Craftsman's Odyssey
Rejected, Yet Made to Be Beautiful
As husbands, parents, and friends, we are quick to discard our failures, but it is in these failures that most of our true strength and worth is really found.
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Life's journey
Mastering the Art of Detail: A Journey from the Visible to the Unseen
In the artisan's realm, my brother and I discovered early on that if you neglect the unseen intricacies that are invisible to all, you will not care for details at all. In life, a disregard for the minutiae breeds a lack of appreciation for details altogether.
Faith
The World Condemnation and It's Salvation
"For God so loves the world." The famous verse of the book of John that we all know. He loved his creation so much that he gave his son for everyone to have eternal life and break the curse of sin.
Life's journey
Move by wind or do not move at all.
The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit
Family
Late Night Snuggles
In my short experience as a dad, the baby snuggle season is very short. It lasts longer for Moms, but for me(The dad), it is over in the blink of an eye.
Faith
God, Israel, and Hope. Some Highlights Form John Chapter 1
In all this, some highlights of John 1 bring me comfort today. Jesus is God. He is our (my) salvation. If He can(and will) save Israel, he can also save me. He will come back.
Life's journey
A Short Tale about Migrating, Identity, and New Beginnings
Almost two years ago, we started my USA permanent residence permit while still living in Panama, Central America, and still running my 8-year-old business. Now, I am writing this from a cafe in Boca Raton, Florida, after dropping off my wife for her first day at work. Back in 2020,
Family
A Few Thoughts on Parenting - 2023
Parental wisdom is the inner voice that tells us to use the knowledge we have to protect our children, to guide them as they form the very first fruits of wisdom themselves.
Life's journey
Uncertainty, Stress, Change, and Risk
It's important to acknowledge that fear is acceptable, but panic is not. A valuable exercise involves laying your cards on the table—examining the current scenarios and your feelings.
Life's journey
Waking Up to Smiles, Trivial Tasks, and Moments Worth Having
We're wired to overlook the ordinary and repetitive aspects of these extraordinary moments because we understand that anything worth cherishing requires effort and sacrifice.
Life's journey
The Biggest Pain In The World? - The Suffering Heart of a Parent
Can you imagine, as a dad or mom, if your child decides to live a life that leads to destruction? Or voluntarily, he put himself in harm's way and pain.
Life's journey
Just a Walk to the Park
When I ask her if she wants to go out with Papa, she drops anything she is doing to get ready and start her play date with me. What a joy.