merlmd

@merlmd (8)

Philippines • Age 68

Joined myLot 12 years ago

there must be more to life than just living...

www.iamhangingtough.com

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"Better to keep Silent "

prashu @prashu228 (37526) • India 15 Aug 12

hello friends, We go through many situations in life. Sometimes We feel like talking a lot, about many things with our loved ones or friends. Some of them listen carefully, some just pretend that they are listening , but don't...

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merlmd there are times when we really need someone to listen, just listen...but most people are tired of listening to other people's problems. Most people don't understand or even if they did, cannot help while some just don't care. For those who care and help, they...

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inner peace

merlmd @merlmd (8) • Philippines 13 Aug 12

To be truly happy one must have inner peace, but how does one achieve that? I think basically one has to make peace with one's past, forgive those who have hurt you and ask forgiveness too for those hurts you may have caused. This...

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merlmd to live simply is the way to inner piece...indeed.

17 Aug 12

Can we saved through faith alone?

Fulltank @Fulltank (2882) • Philippines 14 Aug 12

There are religions who says so, simply believing in Jesus Christ as the way to salvation. Some think that it is faith plus work. God will save people who do good deeds but it should be coupled with faith on him. My question...

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merlmd indeed, hypocrites...I know of some people who are not above doing bad things but think that as long as they believe, they will be saved. And what about those who does not do anything bad, but don't do anything good either? Will their faith be enough?

17 Aug 12

A painful sight on my way to the office... and on my way home

JKSophie @JKSophie (48) • Philippines 16 Aug 12

Just after I got off the bus, a kid approached me with a soft voice asking for some coins so he could buy food. He dressed ruggedly with uncombed hair. I shook my head from left to right and told him "I'm not giving him any coin."...

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merlmd This is what frustrate me the most....to not be able to do anything for these kids because I do not have the resources. It is during times like this that I wish I had a lot of money. But like you, at most I can just share what I have...food, clothing, toys...

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Can we saved through faith alone?

Fulltank @Fulltank (2882) • Philippines 14 Aug 12

There are religions who says so, simply believing in Jesus Christ as the way to salvation. Some think that it is faith plus work. God will save people who do good deeds but it should be coupled with faith on him. My question...

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merlmd I believe that faith alone cannot save us. If you ask people if they believe, the answer will usually be yes. But isn't the answer to the question, "What have you done to the least of my brethren", the way to heaven? This is why I try to live by the principle...

15 Aug 12

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inner peace

merlmd @merlmd (8) • Philippines 13 Aug 12

To be truly happy one must have inner peace, but how does one achieve that? I think basically one has to make peace with one's past, forgive those who have hurt you and ask forgiveness too for those hurts you may have caused. This...

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first cellphone

angelkarah050182 @angelkarah050182 (4980) • Philippines 8 Aug 12

How old were you when you got your first cellphone? What phone brand and model was it? How did you feel when you first held it?

first mobile phone

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merlmd LOL I was already working when I got my first cellphone, a motorola brand. It was quite big but it served its purpose well. I think it is still in my house somewhere.

9 Aug 12

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