Hello Loida,
Your daughter looks too cute in your pictures. Thanks for friend requesting me. I have a 13 year old daughter. How old is yours?

Would your daughter like an American teenager for a pen-pal? They could exchange emails, maybe. Your english is so good. Have you studied it all your life?

I'm going to tell her first. she is now in Baguio City studying Accountancy. If it is ok with her i'll give her e-mail add.
If possible christian friends. You know you are so pretty also.
My husband and I keep on praying to have a foreign friends. The Lord answered immediately. And that's you that God gave us.
I hope that we can be best of friends.
God bless you and your family always!..

Loida,

Greetings in the Lord! This is Greg, TheNET Coordinator. Welcome! We're glad you are here! Our family lived in the Philippines for about 16 years doing the Lord's work and witnessing for Christ there.

Loida, have you come to the place in your spiritual life where you have personally received Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? Are you attending a church now somerwhere?

Please be sure to check out the Genesis Group and visit the Links for Growth forum for great tips on how to grow in Christ.

I also want to invite you to join our Bible study, In the Beginning: a study in the book of Genesis to help you know God better and grow in Him! You can click here to join the study.

Once again, thanks for joining TheNET. I hope you make lots of good friends here and keep growing in the wisdom and knowledge of the Lord.

Loida,

You may find it helpful to click the "Comment Back" link when someone posts a comment here. That will put your reply on their page so they can see it and respond easily.

Hope this helps!

hello lady please for give me about any kind of mis respect because i am living in this part of the world, that if you know than you will be surprise i am from Pakistan and my city is Quetta and i dont know much about this site that how to use or do communication please for give me,, if i do mistakes iam chirstian living in this part of the world and i am very happy that i have connected with such a nice people,, i want to do friendship with the people just like you i have not attent the church from the last five or six years i only pray in my bed or where i am alone and in resent time i am in some kind of problem please pray for me all i ask so that my problems get away from me thanks please reply , take care , God bless you all ..... Nasir

thanks miss or mrs loida for yours advice thanks to chirst that i am chirstian i have muslim community around me and i have muslim friends all of them some are chirstian but all i want to say is that i am not going to church because of my problems which i am having i have five or six churchs in my ciity but i have bad luck in my life that i have not been to church ,,, that why i told you to pray for me becuase who knows that Lord chirst here your pray for me and i have chirstian church in my city but i havent went to church dont know why when on sunday i know the church timeing but i was sleep in my bed like having some sort of drug,, but i dont take durgs but i dont understand that i was sleep in my bed ,, thats the point i want to share with you my friend .. thanks take care God bless you

Hi. I got your comment, but it did not have the email address. Maybe I should check my inbox. I am still learning how to navigate this site. I will pass your daughters email onto my daughter and that will be so great for them both. Thank you!

Yes, I'm familiar with VCF and the good church they are. It is wonderful to meet you.

My prayer for you...
I pray, Heavenly Father, that you would provide in every way for Loida and her family and bless them according your riches in glory and give them above and beyond all they could ask for imagine as they glorify you with their lives. Amen!

hello to you sister! God is awesome every day! living by faith is easy and hard at the same time. its easy because we know that our Father is in control of everything, big and small. its also hard because we want it now. God has a great plan for all of us. i will pray for your daughters education, and for the rest of your family. God knows our needs and cares a lot about them. i have learned to trust in Him and He will provide. like He told us long ago, the birds do not worry about where they will live or what they will eat. are we not more important to him than a bird? keep leaning on Him and He will provide. your sistre in Christ, Kim

It is a blessing to have many Filipino brothers and sisters here like you!

I lived in Batangas City, Zamboanga, Tawi-Tawi and in Quezon City.

Hi Loida,
Trust that you are bursting with the Joy of the Lord and having a fabulous day. Perhaps even today you may be appointed as the Lord's spoilt child for today.
Your Brothwer in Christ
Ron

Hi Loida,
You must be a late to bed person or like me have lots to do.... Note that your note was done eraly in the morning or is that just local time mix up
Have a wonderful day again and plse keeep in touch.
Regrds Ron.

Hi Loida thanks for returning my call.
My problem with photograps is that I am always standing behind the Lens taking the photo.
The only photos I have, is when I was a young man.
What part of the Phillipines are you in. Also what is the capital city? I need to set my world clock and too lazy to get out the old Map Book.
Have a Great day with lots of Blessings from your friends and family
- Ron

God bless you too, Loida. I used to go through Dagupan quite a bit. I hope the youth camp goes well and all the kids are encouraged to grow in their faith. Stay strong in the Lord Jesus!

Thank you and may Grace always be with you and you family, Loida!

Hi loida, I havnt been on line for a little while my computer has been down.plus i went in to have some back surgery.thank god im getting better.thank you for your beautiful comment and for being concerned for me, im still her my dear friend keep in touch God bless you and your children your friend in christ cookie

It is so beautiful to have my jesus in control of everything.I know he can carry me threw anything and he will also pulls me out of any thing. I loved your e-mail, you sent me it was very funny lol. how are you doing? love ya, your freind in christ cookie

Hi Loida,

I finally got around to sending a message. What's new in the Philippines? I live in Wisconsin, and we have been getting a lot of snow, and cold temperatures this winter. We finally have sunshine today for the first time in about a month. Praise the Lord.

Your friend,
Bill Schwartz

HI loida. how are you? good I hope.you look way to young to be even talking about menopause.Im glad you are feeling better. I hate getting my monthly friend.I had my last child at 42 and she was a c-section, after that I get terrible cramps.Today was a good day for me im getting around much better since my surgery. God is so good, people cant believe how well im doing. praise God!! Thank you for your prayers. We are suppose to get 6 inches of snow tonight. I love the seasons, but i will be very happy to see the spring.I enjoy the warm weather better than the cold.loida were you born in to the christian faith or did you find the lord at another point in your life? keep in touch, Love you, your friend in christ cookie... I wish I could really talk to you too.

Hi from Dean
I am not a pastor, I have been walking with the Lord 20 years so far and have seen God work miracles in my life. You can read my testimony at: www.AllAboutLiving.org - Hollywood and Vine and my ministry is www.MissionPossibleCards.com - I am looking for partners to reach the Philippines... translators and people willing to share with local churches are needed. Bless you,
Dean@AllAboutGod.com

Loida,
Thank you for reading my story, I am so glad your baby is doing better now. Amazing that God introduced us and we can relate. I would love to work with you and your husband in reaching your country. What does your husband do in the government?

Loida,
Thank you for the nice words. God bless you this weekend. Talk to your husband and share my sites with him. Maybe we can work together. I also just started a group: Mission Possible... join if you feel it would be of value.

Thanks for accepting.
Don

Sister Loida,

Thanks for reaching out. Was going through your posted photos and just think that I like the love portrayed. How good to see families sticking together especially now that family break-ups is in the rise-and appears a la mode!.

May the Lord fight to preserve the family unit and expose satan for the liar he is in glamourizing single-parenthood. Congrats for your boldness for we must resist the devil...and he will flee!!

In Christ,

Pastor Bernhard.

Hello dear,
Praise the lord,thanks a lot for the msg.
Am sooo happy to hear from you.
Hope every thing is just fine for you.Am ok en doing well
I thank God for that,Just pray for me in which ever way God guides you,blessed to have u as a friend in christ.
Good bless you dear,keep in touch.
Regards
Mariam

Praise God Loida,
I have been off for some time guess u are well.
Always praying for all my friends.
Have a blessed day.
Mariam

hello po,im also a filipino!inad lang po kita d2.God Bless po ate.-sister angeline-

ah dito po sa los banos laguna po ang church namin. Evangelical church po kami...thanks po sa reply...God Bless!

hello po... so thankful kay Lord for having this site!!! en seeing fellow christians lalo na po dito sa pinas...kip n touch en Godbless..

gudday po.the name of r church is Christ Contract Worker Int'l-Angeles Chapter...my family r all ative in r church and doing ministries...totoo po,napakasarap po talaga na magkaron ng tunay na relasyon sa Panginoon...and im even blessed upon seeing this site!!! hehehe really nakatataba ng puso po na makachat ang mga kapatid sa pananampalataya!!! kip n touch en Godbless!!!

If you woke up this morning
with more health than illness,
you are more blessed than the
million who won't survive the week.

If you have never experienced
the danger of battle,
the loneliness of imprisonment,
the agony of torture or
the pangs of starvation,
you are ahead of 20 million people
around the world.

If you can attend a church meeting
without fear of harassment,
arrest, torture, or death,
you are more blessed than almost
three billion people in the world.

If you have food in your refrigerator,
clothes on your back, a roof over
your head and a place to sleep,
you are richer than 75% of this world.

If you have money in the bank,
in your wallet, and spare change
in a dish someplace, you are among
the top 8% of the world's wealthy.

If your parents are still married and alive,
you are very rare, especially in this World
today.

If you hold up your head with a smile
on your face and are truly thankful,
you are blessed because the majority can,
but most do not.

If you can hold someone's hand, hug them
or even touch them on the shoulder,
you are blessed because you can
offer God's healing touch.

If you can read this message,
you are more blessed than over
two billion people in the world
that cannot read anything at all.

You are so blessed in ways
you may never even know.

I’VE LEARNED…
I'VE LEARNED...that when you're in love it shows.
I've learned...that just one person saying to me, "You've made my day!" makes my day.
I've learned...that having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful
feelings in the world.
I've learned...that being kind is more important than being right.
I've learned...that you should never say no to a gift from a child.
I've learned...that I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help
him in some other way.
I've learned...that no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a
friend to act goofy with.
I've learned...that sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to
understand.
I've learned...that simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights
when I a child did wonders for me as an adult.
I've learned...that life is like a roll of toilet paper. the closer it gets to the end, the faster
it goes.
I've learned...that we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.
I've learned...that money doesn't buy class.
I've learned...that it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.
I've learned...that under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated
and loved.
I've learned...that the Lord didn't do it all in one day. What makes me think I can?
I've learned...that to ignore the facts does not change the facts.
I've learned...that when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that
person continue to hurt you.
I've learned...that love, not time, heals all wounds.
I've learned...that the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with
people smarter than I am.
I've learned...that everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.
I've learned...that there's nothing sweeter than sleeping with your babies and feeling
their breath on your cheeks.
I've learned...that no one is perfect until you fall in love with him.
I've learned...that life is tough, but I am tougher.
I've learned...that opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.
I've learned...that when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.
I've learned...that I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed
away.
I've learned...that one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he
may have to eat them.
I've learned...that a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
I've learned...that I can't choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it.
I've learned...that when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little
fist, that you're hooked for life.
I've learned...that everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness
and growth occurs while you're climbing it.
I've learned...that it is best to give advice in only two circumstances: when it is
requested and when it is a life-threatening situation.
I've learned...that the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

Meaningful Life
If you’ve never asked the question
Who or when or why or how
Give your mind that great suggestion
Go ahead and do it now

You will find when you consider
All the options that abound
There is still but one conclusion
Where peace of mind is found

It’s not in education
In religion or in books
In retirement funds and IRAs
Or how the market looks

It’s not in status or in style
How low in golf you score
It’s not the running of a mile
Or who you’re working for

It’s not the price you pay for things
It’s not the jewels and fancy rings
It’s not the checks and credit cards
Secured by all those guns and guards

It’s not the beauty of your face
It’s not a matter of your face
It’s not the muscle on your bones
Your classy looks or great skin tones

What matters most in life today
Is where you stand along the way
Not what you have but what you are
How faith in God succeeds by far

God is the answer to the question
Of the who, when, why or how
And He gives the invitation:
‘TRUST IN ME AND DO IT NOW’’

You’ll find God meets your deepest need
With His kind words your soul He’ll feed
He guide your steps and makes things right
He’ll turn darkness into light…..

I asked God…

I asked God to take away my pain
God said, No
-it is not for me to take away,
But for you to give up.
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole
God said, No
-Her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience
God said, No
-patience is a by-product of tribulations,
It isn’t granted, it is earned.
I asked God to give me happiness
God said, No
-I give you blessings, happiness is up to you.
I asked God to make my spirit grow
God said, No
-you must grow on your own
but I will prune you to make you fruitful.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life
God said, No
-I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things
I asked God to helped me LOVE others,
as much as He loves me
God said…..
Ahhh, finally you have the idea.

God loves You!

FROM THE FULLNESS OF HIS GRACE WE HAVE ALL
RECEIVED ONE BLESSING AFTER ANOTHER.
( JOHN 1:16 *NIV )

Always remember to count our blessings each day, and to
thank God for them! For no matter what we have, when we
look around us, we find others who have less! So never feel
sorry for ourself, instead start counting our blessings, for that
should cheer u up indeed.

Now we know that when things disappoint us, we are sad and
often depressed. However it is written that we should: BE
JOYFUL ALWAYS; PRAY CONTINUALLY; GIVE THANKS IN
ALL CIRCUMSTANCES, FOR THIS IS GOD'S WILL FOR YOU
IN JESUS CHRIST. ( 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 )

Therefore, never feel that God doesn't hear our prayers
because a prayer isn't answered the way we want, or something
goes wrong in our life. For our Heavenly Father always knows
what is best for us, and: HE WILL NOT LEAVE YOU NOR
FORSAKE YOU. ( DEUTERONOMY 31:6 )

So my friend, remember to always: GIVE THANKS TO THE
LORD, CALL ON HIS NAME; MAKE KNOWN AMONG THE
NATIONS WHAT HE HAS DONE for you!
( 1 CHRONICLES 16:8 )

In closing, MAY THE GRACE OF THE LORD JESUS
CHRIST, AND THE LOVE OF GOD, AND THE
FELLOWSHIP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT BE WITH YOU ALL,
now and always! Amen! ( 2 CORINTHIANS 13:14 )

FROM THE FULLNESS OF HIS GRACE WE HAVE ALL
RECEIVED ONE BLESSING AFTER ANOTHER.
( JOHN 1:16 *NIV )

Always remember to count our blessings each day, and to
thank God for them! For no matter what we have, when we
look around us, we find others who have less! So never feel
sorry for ourself, instead start counting our blessings, for that
should cheer u up indeed.

Now we know that when things disappoint us, we are sad and
often depressed. However it is written that we should: BE
JOYFUL ALWAYS; PRAY CONTINUALLY; GIVE THANKS IN
ALL CIRCUMSTANCES, FOR THIS IS GOD'S WILL FOR YOU
IN JESUS CHRIST. ( 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 )

Therefore, never feel that God doesn't hear our prayers
because a prayer isn't answered the way we want, or something
goes wrong in our life. For our Heavenly Father always knows
what is best for us, and: HE WILL NOT LEAVE YOU NOR
FORSAKE YOU. ( DEUTERONOMY 31:6 )

So my friend, remember to always: GIVE THANKS TO THE
LORD, CALL ON HIS NAME; MAKE KNOWN AMONG THE
NATIONS WHAT HE HAS DONE for you!
( 1 CHRONICLES 16:8 )

In closing, MAY THE GRACE OF THE LORD JESUS
CHRIST, AND THE LOVE OF GOD, AND THE
FELLOWSHIP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT BE WITH YOU ALL,
now and always! Amen! ( 2 CORINTHIANS 13:14 )