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With the holiday season in the air, most of us would want to have a planner to plot down events for the following year. I raise my hand for this because I have lots of events being lined up for next year, 2018. Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf  is celebrating 10 years of The Giving Journal. Yes it's been 10 year. Out of these years I got 3 of these (2012, 2016 & 2017). What I love about the Giving Journal is I'm helping the Real Life Foundation to provide education to those who need the most. Now this is giving back <3 Here are the photos of the planners: All 4 designs of the 2018 Giving Journal DIY Cover Green Gray Blue Since yesterday was the first day to get a stamp & I got it. I have Caffe Latte for the Coffee/Espesso Based Beverage. 11 more stamps to go <3

October 21, 2017 Devotional: Gossip Why is gossip so harmful? God's Response: A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence. - Proverbs 11 :13 , NLT A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends. - Proverbs 16 : 28, NLT Rumors are dainty morsels that sink deep into one's heart. - Proverbs 18:8, NLT A gossip goes around telling secrets, so don't hang around with chatterers. - Proverbs 20:19, NLT Others may accuse you of gossip, and you will never regain your good reputation. - Proverbs 25:10, NLT God's Promise : Fire goes out without wood, and quarrels disappear when gossip stops - Proverbs 26 :20, NLT Reflection (made by the blogger herself): According to the dictionary, Gossip means a casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true. This is a sin we must avoid. When I hear gossips, I keep it...

A lot of Concept Stores in sprouting around the Queen City of the South but also in different parts of the Philippines. So what is a Concept Store? According to Unibox.co.uk , a concept store is a place where new ideas are put together in a bid to enhance the shopper experience and sell more stuff.  Here are other information too from the said website: Concept stores often mix an eclectic assortment of products and lines such as books, beauty, fashion, food, and homewares; all carefully curated to appeal to a specific target audience. In addition, many concept stores offer experimental elements such as a café or exhibition space, enhancing their appeal to those shoppers seeking a particular lifestyle. However, while concept stores are designed to engage, they shouldn’t be confused with flagship stores . Creating multi-sensory shopping experiences, flagship stores combine aesthetic and interactive elements, making them a destination venue in their own right. Ultimatel...

September 17, 2017 Devotional: Character People say that a Christian should have "good character." What does it mean? God's Response: You are a holy people, who belong to the Lord your God. Of all the people on earth, the Lord your God has chosen you to be his own special treasure. - Deuteronomy 7 : 6, NLT So God created Human Beings In his own Image. - Genesis  1 : 27, NLT God's Promise : Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever. - Daniel 12 :3, NLT Reflection (made by the blogger herself): God made us in His own image. Each one of us is unique. We have potential to display God's characteristics  such as loving, truthful, patient, kind, forgiving, kind and faithful . Being made in God's image doesn't mean being a god , or even godly, but we have God's characteristics in us. We'll use them to honor Him & benefit others.  Devotional Book Used: The...

August 6, 2017 Devotional: Self-Discipline How does self-discipline help me to grow? God's Response: King Solomon became richer and wiser than any other king in all the earth. . . Now King Solomon loved many foreign women. . . The Lord had clearly instructed his people not to intermarry with those nations, because the women they married would lead  them to worship their gods. Yet Solomon insisted in loving them anyway. . . In Solomon's old age, they turned his heart to worship their gods instead of trusting only in the Lord his God, as his father, David, had done. . . Thus, Solomon did was evil in the Lord's sight ;  he refused to follow the Lord completely, as his father, David had done. - 1 Kings 10:23, 11 : 1-2, 4-6, NLT God's Promise : God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. - 2 Timothy 1 :7, NLT Reflection (made by the blogger herself): When we accept God in our lives, we are given the gift of salvatio...

August 2, 2017 Devotional: Comparisons What are the standards against which I should compare myself? God's Response: As the Spirit of the Lord works within us, we become more and more like him and reflect his glory even more. - 2 Corinthians 3:18, NLT Yes dear friends, we are already God's children, and we can't even imagine what we will be like when Christ returns. But we do know that when he comes we will be like him, for we will see himas he really is. - 1 John 3 :2, NLT God's Promise : Just as we are now like Adam, the man of the earth , so we will someday be like Christ, the man from heaven. - 1 Corinthians 15 :49, NLT Reflection (made by the blogger herself): Its not really good to compare yourself to others. Remember God made each of us and we are unique & we have gifts and talents God gave us with to use (Refer to Ephesians 4 :24 ) . We can't compare to Jesus because He is the standard and He is also perfect. When we accept Jesus as our Lord...

July 21, 2017 Devotional: Opportunity How do I make the most of the opportunities that come my way? God's Response: Make the most of every opportunity for doing good in these evil days. - Ephesians 5:16, NLT Hard work means prosperity ; only fools idle away their time.   - Proverbs 12 :11, NLT In the meantime, I will be staying here at Ephesus until the Festival of Pentecost, fo there is a wide open door for a great work here, and many people are responding. - 1 Corinthians 16 :8-9, NLT God's Promise : All of us must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent me, because there is little time left before the night falls and all work comes to an end. - John 9 :4, NLT Reflection (made by the blogger herself): God is there to show you opportunities along the way. Be ready to change course. Meaning put God first before yours because He knows whats going on. When you accepted it, you'll know that God is using you to maximize the opportunity given t...

July 20, 2017 Devotional: Risks What kinds of risks should I take? God's Response: When you work in a quarry, stones might fall and crush you! When you chop wood, there is danger with each stroke of your ax! Such are the risks of life. - Ecclesiastes 10:9, NLT The wise are cautious and avoid danger fools plunge ahead with great confidence. - Proverbs 14 :16, NLT A prudent person foresees the danger ahead and take prec autions ; the simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. . - Proverbs 22 :3, NLT Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night, nor fear the dangers of the day. - Psalm 91 :5, NLT God's Promise : Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust Him, and He will help you. - Psalm 37 :5, NLT Reflection (made by the blogger herself): According to Merriam Webster Dictionary , risk means someone or something that creates or suggests a hazard. Taking a risk maybe a good thing or a bad thing. Good thing means you have good intentions with it. Bad th...

July 16, 2017 Devotional: God's Happiness How can I bring God's happiness? God's Response: The Lord your God will delight you if you obey his voice and keep the commandments and laws written in this Book of Law, and if you turn to the Lord your God with all your heart and soul. - Deuteronomy 30:10, NLT The Lord . . . delights in honesty  . . . in those who have integrity. - Proverbs 11 :1 & 20, NLT The Lord . . . delights in the prayers of the upright. - Proverbs 15 :8, NLT The Lord . . . delights in pure words. - Proverbs 15 :26, NLT God's Promise : The Lord your God has arrived to live among you. He is a mighty savior. He will rejoice over you with great gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will exult over you by singing a happy song. - Zephaniah 3 :17, NLT Reflection (made by the blogger herself): God is happy when we love him with all our heart and soul. He loves it when we follow Him with our actions and character with ...

July 15, 2017 Devotional: Service How can I bring happiness to others? God's Response: Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. - Romans 12:10 NLT In addition to our own encouragement, we were especially delighted to see how happy Titus was at the way you welcomed him and set his mind at ease. - 2 Corinthians 7:13, NLT When others are happy, be happy with them. - Romans 12 :15, NLT God's Promise: Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is born of God and knows God. - 1 John 4:7, NLT Reflection (made by the blogger herself): We can't make a person happy but we can bring happiness to them. Example would be give them encouragement, check on them, do a favor or errand and the like. You see, if we show them that we cared for them it brings a smile on their faces. Spending time with them whether its for a celebration, shouldering a burden or shredding tears it would give them...

Photo Credits This will be my first post for the second half of 2017. You see I'm on a hiatus for a long time. Its because I have to deal with personal battles and I need time to heal too. As a human being, there are times when we need to slow down and reflect. That is when I had to be away. Along the way, I learn not to give in to negativity and be an adult. Not a kid anymore because I'm already entering my mid-20's. Yes it is to new challenges and revisiting the goals I made at the start of the year. I would thank people who helped me out through out this moment & here is to more of the positive SweetSourGirl Cebu. By the way, more blogs will be in all the way so keep posted for it ☺ xoxo, SweetSourGirl Cebu

Photo Credit May 15 is my 5th day of the 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge & this is my entry : 41 Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord, your salvation according to your promise; 42 then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word. 43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in your rules. 44 I will keep your law continually, forever and ever, 45 and I shall walk in a wide place, for I have sought your precepts. 46 I will also speak of your testimonies before kings and shall not be put to shame, 47 for I find my delight in your  commandments, which I love. 48 I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes. - Psalm 119:41-48 Scripture : I will keep your law continually, forever and ever,  – Psalm 119.44 Observation: Following Jesus means we also have to do what He says and follow what He does. Application: Conti...

Photo Credit May 14 is my Day 4 for the 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge  & this is my entry: 33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes; and I will keep it to the end. 34 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. 35 Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it. 36 Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! 37 Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways. 38 Confirm to your servant your promise, that you may be feared. 39 Turn away the reproach that I dread, for your rules are good. 40 Behold, I long for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life! -    Psalm 119:33-40   Scripture : Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart – Psalm 119.34 Observation: It is when we followed Jesus that we get to ask His’ guidance for us to understand more of his Word and apply it in our...

Photo Credits May 13 is my Day 3 for the 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge (I was having problems which made me not to do this challenge) & this is my entry: 25 My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word! 26 When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes! 27 Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works. 28 My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word! 29 Put false ways far from me and graciously teach me your law! 30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your rules before me. 31 I cling to your testimonies, O Lord; let me not be put to shame! 32 I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart!  - Psalm 119:25-32 Scripture: I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart!   - Psalm 119:32 Observation: When accepting Jesus as our Lord & Savior then Jesus wil...

I first heard this last year in Victory Talisay . I feel in love with this song because the message is so strong that it reminded me about accepting Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior, everything will be in place plus you get God's gift of salvation too. Here is the Blessing & Honor Lyric Video in Youtube ----------------------------------------------------------- “Blessing & Honor” By: Victory Worship Album: Rise Heart Words and Music by Elizabeth Broocks, James Murrell and Rebecca Simmons Key: A Tempo: 75 BPM © 2015 Every Nation Music , 84Media VERSE 1 To the One To the Lamb To our King upon the throne To the Christ To Our Savior To the risen Son of God CHORUS Blessing and honor Glory and power Salvation belongs to our God Blessing and honor Now and forever Salvation belongs to our God VERSE 2 To our Hope, our Redeemer For the sacrifice You made From our hearts to the heavens For Your glory we proclaim CHORUS (2x) Blessing and honor Blessing and honor BRIDGE...

Photo Credits May 9 is my Day 2 for the 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge (consider this as my late post & I was having problems which made me not to do this challenge) & this is my entry: 17 Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word. 18  Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. 19  I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments from me! 20  My soul is consumed with longing for your rules at all times. 21  You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from your commandments. 22  Take away from me scorn and contempt, for I have kept your testimonies. 23  Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes. 24  Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors. - Psalm 119:17-24 Scripture: Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. - Psalm 119:18 Observation: Accepting Jesus a...

Photo Credits May 1 is my Day 1 for the 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge (consider this as my late post) & this is my entry: 9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. 10  With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! 11  I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. 12  Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your statutes! 13  With my lips I declare all the rules of your mouth. 14  In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches. 15  I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. 16  I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.  - Psalm 119:9-16 Scripture: How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. - Psalm 119:9 Observation: To be pure in God's ways, one should be reading His Word and keep the word in all his heart. Application: Continue to ...

At first, when you see this what pop in your mind is Soap used to wash ourselves. But this is different. I learn this in Church Photo Credit So this is the meaning of SOAP in Bible Reading S - Scripture You read a portion of Scripture slowly and thoughtfully. O - Observation You reflect on the Word. What does the Word say about God and the people in the passage? A - Application You apply the Word. Does it reveal an attitude to change, a sin to forsake, a specific promise to claim, an example to follow,a command to obey? What did you learn from this passage, and how will you apply it in your life? P - Prayer  You respond to the Word in prayer I saw this in the 21 Days Bible Reading Challenge Manual & I'll share to you what a sample S.O.A.P Entry 1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord! 2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, 3  who also do no wrong, ...

Photo Credits The current series in Church which is Forward   made us reflect on these things: How can we develop a deep, exciting, and extraordinary faith life? How can we move our relationship with Jesus to the next level, resulting in a fulfilling, passionate life that testifies to the power of the gospel? To have a deeper relationship with God, its not only by doing good but also reading his Word. This challenge started already is never too late. To download the manual, do click this  21 Day Bible Challenge Manual I'll also be posting what I learned too so keep posted for this & continue to pursue Christ.  Special Shoutout to my Baby Sister Lyssa who is also a avid reader of my blog for posting this when I was still at my lowest point cause it helped me get back on my feet :) xoxo. SweetSourGirl Cebu

Photo Credits This would be my first blog post for the month of May 2017. I admit I had to deal with personal battles and also events which it didn't go well. I had to be away to find myself and heal from what happen. Yes! It was not easy. There are times that I had to cry but I'm happy that there are people who help me out through all these events. These people are the ones a person should treasure because no matter what happens, they are there for you in good times or bad times in your life.   After these, I came in stronger and back in fighting form. The photo can explain that. Mulan is my favorite Disney princess and her story is similar to what's going on except the matchmaker part and love story. Mine was about family and commitments. Above all these, I would say I didn't have a good start entering my Mid-20's but I know I can surpass this with flying colors. How are you? Don't worry when you notice people tearing you apart, continue to ...

Erwin Macua This guy is all over the news both in Cebu and reached national news too. I know him because he is one of my Dads in College. Yes, I'm a Theresian & I'm proud to be one. Kuya Erwin Macua worked as a security guard in St. Theresa's College Cebu for 17 years. I remembered during my freshmen year that he would check on me all the time. He doesn't do that to me but to all Theresians he met. He would constantly remind to prioritize studies because its what you can give back to your parents. There are times when I have 7:30am classes in the morning & I would be in school a hour early so I stayed with him in the guardhouse & catch up on him. Also, there are times I would treat him breakfast since the both of us didn't have breakfast yet. When St. Theresa's College accepted boys in School Year 2013-2014, Kuya Erwin took the opportunity to continue his studies. By the way, he took Civil Engineering in Holy Name University back in th...