak ni Imer ay isang pari at siyang pinakapuno ng mga naglilingkod sa templo. Narinig niya ang pahayag ni Jeremias. 2 Kaya ipinabugbog niya ito, ikinadena ang mga paa’t kamay, at ipinabilanggo sa itaas ng Pintuan ni Benjamin, na nasa hilagang bakuran ng templo. -Jeremias 20:1-2

Sa pagkakataong iyon, nanalangin si Jeremias sa Diyos… “Panginoong Yahweh, nilikha mo ang langit at ang lupa sa pamamagitan ng iyong kapangyarihan. Walang bagay na mahirap para sa iyo. Nagpamalas ka ng kagandahang-loob sa libu-libo ngunit pinaparusahan mo ang mga anak dahil sa kasalanan ng mga magulang. O dakila at makapangyarihang Diyos na ang pangala’y Yahweh na Makapangyarihan sa lahat, dakila ang iyong mga panukala at kahanga-

ni Pastor Paul Ko

2. Mental status, i.e. agitation, confusion, alcohol or drug intoxication;

3. Medical conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy, sudden drops in blood pressure, heart block, vertigo, alcoholism, drug addiction etc.;

4. Bladder or bowel incontinence;5. Environmental safety;6. Availability of staff.

First, if there is a history of falling one need not go much further to identify a high risk. On the other hand, the nurse still needs to further evaluate the likelihood of recurrence and whether the danger is imminent or intermittent. It boils down to answering the question as to what prevention intervention is appropriate.

Second, the patient’s mental status is a crucial element in determining whether there is an accident waiting to happen or is it reasonable to leave the patient alone for some period. The important step for the nurse is to think about what is likely to happen after he or she leaves the room. However, when a patient is found to be mentally competent, it is reasonable for the nurse to rely on that individual to take responsibility and exercise reasonable precaution like calling for assistance before attempting to get out of bed. Of course the call button must be within reach and there has to be a timely response as well.

Third, any medical problem that leaves open the possibility of passing out or losing one’s balance is a high risk of falling. However, the more important consideration is whether the individual is going to attempt to get out of bed without assistance. Thus, once the potential for falling due to medical history is identified, the mental status and cognitive abilities come into play.

Fourth, the presence of incontinence raises the specter of risk because the presence of excrement in the bed or chair causes a person to become upset. There is often a strong desire to get away from the mess and the unfortunate individual steps onto a slippery floor in a state of agitation.

Fifth the environment has to be free of obstacles, so that the furniture must be arranged in a way

_________________________Source: http://legalnurseconsultanttom.com/archives/88Thomas A. Sharon, R.N., M.P.H.Nursing & Patient Safety Expert, Life Care Plan, Medical Evidence Analysis, Medical Record Review, Legal Nurse Consultant, Litigation Support


God already wrote our story. We can’t change anything. If we listen to our desire we will end in frustration and heartache because

we would expect too much. But if we let God to be the author of our life, surely everything will be beautiful even if it is not easy.

I was not skilled to understand what God’s will and plan is but I know I can Trust Him with all my heart. I know everything that happens in my life has a great purpose. Just let go of things that are not meant to be. If we just surrender everything to Him and confess that we are sinner and not a perfect one, and always pray and be thankful for everything, God will reveal His will whatever his purpose for us.

I come to know my husband through my aunt Naty. Around April 2011, we started to know each other then I didn’t notice that I was falling for him. Around June 2011, I was ready to go to Hong Kong to work there. I was so sad because we will not meet each other so I told him my situation. I decided not to go because of him. He went home August 2011 and we finally met. Everything is like magic. He asked for my hand from my father. Everybody was curious why it seems too fast to be talking about getting married. We set our wedding October 2012. We didn’t pray about this.

Everything has changed months later. He got problems. We decided that I would go to Taiwan to spend time to know each other better. Through the help of my aunt, I got enrolled in Mandarin class. Everything was set. I got my visa so quick and even my plane ticket was free. I thought when I get to Taiwan, we would have ample time together, but I was wrong. I expected too much from him and things did not go as I expected and we broke up December 2011. I was so depressed that time. I want to go back to Philippines and I don’t even want to eat and mingle with other people. Pastor Paul, Tita Sonia, Tita Naty and Atty. Fred Voigtman were the ones who comforted me. And I was so blessed to know sister Nely she gave her time to me. She was

always there, even brother Ronelson supported me by giving advice.

I started talking to God. I told Him I don’t know what was happening to me and I was inspired to grow deep in my faith. I got baptized and enrolled in Bible Study Correspondence courses. I kept myself busy. Being a new Christian, I was given a task that was hard to do. I was thankful to Him because He gave people who helped me.

All I know, if I become Christian, my life will be easy… but I was wrong. I came to realize that every time God use me, the devil attacked me. I thought that to be a Christian that time is to be perfect. I should would not make mistakes, but I was wrong about my perception of Christianity. I saw how gossip destroys people. Tita Sonia always tells me, “Don’t look at people around you for sure you will stumble,” she was right. The biggest mistake in my life was my doubts about God’s plan for me. Everything was in chaos and even that time I don’t want to go to church to listen to God’s word anymore but God really loves me. He helped me to rise above my doubts and I told Him, I surrender it all to you my Lord. On that day I talk to pastor asking for forgiveness and my heart was filled with joy.

I was ready to go home last June 2012 but God had other plans. He gave me work in Taiwan. God used sister Olive Ipayan to introduce me to my new employer, the Ward’s family. I went back to the Philippines to process my papers and all went well according to His purpose.

Julius and I were back together again. I have found the one whom my souls loves (Song of Solomon 3:4). Love is sweeter the second time around despite all indifferences. All we need to do now is to accept and respect each other. If we allow God to control our life and trust Him, life will be beautiful. I learned I need to put God first in the center of my every relationship. Love is a journey (Jeremiah 29:11) Love hopes, Love believes, Love never ends (1 Corinthians 13:13).

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kindness, tender mercies to His children. All these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Romans 8:37. Thank you for God’s word because it gives me peace, satisfaction and fulfillment. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm119:105. That my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks forever. Psalm 30:12

MINERVA YU - PINGTUNGBSCC changed my life, it opened my mind to know Him more especially the salvation, repentance and the forgiveness of my sin. Our faith now is in Jesus Christ and as we follow Him. It draws me closer and closer to the Lord. I pray that Christ may be in your hearts too. I live in the spirit of prayer and it’s on our relationship with Him that we find the purpose, direction and meaning were looking for and God is directing my ways and teaching me how to live a Holy life and to grow in goodness and humbleness. (Ephesians 3:16 to19).

MYLEEN FERNANDEZ – KINMENThank you to BSCC, every lesson make my faith grows stronger. It makes me feel closer and accept Jesus Christ as my Savior. I learned to pray and thank God for everything, to be brave and strong for every trial because I know God is with me all the time.

MARICEL LAO – LUZHO DISTRICT TAIPEIAfter so many years I’ve finally finished my BSCC course. I thank God for not allowing me to just stop this but instead He gives me a great purpose to finish it. In this course, God shows me many things in order to know and learn Him better than I’ve ever known Him before. It helps me understand the Bible more and more. So I thank God for BSCC and also for giving the staff the strength to support this ministry. I pray that God will always bless you all to work out this ministry continually in order to enlighten more souls and lives around us.

IMELDA CASTRO MIRANDA – TAOYUANI would like to praise and thank God for everything He has done for me, especially for giving me a chance to join the BSCC. It is really a big blessing for me, there is a big change in my life and I have learned more about my personal Savior. I am very thankful to God for giving me the BSCC, this is the way for me to know the truth. Now I live by faith in the Son of God who loves me and gave Himself for me.

MHALOU B. YEH – HSINCHUANGI praise and worship God because of BSCC I’ve learned so many things about God, like communicating with God through prayers. I have also learned to forgive people who have done wrong to me and love others. My life has been re-established ever sinceI met God and accepted Lord Jesus as my savior. I thank God for all the blessings He have given me, for giving me wisdom and using BSCC for me to grow spiritually and witness the beauty of life and His wonderful plans for me and having intimacy with God gave me peace and happiness in my heart. God is good all the time.

GREDOLITA GEMAO - MIAOLI To be enrolled in BSCC is not an accident but this is the will of God for me. In my daily living through Bible study, prayer and faithful obedience , my sorrow has turned into joy, my wailing into dancing and has removed my sack cloth and clothed me with joy. Psalm 30:11. Now we are more than conquerors to deal with the people around us, to have more faith because of His loving

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Ang Bible Study Correspondence Course (BSCC), ay sunod-sunod na aralin by topic sa Biblia kung saan kalakip ang babasahin na sasagutin at pagkatapos basahin at sagutin ay ibabalik sa amin by mail. Ang sino mang nagnanais na humingi ng libreng aralin na ito ay sumulat sa amin dito sa:

Taipei International ChurchBible Correspondence Course-Tagalog Fellowship#248, 7F, Chungshan N. Rd. Sec.6, Shihlin, Taipei 111

Ibigay ang complete address (printed) at kung maaari pati na ang contact number na puwedeng tawagan. Kung puedeng isulat sa Chinese ang address, mas mabuti. You can also text us or call sa BSCC Hotline-0922300808

Mahal na Bible (BSCC) Student,Magandang araw sa biyaya at kapayapaan ng ating Panginoong Jesu Cristo. Naranasan mo na ang matanggap ang biyaya ng Diyos sa pamamagitan ng Free Bible Study Correspondence

Course. Natutunan mo ang mga katotohanan mula sa Biblia tungkol sa Diyos, Jesu Cristo, Banal na Spirito, Kaligtasan sa kasalanan, kapatawaran at iba pa at nakamtan mo rin ang iyong paglago sa spirituwal na buhay. Nakita mo na rin ang bentahe ng kurso para sa mga Overseas Filipino Contract worker na kagaya mo na hindi maka-attend ng church fellowship at service ngunit nakapag-aaral ng Biblia sa iyong panahon, sa iyong lugar at sa iyong sariling bilis gaya ng iyong personal na naranasan.

Sa bawat buwan, 30 applikante ang nag nanais mag-enroll sa BSCC ngunit sampu lamang ang puedeng tanggapin dahil ito lamang ang kayang suportahan ng budget ng BSCC sa ngayon. Kailangan natin ng pondo para maibili ng Bible lesson, envelop, stamps, office supplies upang ma-enroll natin ang mga applikante nag-iintay.

Sinabi ng Biblia, “Ang nagbibigay ng binhi sa manghahasik at nagbibigay ng tinapay na makakain ay siya ring magpaparami ng inyong ani. Pararamihin din niya ang bunga ng inyong katuwiran.”-2 Corinto 9:10

Ang mga dahilan ito ang nagpalakas ng aming loob na sulatan kayo upang bigyan kayo nang opportunidad na suportahan ang mga nag-iintay na ma-enroll sa BSCC gaya rin ng suportang tinanggap ninyo sa mga sponsors nauna sa inyo. 2,000 NTD ang kailangan sa bawat estudyante upang matapos ang buong kurso ng BSCC. Puede kayong maging sponsor ng bagong BSCC student, partial or full sponsor kung ano ang nasasa puso ninyo.

Paano makilahok sa pag-suporta sa ibang estudyante? Mangyari lamang na (1) Ipanalangin ang BSCC Ministry (2) mag-donate ng makakayanang halaga partial or full.

Paano maipapadala ang donasyon?Tatlong Paraan: 1. Registered mail. BSCC - Tagalog Fellowship #248, 7F, Chungshan North Road, Section 6, Taipei City, Taiwan 111Tel.# 02-28337444 Fax: 02-283527782. Postal money order. 3. Mag deposito sa aming Postal Account Number 50072009(Use Postal Money Transfer form attached. See back of this page to see how to fill up the form). Warning:

Huwag magpadala sa ordinary mail dahil nawawala o makukumpiska.Kung nanaisin

mo, puede ka mag request ng BSCC quar ter ly repor t upang masundan mo ang gawain. Maraming salamat sa iyong pakiki-isa sa misyon ng D i y o s p a r a s a ikaliligtas ng mga kaluluwa. Ito na ang inyong heavenly investment.


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way than by accepting Jesus and believing in his death and resurrection. It is offered to all by God because God loves us, and it is freely given to every person who believes in Jesus, and will not be given to any person who does not accept and trust Jesus. F o r t h o s e w h o w i l l not accept J e s u s , they wi l l forever be separa ted from God ( t h a t i s c a l l e d “ h e l l ” ) a n d f o r those who do accept Jesus, they will live forever with God (that is called “heaven”). God is calling you today to accept Jesus as your Savior because Jesus rose from the dead on Easter. Can you accept God’s free gift of life for you?

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“Easter,” is a special Sunday usually in March or April, sometimes called “Resurrection Day” by Christians, on

which the Christian Church remembers the day when Jesus arose from the dead. From the Bible we know that when Jesus lived on this earth over 2,000 years ago, he was put to death by some of the evil people of his day, but three days after his death, he came back to life and, a few weeks later, he returned to heaven by ascending into the sky. We know this is true because the Bible reports that Jesus was seen alive on many occasions after his resurrection, at one time by over 500 people at once. Christians believe in the resurrection of Jesus also because it gives hope and comfort to each person in this world that, if we believe in Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, then we, too, when we die on this earth, will after that live forever with Jesus in heaven. This sure hope helps us so much in living on this earth because we know, no matter what the mistakes, pain, fear, anger, disappointment or other bad things we may experience on this earth, we know very well that the day will come when we leave this earth by dying, we, too, will be resurrected to live with Jesus in heaven. The greatest thing about this Christian hope is that it is for everyone, that the death and resurrection of Jesus was for every one of us. We don’t deserve it, we can’t earn it, and we can’t get it any other

__________________________Article written by Atty. Fredrick N. Voigtmann and translated into Chinese Traditional and Simplified and Thai.

Luke 24:1-12, Mark 16:6, 1John 2:25, John 3:16-17

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Lessons, Armor and WeaponTo all the staff of Kaibigan magazine, God bless you all, I would like to say thank you because of this magazine, I picked up a lot of lessons and not only that, most especially the word of God that serves as my armor and weapon to strengthen my faith in Him.

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In John 14:6, Jesus told His disciples, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”

Over the years, many people were asking how to find their way to God. They could not find peace and many realize something vital is missing in their lives. Yes, We are lost. We are all sinners that need a Savior. This is how Jesus on the Air got started.

In June 6,2008 Jesus on the air was created by God to share the Gospel as a chapter group under the Tagalog Fellowship of Taipei International Church. From 3 to 4 believers, it grew and expanded with members in Taiwan and then from different nations like Philippines, Dubai, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, U.S.A, and Singapore meeting spiritual needs. Distance is no longer a hindrance to spread the good news to be heard by many. We use our cellphones and laptop’s through Skype to connect and reach people to do Bible study, devotions, prayer meetings, as well as conference calls.

As scripture says,”Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Desiring to glorify God in our lives, we aim to win souls so that many would come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior..

Everyday, Jesus on the Air group gather from 1:30 - 2:30 in the afternoon, and in the evening from 8:00 - 9:30pm. (Taiwan time) led by sis. Celia B. Rugas of Shenkeng Taipei, Taiwan.

We invite everyone to join us in our daily devotion. If you are available and you are willing, do not hesitate to add in skype@celia rugas.

Together we will grow in Christ and be blessed! As it is written,“...seek ye first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”(Matthew 6:33)

Mabuhay!

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Sinundo agad ng kanyang guro para maturuan at makapag special exam ang anak ko. Inaway daw sila ng biyenan ko at pilit na kinukuha ang pera daw na pinadala ko. Ang sabi naman nila, donation ng amo ko sa school yun, kaya wala silang nagawa.

Sa araw ng exam niya ay nag text sila sa akin para makapunta ang pamilya ko kasi apat na oras ang biyahe. Pagkatapos ng exam niya dalawang pamilya ang naka abang sa gate. Nagkaroon ng mainit na pagtatalo kaya hindi nakuha ang bata. Ang ginawa ng pamilya ko ay nagdemanda at kasama ang mga social workers at pulis na kumuha sa bata. Nagharapan sa police station at nag sign ang pamilya ko na magbakasyon lang ang bata at ibabalik din. Sa awa ng Diyos nakuha nila at hanggang ngayon masaya akong kasama ang anak ko sa piling ng pamilya ko.

Umuwi ako nuong 2010 galing Qatar, at super saya ko sa warm welcome ng mga kapatid at nanay ko. Tinulungan nila akong mag-apply sa Taiwan pagkatapos ng anim na buwan. So, I’m proud with the presence of God sa aking buhay. I got my peace of mind and God’s love in my heart. And just recently, my mother-in-law got paralyzed and they asked a little help from me and I let my son sent money to her. Amen, praise the Lord!

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exercise or work outside during the cooler times of the day. Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing in hot weather, so your skin can cool through evaporation. Wear a wide-brimmed hat or use an umbrella for shade.

Stay cool as much as possible. Take frequent breaks in the shade, by a fan, or in air-conditioning. Cool your skin by spraying water over your body. Take a cool bath or shower 1 or 2 times a day in hot weather.

If you have to stand for any length of time in a hot environment, flex your leg muscles often while standing. This prevents blood from pooling in your lower legs, which can lead to fainting. To prevent swelling (heat edema), wear support hose to stimulate circulation while standing for long periods of time.

Do not drink caffeine or alcohol. They increase blood flow to the skin and increase your risk of dehydration.

Staying physically fit can help you acclimate a hot environment. Before you travel to or work in a hotter environment, use gradual physical conditioning. This takes about 8 to 14 days for adults. Children require 10 to 14 days for their bodies to acclimate to the heat. If you travel to a hot environment and are not accustomed to the heat, cut your usual outside physical activities in half for the first 4 to 5 days. Gradually increase your activities after your body adjusts to the heat and level of activity.

The following tips may help prevent a heat-related illness. Be aware of the symptoms of heat-related illnesses and the warning

signs of dehydration. Practice heat safety measures when you are

physically active in hot weather. This is especially important for outdoor workers and military personnel. Avoid strenuous activity in hot, humid weather or during the hottest part of the day (between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.). Use caution during your physical activity in the heat if you have health risks.

Drink plenty of water before, during, and after you are active. This is very important when it’s hot out and when you do intense exercise. Fluids such as rehydration drinks, juices, or water help replace lost fluids, especially if you sweat a lot.

Drink on schedule. Two hours before exercising, drink 24 fl oz (750 mL) of fluid. Drink 16 fl oz (500 mL) of fluid 15 minutes before exercising. Continue drinking 8 fl oz (250 mL) of fluid every 15 minutes while exercising.

Drink rehydration drinks, which are absorbed as quickly as water but also replace sugar, sodium, and other nutrients. Eat fruits and vegetables to replace nutrients.

Check your urine. Urine should be clear to pale yellow, and there should be a large amount if you are drinking adequately. You should urinate every 2 to 4 hours during an activity when you are staying properly hydrated. If your urine output decreases, drink more fluids.

Do not spend much time in the sun. If possible,

pero kanya-kanyang amo sa isang bahay. Dahil sa kabaitan niya, naikuwento ko ang buhay ko. Advice sa akin na sabihin ko sa pamilya ko lahat para makuha ang anak ko. Sinunod ko ang payo ng amo ko. Sobrang hiya ko sa mga kapatid at nanay ko dahil ang alam nila nasa mabuti ang aking kalagayan . Agad naman silang pumunta sa mga in-laws ko at nakita nga nila ang sitwasyon. Kinuha nila ang lahat ng gamit ko pero hindi muna yung bata. Ang sabi ng ama, “Mamatay muna ako bago ninyo makuha.” Umuwi sila ng maayos at walang gulo. Walong buwan na hindi ko nakausap ang anak ko. Kaya sa isang kaibigan ko ipinakuha ang number ng guro ng anak ko at sa tulong ng mga tao, nakakausap ko ang anak ko ng palihim na hindi alam ng ama.

Buwan ng February 2009, nag text ang guro niya sa akin na hindi naka final exam ang anak ko at isang Linggo na siyang hindi pumapasok. Kinausap ko ang guro niya at principal kung ano ba ang rason at solusyon ng problema ng anak ko. “Misis, hindi nakabayad ang anak mo ng libro, miscellaneous at tuition niya. 8,000 pesos plus ang babayaran mo.” Agad kong kinausap ang amo ko at siya ang nakiusap sa school ng anak ko. Nagpadala siya ng 15,000 pesos as a gift sa anak ko at sa school para maka-exam siya at kinausap niya ang principal na i-text ang exact date ng exam niya para makuha ng pamilya ko agad pagkatapos ng exam.

KAIBIGAN Magazine publication started 1996 with the goal to be of help to the Filipino workers in Taiwan especially those who can not have a day off from their work. It now incorporates other articles of different languages from other ministry group of the Taiwan Expatriate Caring Committee and prayerfully and hopefully to print more copies for more souls for His Kingdom here in Taiwan.

Kaibigan magazine now prints 8,500 copies bimonthly by God’s will and help. We will need all of your prayers that Kaibigan magazine can reach more people for the glory of God. With God all things are possible (Mark 10:27).The magazine is made possible also by the donations and prayers from friends and subscribers and by Taipei International Church-Tagalog Fellowship.You can be a partner of KAIBIGAN to help the guestworkers (foreign contract workers) by praying for us or if you would like to send a donation, you can send it to 7F, #248, Chung Shan N. Rd. Sec. 6, Taipei City.

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Source: WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise Last Updated: September 01, 2011. This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2012 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.

ko, Diyos ko.” Umalis ako na dala ang mga bakat ng kamay ng aking asawa sa aking katawan, puso at isipan. Pagkatapos ko ng anim na buwan, may na tanggap na akong balita na may kinakasama na ang asawa ko. Masakit man tanggapin pero mas mahal ko ang Diyos. Nung buntis na yung babae, pinauwi ako ng aking biyenan ng palihim para mag-desisyon. Umuwi agad ako at nadatnan ko ang babae sa bahay ko at ang anak ko nakakaawa. Hindi ko sinayang ang panahon. Ang pamilya ng babae at pamilya ng asawa ko ay pinatawag ko silang lahat, “Sa ngalan ng Diyos, isauli ko ang asawa ko sa inyo at sana maging masaya kayo habang buhay.” Hindi matanggap ng aking asawa, kaya hindi niya binigay ang aking anak. Tiniis ko lahat, hindi yun hadlang para hindi ako umalis. Isang Linggo lang ako, lumuwas ulit ako papuntang Maynila para mag-apply papuntang Qatar. Magulo ang isip ko at 10,000 pesos lang ang pera ko. Alam kong mahal ako ng Diyos at hindi niya ako pababayaan.

Sa tulong ng Diyos, pagkatapos ng dalawang buwan, nakalipad ulit ako papuntang Qatar. Sa awa ng Diyos, wala akong binayaran. Nag agency medical lang ako at tama lang yung pera na hawak. Dumating ako sa Qatar na tuliro ang isip, dahil hindi ko man lang nakita at nakausap ang aking anak bago ako umalis.

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Lubos akong nagpapasalamat sa Diyos dahil maganda na ang pagsasama naming mag-asawa. Nakapagpatayo kami ng bahay, tindahan, nakasanlang sakahan at maraming pundasyon. Halos walang matira sa sahod ko. Nung malapit na akong umuwi, nag text ang biyenan ko na pag umuwi ka huwag sasabihin sa kanya at kahit na sino. kinabahan ako pero tinupad ko. Umuwi ako ng walang paalam at nagulat na lang ako sa nadatnan ko, bankrupt ang tindahan, hindi tapos ang bahay, walang kalabaw at walang sanla na palayan at ang pinakamasakit nuong magtanong na ako, bugbog ang napala ko. Napilayan ako ng kaliwang kamay at puro pasa ang katawan ko. Hindi ako makagalaw at black eye ang aking mga mata. Hindi ako lumabas sa bahay ng tatlong araw at wala din akong pinagsabihan sa mga problema ko. Tanging anak ko lang ang may alam ng lahat.

Panalangin ang tanging sandata ko. Sabi ko ito ang ginusto ko, dahil naawa naman ako sa anak ko na nag-aaral pa. Nag desisyon akong mag-apply ng Singapore. Alam kong mahirap dahil anim na buwan na walang sahod. Pagkatapos ng apat na buwan na pagkagaling ko sa Lebanon, paalis ulit ako papuntang Singapore. Bago ako umalis lumuhod ako sa Diyos at umiyak na, “Lord ibigay mo po sa akin ang Iyong awa, kung ano man ang plano mo Diyos ko sa pag-alis kong ito handa akong mag-sakripisyo para sa inyo at ang anak

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How is The Lord Building His Church Among South

Expatriates In Taiwan?

The year 2012 brought changes for the immigrant churches in Taiwan. There was one more Japanese Church started in

Taipei in March with the idea to serve Japanese in Bible reading and having fellowship at a Sunday afternoon. – The Thai Fellowship churches of North and Central Taiwan under the leadership of Rev Nikorn Wongkittikhun experienced challenges in Changhua and Taichung as the still small congregations faced leadership struggles and had to see for evangelistic ministries. – Through the diligent ministry of the Northern Thai Team and the LORD’s special grace in the meantime a new Thai church is emerging in Bali, served by Evangelist Wu. Among the Annual Thai New Year’s Retreat in Puli (Feb. 10.-12) with 310 people participating, were 70 people from the new places Pingdong, Shizhr, Dajia. While the Buddhist Thai met in a separate hall to hear about the Good News, the Christians spent their time with discipleship trainings in another room. According to retreat organizer Dr. Scharrer’s recent report through Gods amazing work in these Buddhist’s hearts 60 of them decided to dedicate their lives to Christ!

The ministry among Vietnamese also progressed. Missionary Rita Chen from SEND International started with a small Vietnamese congregation in August 2012. Right now 20+ Vietnamese are meeting regularly and praise the LORD of Lords in their language. Most of them out of curiosity found out who Jesus is and after some of them experienced Jesus in their prayers Jesus’ “fame” among them increased quickly. Recently through a donation they could also received hymnbooks.

They need a pastor. The Vietnamese congregation in Neili under the caring hand of Brother Mee grew from a small group to a big group in need of a bigger meeting room. –

The Indonesian group in Taiwan as a whole grew substantially from 170,000 in June 2012 to 193,177 in January! Altogether the number of foreign workers in January was 445,301, 241,008 were working in construction business, 204,293 in social work. There were 159,120 Indonesian woman engaged in health services. Altogether Taiwan in January had 204,293 health care workers, the Indonesians making up 74% of them. – The new Gospel of Luke with re-edited sites in the back hit the market shortly after Christmas. Church planting missionaries and churches open for ministries among these people are desperately needed.

Last week the government decided to stop engaging them in Taiwan, after four more years. After a Christian model ministry in Hongkong TIEF and TICC through the recent two workshop are trying to gain support for a Taiwan Indonesian Cultural Centre, however this does not release churches to locally build a network of evangelistic nature to reach these in people in their spare time. How to help? If you know a Indonesian interested in the gospel of Luke, just order as many as we have at stock right at the TECC Network Ministry Administration office. Then pray! – May the LORD bless you in your ministry.

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needs won’t be learned from an external crisis. The quieter child may have internal crises that eventually come out, but they usually take a lot longer to develop.

The best solution for both kinds of children is to address life on a heart level. The heart is where we wrestle with things so understanding what the child meditates on, what the child values, and what the child longs for, are all keys to where the child might be struggling. Parenting on a heart level is not easy, but it’s worth the extra work in the end.

So m e c h i l d r e n struggle with things externally, acting

out, getting in trouble at school or with the law, and disobeying their parents. Through these actions they often learn valuable life lessons. It’s not the best way to learn, and the experiences they face are often unforgiving and painful.

Other children may conform to the rules outwardly, but inside t h e y ’ r e w r e s t l i n g just as fervent ly—and significantly—as the outwardly rebellious child. They mull things over and make wishes and longings. The actions may look different, but the heart-struggle is the same.

The story of the prodigal son, found in Luke 15:11-32, illustrates this well. While the focus is on the rebellious younger brother in the parable, we get a glimpse into the internal struggles of the seemingly compliant older brother. Both brothers had heart problems. They just dealt with them in different ways.

Some parents spend a lot of energy trying to help the prodigal and not as much on the child who conforms outwardly. Both need help. Sometimes the child who appears to be compliant requires more attention and care, because the lessons he


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Kids Struggle in Different Ways

________________________________This parenting tip is taken from the book, Parenting is Heartwork, by Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN, BSN. Copyright ©2012 National Center for Biblical Parentinghttp://www.biblicalparenting.org/parentingtips.asp

Sumakay ako ng sasakyan punta ng Buguey Cagayan, sa aking panganay na kapatid na babae. Tinanggap naman po ako pero yung asawa niya labag sa kalooban niya. Takot naman ang ate ko sa asawa kaya humanap kami ng bahay paupahan na malapit lang po sa kanya para matulungan niya ako. Nanalig ako sa Diyos na Siya na lang ang bahala sa akin at sa magiging anak ko. Dininig ng Diyos ang aking panalangin. Hindi Niya ako pinagbayad ng upa sa bahay, tinulungan pa nila ako sa pagkain at ulam. Barangay Captain Santos sila, Paddaya Buguey Cagayan.

Nuong October 11, 2000, 9 p.m., nagsimulang sumakit ang tiyan ko. Wala po akong kasama, kaya nanalangin ako sa Diyos na hanggat maari ay ipagpabukas para makapunta ako sa ate ko. Wala akong ginawa kundi manalangin at umiyak sa buong magdamag. 6 a.m., October 12, pinuntahan ko ang ate ko at nalalakad lang naman. Maraming tumulong sa akin na mga kapitbahay at ang ate ko ay naghanap ng manghihilot. Bandang 11 a.m., October 12, 2000, ay naging happiest day at nang aking anak para silayan ang mundo. Medyo nahirapan ako ng husto dahil dugo lahat at walang tubig na lumabas, pero dahil sa Diyos ligtas ako. At dahil sa mga taong tumulong sa akin kahit hindi ako taga doon ay super makatao. Lagi nilang sinasabi, “Kailangan mong maging matatag para sa anak mo.” Makalipas ng isang Linggo dumating ang nanay ko. Sobrang iyak at hiya ko sa aking ina, pero sabi niya, “Ina ka na. Magpakatatag ka, ang Diyos ay mapagmahal ako pa kaya?”

Pagkalipas ng tatlong Linggo, pagkapanganak ko, dumating ang pinakamabigat na pagsubok sa buhay ko bilang isang ina. Na bronchopneumonia ang aking anak. Wala akong pera ni piso kaya sa tulong ng kapitan nadala ang anak ko sa hospital ng hatinggabi at kasama ko ang aking ina. Wala kaming kapera-pera pero may awa ang Diyos. Na- ibenta ko ang kuwintas at singsing ko para makabili ng mga gamot at pagkain namin ng aking ina. Mahigit kaming isang Linggo sa hospital at nakalabas din kami. Mas ginusto kong umuwi sa mga taong tumulong sa amin kaysa sa sarili kong lugar. Pinag-alaga ko ang nanay ko at naglabandera ako at sa awa ng Diyos naka-ipon ako. Nagbenta ako ng gulay, house to house. Nagpahalo at nagbilad ng palay at namasukan sa restaurant.

Napakabait ng Diyos sa amin, pagkatapos ng anim na buwan, may ipon na ako. Kinausap ko ang aking ina na umuwi na sila sa amin at mamasukan ako sa Maynila.

August 2001, lumuwas ako sa Maynila. Napakabigat ang loob ko na lumayo sa aking sanggol at halos wala akong hinto sa ka-iiyak sa buong magdamag na biyahe ko papuntang Maynila. Talagang pinagpala pa rin ako dahil mabait ang naging amo ko. May-ari siya ng agency papuntang abroad. Unang buwan pa lang ng sahod ko, nag-desisyon na ako na kalahati lang ipadadala ko sa nanay ko at yung kalahati gagamitin ko para sa pag-ayos ng papel ko papuntang abroad. Wala akong sinayang na panahon.

February 14, 2002, pinayagan ako ng Diyos na lumipad papuntang Lebanon, pero bago ako pumunta sa airport, tinawagan ko ang aking ina at kinamusta ang aking anak. Wala akong binanggit na paalis na ako papuntang abroad. Halos di ko kayang humakbang papasok sa eroplano sa araw ng pag-alis ko, pero lumaban ako para sa anak ko.

February 15, dumating ako sa bansang Lebanon. Hindi ko alam kung aalis ako sa airport o babalik ako sa eroplano pero nang makita ko ang amo ko, I thank God dahil sa mukha pa lang, mabait na siya. Pagdating ko may kasama pala ako na taga-Ghanang maid at dalawang matanda lang ang amo namin. Wala na akong mahihiling pa sa Diyos kundi tulungan akong matapos ang kontrata ko. Pagdating ko pa lang pinatawag na ako ng amo ko sa pamilya ko. Hindi makapaniwala ang aking ina na wala na ako sa sariling bansa. Ang tanging sagot lang niya, “Saludo ako sa iyo.”

Nagpatuloy ang mga blessings ko sa buhay. Kada buwan, pinapatawag ako sa amin at laging nagpapadala ng pera sa aking ina. Bago matapos ang aking kontrata, lihim din palang nakipag-ayos ang mga pamilya ko sa ama ng anak ko, kaya nuong umuwi ako, kasal agad ako sa ama ng anak ko. Yun na siguro ang big achievement ko para sa Panginoon, ang magpatawaran.

Bumalik ako sa Lebanon 2005 sa ibang amo at pinalad ako at na-release with amnesty 2006. Nagkaroon ako ng 18,000 pesos na sahod.


nakalimot ako sa Panginoong Diyos. Nabuntisan po ako at nilayasan ng boyfriend ko. 2000 February ng umuwi po ako sa kanila pero hindi ako tinanggap ng nanay at ang anak ay nasa Maynila. Dahil sa sobrang takot ko po sa aking pamilya, naglayas ako at namasukan bilang katulong sa tiyahin ng ama ng aking anak at dahil pastora siya, itinuro niya sa akin ang tamang daan sa ating Panginoon. Nung malapit na akong manganak, nagpaalam ako na uuwi sa amin. Pinayagan naman ako at nagbigay ng konting halaga para sa aking panganganak . Lumapit po ako sa mga kamag-anak ko pero walang tumanggap sa akin. Ikinahiya po nila ang kalagayan ko na magsilang ng sanggol na walang ama. Umupo ako sa gilid ng kalsada at umiyak sa Diyos na ibigay Niya sa akin ang daan para sa aking pagsilang ng aking sanggol.

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Ako ay tubong Ilokana. Ulila sa ama at lasengga ang aking ina. Bunso ako sa limang magkakapatid. Anak kami sa

pangalawang asawa. Grade one po ako nung mamatay ang aking ama. Pagkalibing pa lang ang aking ama, kinuha na ang aming bahay ng anak ng unang asawa. Naging miserable ang aming buhay. Kung saan-saan kami nakikisilong pero hindi rin kami nagtatagal dahil pinapaalis din kami.

Dahil sa kahirapan, nag-asawa yung dalawa kong kapatid na babae sa edad na 17 at 16-yr. old. Yung panganay naging lasenggero din, pero yung gitna at ako kumapit sa Diyos at nakapagtapos ako ng secondary school.

Taong 1998 po natuto akong umibig at medyo

ni Madelyn Bumanglag

“…Nagulat na lang ako sa nadatnan ko, bankrupt ang tindahan, hindi tapos ang bahay, walang kalabaw at walang sanla na palayan at ang pinakamasakit nuong magtanong na ako, bugbog ang napala ko….”

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Kisah di mana dinyatakan seorang ahli Taurat bertemu dengan Tuhan Yesus dan bertanya “untuk mencobai Yesus” (ay 25) katanya

“Guru, apa yang harus kuperbuat untuk memperoleh hidup yang kekal” (ay 25). Tuhan menggambarkan tentang orang Samaria yang murah hati dan Ia berkata “Pergilah dan perbuatlah demikian!” (ay 37). Apa yang Tuhan kehendaki untuk kita perbuat? Sadari “murah hati” adalah bagian dari kasih, “kasih itu murah hati” (1 Kor 13: 4) dan merupakan buah Roh, “buah Roh ialah kasih ….. kemurahan….” (Gal 5: 22).

1. Mau memperdulikan sesama.“Lalu datang seorang Samaria ….. dan ketika ia

melihat orang itu, tergeraklah hatinya oleh belas kasihan” (ay 33). Di dalam perikop ini Tuhan menyatakan yang melihat orang yang “setengah mati” (ay 30) itu bukan hanya orang Samaria tetapi ada “seorang imam” (ay 31) dan “seorang Lewi” (ay 32). Mereka melihat tetapi tidak peduli dan hatinya tidak tergerak oleh belas kasihan sedangkan orang Samaria peduli dan hatinya tergerak oleh belas kasihan. Orang yang peduli adalah orang yang memiliki hati mudah tergerak oleh belas kasihan dari sebab itu untuk meningkatkan kepedulian kita terhadap sesama, tingkatkan hati untuk tergerak oleh belas kasihan. Belas kasihan adalah motor penggerak untuk melakukan perbuatan kasih terhadap sesama kita. Bagaimana caranya? Kita harus mau mendengarkan, bergumul dan mengamati orang-orang yang dalam kesulitan/penderitaan atau masalah hingga kita ikut serta merasakan atau ber-empathy. Pernyataan Tuhan Yesus, “Yang Kukehendaki ialah belas kasihan dan bukan persembahan ….” (Mat 9:13).

2. Mau melakukan perbuatan baik.“Ia pergi kepadanya lalu membalut … sesudah

menyiraminya dengan minyak … menaikan orang itu ke atas keledai tunggangannya sendiri dan membawanya ke tempat penginapan dan merawatnya” (ay 34). Orang Samaria melakukan tindakan dengan tujuan mengurangi penderitaan dan memberikan kelegaan, bukan menambah masalah! Ini yang dilakukan Tuhan yang perlu kita teladani!

Tuhan berkata “Marilah kepadaKu, semua yang letih lesu dan berbeban berat, Aku akan memberi kelegaan kepadamu” (Mat 11:28). Gereja bahkan kehidupan tiap pribadi harus menjadi penyalur berkat Tuhan yaitu memberikan kelegaan dengan mengurangi penderitaan dalam perbuatan baik. Rasul Paulus mengingatkan “Janganlah kita jemu-jemu berbuat baik … selama masih ada kesempatan bagi kita, marilah kita berbuat baik kepada semua orang tetapi terutama kepada kawan-kawan kita seiman” (Gal 6:9-10). Banyak orang kecewa karena perbuatan baik tidak mendapatkan balasan setimpal dari yang bersangkutan tetapi ingatlah akan perbuatan baik Tuhan terhadap sepuluh orang kusta, hanya satu yang kembali, “mengucap syukur kepadaNya” (Luk 17:16).

3. Mau memberi dengan ketulusan hati.“Keesokan harinya ia menyerahkan dua dinar

kepada pemilik penginapan itu, katanya Rawatlah dia dan jika kaubelanjakan lebih dari itu aku akan menggantikannya waktu aku kembali” (ay 35). Kemurahan hatinya dinyatakan dengan tindakan memberi dan berani berkorban. Orang yang murah hati memikirkan dan melakukan sesuatu yang lebih daripada yang diminta, diminta berjalan satu mil ia rela untuk pergi 2 mil. Perhatikan pula akan tanggung jawab orang Samaria, mau menggantikan semua pengeluaran! Orang yang murah hati tidak hanya sekedar memberi tetapi mau bertanggung jawab atas kehidupan hingga tuntas. Kisah Israel keluar dari Mesir dikatakan, “Tuhan membuat orang Mesir bermurah hati …. sehingga memenuhi permintaan mereka” (Kel 12:36). Tuhan yang “membuat” – murah hati adalah buah Roh maka dari sebab itu Rasul Paulus berkata “… orang kikir … tidak akan mendapat bagian dalam Kerajaan Allah” (1 Kor 6:10). Karena ada murah hati maka permintaan Israel dipenuhi oleh mereka. Apa yang di minta? “Mereka meminta dari orang Mesir, barang-barang emas dan perak serta kain-kain” (Kel 12:35). Janji Tuhan “Berbahagialah orang yang murah hatinya karena mereka akan memperoleh kemurahan” (Mat 5:7).

Hidup dalam kemurahan hatiFirman: Lukas 10: 25-37 (baca 30-37)

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ANO ANG GAGAWIN PARA MATANGGAP KO ANG PAGKAKATUBOS NI CRISTO SA AKING SPIRITUWAL NA UTANG?

Ganito ang sabi sa Juan 3:16, “Ito ay sapagkat sa ganitong paraan inibig ng Diyos ang sanlibutan kaya ip inagkaloob niya ang kaniyang bugtong na Anak upang ang sinumang sumampalataya sa kaniya ay hindi mapahamak kundi magkaroon ng buhay na walang hanggan”

Ganito ang sabi sa Roma 10:9, “Ipahayag mong si Jesus ay Panginoon at sampalatayanan mo sa iyong puso na binuhay siyang mag-uli ng Diyos. Kapag ginawa mo ito, ikaw ay maliligtas.”

Kapag nagsisi sa kasalanan, humingi ng tawad at nanalig kay Cristo, ligtas ka na sa liabilidad at mayroon ka pang asset na walang hanggan sa langit. Binalanse na ni Jesus ang iyong Spirituwal na SALN report mo at ang networth mo ay higit pa sa iyong inaasahan. Bakit? Ganito ang sabi sa Juan 1:12,

“ Datapuwat ang lahat ng tumanggap sa kaniya ay binigyan niya ng kapamahalaan maging mga anak ng Diyos. Sila ay

ang mga sumampalataya sa kaniyang pangalan.”

Oo, hindi lamang bayad ang kasalanan mo, binigyan ka pa ng karapatan maging anak ng Diyos.

Manalangin ng ganito: Panginoong Jesu Cristo, hinihingi ko na patawarin mo ako sa aking mga pagkakasala at iligtas mo ako sa aking walang hanggang utang at pagkahiwalay sa Diyos. Sa pananampalataya, tinatanggap ko ang iyong pagtubos sa akin sa iyong pagkamatay sa krus bilang pagtubos sa akin kasalanan. Salamat sa pagkakaloob mo ng daan na makilala ka at magkaroon ng kaugnayan sa Diyos Ama sa pananalig sa iyo. Ako ngayon ay tumanggap ng eternal na asset, na iyong pamana. Salamat sa pagdinig sa aking panalangin at pag-ibig na walang kondisyon. Bigyan mo ako ng lakas mamuhay ngayon para sa iyo, sa ngalan ni Jesus, amen.

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NETWORTH NG TAO: MAKASALANAN, PATAY AT HIWALAY SA DIYOS

Ganito ang pagkakahayag sa Ephesians 2:1-3, 12-

“….kayo ay …mga patay na sa inyong mga pagsalangsang at mga kasalanan. Sa mga ito …kayong namuhay ayon sa takbuhin ng sanlibutang ito, ayon sa pinuno ng kapamahalaan ng hangin, ang espiritu na ngayon ay gumagawa sa mga anak ng pagsuway. ….. nag-asal ….. ayon sa mga nasa ng …laman. Ginagawa …ang nasa ng laman at ng mga kaisipan. …. likas na mga anak na kinapopootan …... …. … hiwalay kay Cristo, mga ihiniwalay sa pagkamamamayan ng Israel at mga dayuhan sa mga tipan ng pangako. Wala kayong pag-asa at wala kayong Diyos sa sanlibutan.”

ANG SOLUSYON SA LIABILIDAD NG TAOIsang Tagapamagitan ang ipinadala ng Diyos upang mamagitan at isa-ayos ang problema ng tao sa pagkakautang sa Diyos. Ito ay sapagkat may iisang Diyos at iisang Tagapamagitan sa pagitan ng Diyos at ng mga tao. Siya ay ang taong si Cristo Jesus. Ibinigay niya ang kaniyang sarili bilang pantubos para sa lahat ng tao, isang patotoo sa takdang panahon. -1 Tim. 2:5-6

“Dahil dito, siya ang tagapamagitan ng isang bagong tipan upang matubos niya sa pamamagitan ng kaniyang kamatayan ang mga lumabag sa unang tipan. Ngayon, ang mga tinawag ng Diyos ay tatanggap ng walang hanggang mana na ipinangako niya.” -Heb. 9:15; 12:24.

“Nalalaman ninyong t inubos kayo mula sa walang kabuluhang paraan ng pamumuhay na minana ninyo sa inyong mga ninuno. Ang ipinangtubos sa inyo ay hindi nasisirang mga bagay na gaya ng pilak at ginto. 19 Subalit ang ipinangtubos sa inyo ay ang mahalagang dugo ni Cristo. Siya ay tulad ng isang korderong walang kapintasan at walang dungis.”-1 Pedro 1:18-19


ng mga anyo ng mga ibon, ng mga hayop na may apat na paa at ng mga hayop na gumagapang….”Roma 1:21-23

PAGSAMBA SA MGA NILIKHA. …… gumawa ng maruruming mga bagay ayon sa pagnanasa ng kanilang mga puso. Ang idinulot nito ay ang paglapastangan ng kanilang mga katawan sa isa’t isa. Pinalitan nila ng kasinungalingan ang katotohanan ng Diyos. Ang nilikhang bagay ay sinamba nila at pinaglingkuran kaysa sa lumikha, na pinupuri magpakailanman. ….”-Roma 1:24-25

PAGNANASANG WALANG DANGAL. “ ……pagnanasang walang dangal sapagkat maging ang kababaihan nila ay nagbago ng likas nilang gamit patungo sa taliwas sa kalikasan. Gayundin ang mga lalaki sa pag-iwan nila sa likas na gamit ng mga babae. Sila ay nag-aalab sa pita sa isa’t isa. Ang mga lalaki kasama ang lalaki ay gumagawa ng kahihiyan ……..sa mga liko nilang gawa.”-Roma 1:26-27

KAISIPANG TALIWAS…“….. kaisipang taliwas upang gawin nila ang mga bagay na hindi karapat-dapat. Sila ay napuspos ng lahat ng uri ng hindi pagiging matuwid, pakikiapid, kasamaan, kasakiman, masamang hangarin, pagka-mainggitin, pagpatay, paglalaban-laban, panlilinlang, hangaring manakit at pagsisitsit. Sila ay mga mapanirang puri, namumuhi sa Diyos, walang galang, mapagmataas, mayabang, mapaglikha ng masasamang mga bagay at masuwayin sa mga magulang. Sila ay mga walang pang-unawa, sumisira sa usapan, walang likas na paggiliw, hindi nagpapatawad at mga walang habag. Alam nila ang matuwid na kautusan ng Diyos, na ang mga gumagawa ng ganitong mga bagay ay nararapat sa kamatayan. Hindi lang sa kanila na gumagawa ng mga ito, kundi sa kanila rin na sumasang-ayon pa sa mga gumagawa ng mga ito.”-Roma 1:28-32

MARUMING PUSO AT BUDHI…. Puede mong tunghayan ang laman ng

maruming puso ng tao sa Mark 7:21-23 at mga gawa ng laman sa Galacia 5:19-21, na mga bunga


o mabitay ng hindi mo nalalaman. Ayaw ng Diyos na magulat ka na lang basta. Ngunit marami ang nagugulat na lang at nasa eternal cremation na sila nakasalang. Gaya sa gobyernong pantao, may malaki kang obligasyon na dapat harapin. Kung for example sa lupa kapag hindi ka nagbabayad ng tax at kumakamkam ka ng benepisyo eh, tatawagin kang tax evader at mananagot ka. Sa gobyerno ng tao, may mga nalalagyan para ka makalusot at makadaya ka sa iyong pananagutan. Ang problema mo, wala kang maitatago sa gobyerno ng Diyos. Hindi mangyayari ang lagayan sa gobyerno ng Diyos. Kapag inisip mo iyon, kasama pang malilista iyon sa iyong liability na dapat sagutin. Sa tutuo lang, kung tutuusin, malaki na ang nakuha mong serbisyo sa ilalim ng gobyerno ng Diyos ngunit maaaring hanggang ngayon, binabale wala mo ang Spiritual SALN report mo. For example binigyan ka ng buhay. Binigyan ka ng talino, lakas, at mga kapabilidad, trabaho, at pagkain sa araw araw. Bawat gising mo ay humihinga ka pa. Normal na sa iyo ang lahat sa araw araw ngunit sa kabila ng maraming pa-alala, wala kang time na imbestigahin ang Spiritual SALN mo.

Sa gobyerno ng tao, ang tao ang pinag-rereport ng SALN. Sa gobyerno ng Diyos, hindi na kailangan pang mag-file ang mga tao sapagkat naipahayag na ang assets and liabilities ng bawat tao. Kung sa government offices ng tao makukuha ang SALN ng bawat employee, ang SALN naman sa Spirituwal ay saan nakatala? Ang Spirituwal SALN ay naka declare sa record book ng Diyos.

ANG SPIRITUAL NETWORTH NG TAO AY ZERO

Ayon sa Biblia, na-sequester na ang spiritual assets ng tao. Spiritual liabilities na lamang ang nasa talaan. Na-bankarote kasi ang tao matapos ma-diskubre at na-expose ang korapsyon nuong una palang. Pinagkatiwalaan ng Diyos ang ating unang ninuno na si Adan at Eba sa hardin ng Eden. Sinabi ng Diyos na puede kanin nila ang lahat ng nasa hardin, huwag lang ang prutas na ipinagbawal ng Diyos (Genesis 3). Ngunit natukso ang tao sapagkat nakinig sa hari ng korapsyon na si Satanas (John 8:44). Iyon ang kauna-unahang korapsyon sa buhay ng tao kaya huwag magtaka kung bakit talamak ang korapsyon sa buong daigdig. Nasa DNA na ng tao ang pagiging corrupt (Roma 3:23). Sa tutuo lang, lahat ng tao sa lupa ay corrupted na ng kasalanan sa isip, salita at gawa. Walang hindi na-corrupt ng kasalanan. Maaaring hindi ka nga nangongotong, umiiwas ka naman magbayad ng tax. Kung makakalusot at lulusot ka sa obligasyon

sa gobyerno, lulusot ka. Kapag nahuli ka ay naglalagay ka naman. Kapag may nilalakad at medyo alangan ang papeles mo, naghahanap ka ng malalagyan. Kung hindi ka nag chi-cheat sa trabaho mo, nag-chi-cheat ka naman sa asawa mo. Kung hindi naman, nag tsi-tsimis ka tungkol sa buhay ng iba o kaya naninira ka sa kapwa mo dahil na-iingit ka. Kung wala ka naman ginagawang masama, malamang naging marumi naman ang isip mo ibang beses o kaya malimit. So, lahat ng tao ay nagkakasala, aminin man o hindi sapagkat sinabi na ng Biblia iyan.

Alalahanin at unawain na ang ibig sabihin ng liabilidad ay mga pananagutan, pagkaka-utang o mga bayarin sa Diyos. Lahat ng uri ng kasalanan ay pagkaka-utang mo sa Diyos. Mula sa Sulat ni Apostol Pablo sa mga Taga-Roma (Roma 1: 18-32), ganito ang ilan lamang sa mga liabilidad o pananagutan sa Diyos na hindi nababayaran ng tao at hindi kayang bayaran …

DEDMA SA PAGKILALA SA DIYOS. “Ngayon, nahayag mula sa langit ang galit ng Diyos laban sa lahat ng kawalang pagkilala sa Diyos at hindi pagiging matuwid ng mga tao. Kanilang pinipigil ang katotohanan sa pamamagitan ng kanilang hindi pagiging matuwid. Ito ay sapagkat ang maaari nilang malaman patungkol sa Diyos ay maliwanag na sa kanila, dahil inihayag na ito ng Diyos sa kanila. Ito ay sapagkat ang hindi nakikitang mga bagay patungkol sa Diyos, simula pa sa paglikha ng sanlibutan, ay malinaw na nakikita na nauunawaan ng mga bagay na nalikha, kahit ang kaniyang walang hanggang kapangyarihan at ang kaniyang pagka-Diyos. Kaya nga, wala na silang anumang maidadahilan.” – Roma 1:18-20

ANG HINDI PAGLULUWALHATI SA DIYOSIto ay sapagkat kahit kilala na nila ang Diyos, hindi nila siya niluwalhati bilang Diyos, ni nagpasalamat sa kaniya. Sa halip, ang kanilang pag-iisip ay naging walang kabuluhan at ang mga puso nilang hindi nakakaunawa ay napuno ng kadiliman. Sa pagsasabi nilang sila ay matatalino, sila ay naging mga mangmang. Ang kaluwalhatian ng Diyos na walang kabulukan ay pinalitan nila ng tulad ng anyo ng taong may kabulukan. At

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ni Pastor Paul Ko

Nuong December 12, 2011, ang Punong Mahestrado ng Pilipinas ay na impeached ng house of representatives. Nuong

May 29, 2012, napatunayan nagkasala siya ng Senado na lumabag sa Artikulo II ng Articles of Impeachment bilang habla laban sa kanya sa hindi paghahayag ng kanyang statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth to the public.

Batas sa Pilipinas na pag-reportin ang lahat ng pampublikong official at empleyado maging regular o temporary ng kanilang Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Networth (SALN). Ang involved dito ay assets gaya ng lupa, sasakyan,etc., at mga liabilities gaya ng mga inutang at bayarin, mga kalakal at pinansiyal na interest kasama na ang sa asawa, mga walang pang asawang anak na hindi pa edad 18. Ito ay hinihingi ng batas sa Article XI Section 17 of the 1987 Constitution and Section 8 of Republic Act No. 6713, the “Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.” Ito ay isinabatas upang maging transparent o hayag ang mga impormasyon

tungkol sa mga personal na kayamanan at ari-arian ng mga pampublikong opisyal. Paraan ito para mapigil ang korapsyon at iligtas ang taong bayan mula sa mga opisyal ng gobyerno na gumagawa ng anomalya. Sa tutuo lang, lahat ng tao ay may asset at liabilities at networth.

Alam mo ba na sa buhay na spirituwal, meron din “statement of assets at liabilidad at networth ang bawat tao? Alam mo ba ang iyong spiritual assets, liabilities at networth mo?

Sa Spiritual na buhay, pinahayag ng Diyos ang pangangailangan nang lahat ng tao malaman, harapin at sagutin ang kanilang spirituwal SALN.

Bakit naman kailangan malaman harapin at sagutin ang Spritual SALN? Kailangan sapagkat baka huli ka na kung hindi iimbestigahin. Maaaring malaki na ang kaso mo at hindi mo pa alam. Mabuti ang ina-alam ng maaga at nabibigyan ng kaukulan tugon kaysa sa mahuli na. Isa pa, walang excuse sa gobyerno ng Diyos kapag hindi mo alam ang SALN mo. Kung hindi mo alam ang pananagutan at katayuan mo, maaari kang madisgrasya, makulong,

I praise God that the Taiwan government called on Taiwan people to protect the Filipinos in Taiwan after reports of harassment and attacks by Taiwanese angry over the fatal shooting of one of their fishermen by Philippine coast guards last May 9, 2013.

President Ma Ying-jeou of Taiwan called for calm urging Taiwanese to act decently toward Filipinos. Speaking to scholars who attended a conference of the International Law Association in Taipei, Ma said he had ordered Taiwanese law enforcement agencies to protect the more than 87,000 Filipino migrant workers on the island. That should be comforting to all Filipino migrant workers in Taiwan.For our readers, I want to encourage you in the midst of the current situation and other trying situation you may be facing in life to trust God and His Word of promise because…..GOD IS FOR US….. “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”- Isaiah 41:10GOD IS WORKING FOR OUR GOOD….. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”- Romans 8:28GOD CAN USE THE TRYING SITUATION TO DEVELOP OUR CHARACTER…. “Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.” –Romans 5:3-5If you have been blessed reading Kaibigan magazine and wanted to help reach others with God’s love, we invite you to help by (1) Praying for Kaibigan Magazine (2) donating to increase the copies we turn out so that more can read Kaibigan magazine.

Thank you so much and God bless you richly,In Christ love,

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17 Spiritual bondagePakiramdam na nakagapos ka. Parang ikinulong ka sa madilim na lugar. Hindi ka makakita ng liwanag. Hindi mo malaman kung saan hihingi ng saklolo. Gusto mong makahulagpos ngunit hindi mo alam kung sa ano at paano, alamin ang paraan para makalaya.

04 pananawSpiritual SALNAlam mo ba na sa buhay na spirituwal, meron din statement of assets at liabilidad at networth ang bawat tao?

08 patotoo Ang Buhay Kong Kasama ang Diyos

Isang kuwento ng buhay na nagdanas ng maraming hirap at pighati. Tunghayan kung paano siya nakatagpo ng katiwasayan at tulong sa gitna ng maraming pagsubok.

26 pangkaluSuganHeat-Related Illnesses-PreventionTips to keep you well and hydrated on summer time or hot weather.

28 pampamilyaKids Struggle in Different WaysTips and keys to know ways where the child might be struggling and how to deal with it.

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