Christmas Fried Rice

Since it is Christmas day, I decided to cook for breakfast and give my mom a short break from cooking. Inspired by Yan Chao rice of Chow King, one of the popular fast food restaurant in the Philippines, I decided to cook fried rice. In my version, my ingredients includes cabbage, chinese chorizo, carrots, spring onions, eggs, garlic, magic sarap, salt, orange, and of course rice. According...

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What If? (Our Daily Bread)

When the fullness of the time had come,God sent forth His Son,born of a woman,born under the law.-Galatians4:4(Our Daily Bread) --------- Micah 5:1-5 A Promised Ruler From Bethlehem 5 sup class="footnote" value="[a]">[a]Marshal your troops now, city of troops,    for a siege is laid against us.They will strike Israel’s ruler    on the cheek with a rod. 2 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,    though you are small among the...

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O Holy Night (Our Daily Bread)

On earth peace, goodwill toward men! - Luke 2:14 (Our Daily Bread) ---------- Luke 2:1-14 The Birth of Jesus 2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place whilesup class="footnote" value="[a]">[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town...

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The Blessing Tree (Our Daily Bread)

He who is mighty has done great things for me.-Luke1:49(Our Daily Bread) -------- Luke 1:46-55 Mary’s Song 46 And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord47     and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,48 for he has been mindful    of the humble state of his servant.From now on all generations will call me blessed,49     for the Mighty One has done great things for me—    holy is his name.50 His...

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When Jesus Comes In (Our Daily Bread)

Daughter,your faith has made you well.Go in peace,and be healed of your affliction.-Mark5:34(Our Daily Bread) ---------- Mark 5:1-20 Jesus Restores a Demon-Possessed Man 5 They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes.sup class="footnote" value="[a]">[a] 2 When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an impure spirit came from the tombs to meet him. 3 This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him anymore, not even with a chain. 4 For he had often been chained...

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Robinson's Roasted Chicken

 It is this time of the year where parties and gatherings are always happening. And if you are still wondering what food to bring to share and you are somewhere in Naga city, Bicol, may I suggest for you to drop by at the chicken section of Robinsons Supermarket and check out their delicious Roasted Chicken. I'm not really sure how it was prepared but one thing for sure, it's tender and delicious....

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A Matter of Credentials (Our Daily Bread)

Gather together the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them,but gather the wheat into my barn.-Matthew13:30(Our Daily Bread) ----------- Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 The Parable of the Weeds 24 Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. 27 “The...

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A Christmas Story

[Jesus]made Himself of no reputation,taking the form of a bondservant.-Philippians2:7(Our Daily Bread) --------- Philippians 2:5-8 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very naturesup class="footnote" value="[a]">[a] God,    did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;7 rather, he made himself nothing    by taking the very naturesup class="footnote"...

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Stretching Our Souls (Our Daily Bread)

The merciful man does good for his own soul,but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.-Proverbs11:17(OurDailyBread) ----------- Proverbs 11:17-25 17 Those who are kind benefit themselves,    but the cruel bring ruin on themselves. 18 A wicked person earns deceptive wages,    but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. 19 Truly the righteous attain life,    but whoever pursues evil finds death. 20 The...

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God's Answer to Loneliness (Our Daily Bread)

The virgin shall be with child,and bear a Son,and they shall call His name Immanuel.-Matthew  1:23 (Our Daily Bread) ----------- Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph Accepts Jesus as His Son 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came aboutsup class="footnote" value="[a]">[a]: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yetsup class="footnote"...

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Grandpa's Tree (Our Daily Bread)

He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.-Philippians1:6(OurDailyBread) ---------- Philippians 1:1-11 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deaconssup class="footnote" value="[a]">[a]: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Thanksgiving and Prayer 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers...

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The Meaning of Christmas (Our Daily Bread)

The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.-John 1:14(Our Daily Bread) ------------------ Luke 1:26-38 The Birth of Jesus Foretold 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” 29 Mary was greatly troubled at...

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Homemade Religion (Our Daily Bread)

The Holy Scriptures...are able to make you wise for salvation through faith.-2Timothy3:15(Our Daily Bread) ------------- 2 Timothy 3:10-17 A Final Charge to Timothy 10 You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, 11 persecutions, sufferings—what kinds of things happened to me in Antioch, Iconium and Lystra, the persecutions I endured. Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them. 12 In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly...

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Representing God (Our Daily Bread)

We are ambassadors for Christ,as though God were pleading through us.-2Corinthians5:20(Our Daily Bread) ---------------------- 2 Corinthians 5:11-20 The Ministry of Reconciliation 11 Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience. 12 We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to take pride in us, so that you can answer those who take pride...

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Hidden Fears (Our Daily Bread)

In God I have put  my trust;I will not be afraid.-Psalm56:11(Our Daily Bread) --------------------- 1 Samuel 18:28 - 19:12 28 When Saul realized that the Lord was with David and that his daughter Michal loved David, 29 Saul became still more afraid of him, and he remained his enemy the rest of his days. 30 The Philistine commanders continued to go out to battle, and as often as they did, David met with more success than the rest of Saul’s officers, and his name became well...

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Burger from ARMY NAVY

  If you love eating burgers, then you will definitely love ARMY NAVY's burger. It's my first time to eat at ARMYNAVY and the experience is really great. No wonder their mission is "Come in hungry, Walk out happy." and personally I believe they're doing a great job accomplishing this mission. They have branches at Pasig city, Quezon city, Manila, Makati, Tagaytay city, Baguio city, Mandaluyong...

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The Gift of Joy (Our Daily Bread)

Behold,I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.-Luke2:10(Our Daily Bread) ---------------------- Luke 2:8-20 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in...

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Rufo's Famous Tapa

 Here is another Rufo's delicious meal and it's their specialty of the house, TAPA. Tapa is dried or cured beef, mutton or venison, although other meat or even fish may be used. Filipinos prepare thin slices of meat and cure it with salt and spices as a method of preserving it. Tapa is best fried or grilled, often served with rice, fried egg and achara (pickled papaya strips) (Wikipedia.com). What...

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Knowing God's Will (Our Daily Bread)

In everything give thanks;for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.-1Thessalonians5:18(OurDailyBread) -------------------- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt 21 but test them all; hold on to what is good, 22 reject every kind of evil.  New International Version...

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Boneless Bangus from Rufo's

If you love bangus (milkfish), then this dish is for you. But, before going there let's talk about Rufo's first. It's my first time to eat at Rufo's and I should say the place is nice. Personally, I think it's a good place for dating, family bonding, and for meetings. The restaurant was opened by a group of friends in the year 1984 and it was named after their boss. Their restaurant is open 24/7...

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A Healing Community (Our Daily Bread)

Let your light so shine before men,that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.-Matthew5:16(Our Daily Bread) ------------ Isaiah 58:10-12 10 and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry    and satisfy the needs of the oppressed,then your light will rise in the darkness,    and your night will become like the noonday.11 The Lord will guide you always;    he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched...

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