28 December 2009

Let's greet 2010 in a nontoxic way

Dear friends,

A new year is dawning upon us, but the environmental concern that we face still lingers beyond. I do not wish to remind everyone of the tragic environmental disasters that occurred around the globe this year and past. However, let us heed the signs of the times. We have to act now.

As we celebrate the coming of the new year, let our celebration be more meaningful. We can have merrymaking activities with our family and friends without the need for fireworks; instead sing songs together, play music, even loud music - rock or a booming Beethoven. Let us just try to remember that fireworks often poses danger to properties and lives. There are no safe fireworks as the materials used are highly inflammable. Fireworks also produces smoke and dust that contains harmful chemicals that poisons the air; which in turn comes back to us as we inhale the now poisoned air around us.

Me and my family just recently watched the movie Avatar. Pondering on the movie deeper, it is all about a people living in harmony with their environment. People willing to take sacrifices and protect their cherished world from greed and lust. Isn't it about time that we care for our mother earth who nourishes us?

24 December 2009

Merry Christmas to all!

The most precious thing that ever hung on a tree was Jesus Christ. God came to earth as a baby to fulfill the long awaited promise of a Savior.

Thirty-three years after His birth, Jesus willingly laid down His life for us. The most powerful message that has ever been or ever will be shared this Christmas is Jesus Christ.

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down His life for us. - I John 3:16 NIV

Merry Christmas!

From me and my family: Ruth, Sam and Noli, Emil, Shalom, Lemuel, Raiza, Nathan, Nikki