A Traditional Treat at Christmas
What’s your favorite thing to cook? Probably going back centuries, the Mexican people (and other cultures, as well) prepare a wonderful treat, usually at Christmastime. I’m talking about tamales. In our Family, our Mom has been making them since I was little. As we all grew up watching her make this traditional treat, my Siblings […]
Honor God with Your Traditions
Write about a few of your favorite family traditions. We have a number of favorite family traditions that we practice at particular times of the year and also throughout the year. The tradition that stands out the most to me is how we worship and honor God every Sunday at Church. Our Family rarely fails […]
Spending Time with God
What do you enjoy doing most in your leisure time? Today’s prompt in WordPress was a fun one to consider. I thought of all the fun things I love to do: spending quality time with my Wife, playing games with my Family, cooking, watching our favorite TV programs and movies; really, the number of things […]
Honor God in Everything
List five things you do for fun. In my counseling with my Clients, I often ask them to identify several interventions that they could do to develop better mental health. Sometimes, I get quizzical looks back, as they ask. “Like, what?” I then explain that doing things they enjoy will improve their mental well being. […]
Please, Torii, Know That We Love You
If you could make your pet understand one thing, what would it be? Our dog, Torii, is a special one, but she’s not the sharpest knife in the set, as I often say. Torii is about 18 years old, so she’s an old lady. She has the sweetest disposition. I don’t think she has a […]
Immanuel, God With Us
Write about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc. Anybody who knows me, knows that I go by Manny. My official first name on my birth certificate is Manuel, which was also my Dad’s name. As a child, we had a neighbor, an older woman named Lucy, who loved all the kids in the […]
I Absolutely Love Being a Counselor
What’s your dream job? My dream job is exactly what I’m doing right now. Our Blessed LORD has led me perfectly into my current role as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I love that I get to meet people from all walks of life. My youngest Client in my career has been 3 years […]
I Will Follow a Servant-Leader
What makes a good leader? I have studied many leaders in history, and I’ve noticed many things about them. Many of them came upon the scene when they were really needed. Others were poor leaders, unable to think beyond what they wanted for themselves. We can agree that all leaders are flawed people. Whether you’re […]
Loved by God, my Family, and my Friends
Can you share a positive example of where you’ve felt loved? In my life, I have always felt loved by God. As a child, I always sensed His presence in my life. Truly, I have walked with the LORD since I was at least five years old. I was born and raised Roman Catholic, and […]
Would I Un-invent Anything?
If you could un-invent something, what would it be? I would un-invent nothing. Allow me to explain. As a counselor, I meet people who have been through all sorts of experiences, some good, and some bad. What I and my Clients have discovered is that we are who we are because of our experiences. I’ve […]