The passage Luke preached out of today, during his father's funeral:
Philippians 3:8-108Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, 9And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: 10That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death...
This was Paul's heart.. Pastor Rolly's heart.. Luke's heart.. the heart of the Villamater family.. and may it be the heart in all of us.. amen.
Tita Emy was sharing today about how, during the extremely difficult times in their lives, Uncle Rolly would just take hold of her hand, and say to her, "Sweetheart, I love you. God hasn't forgotten about us...." Every single time. This moved me so deeply. Encouraged me so deeply.
As some of you know, my phone got run over by a car outside of Rite Aid over a week ago. Since I had to buy a new one, I wanted my next phone to be something I would be happy with for the long run- something innovative, useful, and preferably touch-screen (I got used to it after using the Palm Trio). After doing my homework, I decided that I wanted to get the Samsung Rogue, and I honestly could not be happier with the decision: it is exactly what I had hoped for, and I am totally in love with it . It's a small joy that goes a long way with all of the difficulties and anxieties I am going through right now. It's a blessing I am thankful for:
It was great speaking with my Pastor Ed tonight- what a pleasure it was catching up .
[[Jeniel Corpuz Photography]] Uncle Rolly, I praise the Lord that you are now with Him in paradise. As Tita Emy said, You can finally walk again . Growing up, if there was anyone who was like a second dad to us, It was you. Pastor, I know that your testimony, faith, and love, For Christ and your family, will always live on. To the Villamater family, I'm so sorry . I can't say enough how much we are all with you, In thought, prayer, and if you need anything at all... May the Lord grace you with His comfort and peace. As Luke would say, Soli Deo Gloria, to God be ALL the glory, Amen.
[[Jewel Dale Photography]] This shot is just PERFECT. My heart, no matter what. Gapstow Bridge, Central Park, NYC
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." -Philippians 4:6 ..thanks for the call Harry..
I'm about to sell the pride and joy of my card collection, and it's making me really sad (but you gotta do what you gotta do, right?). So I just wanted to make a post dedicated to my 07/08 UD Chronology TIMELESS MEMORIES Set: arguably the most beautiful card set ever created, and in my eyes, it is. I will miss you all :
2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories David Robinson (41/99) (131) Auto (Back of Card) 2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories Kobe Bryant (11/99) (132) Auto (Back of Card) 2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories Vince Carter (55/99) (133) Auto (Back of Card) 2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories Kobe Bryant (93/99) (134) Auto (Back of Card)
2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories Kevin Durant (88/99) (135) Auto (Back of Card) 2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories Michael Jordan (93/99) (136) Auto (Back of Card) 2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories Magic Johnson (21/99) (137) Auto (Back of Card) 2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories Michael Jordan (51/99) (138) Auto (Back of Card)
2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories Jerry West (29/99) (139) Auto (Back of Card) 2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories Tom Chambers (06/99) (140) Auto (Back of Card) 2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories Bill Laimbeer (78/99) (141) Auto (Back of Card) 2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories Julius Erving (19/99) (142) Auto (Back of Card)
2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories Spud Webb (76/99) (143) Auto (Back of Card) 2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories Clyde Drexler (45/99) (144) Auto (Back of Card) 2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories Dominique Wilkins (37/99) (146) Auto (Back of Card) 2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories Magic Johnson (59/99) (147) Auto (Back of Card)
2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (16/99) (149) Auto (Back of Card) 2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories Larry Bird & Magic Johnson (03/99) (150) Auto (Back of Card) 2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories Steve Kerr (99/99) (151) Auto (Back of Card) 2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories Rick Barry (69/99) (152) Auto (Back of Card)
2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories James Worthy (13/99) (153) Auto (Back of Card) 2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories John Paxon (70/99) (154) Auto (Back of Card) 2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories Baron Davis (68/99) (155) Auto (Back of Card) 2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories Chris Paul (42/99) (156) Auto (Back of Card)
2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories LeBron James (45/99) (157) Auto (Back of Card) 2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories Kobe Bryant (42/99) (158) Auto (Back of Card) 2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories Kevin Durant (90/99) (159) Auto (Back of Card) 2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories Kevin Garnett (69/99) (160) Auto (Back of Card)
2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories (#/99) (145) Sean Elliott Redemption (Card Not Produced) 2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories (#/99) (148) John Wooden Redemption (Card Not Produced)
2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories (#/99) (132) Kobe Bryant Redemption (Redeemed) 2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories (#/99) (151) Steve Kerr Redemption (Redeemed) 2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories (#/99) (158) Kobe Bryant Redemption (Redeemed) 2007-08 UD Chronology Timeless Memories (#/99) (160) Kevin Garnett Redemption (Redeemed)
Lifetime
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