Biyernes, Oktubre 26, 2012
(Adapted by: Polychase Magaoay)
I read this in the internet. You all
probably know this already, but this is just sort of a reminder. The Bible
verses just really struck me, and I hope you find a deeper meaning in it as
well.
There are three things a person needs
to know in order to become a Christian and then live a fulfilling life in
Christ.
1) You
need to know you are a sinner
The Gospel begins with the bad news
that we’re all sinners:
All have
sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (Rom 3:23)
There is
none righteous, no, not one. (Rom 3:10)
And our sin places us under God’s
judgment:
The wages
of sin is death… (Rom 6:23)
We often make the mistake of
comparing ourselves to other people. When we do that we convince ourselves that
we aren’t so bad. But it’s “the glory of God” that we fall short of. God
compares our behavior to His own — not other people — and all of us fall short
when held to this standard.
Why this is important to know: 1) We must recognize that we need be saved from our sins in order
to be at peace with God and 2) That salvation must come from a source outside
of us because we can’t live up to God’s standard.
2) You
need to know how you can be forgiven for your sins
After laying out the problem, the
Gospel then give us the solution to the problem of sin:
The gift of
God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Rom 6:23)
Christ Himself fulfilled all that God
has required in His Law, and paid for our sins:
What the law
was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature, God did by
sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering. (Rom
8:3)
We are saved through Christ’s work,
not our own:
It is by
grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is
the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. (Eph 2:8-9)
As we learned above, we can’t save
ourselves from sin because our good works can’t live up to God’s standard, but
where our works are stained with sin and rejected, Christ’s work is perfect and
is accepted.
When we say we recognize our need to
be saved, and call on Christ to be our Savior, we mean we’re relying on His
sacrifice to be a payment for our sins and to make peace with God on our
behalf. When we do this God credits Christ’s perfection to us, we’re
justified, and we’re forgiven for our sins.
Why this is important to know: Because only Jesus can save us from the penalty of our sin, any
other way we try to make peace with God will fall short (Acts 4:12).
3) You
need to know how you should respond to God’s forgiveness
Once we are at peace with God,
through Christ, we are a new creation:
If anyone
is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all
things have become new. (2 Cor 5:17)
We no longer live for sin, we live
for God:
Do not
present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present
yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments
of righteousness to God. (Rom 6:13)
You are a
chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people,
that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into
His marvelous light. (1 Pet 2:9)
And our lives should bear good fruit:
The fruit
of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. (Gal 5:22-23)
Why this is important to know: In order to grow in Christ we need to know how to respond to God’s
grace. What Christ has done for us effects how we live. We do good works, not
to be saved, but because Christ has saved us (Eph 2:10). We forgive because Christ
has forgiven us (Matt 6:12). We bless because Christ has blessed us (Eph 1:3).
We served because Christ has served us (Mrk 10:45). We love because Christ has
loved us (1 Jhn 4:19).
Two
students in the Second Word War Vice Mayor Belen T. Fernandez and JCI Dagupan
Inc. Scrabble Tournament last July 26,2012 at the CSI Stadia, Dagupan City.
Polychase
P. Magaoay, Fourth Year stude, garnered first place, while Pia Pollaine P.
Magaoay, Third Year stude, winded third place.
Polychase
and Pia bested out students from more than 20 schools in Dagupan City.
Polychase
also won a computer showcase for the school.
The two
studes were accompanied by their coach, Ms. Zyra C. Abejero.
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- Pia Magaoay
I have started my very own blog lately. When I
create posts on my blog, I just feel gratified and happy. It’s a feeling I
would really like to share to all of you. So why create a blog?
Blogging is a way to express ourselves, our ideas,
and our passions with others. It’s part of our human nature to want to share
and communicate with others, and blogging is one of the best (and cheapest and
most efficient) ways of doing that. Surely, you like talking to your family,
friends, classmates, mentors - people whom you share common interests with. Now
imagine reaching out and having a conversation with people right around the
globe – that’s what blogging is.
The great thing about
blogging is that anyone can read it. In the internet, there is about every type
of reader available. A blog is a regular conversation with readers. A crafty and
interesting post, a clear nice way of writing will attract people to read your
blog. If you post something useful, the article can even help others. It’s such
a nice feeling, to see people, having viewed your blog.
In a blog, you can
share what you’ve created and even receive feedback. This can bring about
improvement. You improve your writing skills and your creativity by blogging.
You can blog about the topic you are passionate about. Eventually, you may even
be recognized, in time. There are a lot of people who became famous because of
their blog. Writing a blog is also a hobby. It is actually a form of leisure.
Believe me, if you find it fun to read and see things on the internet, it is
more fun to be the person who posts about it. It’s satisfying. And you can interact
with your readers.
The Internet is often the first place people go to
in order to learn a new skill. If a reader sees your blog and finds it useful,
then wow, you have just helped a stranger. Isn’t it nice to know that you have
helped someone because of what you wrote? Also, in time, readers may find great
interest in your blog. It can be a way to open opportunities, and build
friendships. You can expand your knowledge. These days, writing a blog presents
an easy way to become a professional writer. I’ve seen and read about people
who make money by blogging. Well, who knows? If you hone your writing skills, a
company may take interest in your blog and hire you, or pay you to keep
blogging. Yup, I am still a long way from that, but who knows? I might be
well-known writer someday. It’s not bad to dream is it? J
I’ve read in the internet, that as a blogger you
are part of a quiet revolution. Blogs have taken the power from traditional
publishers, and given it to ordinary people – like you and me. You are now free
to create something that gives you recognition and can provide an income. All
you need is determination, a long-term plan, ongoing regular content creation –
and know-how.
Polychase Magaoay
Linggo, Setyembre 2, 2012
Gossip and Rumors:
Breaking the Chain
Adapted
by: Danica T. Delos Santos IV-BJA
Face
it: people gossip. They always have, and they always will. You can’t change
that, but you can change what happens when a rumor comes your way.
Make the rumor stop
with you
If you decide that the rumor is
hurtful on some way, make a stand. Decide that you don’t want to take part in
spreading it. Others may continue to circulate the gossip, but you’ve made a
personal choice to stay out of it. Chances are the rumor will die or much more
quickly than if you had joined the buzz.
Don’t be an Audience
When someone comes to you with a
rumor, try not to be an audience. This person may want to hurt somebody or may
be after attention or power. It can be hard to resist hearing some juicy dish,
especially if you’re bored, but make an effort to say, “I’m not interested in
hearing mean gossip, thanks.”
Just like with physical bullying,
there are no “innocent bystanders” with hurtful rumors. Hearing and reacting to
the rumor, and letting it continue, makes you almost as responsible for its
damage as the person who started it. Instead, don’t provide another pair of
ears for the rumor-starter. If he isn’t getting the reaction or attention he’s
seeking, he’ll be less likely to do it in the future.
Be a Peacemaker
If one of your friends wants to hurt
someone else by spreading lies or rumors, speak up. Let your friends know that
this isn’t the right thing to do. If you need to, find another who feels the
same way and talk to the others together. If rumors are getting of control and
someone is being a real victim, get a counselor of teacher involved.
Respect others’
privacy
If you don’t want other people
talking about the personal things in your life, don’t do it to others. When you
hear personal information about a classmate or friend, try to keep it to
yourself, and don’t worry about whether it’s true or not. If you respect people’s
privacy, they’ll more likely to do the same for you.
Sabado, Setyembre 1, 2012
Uh-oh. The kid who's new is you. At school. At camp. In clubs. On the team. Feeling a little uncomfortable? Have no fear! Try out these easy icebreakers anywhere you're the newcomer. Pretty soon, you'll feel welcomed.
1. Don't be shy. Just say "Hi!" You say you're too shy to make new friends? Believe it or not, you're not the only one who feels shy when it comes to making friends. A lot of people feel the same way. But you can start making friends at this very moment by saying "Hi!" Say "goodbye" to being shy.
2. Put out a smile. Even if you feel to shy, you can break the ice with a warm smile. When the other person sees you being friendly, you'll surely get a smile back. That's a real winning beginning.
3. Be Yourself! Don't try to act the way others want you to act. Be the way you are with your family and old friends - relaxed, talkative, friendly. If you act like that, you'll make them feel they're a part of your family.
4. If you have trouble talking about yourself, don't. That's a big check! Ask questions and let them do the talking. Show them that you're interested in what he/she is saying. Your simple question could get a whole conversation going.
5. Share your terrific talents (in an unboastful and polite way). Offer help in gift wrapping, braiding, project or learning a new musical piece. You could even share your talents in singing and playing guitar. Whatever you're good at could get you in god with others.
6. Be a helper. Help those in need. Help them carry boxes from room to room. Or, by simply standing up for others. Don't laugh when somebody is embarrassed in front of the class. Instead, help him/her. Always extend a helping hand to others.
Pia Magaoay ~
Revised From: Full House Sisters: Michelle.
Noong nakaraang Agosto 31, 2012 lamang ay iginunita ng mga Dominicano ang Buwan ng Wika. Iba't ibang paligsahan ang naganap katulad ng Tagisan sa Talumpati, Tula at Isahang Pag-awit. Narito ang ilang mga larawan:
Si Pia Magaoay sa Talumpating pinamagatang "Pagpupugay Sa Watawat"
Ang mga taga-pagpadaloy ng Programa,
Alki Alviar at Robelle Sagles, kapwa nasa ika-apat
na taon.
ang mga naging kalahok sa programa
kasama ang Vice Principal for Academic Affairs,
G. Greg Baldelomar
Magiliw na sumayaw ang mga Juniors
para sa kanilang special number
(c)Danica T. Delos Santos para sa mga larawan
Miyerkules, Agosto 29, 2012
Friendship falls apart for many reasons—a huge fight, distance, loss of interest, and some other personal reasons. But if both parties are interested to be friends still, there is no reason why the friendship shouldn’t be saved. Who knows, this friendship might grow a lot deeper than before.
If you want to breathe life on a dying friendship :(
Here are some tips.
·
Find ways to communicate. Whether you are miles apart or living
in the same building, make sure to have an open line of communication. Landline. Cell
phone. Email. Chat.
·
Forgive the offense. If an offense broke the friendship apart,
it is time to forgive, forget, and move forward. If you were the offended party,
openly tell your friend that she has already been forgiven.
- Apologize. If you are the offending party, let go of your pride and ask for forgiveness. Remember that reconciliation starts with a word of apology. Make sure to apologize in person, but if that it is not possible, like when you are living in a different country or state, you can do it by some other means.
- Show your concern. Even if you are not as close as you once had been, show your friend that you still care for her. You can show your concern in different ways. If one of her family members is sick, you can send her a short thoughtful note. Send her a gift on her birthday. Congratulate her for her success in work. And wish her well if she is starting a new project.
- Allow her to be her own person. People grow, and sometimes the friend you know very well will grow into a different person. The things you both enjoy will become distasteful to her. Allow her to grow and accept her individuality.
- Go out once in a
while. In any relationship, it is very important to have a personal
interaction. This is why you need to go out with your friend at least once
a month. If you are living far apart, make an effort to visit her in her
place or invite her to your place. Take this as your time to rediscover
each other, have some good laughs, dine together, and talk about anything
that comes to mind.
Make it a commitment to
keep the friendship going. That even if your
friendship is being rocked and challenged, you remain stable as friends.
This might work, you know :)
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