Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see him?

While reading through A.W. Tozer's devotional at the Fairview Alliance Church blog this verse of the day from BibleGateway.com caught my attention.

Jeremiah 23:24 (New International Version)
24 Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see him?" declares the LORD. "Do not I fill heaven and earth?" declares the LORD.

Awesome thought isn't it. While we may think that others do not see what we do behind close doors, in secret, etc., the Word says that we cannot hide from God. Do what's right in the sight of God, because He sees all anyways, and you'll have less troubles along the way, if any.

Blessings!

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Been busy on Facebook lately.

Can't help but noticed that my last blog update was on June 14. That's a week ago.

Have been busy lately with juggling a few tasks or multi-tasking is a more 'intelligent sounding' word: working from home, stuff for the church, and painting the kitchen and bathroom.

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Hi Tess! It's one of our favorites in the West Island. Food's great, reasonably priced, and you could go for a stroll by the boardwalk after eating.

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Out on my bike

Thank God for another beautiful summer's day!

Had stuff to do at the church, checks to cut, bills to pay, I decided to take my bike instead of driving the car. After completing the tasks at the church I went for a "leisurely ride" around DDO (Dollard des Ormeaux), snapping some pictures with my Palm Treo 700wx along the way(love this smart phone/pda).


along the Riviere des Prairie


beautiful, breezy day


remembering and inspired by the words from the hymn, 'How Great Thou Art' I ride through the forest glades

My God how great Thou Art! :)

Cycling in the nude

Contrary to popular belief, I do not like cycling in the nude. Would I do it? Hmmm, let me get back to you on that.

Sunday morning at church a number of people who know that I cycle and love riding my bike asked me if I was one of those who pedaled through the streets of Montreal the day before in the nude. First think that came to mind, as I try to imagine how it would feel like, this riding naked must hurt on the lower extremities, particularly the parts which we try our best to conceal, if you know what I mean. My verbal comment was, "they said they wouldn't be taking pictures". :-)

Here is a shot from behind, no pun intended, of some these riders who road through downtown Vancouver (courtesy of Reuters News).



Naked cyclists ride their bikes through downtown Vancouver, British Columbia during the World Naked Bike Ride Day June 9, 2007. About 50 cyclists rode through the streets trying to bring attention to pollution caused by cars. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA)

I will never leave you nor forsake you

June 11, 2007

A Little Concern

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READ: Psalm 91:9-16

I will never leave you nor forsake you. —Hebrews 13:5

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I know I’m not supposed to worry, but I’m a little concerned about something. Perhaps it’s because of a new situation in our family. As I look around, I can’t help but have a bit of anxiety. You see, my wife and I recently found out that we were going to be grandparents. This led me to think about the kind of world our grandchild will grow up in.

When he or she graduates from high school, it will be 2024. Will college cost $100,000 a year by then? If there’s any oil left, will gas cost $25 a gallon? Will morals and ethics be outmoded? And will the church still be making an impact?

The future can be a scary place. The unknown can be overwhelming, especially when the known has so many struggles. That’s why we need to trust in what God has promised.

No matter what situation our grandchildren will face, they can depend on God’s promise of help—regardless of what trouble the world will be in. God said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Heb. 13:5). And Jesus said, “I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matt. 28:20).

Those are great promises to depend on when we start to worry about the future, whether it’s ours or the next generation’s. —Dave Branon

Concern for future cares and problems
Will only bring us pain and sorrow;
The Lord has told us not to worry
About the troubles of tomorrow. —Sper

We may not know what the future holds, but we can trust the One who holds the future.

Lunch at Elixor in Laval

Tita Nil with her plate of Sunday Pasta (ask for the lunch portion)


My plate- yummy, delicious.

I planned to go downtown, take Tita Nil along with me, go to Place Victoria, where the office for the business registration / renewal is located, and head to Chinatown for lunch right after completing the transaction. We were going to drive to the closest Metro, park the car at a nearby park and ride spot, and take the Metro downtown.

It was a few minutes past noon when I called Trish to check the commuter train schedule because we've decided that it would be much better just to take the train, which had a station not far from where we were. According to Trish there was one coming at 12:10pm, I glanced at my watch and it was 12:03pm, so we gave it a shot. Drove home to borrow a couple of train tickets from Trish. After picking it up we drove to the station which was just close by, and hopefully find a parking spot and be able to board that 12:10pm train. But, it wasn't meant to be, we weren't able to make it on time.

Tita Nil suggested that we'll just go downtown the following day, Friday (today). Considering that we did not have to rush back to the West Island for the "Walk Away the Pounds" workout we do at the church on Thursdays and Mondays, I concurred.

That's how we ended up in Laval, having lunch at Elixor (love their Pasta). I suggested that we just go for a lunch date at Elixor, for we both love and miss their "Sunday Pasta" dish anyway.

Business has been very good and no complains, I had to run out of the restaurant at least a couple of times to take calls from prospective customers (the acoustic inside isn't very good), actually took an order (which didn't take very long, I think), afterwards headed back inside the restaurant to join Tita Nil, once more, and finally, we finished our delicious meal of "Sunday Pasta".

Sunday Pasta (as described on their website)

Spaghettini tossed with virgin olive oil, roasted with whole garlic, Japanese eggplant, calamata olives, broccoli, herbs, oven roasted tomatoes, bell peppers, goat cheese, and roasted pine nuts

Bon apetit!!

Tito Lits

Wena would like this laptop

Maybe even Pam would :-)

NEC Corp.'s new laptop is displayed in Tokyo Wednesday, June 6, 2007. Japan's cutest cat in glittering pink crystal decorates the company's new laptop in the Japanese electronics maker's latest efforts to woo working women. The pink laptop, available for 199,500 yen (US$1,650; euro1,200) went on sale Wednesday. (AP Photo/ Kyodo News)

Relief from abdominal pains and coughing

Jiang Musheng, a 66-year-old resident, eats a live tree frog at a village in Shangrao, in eastern China's Jiangxi province in this May 21, 2007 picture. Jiang suffered from frequent abdominal pains and coughing 20 years ago, until an old man called Yang Dingcai suggested tree frogs as a remedy, the Beijing News said on Tuesday. Picture taken May 21, 2007. (China Daily/Reuters)

Happy Mothers Day Card

from a young, up and coming, graphics designer :-)

 

 

good stuff pauly boy :-)

Tour De L'Ile Montreal 2007- Montreal Gazette

They came, they toured, they conquered

22nd annual tour de L'ile. From spandex-clad racers to young families, 30,000 cyclists join in famed bike rally

KATE LUNAU, The Gazette

Published: Monday, June 05, 2006

Clowns, music and the wafting smell of barbecues welcomed thousands of bicyclists who rolled into Laurier Park yesterday ending the 22nd annual Tour de l'Ile de Montreal.

Snacking on apple slices and caramel, 6-year-old rider Nicholas Hausler didn't seem a bit tired after the 48-kilometre ride. "It's because of all the caramel," father Al Hausler said.

A two-time participant, Nicholas is a big fan of the event. "I like everything but the hills," he said.

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Perhaps a bit saddle-sore, cyclists get a checkered flag as they complete the 48-kilometre Tour de l'ile yesterday at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park.

MARIE-FRANCE COALLIER, THE GAZETTE

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The route changes every year. This year cyclists headed from the Plateau Mont Royal area to Lachine and back. They had only one hill to conquer - on Berri St., right at the end.

Nicholas participated in the event with his parents and sister Svetlana, 11, all of whom hail from New Jersey.

"We love this city," Al Hausler said. "We come back every year."

About 30,000 cyclists of every age and experience level pedalled in this year's tour, some coming from the U.S., Ontario, and as far away as Switzerland.

The group's diversity was evident at the finish line: cyclists sporting spandex finished alongside couples on tandem bikes, families, and riders with tinsel streaming from their helmets.

About 3,000 volunteers along the way provided snacks, directions and encouragement, as well as first aid and bike repair to those who needed them. Red Cross workers and three ambulances were also standing by.

The Hauslers were just one of many families participating.

Joelle Sevigny is the executive director of Velo Quebec Evenements, the group responsible for organizing the tour.

"Family participation is on the rise every year," she said.

Paul Muller, 43, rode with his 11-year-old daughter. Picnicking in Laurier Park after crossing the finish line, he explained:

"I get to spend four hours with my daughter. What could be better?"

Not even overcast skies deterred participants: in fact, many were grateful for the cooler temperatures.

"Last year, it was too hot," said Alexandre Tornyos, 16. "Today was nice and cool. We only had a bit of wind to contend with."

Although no participants suffered any major injuries, eight were taken to a hospital with minor injuries

The Tour de l'Ile is the culmination of the Montreal Bike Fest, running this year from May 28 to June 4. The Bike Fest includes a bike-to-work campaign and last Friday's Tour la Nuit, a popular night ride that drew 12,000 participants.

klunau@thegazette.canwest.com

© The Gazette (Montreal) 2006

Talking about the Rain Forest

Kayapo leader : Raoni Metyktire, one of the leaders of the Kayapo Indian Amazon tribe, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo. The Amazon tribal leader warned that the world will collapse unless it stops destroying the rain forests and voiced anger that his message is falling on deaf ears.(AFP/Yoshikazu Tsuno)