My Creed; A Teacher's Creed

I believe that teaching is a calling of not just the mind, but the heart as well.

I believe that as a teacher I must be an honorable vessel and I must understand that

I have a greater accountability.

I believe that I am not just a teacher but God's servant teacher

 because its Him who called me to be one.

I believe that as a teacher I must pursue what is true, what is noble, what is right, what is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy,

I must pursue about such things.

I believe that as a teacher I must be careful with my words for they could build or break the student and I will give an account to God for his soul I am teaching on the

Day of Judgment.

I believe as a teacher I have the responsibility to place the Truth- the WORD of GOD in the soul of a student--a brick to build his immortal temple.

I believe that God has given the student the capacity to receive and understand truths from an early age so it's important to shape and guide him.

I believe that a student feels what I am and is impressed more by what I say and how I say it even when the lesson is presented in a very interesting manner.

I believe that even if a student has a bad attitude or acts disrespectfully, I must not stop believing in him and make it my decision to figure out

what it takes to draw out his best.

I believe that every student can and should have the right to an excellent education.

I believe that every child has an imagination and it's just a matter of discovering it; the answer is knowing what strategy to use- sometimes the most uncomfortable way of doing something turns out to be the best way.

I believe that I must treat all students equally- find a way to reach every student whether they be rich or poor, minority or majority, troubled or otherwise.

I believe that it is important to take time to listen each student to gather information about what's going on his head and take time to listen the unspoken words to know about what's going on in his heart.

..What I Learned From the King's Kids..

What I Learned From The King's Kids

All Glory To God!

We all learn something from children and sometimes what we learn can change our lives forever. 

• It’s the simple things that count. They might just want to play toy cars, hide and seek, or throw a ball around or do something funny and that can be just as important, if not more important, as the expensive clothes, costly toys and gadgets. 
• Nothing is sweeter than a spontaneous “I love you” from them.
• They unceasingly say "I love you" and give you warm hugs and sweet kisses. They love unconditionally.
• The best teachers of patience are children.
• Making friends is the easiest thing in the world
• They can find a friend easily. 
• They don't reject anybody, unless the person is really annoying and/or boring. 
• They don’t fake it.
• When they want something, they really want something. If they don't get it, they get upset and cry. 
• When they are happy they can laugh for half an hour continuously. When they are upset, they're really upset.
• They don't fake it. 
• They endlessly play.
• -Oh my.. I really like this part. We like to play "tickle-tickle". We just love it. We love to burst into laughter. 
• They have the capacity to play. I love their stamina. 
• Learning is better is much, much better than anything else. They love to learn new things. 
• They're embracing totally every new experience and they're silently learning. 
• They integrate every new experience in their lives.
• Often times, we think we are the teachers, but just as I discovered, we are indeed the learners. 

Mark 10:13-16

“People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them."

A Visitation From God

My heart cried today.. On my way home from Guadalupe, I took the 
tri-sikad to the main road and I noticed that the driver was a boy. He's skinny and I thought ..
"Oh Lord ..I hope I'm not that heavy so he won't have a hard time driving.." 
He looks older than his age but I had a feeling that he's not more than 20 years old. I talked to him and our conversation went this way...

Me: "Nag skwela pa ka dong?"
Boy: "O te."
Me: Unsa naman ka nga grade?
Boy: Grade 5.
Me: Unsaon man ganahan nimo nga course kuha-on ig dako?
Boy: Ma tambay ra te oi.
Me: Oi ngano man?
Boy: Tambay raman c Uncle.
Me: Naa diay ka sa imo Uncle nagpuyo?
Boy: O te.
Me: Dili man pasabot nga kung wala maka graduate imo mama, papa or uncle dili pod ka maka graduate.
Boy:---silence---

..I felt a nudge in my heart. I believe it's the Holy Spirit. I decided to double my fare and as I took some coins from my purse I told him..

Me: Kahibaw ka.. walay impossible sa Ginoo. Pag-ampo lang gyud ug sangpit Nya. 

.. As I was about to get out ..I wanted to pray for him but there were a few men tambays around the corner (I have a little men-tambay-phobia) .. so .. I gave the coins..

Boy: Salamat Te.
Me : Ayaw kalimot tawag sa Ginoo ha...
Boy: --looked at me and showed a hesitant smile--

..and I went down and walked across the street...pondered and prayed..

"I haven't asked what his name is but I pray Father.. I thank you because you are a compassionate God..not wanting everybody to perish but to come to repentance for YOU want ALL mankind to be saved. I pray for that boy.. thank you for I am believing that you will not allow the enemy to steal the Word that has been planted in his heart. Thank you for that boy will seek and find YOU..."

-- My heart cried today.. I have been so focused with "the things that needs to be done" and has overlooked the need to pray for the perishing and the lost... I have been so focused on what I don't have and has forgotten to count my blessings...I have forgotten to cherish the essential things in life.. I had a visitation from God tonight. Thank you Abba Father.

1st Timothy 2:3-4 "This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth."