Biblical names

Nathan- was one of the prophets of the Old Testament. He was the adviser of David and the teacher of Solomon.

Lucas- was a physician in Rome and an early convert to Christianity. He wrote one of the four gospels describing the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

The Biblical baby name Adam is Hebrew in origin and its meaning is man or red-complexioned.


Adam was the first human being created by God from the dust of the earth. His wife Eve was created from his rib. Adam and Eve lived in the garden of Eden. Tempted by the serpent, Eve and later Adam ate the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge. God expelled them from the garden of Eden and cursed them. Adam and Eve had numerous children, of whom Cain, Abel and Seth are mentioned by name in the Bible.

Adam is also the name of a city in the valley of Jordan.

Genesis 1:27-5:32; Joshua 3:16

Oliver - Olive trees are very frequently mentioned in the Bible. It was considered an emblem of beauty, prosperity and religious previlege.
The dove from the ark brought an olive branch to Noah and so Noah knew that the flood water was abating from the earth.
The olive tree is mentioned in the Old Testament parable of Jotham.
Gethsemane was the name of an olive garden at the foot of Mount Olives, where Jesus would retire along with his disciples, and which was the scene of his agony the night before his arrest.
Strong's concordance 021

Antonia is the name of a fortress in Jerusalem. Herod fortified it and named it Antonia in honor of his friend Mark Anthony. Antonia is not named in the Bible, it is referred to as "the castle".

Paul delivered his famous speech describing his vision of the Christ from the stairs of the fortress Antonia.

Acts 21:34,37; 22:1-21
Strong's concordance 3925

Emmanuel is the symbolic and prophetic name of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, prophesying that He would be born of a virgin and would be 'God with us'.

Emmanuel is also spelt as Immanuel in the Bible.

Biblical reference for baby name Emmanuel:
Matthew 1:23; Isaiah 7:14; 8:8
Strong's concordance H6005 and G1694

Judah was a son of Jacob and Leah. He was the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

What Makes a Mother?

I thought of you and closed my eyes And prayed to God today I asked “What makes a Mother?”

And I know I heard Him say. “A Mother has a baby” This we know is true “But God can you be a Mother,

When your baby’s not with you?” “Yes, you can,” He replied With confidence in His voice “I give many women babies,

When they leave is not their choice. Some I send for a lifetime, And others for the day.

And some I send to feel your womb, But there’s no need to stay.”

“I just don’t understand this God I want my baby to be here.”

He took a deep breath and cleared His throat, And then I saw the tear.

“I wish I could show you, What your child is doing today.

If you could see your child’s smile, With all the other children and say…

‘We go to Earth to learn our lessons, Of love and life and fear.

My Mommy loved me oh so much, I got to come strait here.

I feel so lucky to have a Mom, Who had so much love for me.

I learned my lessons very quickly, My Mommy set me free.

I miss my Mommy oh so much, But I visit her every day. When she goes to sleep,

On her pillow’s where I lay I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek,

And whisper in her ear. Mommy don’t be sad today, I’m your baby and I’m here.’

“So you see my dear sweet ones, your children are okay.

Your babies are born here in My home, And this is where they’ll stay.

They’ll wait for you with Me, Until your lesson’s through.

And on the day that you come home they’ll be at the gates for you.

So now you see what makes a Mother, It’s the feeling in your heart it’s the love you had so much of Right from the very start Though some on earth may not realize, you are a Mother. Until their time is done. They’ll be up here with Me one day and know that you are the best one!

by: Sharon Ian Barrios

DISTANCE AND TIME makes you BETTER TODAY

DISTANCE AND TIME


This song is dedicated to all the lovers who can't be together separated by distance and time.





You are always on my mind
all I do is count the days
where are you now?

I know I never let you down
I will never go away

I really wish that you'd stay but what can we do
all the days that you've been gone I dreamed about you
and I anticipate the day that you will come home, home, home

No matter how far you are
no matter how long it takes him
through distance and time
I'll be waiting

and if you have to walk a million miles
I'll wait a million days to see you smile
distance and time, I'll be waiting

distance and time, I'll be waiting
will you take a train, to meet me where I am
are you on your way?
I will never do anything to hurt you
I'll never live without you


I really wish that you would stay but what can we do
All the days that you've been gone I dreamed about you
and I anticipate the day that you will come home, home, home

no matter how far you are
no matter how long it takes him
distance and time,I'll be waiting
And if you have to walk a million miles
I'll wait a million days to see you smile
distance and time
I'll be waiting

no matter how far you are
no matter how long it takes him
distance and time, I'll be waiting
And you can walk a million miles
I'll wait a million days to see you smile
through distance and time, I'll be waiting


I'll be waiting
I'll be waiting
through distance and time
I'll be waiting

You are always on my mind
all I do is count the days
where are you now?


BETTER TODAY



To see your face, to hear your voice

And oh, to touch you is a dream come true

So I'm standing here, with my hand held out

Knowing that your love will never fade, I stand amazed without a doubt





And I wanna hear your voice, in the morning when I rise

I think I know I'm just a normal man, only made of sand except when you're by my side

Will you love me, teach me, don't leave me I pray

And when I, and I'm thinking of the times

Your hands in mine, together we will stay

You made me better today

Better than I was before

And now my heart can rest and I will search no more

You made me better today, today, today




My heart has wings

Oh you take me away

And every prayer I've ever prayed was answered today

So I'm standfing here, with my hand held out

Knowing that my love will never leave

My hearts on my sleeve and now I believe





And I wanna hear your voice in the morning when I rise

I think I know I'm just a normal man, only made of sand except when you're by my side

Will you love me, teach me, don't leave me I pray

And when I, and I'm thinking of the times

Your hands in mine, together we will stay

You made me better today

Better than I was before

And now my heart can rest and I will search no more

You made me better today





I stand proclaimed, true love is here to stay

I stand proclaimed, forever starts today

Today...

You made me better today

Than I was before

And now my heart can rest and I will search no more

Cuz you made me better today, than I was before

And now my heart can rest

And I will search no more

You made me better today

Today...

Made me better today.

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Entry for the "Philippine Quill Awards 2009"

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Project: Cover Design

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Why Babies Smile

Babies smile during sleep from the day they’re born.

Infant smiles have nothing to do with gas.

Your baby will respond to, and smile at, auditory stimulus (such as your voice) before visual.

At two to three months, your baby starts to look right at you when she smiles.

By six months, your baby will have different smiles – open mouth smiles usually indicate more joy than closed.

Babies usually don’t start social smiling until about eight months, but their smiles can still say a lot before then.

Baby smiles at 0-1 months

Neonatal smiling occurs from birth to one month of age and shows no emotional content. Smiles are spontaneous and often occur while the baby is drowsy or during REM stages of sleep. Baby smiles are subcortical in origin and will actually decrease with maturity (so premature babies smile more than full-term babies). And, contrary to popular belief, baby smiles have nothing to do with gas.

Baby smiles at 1-2 months

At around one or two months, babies will gradually start to respond to environmental stimulation. Your baby’s first smile when she’s fully awake will likely appear between six and 10 weeks.
At this age, your baby’s brain is developing, her vision is improving and she can recognize your face. Your baby will likely respond to auditory stimuli first, such as music or mom or dad’s voice. Next comes a response to visual and auditory stimulation combined. The last thing to make baby smile is visual stimulation alone.

Baby smiles at 2-6 months

“Earlier is not better,” says Dr. Messinger. But you should see a doctor if your baby is not smiling by three months. Don’t push your little one to smile, but once she does, have fun with it. At two to three months, you’ll notice your baby starts to look right at you when she smiles. During this time period babies will increasingly respond to face-to-face interaction. Make funny faces to get your baby to laugh.

By four to six months, your baby will start to smile, then look away. “Babies are learning to regulate emotions and the joy may be too intense,” says Dr. Messinger. Let her look away, then reengage once she returns her smile to you.

Baby Smiles at 6-12 months

During this period you will start to see lots of different smiles. As a general rule, open mouth smiles demonstrate more joy than closed. Your baby will also start to play with laughter. By eight or nine months, smiles are used often in social situations and as a method of communication so make sure to respond to your baby when she gives you a big smile.