Give What is Due

 

VILLA 4 - Ceiling Framing and Partitioning
October 22, 2025

Give to the Lord, you families of nations, 

give to the Lord glory and praise; 

give to the Lord the glory due His name! 

Bring gifts, and enter His courts.

(Psalm 96:7-8)

Thus says the Lord, I have called you by your name, giving you a title, though you knew me not. I am the Lord and there is no other, there is no God besides me. It is I who arm you, though you know me not, so that toward the rising and the setting of the sun people may know that there is none besides me. I am the Lord, there is no other. (Is 45:4-6)  I will give to you and to your descendants after you the land where you live as a stranger, all the land of Canaan, as an everlasting possession; and I will be their God. (Gen 17:8)

Jesus said, “Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” (Mt. 22:21)

Give back to them according to the work of their hands; Repay them what is due them. (Ps 28:4) You shall generously give to him, and your heart shall not be grudging when you give to him, because for this thing the LORD your God will bless you in all your work, and in all your undertakings. (Dt. 15:10)

By loving the LORD your God, by obeying His voice, and by holding close to Him; for this is your life and the length of your days, so that you may live in the land which the LORD swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them. (Dt. 30:20)

Great is the Lord and highly to be praised; awesome is He, beyond all gods. For all the gods of the nations are things of naught but the Lord made the heavens. (Ps 96:4-5) Worship the Lord in holy attire. Tremble before him, all the earth; say among the nations: the Lord is king; He governs the peoples with equity. (Ps 96:9-10)

The LORD, the God of heaven, who took me from my father's house and from the land of my birth, and who spoke to me and who swore to me, saying, ‘To your descendants I will give this land'—He will send His angel ahead of you (Gen 24:7). May He also give you the blessing of Abraham, to you and to your descendants with you, so that you may possess the land where you live as a stranger (Gen 28:4).

We give thanks to God always for all of you, remembering you in our prayers, unceasingly calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father, knowing, brothers and sisters loved by God, how you were chosen. For our gospel did not come to you in word alone, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with much conviction. (1 Thes 1:2-5)

House of Sealtiel: Second Floor Wall Finishing
October 22, 2024

House of Sealtiel: Construction
October 22, 2019

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October 22, 2024, 3:45 AM

October 22, 2023, Sunday, 7:43 AM

What Was Said

VILLA 4 - FINISHING
October 21, 2025

 He believed, hoping against hope, 

that he would become the father of many nations, 

according to what was said, 

Thus shall your descendants be. 

(Romans 4:18)

He remembered His holy word to His servant Abraham. And He led forth His people with joy; with shouts of joy, His chosen ones. (Ps 105:42-43)

Jesus said to his disciples: “Everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but the one who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven. When they take you before synagogues and before rulers and authorities, do not worry about how or what your defense will be or about what you are to say. For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that moment what you should say.” (Lk 12:10-12)

You descendants of Abraham, His servants, sons of Jacob, His chosen ones! He, the Lord, is our God; throughout the earth His judgments prevail. He remembers forever the covenant which He made binding for a thousand generations, which He entered into with Abraham and by His oath to Isaac. (Ps 105:6-9)

It was not through the law that the promise was made to Abraham and his descendants that he would inherit the world, but through the righteousness that comes from faith. (Rom 4:13) For this reason, it depends on faith, so that it may be a gift, and the promise may be guaranteed to all his descendants, not to those who only adhere to the law but to those who follow the faith of Abraham, who is the father of all of us, as it is written, I have made you father of many nations. He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into being what does not exist. (Rom 16-17)

VILLA ALESSA
Proposed Angel Water Fountain
October 21, 2019

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October 21, 2023, 8:06 AM

Justified by Faith

PATIO - FLOORING PAINTING
October 19, 2025

 For we consider that 

a person is justified by faith 

apart from works of the law.

(Romans 3:28)

What occasion is there then for boasting? It is ruled out. On what principle: That of works? No, rather on the principle of faith. For we consider that a person is justified by faith apart from works of the law. (Rom 3:27-28)

Jesus said, "Woe to you, scholars of the law! You have taken away the key of knowledge. You yourselves did not enter and you stopped those trying to enter.” (Lk 11:52)

Now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, though testified to by the law and the prophets, the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction; all have sinned and are deprived of the glory of God. (Rom 3:21-23)

They are justified freely by His grace through the redemption in Christ Jesus, whom God set forth as an expiation, through faith, by his Blood, to prove his righteousness because of the forgiveness of sins previously committed, through the forbearance of God—to prove His righteousness in the present time, that He might be righteous and justify the one who has faith in Jesus. (Rom 3:24-26)

Does God belong to Jews alone? Does he not belong to Gentiles, too? Yes, also to Gentiles, for God is one and will justify the circumcised on the basis of faith and the uncircumcised through faith. (Rom 3:29-30)

I trust in the Lord; my soul trusts in his word. My soul waits for the Lord more than sentinels wait for the dawn.  (Ps 130:5-6)

Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication. If You, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand? But with You is forgiveness, that You may be revered. (Ps 130:1-4)

House of Sealtiel : 2nd Floor Finishing of Facade
October 19, 2024

House of Gabriel : Construction
October 19, 2020

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October 19, 2024, 4:02 AM

October 19, 2023, 6:59 AM

Proclamation Be Completed

Sealtiel Exterior Kitchen - Painting of Flooring
October 18,2025

 

The Lord stood by me and gave me strength, 

so that through me the proclamation 

might be completed 

and all the Gentiles might hear it. 

(2 Timothy 4:17)

Thus says the Lord to His anointed, "I have called you by your name, giving you a title, though you knew Me not. I am the Lord and there is no other, there is no God besides me. It is I who arm you, though you know Me not, so that toward the rising and the setting of the sun people may know that there is none besides me. I am the Lord, there is no other. (Is 45:4-6)

The Lord appointed seventy-two disciples whom He sent ahead of Him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. (Lk 10:1)

He said to them, “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest. Go on your way; behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves. Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals; and greet no one along the way. Into whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this household.’ If a peaceful person lives there, yourpeace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you. Stay in the same house and eat and drink what is offered to you, for the laborer deserves his payment. Do not move about from one house to another. Whatever town you enter and they welcome you, eat what is set before you, cure the sick in it and say to them, ‘The Kingdom of God is at hand for you.’” (Lk 10:2-9)

The Lord is just in all His ways and holy in all His works. The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth. (Ps 145:17-18) Tell His glory among the nations; among all peoples, His wondrous deeds. For great is the Lord and highly to be praised; awesome is He, beyond all gods. For all the gods of the nations are things of nought, but the Lord made the heavens. (Ps 96:3-5)

Our gospel did not come to you in word alone, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with much conviction. (1 Thes 1:5)

Let all Your works give You thanks, O Lord, and let Your faithful ones bless You. Let them discourse of the glory of Your Kingdom and speak of Your might. Making known to men Your might and the glorious splendor of your Kingdom. Your Kingdom is a Kingdom for all ages, and Your dominion endures through all generations. (Ps 145:10-13)

House of Sealtiel 2nd Floor - Finishing of Facade
October 18, 2024

House of Sealtiel - Construction
October 18, 2019

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October 18, 2024, 4:19 AM

October 18, 2023, 7:17 AM

The Righteousness of God

 

VILLA 4 - CONCRETE FINISHING
October 17, 2025

For in it is revealed the righteousness of God 

from faith to faith; as it is written, 

“The one who is righteous by faith will live.” 

(Romans 1:17)

The wrath of God is indeed being revealed from heaven against every impiety and wickedness of those who suppress the truth by their wickedness. For what can be known about God is evident to them, because God made it evident to them. (Rom 1:18-19)

Jesus said, “Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you are filled with plunder and evil. You fools! Did not the maker of the outside also make the inside? But as to what is within, give alms, and behold, everything will be clean for you.” (Lk 11:39-41)

Ever since the creation of the world, His invisible attributes of eternal power and divinity have been able to be understood and perceived in what He has made. As a result, they have no excuse; for although they knew God they did not accord Him glory as God or give Him thanks. Instead, they became vain in their reasoning, and their senseless minds were darkened. (Rom 1:20-21)

While claiming to be wise, they became fools and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for the likeness of an image of mortal man or of birds or of four-legged animals or of snakes. Therefore, God handed them over to impurity through the lusts of their hearts for the mutual degradation of their bodies. They exchanged the truth of God for a lie and revered and worshipped the creature rather than the creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. (Rom 1:22-25)

I am not ashamed of the Gospel. It is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: for Jew first, and then Greek. For in it is revealed the righteousness of God from faith to faith; as it is written, “The one who is righteous by faith will live.” (Rom 1:16-17)

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims His handiwork. Day pours out the word to day, and night to night imparts knowledge. Not a word nor a discourse whose voice is not heard; through all the earth their voice resounds, and to the ends of the world, their message. (Ps 19:2-5)

Sealtiel 2nd Floor - Installation of Spandrel Ceiling Lights
October 17, 2024

Villa Alessa
October 17, 2021

Published:

October 17, 2024, 4:31 AM

October 17, 2023, 8:26 AM

Jesus is the Sign!

 

VILLA 3 AND 4 - EXTERIOR CEILING
October 16, 2025

You are called to belong to

Jesus Christ. 

(Romans 1:6)

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (Rom 1:7).

The Lord has made His salvation known: in the sight of the nations He has revealed his justice. He has remembered His kindness and His faithfulness toward the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our God. (Ps 98:2-3)

Jesus said, “This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it, except the sign of Jonah. Just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so will the Son of Man be to this generation. At the judgment the men of Nineveh will arise with this generation and condemn it, because at the preaching of Jonah they repented, and there is something greater than Jonah here.” (Lk 11:29-32)

God promised previously through His prophets in the holy Scriptures, the Gospel about His Son, descended from David according to the flesh, but established as Son of God in power according to the spirit of holiness through resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord. (Rom 1:2-4)

Through Him we have received the grace of apostleship, to bring about the obedience of faith, for the sake of His name, among all the Gentiles, among whom are you also, who are called to belong to Jesus Christ. (Rom 1:5-6)

Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done wondrous deeds; His right hand has won victory for him, his holy arm (Ps 98:1). Sing joyfully to the Lord, all you lands; break into song; sing praise (Ps 98:4).

Sealthiel House 2nd Floor - Exterior Wall Finishing
October 16, 2024

Pavilion - Construction
October 16, 2021

Published:

October 16, 2024, 4:03 AM

October 16, 2023, 7:44 AM

God will Fully Supply Whatever you Need

Installation of Spandrel Ceiling
October 15, 2024

 

Gazebo Construction
October 15, 2021

My God will fully supply whatever you need, 

in accord with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. 

PHILIPPIANS 4:19

The Lord of hosts will provide for all peoples a feast of rich food and choice wines, juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines. He will destroy the veil that veils all peoples, the web that is woven over all nations; He will destroy death forever. The Lord God will wipe away the tears from all faces; the reproach of His people He will remove from the whole earth; for the Lord has spoken. (Is 25:6-8)

Jesus said, “Behold, I have prepared my banquet, my calves and fattened cattle are killed, and everything is ready; come to the feast.” (Mt. 22:4)

On that day it will be said: “Behold our God, to whom we looked to save us! This is the Lord for whom we looked; let us rejoice and be glad that He has saved us!” (Is 25:9)

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want (Ps 23:1). I know how to live in humble circumstances; I know also how to live with abundance. In every circumstance and in all things, I have learned the secret of being well fed and of going hungry, of living in abundance and of being in need. I can do all things in Him who strengthens me. (Phil 4:12-13)

Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for You are at my side with Your rod and your staff that give me courage. (Ps 23:4) You spread the table before me in the sight of my foes; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for years to come. (Ps 23:2-6)

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October 15, 2024, 4:32 AM

October 15, 2023, 7:46 AM

Justice and Judgment

VILLA 4 - Wall Plastering
October 14, 2025

 

Clouds and darkness are round about Him, 

justice and judgment 

are the foundation of His throne. 

(Psalm 97:2)

Near is the day of the Lord in the valley of decision (Jl 4:14). And then, on that day, the mountains shall drip new wine, and the hills shall flow with milk; and the channels shall flow with water: a fountain shall issue from the house of the Lord, to water the Valley (Jl 4:18). 

Jesus said, “Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” (Lk 11:28)

Thus says the Lord: "Let the nations bestir themselves and come up to the Valley; for there I will sit in judgment upon all the neighboring nations. Apply the sickle, for the harvest is ripe; come and tread, for the wine press is full; the vats overflow, for great is their malice. Then shall you know that I, the Lord, am your God, dwelling on Zion, my holy mountain; Jerusalem shall be holy, and strangers shall pass through her no more. I will avenge their blood, and not leave it unpunished." (Jl 4:12-13,17,21)

The Lord is a refuge to His people, a stronghold to the children of Israel (Jl 4:16). Egypt shall be a waste, and Edom a desert waste, because of violence done to the people of Judah, because they shed innocent blood in their land. But Judah shall abide forever, and Jerusalem for all generations. (Jl 4:19-20)

The heavens proclaim His justice, and all peoples see His glory (Ps 97:6). The Lord is king; let the earth rejoice; let the many isles be glad (Ps 97:1).

Light dawns for the just; and gladness, for the upright of heart. Be glad in the Lord, you just, and give thanks to His holy name. (Ps 97:11-12)

INSTALLATION OF SPANDREL CEILING
October 14, 2024

FRONT PARKING - CONCRETING
October 14, 2020

Published:

October 14, 2024, 3:27 AM

October 14, 2023, 9:03 AM

Ask and You will Receive

VILLA 4 - STRUCTURAL
October 12, 2025

 

“And I tell you, ask and you will receive; 

seek and you will find; 

knock and the door will be opened to you.” 

(Luke 11:9)

“The day is coming, blazing like an oven, when all the proud and all evildoers will be stubble, and the day that is coming will set them on fire, leaving them neither root nor branch”, says the Lord of hosts. “But for you who fear my name, there will arise the sun of justice with its healing rays.” (Mal 3:19-20)

“They shall be Mine,” says the Lord of hosts, “my own special possession, on the day I take action. And I will have compassion on them, as a man has compassion on His son who serves Him.  (Mal 3:17)

Jesus said, “What father among you would hand his son a snake when he asks for a fish? Or hand him a scorpion when he asks for an egg? If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?” (Lk 11:11-13)

You will again see the distinction between the just and the wicked; between the one who serves God, and the one who does not serve Him. (Mal 3:18)

Blessed the man who follows not the counsel of the wicked nor walks in the way of sinners, nor sits in the company of the insolent, but delights in the law of the Lord and meditates on his law day and night. He is like a tree planted near running water that yields its fruit in due season, and whose leaves never fade. Whatever he does, prospers. Not so the wicked, not so; they are like chaff which the wind drives away. For the Lord watches over the way of the just, but the way of the wicked vanishes. (Ps 1:1-4,6)

They who fear the Lord spoke with one another, and the Lord listened attentively; and a record book was written before Him of those who fear the Lord and trust in His name. (Mal 3:16)

INNER PARKING - CONCRETING
October 12, 2020

Published:

October 12, 2023, 7:47 AM

Teach Us to Pray

VILLA 4 - STRUCTURAL
October 11, 2025

 Jesus was praying in a certain place, 

and when He had finished, 

one of His disciples said to Him, 

“Lord, teach us to pray 

just as John taught his disciples.” 

LUKE 11:1

Jesus said, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be Your name, Your Kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread and forgive us our sins for we ourselves forgive everyone in debt to us, and do not subject us to the final test.” (Lk 11:2-4)

I knew that You are a gracious and merciful God, slow to anger, rich in clemency, loathe to punish (Jon 4:2). All the nations You have made shall come and worship you, O Lord, and glorify Your name. For You are great, and You do wondrous deeds; You alone are God. (Ps 86:9-10) I will lift up my hands to Your commands and meditate on Your statutes (Ps 119:48). 

Have mercy on me, O Lord, for to You I call all the day. Gladden the soul of Your servant for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. For You, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in kindness to all who call upon You. Hearken, O Lord, to my prayer and attend to the sound of my pleading. (Ps 86:3-6)

Let Your mercy come to me, O Lord, Your salvation according to Your promise. Take not the word of truth from my mouth, for in Your ordinances is my hope. And I will keep Your law continually, forever and ever. And I will walk at liberty, because I seek Your precepts. And I will delight in Your commands, which I love. (Ps 119:41,43-47)

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. In verdant pastures He gives me repose; beside restful waters He leads me; He refreshes my soul. He guides me in right paths for His name’s sake. Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for You are at my side with Your rod and Your staff that give me courage. You spread the table before me in the sight of my foes; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for years to come. (Ps 23:1-6)

My God will fully supply whatever you need, in accord with His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father, glory forever and ever. Amen. (Phil 4:19-20)

HOUSE OF MICHAEL - CONSTRUCTION
October 11, 2020

Published:

October 11, 2023, 8:19 AM