Mele kalikimaka (Merry Christmas)
That's right. I said it. In two languages even. With Authority!!! HA! HA! HA! HA!
Anyway, I wanted to share with you the latest haps in my life, so here goes.
My sister Kehau and her husband Jay and her son Justin were in town this week and I thought it would be a good idea to throw them a Pre-Christmas/Going Away Dinner. Jay is a Sergeant Major in the Marine Corps, and they will be transferring to Okinawa around the beginning of the year. Since this would be the last time that I would see my sister and her ohana for at least a year, I figured it would be a nice gesture to do something nice for them.
I coordinated the dinner with my baby sister Pua and we were able to commandeer the clubhouse where she lives at for the dinner.
The bill of fare:
Appetizer: Artichoke Hearts, lightly sprinkled with salt
Salad: Romaine hearts, baby spinach, tomatoes, onions, black olives, feta cheese
Wheat Pasta (got to watch those carbs and glycemic index)
Pasta Sauce: Sweet and Mild Italian Sausage, Mixed Ground Beef and Ground Turkey Meatballs
Italian Bread seasoned with Garlic powder, Crushed red pepper, oregano, basil and butter.
Dessert was leftover wedding cake from Kehau and Jay's wedding, with a side scoop of sherbert. The wedding cake was so delicious, even though it wasn't fresh. It had a rasberry filling which was so good:)
After the dinner, we had the opportunity to take some pictures which are located on my facebook account: http://www.facebook.com/alexrubio
I know that everyone was blessed, and it really felt wonderful to have my kids there (well, most of them. My son Dominic missed out because he was skating. Oh well, c'est la vie)
May the LORD's name be blessed and glorifed:)
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Glory
Glory
What does it mean?
Here are some definitions for you to peruse from Merriam-Websters Dictionary:
1 a: praise, honor, or distinction extended by common consent : renown
b: worshipful praise, honor, and thanksgiving
2 a: something that secures praise or renown
b: a distinguished quality or asset
3 a (1): great beauty and splendor : magnificence
(2): something marked by beauty or resplendence a>
b: the splendor and beatific happiness of heaven; broadly : eternity
4 a: a state of great gratification or exaltation
b: a height of prosperity or achievement
5: a ring or spot of light: as a: aureole
b: a halo appearing around the shadow of an object
I like the first two definitions. Lately, I've been thinking about God's Glory and how the LORD is Glorified.
Here are some people in my life, that I know give God Glory and Glorify His Holy Name:
Kirk and Tara Lantz - Kirk and Tara are a brother and sister in the LORD, that I have been a prayer partner for over the past 3 years. They were the former Chapter Directors of Christian Surfers South Bay and now run a Surf School and called Alive Surf School and they also have a ministry called Global Board Sports Ministry. Since last year, they have endured so much in their lives. I won't go into details, but as I always tell them, "I am blessed, and encouraged by the way that their faith is being refined by the LORD. For it gives Him the Glory, Honor and Praise."
For more information on Kirk and Tara, you can check out their site:
http://www.alivesurfingschool.com/
John Lindsley - John is the director of the Christian Surfing Federation. I don't want to go into too much detail but he has endured much for the sake of Jesus' name and continues to give Him the Glory for everything in his life.
For more information on John, you can check out his site:
http://www.christiansurfingfederation.com/
Javed Irshad - Javed is a brother in the LORD who lives in the province of Toba Tek Singh, Pakistan. He runs a Christian School named "The Little Disciples". As most of you know, Pakistan is not a predominant Christian country. They are persecuted daily, yet they do not deny the sovreignty of God and the Holy Faith that He has given them.
For more information on Javed, you can check out his site:
http://littledisciples.freshspirit.net/
My point of bringing up the subject of Glory is a challenge to me and to you the reader.
Here are some questions to challenge us, in our Holy Faith:
1. What have I done today, that gave God the Glory?
2. When I do a "good deed" for someone, is my motivation solely for "my glory" or "God's Glory"?
3. When I woke up this morning, did I give God the Glory for this day?
4. Or did I curse Him for some stupid, physical, emotional, or temporary inconvenience?
5. When I lay my head on the pillow tonight, and my consciousness starts to fade, did I give God the Glory for everything (good and bad) that happened in the day today?
May God Be Glorified in everything that you do today:)
In His Love,
Alex
What does it mean?
Here are some definitions for you to peruse from Merriam-Websters Dictionary:
1 a: praise, honor, or distinction extended by common consent : renown
b: worshipful praise, honor, and thanksgiving
2 a: something that secures praise or renown
b: a distinguished quality or asset
3 a (1): great beauty and splendor : magnificence
(2): something marked by beauty or resplendence a>
b: the splendor and beatific happiness of heaven; broadly : eternity
4 a: a state of great gratification or exaltation
b: a height of prosperity or achievement
5: a ring or spot of light: as a: aureole
b: a halo appearing around the shadow of an object
I like the first two definitions. Lately, I've been thinking about God's Glory and how the LORD is Glorified.
Here are some people in my life, that I know give God Glory and Glorify His Holy Name:
Kirk and Tara Lantz - Kirk and Tara are a brother and sister in the LORD, that I have been a prayer partner for over the past 3 years. They were the former Chapter Directors of Christian Surfers South Bay and now run a Surf School and called Alive Surf School and they also have a ministry called Global Board Sports Ministry. Since last year, they have endured so much in their lives. I won't go into details, but as I always tell them, "I am blessed, and encouraged by the way that their faith is being refined by the LORD. For it gives Him the Glory, Honor and Praise."
For more information on Kirk and Tara, you can check out their site:
http://www.alivesurfingschool.com/
John Lindsley - John is the director of the Christian Surfing Federation. I don't want to go into too much detail but he has endured much for the sake of Jesus' name and continues to give Him the Glory for everything in his life.
For more information on John, you can check out his site:
http://www.christiansurfingfederation.com/
Javed Irshad - Javed is a brother in the LORD who lives in the province of Toba Tek Singh, Pakistan. He runs a Christian School named "The Little Disciples". As most of you know, Pakistan is not a predominant Christian country. They are persecuted daily, yet they do not deny the sovreignty of God and the Holy Faith that He has given them.
For more information on Javed, you can check out his site:
http://littledisciples.freshspirit.net/
My point of bringing up the subject of Glory is a challenge to me and to you the reader.
Here are some questions to challenge us, in our Holy Faith:
1. What have I done today, that gave God the Glory?
2. When I do a "good deed" for someone, is my motivation solely for "my glory" or "God's Glory"?
3. When I woke up this morning, did I give God the Glory for this day?
4. Or did I curse Him for some stupid, physical, emotional, or temporary inconvenience?
5. When I lay my head on the pillow tonight, and my consciousness starts to fade, did I give God the Glory for everything (good and bad) that happened in the day today?
May God Be Glorified in everything that you do today:)
In His Love,
Alex
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