Improving Eye Sight Story

GoodnewsEverybody.com Blind, Eyes, Sight, etc… Outreach

Today (Wednesday, July 8th of 2009) I had to write about some “cool” updated good news!! I went to get my eye exam the other day (Monday), which was long over due-over 3 years since my last eye exam. It’s recommended to get this done ever 2 years or so… Well, I went to get my eye exam and the readings have improved!! Halleluah! Praise the Lord! My right eye improved from -1 to +3 something…Of course, I had to get a new prescription. I’ll have the exact numbers when I pick my glasses next time I head to the Twin Cities. I know my eyes has improved because earlier last year when I passed my “behind-the-wheel” bus driving test and was going to get my license, I passed my eye exam to exempt or get my “need glasses” taken out of my old drivers license. I contribute this improvement to God giving me “wisdom” on how to improve my eyes by seeking online to improve my eye sight in various ways:

-taking breaks from being online (e.g. doing websites like theses)
-eating a healthier diet (e.g. was “diagnose” close to border-line diabetic unless I change my “lifestyle”)
-praying for healing
-therapy exercises (close one eye for 5 minutes and swith to the other eye to help strengthen both of them)
-taking Lueten vitamins (see down below) in a regular basis (at least once a week)

What’s next? I just gotta keep maintaining this “healthy” lifestyle and hope to encourage others in similar health problems to live a healthier lifestyle. With God…all things are possible! Amen? AMEN!!

Do you have any other tips to improve your eye sight?

more…http://health.goodnewseverybody.com/sight.html

King of Pop: Michael Jackson-How are you going to help “heal the world…and make it a better place?

GoodnewsEverybody.com Music: Pop

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Yes, I (Sal) have to admit, I was a Michael Jackson fan back in the 80’s until college. I still love his music and I believe we should not judge him-that’s God’s business on “Judgment Day!”!

Michael Jackson “King of Pop”

Today (Thursday, June 25th of 2009) I found out about the death of MJ. I first read that he was admitted to the hospital and then would later found out he died through a friend’s facebook post. Then my sister called and would watch more videos on CNN later in the evening. I then decided to post this question on my Twitter account…

How are you going to help “heal the world…and make it a better place?”

This death was somewhat unexpected as this was BIG news. We really never saw this coming as you would see when a person is sick or ill. This shows how life is very precious and we need to question ourselves, are we ready to die? We are all going to die someday, but many of us don’t want to die without “making a difference” in our families, neighborhoods, communities, state, nation, and/or world. If you did die today “unexpectedly”, would you know if you are going to Heaven?

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http://music.goodnewseverybody.com/pop.html

Stories of healing?

GoodnewsEverybody.com Ministry: Healing

After coming to a growing personal relationship with Jesus, I learned more of his love and healing. The words in the Bible came to life on healing more and more.

Personal Testimony

I remembered growing-up, I would always stare at this “mark” whenever I take my clothes off. It kind of bothered me. I didn’t like taking my shirt off in public (e.g.swimming) because I got tired of people asking me “what is that or what happened?”. I began to joke with a response as I got older by saying, “I got stabbed during a gang find growing-up in the cities”. They would respond with their eyes wide and mouth open with shock. I then would start laughing telling them the real truth after-he he! I began to accept this “mark” this as I got older and thank God for the success of this “Appendicities” surgery at age 3. God had a plan, which my mom repeatedly that I survived w/my name “Salvador” or “Savior” (in Spanish).

Growing-up as a little kid (still today), I would get cuts and bruises-calling it an owe! I got a band aid or some rubbing alcohol to help heal the wound. Well, those “owes” become more serious when you get older and it takes more than those overthecountertop medicines.

It was my freshmen year at UMM when I went skiing with some international students at Andes Tower Hills. I got injured from making a “stupid” mistake…more

I remembered watching all those movies of Jesus and admired when he healed all types of people. Well, I believe God could heal me and my faith grew after the doctor told me that I didn’t break anything after an x-ray…Praise God!

I can share countless stories of God’s healing because I called out to Him. I try to first call to Him before I seek actual physical medical help to show my trust in Him. Then I ask for wisdom on what to do, which He tells me at times to seek a physical doctor. Not only physical healing, but emotional healing of all sorts of issues in daily life.

I personally recommend of reading God’s word, which is better then over the counter/prescription drugs (too many side effects). Try it, you never know what may happen, but read it (some verses from Luke is reccomended as the author was a physician/doctor)in faith and expectations!

Q: Got stories of God healing (e.g. physical, emotional, etc…)  you?

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http://ministry.goodnewseverybody.com/healing.html

Financial Advice?

GoodnewsEverybody.com Financial “Wisdom”, Advice, Budgeting, Tips, etc…

I was raised in a family with financial challenges and I didn’t want to go through the same trials when I got older. After seeking financial wisdom from God through his Word and others that He has put in my life, I’m proud to say I’m financially free from any debts (currently a co-signer for some credit companies for my brother and a friend of mine). I want to share my story with as many people as I can to help them get out of financial debts. Instead of hiding this knowledgleable resources, I want to share this with as many people as I can. Feel free to contact me on any of this or if you have any suggestions, feedback, questions, or even prayer requests….

After doing a budgent analysis 2 years ago, I was able to break down some categories where I put most of my money in. These are the following categories I got in order by month:

Q: Let me know what you think and feel free to reply with any feedback, personal suggestions-financial advice/tips, comments, etc…

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http://financial.goodnewseverybody.com/

What’s your adoption story?

GoodnewsEverybody.com: Adoption, Orphans, etc… Outreach

Your Story?

I’ve met many people who have been adopted while living in Morris, Minnesota alone. Many would be blessed to hear and read their story, which is why I’m dedicating this website to open it up to have people share their experience (good/bad).

I hope people’s heart would be change by reading this story before, during, or after adopting. I’ve heard many sad cultural sensitivity issues, which is why I’m doing this.

I would love to hear your story on being adopted? Please contact me with your written story via e-mail or a personal interview.

Below are some examples of questions to e-mail me back w/your answers, but feel free to add any others:

How old are you now?
When were you adopted?
What country were you born in?
Where do you live now?
What were some positive-good experiences? What were some negative-bad experiences What were some struggles you faced growing up (eg. identity issues?)
What would you like your adopted parents to know?
Have you thought about finding your “biological” parents? If no, why? If yes, why?
Have you found them?
What was that experience like?
What are some suggestions that you would like to share with people in the “same boat” who have been adopted? What are some lessons that you feel people should know before they adopt from your personal experience?
Any additional questions, suggestions, prayer requests?

Sorry, if these questions might be very sensitive, but feel free to answer whatever you feel comfortable. Many of these questions came out of this Korean “Chasms” Adoptive Documentary Video, which I never knew what it was like being adopted. God has touched my heart with this issue because of the many adopted friends He has put in my life. I never experience adoption, but I can say we have been adopted by Christ-God’s family-when you come to know-Him!

Learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. [ 1:17 Or [ / rebuke the oppressor ] ] Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.-Isaiah 1:17

What’s your adoption story?

more….http://christianlife.goodnewseverybody.com/adoption.html

Happy Mother’s Day-everyday! What are you appreciative most about your mom?

GoodnewsEverybody.com L.A. Women, Ladies, Mom, Mother,  etc..

This morning (Sunday, May 10th of 2009) at church, I was inspired to add more to this after a great-time of worship. The worship leader (Johanna N.) shared about the “Shepherd” (Jesus) going after that 1 leaving the 99 sheeps.
*see GoodnewsEverybody.com Life: Backslidden-Parable of the Lost Son

I just felt the “nudge” to emphasize this great Biblical story using my own life experience. I shared about a time back in Junior High School when I got in trouble-serious enough to be sent to the Principal’s office and was sent home after being suspended from school for the rest of the day. I actually came home worried about what my parents was going to do. I came home “crying” to my mom and was greeted with an “unexpected” hug. I was actually expecting to get scolded. I look back at this and just thankful to my mom for her grace, which I see “God’s love” through this-similar to the Parable of the Lost Son/Sheep. I was trying to encourage the folks at church present that we all make mistakes and what we do (aftermath) is what really matters. When my Principal suspended me from school, I could’ve went somewhere (e.g. hide in some nearby “hangout” that many of my peers went- to smoke, do drugs, etc…) besides “home”-gotten myself more in trouble! This is what our Heavenly Father wants us to do-come with a repentent heart towards Him or “back in His arms again“! What I didn’t share is that I haven’t done this more than I should. I’ve made many mistakes and didn’t go back to His arms and dug a deeper pit or hole. PLEASE DON’T DO what I did and “run” to GOD! My Heavenly Father loves you more than what you think.

Also during my share, I talked about how we all need to be thankful to our “moms”. During “Sunday School”, I asked the kids what are they most thankful to their mom (a little different from the similar activity 2 years ago-see above). Some shared about their mom’s “great” cooking (I love my Mom’s Filipino food, which I appreciated more when I left home for college). With graduations coming-up, many graduates will be thanking their mom, which we need to do more than just once a year-everyday! I appreciate what my mom has done for me as I get older as I realize more what moms do (e.g. take care of children, house work, etc…) through babysitting or observing other moms. Also, meeting other people and realize how blessed I am. I shared in front of the congregation that I became more grateful after having friends, who would share about their stories of being adopted. I might not have the “perfect” family, but I’m thankful and love them!

more…
http://women.goodnewseverybody.com

Q: What are you appreciative (e.g. cooking-favorite dish, activity, characteristic, etc…)  most about your mom or someone who has been a “mom” to you in your life?

A Personal Encounter with Jehovah Witnesses this past Saturday morning-Are you prepared to know what to say to them?

GoodnewsEverybody.com Religious: Jehovah Witness

A Personal Encounter with Jehovah Witnesses this past Saturday morning-Are you prepared to know what to say to them?

I decided to do this site today (Monday, May 4th of 2009) after getting “another” visit from the JW. Also, a “brother in Christ” just e-mailed me about his “visit” to a nearby Kingdom Hall. I’m anxious to hear about his story! I decided to equip myself better for the next visit by re “search-googl..ing” some good sites and add them below. While chatting a good hour (10a-11am-an unexpected visit, which shows we need to have that “feet of readiness”-Ephesians 6) with them (2 of them) this past weekend:

They quoted Jesus’ “Our Father, who art in Heaven…” famous “sample” prayer, which I told them that “sample prayer” about “Kingdom (Heaven/Eternity) will come” can also be interpreted that It’ll not only come tomorrow, but TODAY too! I stated, “We need to live for today” despite all the “troubles” (e.g. “swine flu”) we hear about all the time. I was remembered this verse…

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”-Hebrews 13:8

I (Sal) shared this verse after “encouraging them” about the “same power that rose Him from the grave is within us” (from Hillsong London). They look at me as if they never heard of it or wondering where it was in the Bible. I would later find out (search down below) that this book-Hebrews-is a good book to share with JW’s! Unfortunately, I was the one that ended our meeting as I stood up in the middle of this great conversation or Bible study time, which I look back and don’t know why-probably was trying to finish my “Saturday” morning chores (I was doing laundry that morning). It seem like they were “thirsty” as their doctrine-belief was “dry”. I prayed that evening for them and ended-up e-mailing one (met before through a community gathering) of them about a topic that seem to spark their interest-“Fireproof the Movie”. Earlier, we had a talk about many “marriage problems” that I have encountered with many people “lately”. As I write this, it seems like this “issue” on “marriage” has had a deep scar in these two individuals. Later that day, I shared this with a brother in Christ at this monthly get-together. He told me that when he had JW’s come, he stumped them with this question-”What made you join the JW’s?”. The individual JW started to “open-up” about his alcoholism. I’ll try to remember to ask this questions or something close and personal. Then this can be an opportunity for “Believers” to share their own testimony-instead of trying to get into a “theological debate”. Please pray that the “seeds of faith” that has been sown in their lives will continue to be watered and the “Truth will set them free”…God bless!!

Q: What have been your experiences with them?  Are you ready to know what to say to them?

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http://religious.goodnewseverybody.com/jehovahwitness.html

What abilities do you have?..Don’t focus on your “dis-abilities, but your “abilities”!

GoodnewsEverybody.com Challenges-Physically, Mentally, Handicapped, Vulnerable, etc…

‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’-Matthew 25:40

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My heart softens all the time when I hear words relating to “physical challenged”-developmentally disabled, handicapped, mentally ill, etc.. I’ve grown with many people with differenet types of “challenges”. After college-UMM, I never expected to be working (resume) at a group home for “physically challenged” adults in the same town-Morris, where I went to college for 4 years.

When I began my personal relationship with Jesus, I’ve grown in heart to “reach-out” more to people that society ignorantly looks down upon or “the least”.

“35For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ 37″Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’40″The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’-Matthew 25

As I’ve grown in this personal relationship with Him, I’ve grown to know and see what His heart aches for-our souls to go to Heaven through salvation. Especially the “least” that our world looks down upon….

Question: What abilities do you have?

more…http://issues.goodnewseverybody.com/physicallychallenged.html

Reflections from the “Passion of Christ”?-from GoodnewsEverybody.com Movie: Passion for Christ-Music, Reflection, Scenes, Stories, Testimonies, etc…

GoodnewsEverybody.com Movie: Passion for Christ-Music, Reflection, Scenes, Stories, Testimonies, etc…

The Passion of the Christ Full Movie I (Sal) just saw the movie “Passion for Christ” last night (March of 2004) with my local church’s homegroup Bible Study. There is so much to reflect on that I decided to make another page on this. Yes, I humbly admit that I got tearied…ok..a little more than just tearied, which I can’t remember I’ve done this last in a movie theatre since “Titanic” (see love story). My eyes were less teary in Titanic not just because of the sad story, but my compassion was for more of the dead that didn’t know Jesus before they died

Below are some topics that stood out for me personally, which I would like to share with you chronological order as much as possible from scene to scene as you might have similar thoughts on these too…

Question: What are your reflections from the “Passion of Christ”?

http://movies.goodnewseverybody.com/passion.reflection.html

What are the pressures of being a youth today?-from GoodnewsEverybody.com Youth-Adolescents, High School, Teens, Teenagers, etc…

GoodnewsEverybody.com Youth-Adolescents, High School, Teens, Teenagers, etc…

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Still in High School? How is it for you? For me (Sal), it was a once of a life-time unforgettable experience (91?-95?-see school shootings) that I can?t go back and relive again. What I’m trying to say to the youth is live it to the fullest and use each experience-good or bad-as a preparation season/time for something better?. I was picked on in junior high for my homework and it didn’t exist in high school. I thought it was going to be a rougher time in high school, like those movies I saw on t.v. It eventually became a better time (compared to Junior High: racial fights, got suspended, got spat on, etc?) than I expected. I highly encouraged to seek some mentoring opportunities out there. We all need that “positive” adult role model (parent or no parent)-particularly in the field of interest you would like to pursue in!

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Peer Pressure?

“Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” 34Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God I say this to your shame…”-1 Corinthians 15:33-34

Have you ever been pressured to do something that you know it wasn’t right? Did you do it? Well, I honestly have to say I have been “con” in doing things that I knew it wasn’t right. Many of it happened growing-up young during my “teenage” years because I just wanted to “fit-in”. I feel many youth want to “fit-in”, but they don’t know that fitting-in isn’t the “best” thing to do. They have to learn that they might be alone at times and that doing this is a way to “stand-up” for your beliefs! We can’t please

“2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is his good, pleasing and perfect will.”-Romans 12

What are the pressures of being a youth today?

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http://youth.goodnewseverybody.com/