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Agony in Life

Life is made of full of battles; mostly battle with myself. Of course, as a christian, the battle with evil is true in my spiritual life. I want to talk about battles of physical disciplines. I decided to work out at least five times a week since last year June. I did pretty well during summer because I love swimming. It was not difficult putting my swimsuit, going to swim each night for 30 min. I could tell you that there were many battles with excuses that I did not want to go but it was easier than colder days. I bought several working out DVDs to do at home after summer when the swimming pool was closed. I did regularly with the DVDs until it reached Spring. Spring is always a hard season for me to be focused to do anything. I often get into sort of depression; no...rather to call a lethargy season. I have made excuses not to run, or walk each day even. It has been pitiful to hear my excuses. Why is it so hard to do even 30 minutes of running or DVD? Even though I know it is w...

What if

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Today is Maundy Thursday in the Holy week. I have read passion story in the book of Matthew this morning, asked several questions with "what if". You might have asked the same questions like me. The questions are not that impressive but I was wondering what really would happen. The first question has occurred at a scene of Gethsemane when Jesus went out for serious prayers, the disciples fell asleep deeply. What if they did not fall asleep and really prayed deeply with Jesus? How about Peter? What if he really prayed that night then would he deny Jesus still three times? What if Jesus prayed to God only for removing his cup? Did God answer his prayer? I know that it sounds too simple to even answer. However, I have thought about them. What if Peter did not deny but said "I am one of Jesus' disciples? What if Pilate told the Israelite that he could not put Jesus to be crucified? what if one of soldiers stood up for Jesus when he was beaten, said "don't beat...