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Wa ko ka balik this year, Haps, pero hopefully sometime within the next 2 years. Maluuy ang Ginoo mag save pa ta lagi kai mahal man kaayo ang ticket.

Kumusta man imong trip , Haps? How was Bohol?

Quote from: JellyBean on August 16, 2012, 02:46:00 AM
Sounds like your referring to what was known as the Great depression back in history...Grandma lived during those times and she made sure we knew it by telling us that a drop of water from the tap was a penny 5 years later it went to 5 cents for a drop of water from the tap...she made a mire 10 cents a day cutting hair and giving head massages with that during that time and she was a child working at the time as no child labor laws had been made up during those days....ha ha ha ha ha Lorenzo you cannot say you do not have a welfare system he he he he what about the pocketing of money known to be done by some politicians here? They get their self help of welfare off from others who have paid dearly for something that cost more than it should have....he he he he..

You're right, the great depression was a prime example, my dear. But we also had some issues recently -- per se the 1970's petroleum price hike and the subsequent increase in prices of consumer goods (which was the catalyst for congress to increase the minimum wage). The current financial fiasco that is happening now in the United States is testament to changing economics. The US dollar is losing its value , inflation rates are high. The point of the matter is that the United States, a modernized state, also experiences its own economic pitfalls, why should that not be held true for modernizing states per se most of the nations in south east asia, per se the Philippines.

You're right that there are outright graft and corruption activities in government. This graft and corruption, the practices therof, may be seen as a form of 'welfare' for those said politicians, however. You can say that in context, however, there are no official policies of a welfare system as compared to the level that is seen in the United States, where it is a policy to have welfare systems.

The welfare system was enacted during the great depression to help americans at the time, who were experiencing financial difficulties, still remain enact. Despite the fact that the great depression effectively ended in 1941, the policy of perpetual welfare provisions is still intact.

That , my dear, is the very reason why this country has over $15 Trillion in debt. The very reason why the United States is in this situation is because of the this welfare system.

The Philippines, officially, does not have a nationalized welfare system as compared to the level and size as that of the United States.
The Philippines may be a third world nation, but at least its national debt is only at $88 Billion (about 1/170th the amount of the United States')

Gastador ra kaayo ang America. She spends more than what she earns.

What are you doing this weekend?

Quote from: Happy on August 16, 2012, 01:30:13 AM
I'm fine dong. Kayod japon ug sige.

Ikaw kumusta?

He he , good to hear that you're doing good, Happy! Dugay dugay na bitaw wa ta nag estorya diri.

Okey ra ko, 'te, mao ra gehapon, datung pordoy.  

Quote from: aiiloveyou on August 16, 2012, 01:15:33 AM
hello my dear kabayan....

aiiloveyou,

palangga ba kami nimo? welcome to the forum, aiilove you.

Quote from: ms da binsi on August 16, 2012, 01:20:41 AM

Banana's bff too Lorz!

your banana republic has good taste, da bins!

he he , i like mine with cream and no sugar

it keeps me up during my 12 hour shifts. truly.

Quote from: islander on August 15, 2012, 06:43:27 PM
purya. this senator has too many histrionics on tv. 

ha ha ha ! cluster c type gajod noh?

May God guide this may back to his family and keep him away from all harm. This we pray through Christ our Lord, Amen.

My best friend at work:

Quote from: Lollapalooza on August 15, 2012, 03:28:41 PM
"Daddy, how much do you make an hour?"


With a timid voice and idolizing eyes, the little boy greeted his father as he returned from work.

Greatly surprised, but giving his boy a glaring look, the father said: "Look, sonny, not even your mother knows that. Don't bother me now, I'm tired."

"But Daddy, just tell me please! How much do you make an hour, " the boy insisted. The father, finally giving up, replied: "Twenty dollars per hour."

"Okay, Daddy. Could you loan me ten dollars?" the boy asked.

Showing his restlessness and positively disturbed, the father yelled: "So that was the reason you asked how much I earn, right?Go to sleep and don't bother me anymore!"

It was already dark and the father was meditating on what he said and was feeling guilty. Maybe he thought , his son wanted to buy something. Finally, trying to ease his mind, the father went to his son's room.

"Are you asleep, son?" asked the father.

"No, Daddy. Why?" replied the boy, partially asleep.

"Here's the money asked for earlier, " the father said.

"Thanks, Daddy!" rejoiced the son, while putting his hand under his pillow and removing some money.

"Now I have enough! Now I have twenty dollars!" the boy said to his father, who was gazing at his son, confused at what his son had just said. "Daddy, could I buy you for an hour?"

he he he! this story made me smile.

Quote from: lumine on August 16, 2012, 12:52:56 AM
bag-o lang ko nagdula sa songpop,unya natingala na lang ko cel kay naa koy 10 points na, gidulaan diay ni mamatt pro ang kontra,42 points na sad. butangi!

he he he, musta pod ka dinha, ate lumine.

asa naman si ate grace?

Quote from: Ginger on August 16, 2012, 12:46:05 AM
I have reasons why I stopped posting here. All old members knew how much effort and time I exerted here. TB will always a home away from home.  You all know that. No one should question about my sudden appearance but if one of my family is in trouble, I'm just right in the corner.

Dong Insoy, I will post pics soon in a different page.

He he he , and am glad to see that you're back home, ate aleth.

Home does feel good to have family back.

Kummusta naman ka Happy!

he he he, busy sigoro sa Facebook eh?

Quote from: Ginger on July 18, 2012, 09:44:20 PM
Dong, Naa ko sa Spain. (Palma de Mallorca). Been here for 7 months already.

Aleth Hazel,

Kumusta naman ang life dinha sa Spain? Nag baila baila na ba ka dinha with some dashing bailador espanole?

Do share some pictures of your life over there in Espana.


God Bless!

Quote from: kiamoy on August 15, 2012, 06:06:03 PM
present! miss you all

Bem,

It's good to see you too! Welcome back home to Tubag Bohol.

Quote from: bulak on August 15, 2012, 05:15:23 PM
Thanks Dong Enzo, I am fine, life is just madly busy, mao katagsa na jud ko muari dire. I miss those days nga magbuntagay dire , maparalize ang trabajo kung magsige ra atubang sa computer karong panahuna Anyway , magduawan raman sad ko dire ninyu, hopefully permaninte nga naa ra gihapon ang TB until mang retire nata pohon para magsige na pod ta binuntagay dire Have a nice day Dong and God Bless )

It's good to have you here again in Tubag Bohol, Bulak. Your presence, as will all of our old friends who went AWOL (you included! he he) is very refreshing. It's like having one's extended family back in the house again.

God Bless you!

Quote from: cujo on August 15, 2012, 09:20:19 PM
Thank you Dong.You're always the caring one.God Bless.

You're welcome, Tita. The beauty of life -- includes all of our experiences, our loved ones, family members, friends who we've met along the way -- and to put it into perspective where we feel we've made a difference -- a positive difference. Please accept my condolences on the passing of your friend, Eppie, May God grant her eternal rest in the Kingdom of Heaven. This we pray through Christ our Lord, Amen.

A bodily disease, which we look upon as whole and entire within itself, may, after all, be but a symptom of some ailment in the spiritual part.
- Nathaniel Hawthorne

Quote from: TUBAGBOHOL.com on August 15, 2012, 02:44:31 PM

Charice Pempengco and Her Alaska Look-alike

ha ha ha ha !

Quote from: taga tigbao on August 15, 2012, 03:29:03 PM
HAhahahaha. Gilarot guro! Gisud sa kapsula! Hahahaha. Peace talks Boy.

Ha ha ha ha, brod vince, asa man ning kapsula ni boy abunda?

Quote from: islander on August 15, 2012, 10:14:04 AM
just curious about the endorsement of boy abunda... so where have all the grass on his head gone?

ha ha ha ha ha ! ning balhin sigoro, isles.

Quote from: islander on August 14, 2012, 07:24:25 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm_Cz8G_S4c#ws

maka hilak man ning videoha...

Quote from: hubag bohol on August 08, 2012, 07:51:55 PM

he he he! good boy! das a good boy! 

My goodness! so many babies.

isles would fall in love with these kitties...

he he, mo angay diay ka sa munchkin, jenneth? that is maxine's (ahoang iro) favorite, btw. after i come back form work i'll say to her, "maxine, do you want some do...nuuuts?" da! abtik gayod mo bark haha.

he he he, deal !

As I  was writing a medical report the other day -- in the wee hours of the morning -- a little girl came and placed her nose on my desk and gave me those "please daddy can we go out and play" look. Adorable. My little Maxine.

Quote from: Lollapalooza on August 15, 2012, 03:10:15 PM
Finally!!! nakakaon ra gyud ka ug durian, Bran... this one's for you:

Ha ha ! awww , next time we'll have to eat durian together. i'm sure with your help we can chow down a whole durian.

PS. i also like the rambutans from bukidnon. as in lami gajud kaajo.

Quote from: Lollapalooza on August 15, 2012, 02:55:56 PM

P65.00 for Krusher and add P39.00 for tiramisu... pero lami-an ko sa Coffee Jelly flavor

he he he! Jenneth, if you like that, then i'm sure you'll like the Dunkin Donut's Iced Coffee. I usually order that in the morning on my way to the hospital.

A medium sized one is only $1.50.

He he he, at first its bati, but afterwards one gets used to it. My uncle brought a whole durian from his trip to Bukidnon , Mindanao. And he wanted me to eat it , as in most of it. I offered some to my lolo, ingon ra si lolo, "Bahong tae man na!" ha ha ha!

This is why the United States is so much in debt. Because of this attitude some segments of the population have in regards to government subsidies and government aid. They EXPECT it.

If I go to the hospital, I'll see patients coming in with no health insurance and using Medicaid (government program to cover health costs for people who have no jobs or are considered in poverty), these people also enjoy monthly unemployment checks (Uncle Sammy mails them $1,000 a month for those), then also get food stamps (worth about $300 a month for food), and many of them also enjoy monthly "disability checks" of $1,000.

Ang tawo nga way trabaho nga lazy kaajo, will get some $2,500 in federal aid a month. Who pays for this? Government. And where do you think Government gets this money?

1. Taxes
2. Loans, Loans, and more Loans , by the way, which CHINA provides the United States.

Within Obama's first term, the United States accumulated over $3 Trillion in debt. Despite his failed policies, unemployment rate still is at 9%, the economy's performance is still sub standard. He is not engaging hard issues to correct this spiral deficit we are in. Instead, he relies on acquiring more loans from China.

It is obvious that socialist programs do not work. The European Union's current situation -- is testament to that. The Greek, Spanish, Italian, Irish economic recession is testament to that.

Quote from: vrglguapo on August 15, 2012, 02:53:03 PM
The outcome of welfare states  ,it will make the people lazy.

he he he yup!

Quote from: hubag bohol on August 14, 2012, 01:39:35 PM




The art at its best...

The caption to this picture should be "Nasty Cat Fight"

Quote from: JellyBean on August 14, 2012, 04:44:13 PM
I was read a post by a native in here that the squatters were an attraction for the tourist to see how people really live here....Lorenze things are very expensive here in Bohol as business's here are with out a doubt cashing in on the tourist industry here...Ga is up, food commodity up, cost of living up but not the salary of the people here and there is no welfare here to help people how there is back home in the states...

As it should. The financial trends that are manifesting in the Philippines, which is actually the 2nd highest performer in Asia; second only to China, is testament to the firm capitalist trends for the country.

If you read your history, the United States experienced the same during the turn of the 20th century when commodities went up, due to the industrial revolution's effects on the population. Later on, the standard of living and the pay did increase.

The Philippines is a modernizing nation, despite that, it still remains a third world nation. So it's wrong to compare standards of living with those in the United States or in other western nations. If you look at the economic performance of other modernizing nations per se Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam etc, you'll notice that the Philippines is actually performing quite well. Our GDP per capita is increasing, as well as GNP. This fiscal year, the Philippines is enjoying an annual growth rate of 6.5% (incredible when nations like Japan are growing only at .3% this fiscal year).

Quote from: JellyBean on August 14, 2012, 04:44:13 PM
I was read a post by a native in here that the squatters were an attraction for the tourist to see how people really live here....Lorenze things are very expensive here in Bohol as business's here are with out a doubt cashing in on the tourist industry here...Ga is up, food commodity up, cost of living up but not the salary of the people here and there is no welfare here to help people how there is back home in the states...

he he he, ah yes, the Philippines has yet to become a 'welfare' state like the united states.

Quote from: islander on August 15, 2012, 09:10:33 AM
odan matig-a = way nada.  yes, that's him, as he introduced himself in some other thread to hubag (and as a matter of course to the rest of tb netizens).  i can't help but wonder until now why people can be categorized simply as the left and the right even if i have two hands and i can't hold them up high because they're not so clean and bright, though i can clap them softly, one-two-three...

he he he, cute!

I think we should respect each political side. I'm a conservative republican, yet i still respect the liberal left's view (tho i may not agree with their view). That's the beauty of American bipartisan politics. All sides have the right to share their view and not be punished for it.

Mr. Matig-a shared his view as ms da binsi did hers

Hiligaynon/ Ilonggo:

Indi gid tumanon sasiya. Pa pangalag-agan kamo.

The time is 7:24 PM. I've been at work since 9 AM. Just 2 more hours to go until I get out. These 12 hour shifts are a killer...and i'm hungry.

How i wish i could have some kinilaw and some adobong nokos right now.

The writing style uncannily resembles  that of Sir Way Nada.

he he he, bulging veins man ni, dili nerves.

Its humbling to know that some 2,000 years ago, our Lord Jesus Christ walked these very fields. And that our Lord perhaps could have looked just like these shepherds. The Divine Word....

Quote from: taga tigbao on August 14, 2012, 12:59:45 PM
Salamat utro Bro. Okay ra man pud dires Manila. Kahibawo na kas Pilipino, madalhig, mabahaan, makawatan ug unsa pang uban diha (except sa namatjan ug gibuwagan siguro) pirme lamang gihapong gangisi. Hehehehe. Salamat sa pag-akip namo sa imong prayers. We will be safe here for sure kay half-way around the world may nag-ampo man diay para namo. God bless.

God Bless You, Brod Vince.

Itawn, duol man diay pod sa atong pinanggang Bohol...

Interesting. I learned something new today.

Its also raining pretty hard over here in Chicago. In no way does the rain here compare to the ones hitting the Philippines, but it brought me to thinking about all of you guys there in Manila and surrounding areas. I'm praying for you all and your safety.

Graciously hear us, O Lord, when we call upon You,
and grant unto our supplications a calm atmosphere,
that we, who are justly afflicted for our sins,
may, by Your protecting mercy, experience pardon.
Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Vince, mag ampo ta that this storm will pass quickly. Please stay safe over there.

dearest brother, my good friend,

i thought of you today. and i miss you.

just thought you should know...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF0zefuJ4Ys#

What is it with Pinoys and running into the rain/ bagyo?

True Story: Back in 1995, we had just moved into our new home in New Jersey. It was the summer of 1995 when a tropical storm was pounding the coast of new jersey, drenching the entire neighborhood. Out of no where, my dad went outside with his shorts and white shirt and told us kids to "dali dinhi!" ha ha ha ha.

In my mind i was thinking, "what??!!"

Then, out of no where, as if some kind of internal urge within me sprung to life, and i dashed outside with my father. I was 10 at the time and was a chubby little 10 year old wearing only shorts. Dad and i were running around our front grass laughing and soaking up the rain. my little sister, who was about 8 at the time, saw us both. then she yelled out, "daddy! kuya! mo uban pod ko oy!" hahahaha. she then dashed outside , too. all three of us were out there.

30 minutes later, we then went to the garage to dry up. ha ha ha. i guess the bagyo reminded my dad of his good ole' times in his childhood in bohol when he would go out in the rain with his brothers and his father.

i can only imagine what the neighbours thought. LOL.

ah but who gives a damnn what they think. we had fun. memories were made.

Pinoys are also so very spirited ! Even tho stressed kita sa atong trabaho, we are such a spirited people. With "umft" gajod atong expressionsms. Today at work, as I was finishing up my duties, gi tawgan ko sa usang amigang pinay who works in admissions. As i answered the department phone naka dungog sigoro si Rachelle (the one who works in admissions) nako ang ingon dajon, "Hoy Doc! Kumakain ka na I brought extra sinigang for you today! Hali ka dito sa cafeteria!"

bwahahaha!

Prior to that phone call, i was having a tiring day at work, but after hearing Rachelle's voice and laughing with her, na spirited up pod ko ba. As if her positivism / motherlyness telekinetically traveled to me.

PS. She makes one badasss sinigang btw.

Quote from: cujo on August 14, 2012, 10:58:55 AM
I think we Filipinos tend to forget in  a split second once we see a camera.What register in our minds is " smile".In fact today I made a copy of pictures taken last week with a group of friends in a hospital ,with our friend  who was dying of cancer.{ She died 2 days ago }We gathered around her and what did we do?I was horrified when my husband seen the pics and asked why are we all smiling ? I think Eppie would understand for she loves picture taking.We loved her so much and we will missed her.

Cujo,

I'm sorry for the loss of your friend, Eppie. I'm sure that you all being there and laughing, smiling with her eased her passing.

Quote from: islander on August 12, 2012, 09:31:17 AM
this martial art has adherents, after all...



Woman Charged to Court for Biting Off Neighbour’s Nose

From Edo State comes a report that a 38-year-old woman, Monica Edosa, has been arraigned before a Customary Court sitting in the Idogbo area of the state for allegedly biting off her neighbour’s nose.

The prosecutor, Benson Agu, said the accused had, on the 16th of October, 2011, at Osaiwede Street, Upper Sakponba Road, Benin, bitten off part of Joy Okunrobo’s nose during a ‘fight’.

Although the accused, Monica Edosa, pleaded...
not guilty to the charges, the prosecutor applied for an adjournment to enable both parties resolve the case out of court. This was because the father of the victim, Roland Osakue had pleaded with the husband of the accused, Okunrobo Edosa, for out-of-court settlement.

After listening to the submissions of all the parties, the judge, Esther Eweka, granted bail to the accused in the sum of N50,000 with one surety in like sum. She then adjourned the case till 15 November for further briefing on the progress of the out of court settlement... But na for some women o, they can biteee! (http://www.olufamous.com/)

(in ebonics):

girl in blue: oh hellz naww ya dun mess wid ma maynn, yall be trippen

girl in black: oh he wuz yo man? schooo! din kno

girl in blue: *sumbag sumbag*

ha , ha , ha!

Quote from: hubag bohol on August 13, 2012, 09:04:17 PM

orange gehapon ang buhok ni mommy.

sige, let's communicate via PM na lang ha.

Quote from: islander on August 14, 2012, 10:05:03 AM
hahaha!  this is turning out to be my favorite olympics photo...

is it me or does david letterman bear a striking resemblance to the swedish king?

he he, maka hinumdum ko sa ahong pinanggang amigo, si Rob. we used to go hiking together with friends.

ps. i think i remember seeing y our old photos of you driving through michigan during the autumn. this picture reminds me of that.

Daghang rason, Jenneth. But before i can give a prognosis id have to know some history. Question nako nimo: do you have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) or do you have a family history of it?

Quote from: islander on August 14, 2012, 09:02:40 AM

Wow! Gorgeous view.

ha ha ha! mao pod bitaw.

Quote from: hubag bohol on August 13, 2012, 05:42:25 PM

this is a beautiful scenery, it reminds me of the good ole' days when a group of us would go hike the allegheny mountains during autumn. oh, such a view. guapo kaayo ang view.

Quote from: ms da binsi on August 14, 2012, 09:50:47 AM
At the Olympics, everybody is equal. King Carl XVI Gustaf And Queen Silvia Of Sweden Cheer Olympic Team



"Tig mind ug hari ka sa injo basta banhaan ka kaajo"

ha ha ha! palamuut ang expression ni manang....!

Quote from: chicogon on August 13, 2012, 11:01:04 PM
Lami e cover ug music album

he he he, bitaw noh? looking at that picture, one can't help but think of the beautiful environment as one traverses the journey that is life...

Quote from: islander on August 13, 2012, 04:54:36 PM
my preferred version (sigh):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofDUGeMP6Hk#

Andy Williams

nice rendition, isles.

Quote from: hubag bohol on August 13, 2012, 07:39:10 PM

he he he, grabeha pod sa bajeh da.

Quote from: hubag bohol on August 13, 2012, 07:39:46 PM

luoy pod uy, morag sad puppy man ning tawhana. ang bajeh, wa gajod ning tan-aw....

Quote from: Lollapalooza on August 14, 2012, 09:27:18 AM
"Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein." -- H. Jackson Brown Jr. --

quite profound!

Quote from: hubag bohol on August 13, 2012, 08:18:46 PM

tsk tsk tsk. ander de saya intawn si ondoh!

Fat soluble vitamins.

Finally! Its about time!

Quote from: Lollapalooza on August 14, 2012, 09:24:05 AM
this went viral in the internet.

Literally, through rainy clouds or suny skies......

Quote from: Lollapalooza on August 14, 2012, 09:16:39 AM
ewwww... ingon ana na gyud ang scarcity sa ilang food kay pati ilaga kaonon na? are these street rats?

Jenneth,

In other parts of East Asia, the people there love to also eat cats and dogs. My one friend from Korea told me that in the winter time it is very common for people to have cat soup kono. Ma luod pod ta da.

Quote from: LanggamTamsi2 on July 31, 2012, 05:18:41 PM
Mao niy akong gikaon karon Ug ako ra pod gahimo..Ampao sa ato kinaham sa mga pinoy.

Tita Sol,

Unsa man ni?

Quote from: chicogon on August 14, 2012, 07:34:52 AM
PHO - must be high in phosporus hehehe 

ha ha ha! og naa gailing hyperphosphatemia, i-prescribon nato og OsvaRen or Renepho.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ikUkmf-raE#

Lyrics:


Taste and see, taste and see
the goodness of the Lord.
O taste and see, taste and see
the goodness of the Lord, of the Lord.

I will bless the Lord at all times.
Praise shall always be on my lips;
my soul shall glory in the Lord
for God has been so good to me.

Refrain

Glorify the Lord with me.
Together let us all praise God's name.
I called the Lord who answered me;
from all my troubles I was set free.

Refrain

Worship the Lord, all you people.
You'll want for nothing if you ask.
Taste and see that the Lord is good;
in God we need put all our trust.

Refrain

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_GaH8bqr_s#

Quote from: islander on August 13, 2012, 02:27:32 PM
i could see that she's going to grow up pretty.  and boy, do i love their place.  i wish i could live in a place like that, far away from car horns.

Its testament to the beauty of simplicity, dear isles.

The lyrics to the song "the summons":


Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?
Will you go where you don't know and never be the same?
Will you let my love be shown? Will you let my name be known,
will you let my life be grown in you and you in me?

Will you leave yourself behind if I but call your name?
Will you care for cruel and kind and never be the same?
Will you risk the hostile stare should your life attract or scare?
Will you let me answer prayer in you and you in me?

Will you let the blinded see if I but call your name?
Will you set the prisoners free and never be the same?
Will you kiss the leper clean and do such as this unseen,
and admit to what I mean in you and you in me?

Will you love the "you" you hide if I but call your name?
Will you quell the fear inside and never be the same?
Will you use the faith you've found to reshape the world around,
through my sight and touch and sound in you and you in me?

Lord your summons echoes true when you but call my name.
Let me turn and follow you and never be the same.
In Your company I'll go where Your love and footsteps show.
Thus I'll move and live and grow in you and you in me.

Quote from: Lorenzo on August 13, 2012, 03:36:13 PM
I can't sleep. I just finished typing up another medical report couple of hours ago. I guess the 16 oz cup of coffee and its caffeinated effects is keeping me up. So might as well enjoy some soothing catholic hymnals of praise.

one song that i'm listening to right now is called "the summons".

its actually a very beautiful hymnal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdNTaY39dBM#ws

another beautiful rendition:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Zxapj7FXZo#ws

I can't sleep. I just finished typing up another medical report couple of hours ago. I guess the 16 oz cup of coffee and its caffeinated effects is keeping me up. So might as well enjoy some soothing catholic hymnals of praise.

one song that i'm listening to right now is called "the summons".

its actually a very beautiful hymnal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdNTaY39dBM#ws

Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.


â€" Galatians 1:10


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Paul reminds us that we must get past the fear of man in order to be free to fully serve God. This poses unique challenges for us in an age of instant connectivity, because there are times when we need to say “no” to others in order to say “yes” to the Holy Spirit. This also means that there are times when we need to stand out in the crowd because we are not going with the flow of others. This is the call of the gospel if we expect to be a true servant of Christ.