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Baptist is my religion, Christianity is my Identification, born again is my personal spiritual experienced to justification, heaven is my destination, the Holy Bible is my inspiration, and the Lord Jesus Christ is the One Who gave me redemption. #Boklit

Practical Ways to Write, Exercise, and at the Same Time be on a Diet

Practical Ways to Write, Exercise, and at the Same Time be on a Diet

   This Pandemic will either 'break you' or 'make you'. You can be on 'lockdown' or 'quarantine', and make the best out of it, or you can waste your time watching all the movies you want. For sure, you may want to get something out of it by reading good books, which is one of your best options. But if you want to write; here are some of the practical ideas I use while working on my manuscript. I assume this could be of help to you too.

   Since the start of #WuhanChinaCoronaVirus19 (#WCCV#19), I have been working on my manuscript for my next project, and at the same time, working with four (4) writers, helping them with their projects, not to mention I am regularly postings on Social Media; either Devotional, Quote of the Day, Random News, and some Political side track. It requires a lot of time working on my laptop, sitting, and typing. It's no difference with "Couch Potato", except with purpose and right perspective.

   Here are some ways how I balanced my life while I'm working on my manuscript or my client's manuscript.

   This may help you if you will do the same: First, I don't sit next to my library or to the books and references I intend to use. I have my library in our bedroom, in our family room, in our basement, and believe it or not, in our garage. I can imagine you're laughing at me already. But it's okay. Why? Because I need to stretch, and have a little exercise after spending sometime in my chair.

   I don't want to be slumbered, therefore as I walk down to our basement if I'm working in our bedroom; I stretch out, or I will either think of some new ideas, or just empty my mind to refresh. It means, you can always have a good exercise while you're stuck at home or if you're working on your manuscript. Stay away from your references, and only visit your library if you need some excerpts.

   I don't bring food to where I set up to work at home; except for nuts, raisins, and bananas, to keep me awake and not starve. Coffee or chocolate is advised. Water is always great. Remember, it is always in moderation.

   I love classical music, so Andre Rieu music, Mozart, and Beethoven with "Alexa" is a perfect match. I always listen to music when writing. When I was writing "Boklit", I played music from the 60's and the 70's; such as songs from "Bread" "Bee Gees" "Abba" or the "Carpenters", because my minds will take me back to my life when I was a kid, and a teenager. It was easier for me to geared my thoughts from my past when I hear the songs I used to hear in good times, and in bad times during m Joyy younger years.

   I take a few breaks and walk around the house while reading from the internet, and make myself angry by listening to the political news updates, or posting and answering emails and inbox messages. At least all of those really kept me awake.

   I only eat my regular meals when I think my tummy cannot handle the starving it feels already. But before I go back to work, I slowly walk around the house, praying, thinking, or reading. Or I will eat before the scheduled Webinar that I need to listen- that way while I'm on break from writing I could  loosen up.

   Your manuscript is your legacy that your children and grandchildren will someday be proud of, but be sure to keep your balance. Your time, your health, and your brain is priceless; therefore work wisely and with prudence.

   I hope you will learn from this, and it is my desire to see you succeed, and at the same time in good health, and stay in shape.

Stay Home, and Stay Safe,
Ely Roque Sagansay
Minister/Author
Taylor, Michigan

Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day
#Boklit
Some people started good and right; but end up a failure, undignified, a loser, broken, or miserable. It is not how great you started and keep along with great success, its how you finish the race. (2 Timothy 4:6-8 KJV)
"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. [7] I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: [8] Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing."

Six (6) Months of #WCCV19 Versus More Than 2,000 Years of the Good News

Six (6) Months of #WCCV19 Versus More Than 2,000 Years of the Good News

If you don't know there is #WuhanChinaCoronaVirus19 (#WCCV19), I assumed you live in the remote place such as Amazon Rainforest. My point; it just took 6 Months for China to spread the Virus in the whole world. In 6 Months- "CoronaVirus" is the most search, the subject in Mass Media, and the most discussed issue in almost every corner of our own world. And this is the bad news, deadliest, damaging, and sick and wicked!

The 'Good News'- the Lord Jesus Christ came down on earth to keep us out of Eternal Death and punishment, but it did not spread as fast as the #WCCV19.  Its sad, but true. Why is that? Reasons: Men are more concerned of immediate than what's after death. We love our religion and tradition than the Lord Jesus Christ and His holy Word. We don't want to get rid of our sinful, selfish, prideful lifestyle.  We are self righteous and 'our conscience is seard with hot iron'.

(1 Timothy 4:2 KJV)

"Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;" we are fools and evil. (Romans 1:16- 32)

On the part of the believers: We were slumbered in teaching, preaching, and witnessing to the lost world. Christians are busy attacking each other in terms of form of worships, Bible Translations, Church Music, Dress Codes, and other non sense. Pastors, check your church budget- you may have spent more money in your carpets and bathrooms than Evangelism and Missions.

The Lord Jesus Christ has risen from the dead, we have the empty tomb, and yet many churches are dead and empty as well. And I am not talking due to #WCCV19, but before the outbreak of the Pandemic. I wish this Pandemic will make us (Christians) to give us time to search our hearts where we failed as churches.

Your church buildings could mean nothing especially if there will be closed downs, and persecutions. The lost souls, Missions, Evangelism, and the Salvation of the lost world still matters the most, especially in Times Like These...

My suggestions: Pray as a church like you've never before. Plan to Prioritize the Salvation of the lost souls; in your worships, in Church gatherings and activities, in your Camps, Retreats, and Seasonal events. Always focus in Preaching the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. (I Corinthians 15:1- 7). And don't get satisfied with the results of 'the turned out', but if someone made a decision of faith. I say this not just for the sake of saying and writing this, but for the sake of those who will die and be in eternal damnation. (John 3:1- 7; 15- 17, 36)

Check your Perspectives and Purpose in your church Mission and Vision. God  bless us all! Let's work together to make our Lord and Savior known to the unknown. Stay Safe, Stay Home, and Stay Healthy.

#Boklit 

For Our Risen Lord,

Ely Roque Sagansay 

Minister/Author 

Taylor, Michigan

Hey Joe! You Failed!

Hey Joe! You Failed!

(Let's Scrutinize Joe…)

The 10 "F's" Why Joe Biden Can't be President of the United States of America:

1- Fraud- Do I have to elaborate the millions his family acquired while in power? Ask his brother and Biden's son Hunter, they have the answers. (www.foxnews.com/politics/bidens-brother-facing-fraud-allegations-used-family-ties-to-advance-business-interests-report)

www.foxnews.com/politics/hunter-bidens-controversies-explained 

2- Forgetfulness- Joe can't remember the places he is in, and the dates where he was, and what he does. He forgot he was running for President. www.tennesseestar.com/2019/08/26/joe-biden-forgets-which-state-he-is-in-during-new-hampshire-campaign-stop/ 

3- Fightings- He is a brawler. Check on the guys at his Town Hall Meetings with few numbers of followers in attendance. Do you remember the Auto worker in Detroit that he insulted in front of his staff and cameras? (www.skynews.com.au) www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0xy5uJKrjo 

4- Failure- He was a failure as a Senator for a long time and as Vice President. Can you tell me what 'significant' accomplishment/s Joe did for the country when he was a Senator, since in his late twenties, and Vice President for 8 long years? ABC News (Interview) - Joe Biden: Everything you need to know about the 2020 presidential candidate. "One of Biden's significant achievements during his time at the helm of the Judiciary Committee was appointing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein to the dais. She was the first woman on the committee." By the way, Biden voted on "War in Iraq", and later apologized for his action. 

5- Female- He likes to chansing with the opposite sex. Not good Joe, get that hands off! www.youtube.com/watch?v=T18_OJKtC-Y (http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc 

6- Family- Joe is not for Traditional Marriage and you may want to ask Joe how his son Hunter Values Family and relationships. 

7- Fitness- Joe is too old, and he is not physically, mentally, and spiritually fit to be President of the greatest country in the world.

8- Friends of China- and not of the American people. Remember when the CoronaVirus just started to hit the American soil? Well, Joe criticize @DonaldTrump for closing the borders, and started the Travel ban to China- he called the @POTUS racist, and Xenophobic. 

9- Fighting for the Illegal Immigrants, but not for Taxpayers? He is for Open Borders. 

10- Funds for Planned Parenthood. Sad, but Joe would rather have the babies killed in abortion Clinics than helping the homeless. 

Ely Roque Sagansay Minister/Author

Taylor, Michigan 

Wuhan China CoronaVirus 19 #WCCV19

#WuhanChinaCoronaVirus 19  

#WCCV19 

   Why blame @DonaldTrump for the spread of CoronaVirus? The President is not God, and he can't control the spread of the virus. He was called names and racist when he closed down the borders and imposed travel banned to China and other countries. He was called Xenophobic by Joe (Joe Biden) when he closed the borders and imposed Travel Banned. He tried everything he can while his critics and distractors were busy with their accusations against him, and with the Impeachment Hoax at that time. Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, and the Democrats all disagreed with his decisions early this year.

   Any great leader cannot and could not stop the deaths and victims of WuhanChinaCoronaVirus19 #WCCV#19. They can only provide the needs, the resources, the means to avoid the Pandemic, and share updates, instructions, warnings, and scientific research and resolutions.

   They have the same problems in the Philippines. You can't blame President Duterte for the deaths and spread of the Virus. The hard headed, disobedient, careless and violators of the Law of the Land are to be blamed. Its just my personal opinion. 

Ely Roque Sagansay 

Minister/Author 

Taylor, Michigan 

#Boklit

Wuhan China CoronaVirus19 #WCCV#19

CoronaVirus 

You will go to the store in full gear because you don't want to get  infected with CoronaVirus. 

You wear your gloves, put on your mask, and eyes protective gears, just in case.

You check or buy the items that were previously been touched by someone with the Virus. You came home happy with your clearance, you thought you protected yourself; but NO, you just brought in a Virus inside your home.

My advice: Wipe with wipes everything before even placing them in your trunk. Wipe your stuff with wipes or wash your fruits and vegetables soap thoroughly before you consume them or cook them. And don't take anything inside your house without wiping them with Sanitizer or Wipes. Just a little reminder from yours truly.

Due to Lockdown!

From the Dinner Table of Ely Roque Sagansay 

Minister/Author 

#Boklit 

Due to Lockdown!

Due to Lockdown, the crimes committed worldwide might have been low. Most probably, more deaths were caused by the invisible enemies called Mr. and Mrs. Corona Virus. (Wuhan China CoronaVirus19 #WCCV19 . And families all over the world could spend more quality time while at home. They have no choice but to be at home with their most loved person or hopefully (not their closest) enemy or enemies.

I wonder how the domestic violence are doing since the declaration of Temporary Lockdown. The danger of the explosion of wives, and 'live in parners' getting pregnant counting from "Day 1" of the Lockdown.

The roads accidents, the traffic violations, the corruption of Traffic Law Enforcers could be the lowest in decades. Lowest in vehicles' mileage used and broken cars down the roads.

I also assumed, Lockdown brought in the busiest times for IT people, and bombarded the internet. Many of the users are complaining of 'slow' Internet connections. The movie channels, the cables, and televisions may have been Non Stop. 

The sad thing is- the giving in churches will definitely be affected in spite of the highest record in attendance Via Live Streaming or Watch Party. The pastors, evangelists,  preachers and teachers' audiences are more diverse, and worldwide. The church buildings are empty, but worships and worshippers are active all over the world. Satan indeed can't stop the Lord! And Christians still love giving God the glory, and are unstoppable from praising and lifting up the Name of Jesus!

Please don't skip church by not clicking your cellphone, computer, or laptop to worship God. If you have no 'Live Streaming' in your church- use this. International Community Christian Church Trenton, Michigan, USA. It starts at 11:00 AM (Sunday) USA Eastern Time. Please check your time zone.- https://m.facebook.com/icccfamily/photos/a.445061192189255/1707068015988560/?type=3&source=44

Prayer Not Politics, Cooperation Not Coup!

Prayer Not Politics, Cooperation Not Coup!

Its very disturbing how some Filipinos reacts to the Pandemic by asking the President to step down. That's one of the most idiotic resolution to the problem I ever heard in my whole life. Instead of being of help to the problems, they try to create a new one. What is more idiotic is when you blame the Pandemic to the President. Marching in the streets will even add to the spread of the Virus. The Wuhan China CoronaVirus19 #WCCV19 may not destroy the whole country, but the Political Motivated Virus will somehow deteriorate the present situation. 

I listened to Mayor Isko Moreno's speech regarding the issue, and he hit it! Yorme has a great point.

The League of Filipino Students (LFS) is a Menace in the Philippine Society. They are as bad as the terrorists. Those politicians who are taking advantage of the situations must think of the needs of the people, not their Hidden Political Agenda. 

If you change the administration tomorrow, you will still have the same problems- unseen CoronaVirus and its rapid spread; unless the citizens cooperates, and will stand and be in it together. The resolution is not "who" do you want to put in position if you kick him out of office, but "What's next, and who's next?". If you replace him today, will the problem be away in a snap of fingers. It is beyond President Duterte's control that you have these problems, all over the world does. I believe he is doing the right thing. Help not hate!

If you topple the present administration due to CoronaVirus, you will be the laughingstock of the whole world for setting a bad, "out of their mind", and idiotic precedent. Blame China not your President. And don't let the color of your political inclination add problems to your present sufferings.

Pray for your President instead of playing politics. Cooperation with him and the Law Enforcements, not starting a Coup...

Stay Safe, Stay at Home at All Times  

Ely Roque Sagansay 

Minister/Author 

#Boklit