Constantine was a movie I always had been curious to watch. It's about angels, demons, and humans. John Constantine was born with a gift or a curse of seeing beyond the physical world. He has accessed the world of the spirits.
I have always been curious about this movie. I had watched some clips online and at one point encountered it on a free National TV back home, but I never had finished the whole film, not until I saw one of Keannu Reeves, The Devil's Advocate.
Curiosity got me watching this movie, well aside from Keanu Reeves as the main act here, I do enjoy stories about angels and demons, they tickle my fickle human mind.
If your faith is not founded in a solid rock, then this movie might question your belief. Be ready to defend your faith from self-doubting.
Constant doubt might just be hovering around you, and waiting for the right moment to attack the vulnerability in your faith. Make sure you stand your ground and be firmed to fight against or flee from the work of the enemy. Be steadfast.
God Will Make A Way is a book written by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. As far as I remember, this had been my current for almost two years. Yes, you read it right, I read this book for almost or more than two years. Hehe.
I so wanted to finish, but it didn't happen as soon as I wanted to. There just had been times that I could only read a page or five or pages. I never finished a chapter in one sitting.
But I found beauty in the long process of finishing this book. Most of the time some of the messages of the pages I read fit perfectly or somewhat relevant to the season I was going through or to the situation I was dealing with.
I am in awe and amazed by the coincidence. I'm trying not to over spiritualize my journey of reading this book. Maybe, it is not even a coincidence. It is a form of redirection. God knows what I am going through or the situation I am in. He knows exactly what I need at the right moment, at the right time.
It's a long journey reaching the last page of this book, but every turn of the page was worth it.
If you're lost or a little bit clueless of what to do, this book might be the book you need to read right now. This one might come in handy.
God will make a way better than our way.
Because He can.
Because He will.
Because He loves you.
Because He is God.
This book was my companion during my stay at an airport in FL. I stayed the night at the airport since my flight back to TX was scheduled the next day. I tried to sleep, so hard, but it wasn't even a sleep. Nap in between waking up was a better term for it.
I had a long chair all by myself so I could stretch out my legs and sleep in comfort even just a little, thank God, but the bright lights and the tall Christmas tree screamed at me as if telling me I should be wide and awake. I kept an eye on my things just in case, because no one else would.
The book, Dandelion by Gabbie Hanna, reminded me of the books I also wrote. Yes, you heard that right, I write books, I tried to write. God knows I tried.
Her writings brought me back to the times when I was so scared to tell the dark little secrets I kept in me out of shame, out of guilt. I bottled up all my feelings, the good and the bad, until I ended being depressed.
I needed a savior, a healer, someone who would accept me for who I was, someone who would lift me up from the dirty pit.
Someone. I needed someone.
But nobody came the way I expected it. I waited and waited. God knows I waited. I started to question Him. I thought He didn't listen. He ignored my prayers, my mourning, my lamentation.
I cried for help, for someone who could save me from all the misery, pain, and shame I willingly took under my care. I nourished them with all the negative and bitter thoughts I once had and gave birth to a perfectly healthy depression.
Then, someone returned to my life. I was lost but found. Again, always. He pulled me out of that dirty-muddy dark pit. He saved. Jesus saved me. The answer I didn't want to accept but what I badly needed. He is the answer to everything! Jesus is the answer to every problem!
You might also be a dandelion on a bumpy ride in your life right now, well I hope you also find Him, because He will definitely find you in a way you never imagine.
The book Dandelion by Gabbie Hanna was a good read. I bought this copy from Goodwill for a good price. It kept me company for two days. A short read I badly needed. Haha.
FL was great! I was blessed even when my friend's aunt and uncle drove us all the way to South Carolina. We were beyond grateful to them for spending Christmas with us. They have been in the US for decades.
Spending holidays away from home truly makes someone emotional. I thought it just happened in the movies or tv shows, but it was real. So real, I missed home.
Walterboro Downtown
My friend's housemate toured us around the Walterboro Downtown. It felt so vintage and classy. It felt like a mini theme park, but it is actually an old business center. Some stores were thriving and some weren't anymore.
Anywhere and everywhere you look appears to be aesthetic and historic.
Walterboro Wildlife Sanctuary
A tour in a wildlife park ended our first day in Walterboro, South Carolina. It impressed a creepy atmosphere at first since we went there in the afternoon already. I thought the place was scary and a wild animal might suddenly appear on the path walk or a serial killer hid in the forest. I had those extreme thoughts but as we entered the sanctuary seemed more relevant and inviting. It was a literal and figurative sanctuary. The park with all its forestry demonstrated security and peace for the animals and human beings. It is a fortress.
Charleston Downtown
The downtown in Charleston was something I didn't expect and something that shouldn't surprise me. It felt like I entered a time machine. The place screams royalty, class, kings, queens, princes, and princesses. The structures are all well preserved. The place turned into a shopping district of high end brands I couldn't afford. (Haha)
Charleston Downtown felt surreal and magical.
Angel Oak Tree
Angel Oak Tree is a historical landmark in Charleston, South Carolina. It is a 400 year old oak tree. I thought it was just an ordinary tree on our way to its location. I was in awe when I encountered the humongous tree face to face. It wouldn't be called a historical landmark for no reason, a tourist destination you shouldn't miss.
Waffle House
The Classic waffle of Waffle House is one of the tastiest foods I have tried in SC. It was simple yet tasteful, just the way I wanted it. The place imbibed the concept of old American restaurants like the ones I saw in the movies. My friend's housemate boasted of its goodness and savory taste. Waffle House is a food chain all over the US. Their steak sandwich didn't disappoint me, the meat is juicy and tender. Chocolate milk brought me to nostalgia as I remembered my favorite chocolate milk drink back home.
SC is a green place especially in Walterboro. There are tall trees all over the place. It is a peaceful little town to fall in love with once you visit the place. It is a peaceful place and may the true peace be always with us!
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