Bible Tidbits
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ACTION SPEAKS THE TRUTH
1 John 3 : 18
Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.
There is an adage that says, “action speaks louder than words.” Are we talking about body language here? In a way, yes, because when you put your thoughts into acts you have to move your body. You can tell people that you love them but without showing them, the message of love won’t be received. Giving a hand to your life partner, offering your service to the community, being generous to the needy or having ears to be willing to listen attentively, hugging someone in grief, patting somebody at the back who did a good job, smiling all the time are actions and gestures of love. I can go on and on, but the point here is, love should be incorporated with action. And of course, when you say something pleasant, be a greeting or compliment or advice, be truthful and be sincere.
I admire those politicians who are implementing what they say into actions. So, from now on, prove to someone that you love them by your thoughtful actions, and by your gentle approach. Remember, “action speaks the truth”.
LORD GOD, thank You for Your message about love and what does it entails. I ask that You may guide my action, guard my thoughts, tame my tongue and give me holy ears, to listen and extend my help. I pray these in JESUS’ name Amen!
GOD’S CALENDAR
Jeremiah 42 : 3
Let the LORD, your GOD, show us what way we should take and what we
should do.
Picture this: A working mother wakes up in the morning , makes breakfast for two kids and a husband ; prepares herself for work; goes to work; sometimes drops by the grocery after work; then prepares dinner for the family, etc. Same as business people, doctors, nurses, teachers, waiters, auto mechanics, lawyers or even plain housewives and others. They do the same stuff everyday. Activities are routinely done. Then for some reason the routine chain breaks. Some are aggravated with the changes of the routine. Some are bored of the routines. Some become anxious, can’t cope, don’t know what to do, whom to call and how to solve the problems. The change of routines might be caused by tragedy, minor mishap or anything unavoidable. What might be the possible solutions? I have one. Why don’t we check GOD’S calendar. It will tell you which way to take and what should be done and how to do things. Make an appointment with Him. He is never booked up. And your name is already in His appointment book anyway. He is just waiting for you. The bottom line is, whatever you’re doing, ask GOD’s guidance and grace. You must be aware of His Presence. No matter what happens, you’ll manage to cope and still there’ll be peace in everything you do. GOD’S calendar is our individual blueprints.
LORD GOD, I thank You for my blueprint, Your individual plans for me. I know LORD that Your calendar is always open for us. Our names are written there and I ask that You may continue to open Your calendar for all of us and may You grant us all the graces we need. I pray these in JESUS’ name Amen!
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About the Book
Bible Tidbits are based on Scriptural Passages that inspired me. The
beginning of each page has Scriptural Passages.
Then followed by my reflection through my own
witnessing of GOD's wonder of wonders, my challenges
in life and my courage and enthusiasm to share my own experiences. In the bottom part of each page is my fervent
prayer of thanksgiving and supplication.
”Bit by Bit is a Spiritual Fit:”
- Esther B. Jimenez
Inspirational in nature, Bible Tidbits are an uplifting; challenging
and thought- provoking read. This is a collection that forces the reader to a
re-evaluation of life and the values we apply to it in our daily thoughts and
actions. If we were all to slow down a little~ and think more deeply about how
GOD would react to our behavior and our thought processes we might be able to
regulate our lives more closely according to the ways that He showed us through
His Son, JESUS CHRIST
Frequently taking a commonplace saying or opinion that will be familiar
to the reading audience, Esther B. Jimenez develops that thought or theme to a
deeper level, encouraging the reader to see their own life reflected in her
words, and their own soul reflected in the mirror that GOD holds up to our own
actions. Only in this way can we grow as His children and begin to become more
worthy of His love and presence in our lives.
Referring always to Bible scripture, Esther B. Jimenez follows that up
with practical advice that her readers can easily understand and relate to
within the context of their own daily existence so that GOD’s
Word becomes part of the very fabric of life in all its many wondrous forms.
- A. Austen
About the Author
Estrella “aka “ Esther B. Jimenez, is a native of Manila, Philippines, a nurse by profession, a US immigrant and has been in the USA for almost 25 years.
Esther is a parishioner of St.
Peter, The Apostle Church of Itasca, Illinois; a Eucharistic Minister in the
same church. She is also a Eucharistic
Minister volunteer at
She had one book self-published three years ago (2000), entitled “ 365 Days Food For Thoughts”. She is working on the following:
(1) Sequel of the first book,
another set of 365 days of words of wisdom.
(2) What’s In My Heart? (Inspirational Poems)
(3) A Poem For Everyone (as the title says)
(4) Daily Graces ( Prayers before meals)
On her leisure time, she paints sceneries, plays guitar and of course writing. She volunteers in a long term facility, to help the residents in their activity programs. She is currently making inspirational cards printed on her paintings. Esther believes in... “the mind can only speak from the heart”.