Inspiring You to Live a Fantastic Life No. 308 Vol. 27 MARCH 2016 KILL S.P.A.M! destroy them before they destroy you learn how to overcome sin, pride, abuse and mediocrIty A PRIEST SHARES HIS JOURNEY FROM SLAVERY TO FREEDOM WANTED: IDENTITY KNOW WHO YOU TRULY ARE BUS LESSON LEARNED: LET GOD BE GOD HE IS IN CONTROL KERYGMA BARCODE.pdf 11/16/06 5:43:58 PM Philippines P100 US $8.14 AUS $8.14 Euro 5.07 UK 4.49 CDN $7.95 SING $9.42 HK $51.83 RUPIAH 103,000 Sister Aida Manongdo, one of the leaders of the young Charismatic group The Light of Jesus Family then, prophesied to a 13-year-old Bo Sanchez that he would be preaching God’s Word to the nations. Serving as God’s lighthouse on earth, the Light of Jesus Family continues to spread God’s life-saving and life- changing Word even to the peripheries as light travels far and wide, even to the edges, in search for those who are lost at sea. 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Equip yourself with the least used leadership style — the Meta-Coaching system — that makes the greatest difference. For orders, call 725-9999 local 101 to 108 or log on to www.kerygmabooks.com PUBLICATIONS, INC. The Boss By Bo Sanchez know I have shared this before, but it’s something that best illustrates the lesson of what we’re celebrating at the end of this month — the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. One day, when I was still a young missionary, I heard that there were eight orphans who were starving up in a mountain. I went up to the mountain and found them. Analyn, the eldest daughter who was 16 year old, told me how they survived. I Every day, she would wake up at 4 a.m. and chop down slender trees. She’d dig a hole in the ground, burn the wood in that hole, and make charcoal. She’d put the charcoal in a sack and, with her little brother in tow, hoist the sack over her shoulder, walk down the mountain, Rise and ride the jeepney to the market. In the market, she’d sell the sack of charcoal for P50. That’s what she earned for the whole day of work. And in the market, she’d buy food to bring back to her hungry brothers and sisters. She’d go up the mountain at six in the evening and start cooking the only meal she and her eight siblings will eat for the day. She told me, “Kuya, alam mo ang nangyari kahapon?” (Did you know what happened from yesterday?) I listened to her story and I couldn’t stop crying. She said she came home from the market to cook. She got the matchbox and opened it. There were only two matchsticks left. She took a deep breath. She knew she had to be careful in using those two matchsticks because she had no more money to buy a new matchbox. And then she heard someone knocking at their door. It was their neighbor. Your “Analyn, may posporo ka ba? Pahingi naman…” (Analyn, do you still have matchsticks? Can I ask for one?) She closed her eyes and prayed, “Panginoon, ibibigay ko ba? Dadalawa na lang…” (Lord, will I give this? I only have two left…) By the grace of God, she made her decision. She gave one matchstick to her neighbor. Tomb But when she closed the door, she collapsed on the floor and began to weep like she had never wept before. While holding the last remaining matchstick in her hand, she cried, “Panginoon, iligtas mo na kami. Hindi ko na kaya ito…” (Lord, save us. I can’t do this anymore.) We both cried when she shared the story to me. She said, “Kuya, sinagot ako ng Diyos. Kasi ngayon, dumating ka.” In their little shack, I embraced Analyn and all her siblings for a long time. After crying and laughing together, I said, “Yes, you’re coming home with me.” The day before, Analyn gave one matchstick. In return, God gave her family so much more. I became their “house father” for one year and continued to support them until they finished their studies. Today, those orphans are all grown up. Through God’s provision, I became the miracle Analyn was praying for. Today, around you, I believe there are many Analyns in the world who are crying out for their miracle, too. Can you be a miracle to someone? These past few years, it’s become clearer and clearer and clearer in my mind — the most important sign that shows that Jesus is alive in you is if you become a miracle for people who are praying for a miracle. Yes, Jesus is alive. We celebrate His resurrection from the grave this month. But the bigger question is this: Is Jesus alive in you? For many, Jesus is still dead in them. He hasn’t resurrected.