GOSPEL READING: Matthew 14:22-33
Sunday August 9, 2026
Jesus Walks on the Water
Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.”
Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
PERSONAL REFLECTION:
There is an image in the Gospel that strikes us - that of Peter sinking and crying out, 'Lord, save me!'
Notice that Peter began to sink when he 'noticed the strong wind' and became frightened.
At first, when Jesus said to him, 'Come', and he got out of the boat, he started to walk on water. He was going to Jesus. His focus was on Jesus.
But when he shifted his focus from Jesus to the wind and the waves, that is when fear and doubt came over him. That is when he began to sink.
Are we not like Peter? Focused at first on Jesus. Our gaze is fixed on Him despite the 'storms' in our life.
But when we lose our focus on Jesus, that is when the storms become bigger and more frightening. That is when fear and doubt overwhelm us. Despite the fact that Jesus is still there with us.
He is always with us and will never abandon us.
It is only when we cry out, 'Lord, save me!' that Jesus catches us from entirely sinking.
But if we continue to struggle, even with all our might and will, we cannot escape the power of the storm. It is only when we surrender to Jesus that we are able to rise up from the waves.
In our journey of faith, let us always remember that Jesus is always with us and will never abandon us. In the storms of life, however desperate and overwhelming it may be, let us always fix our gaze on Jesus for He has dominion over all in this earth, including any storm that may pass. And whenever we begin to be distracted and start to sink, let us cry out to Him 'Lord, save me!', and totally surrender our will to Him; and we will be raised up by His mercy and grace. --ZBT--
GOSPEL READING: Matthew 17:1-9
Thursday August 6, 2026
The Transfiguration
Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone.
As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, “Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”
PERSONAL REFLECTION:
The Transfiguration of Jesus gives us a glimpse of what may lie before us beyond this earthly life.
It gives us hope.
It gives us a prelude of Christ's Resurrection... of life beyond death... of victory over death.
It shows a state that transcends space and time as we know it, for He was talking with Elijah and Moses. A state that is not confined nor limited by space and time. A state that is divine.
We are invited by Jesus to be with Him in this state. To be in the Kingdom of God.
To be with Him means to follow Him... to be His disciple. It means to carry our cross, surrender our will, and crucify our ego for the greater glory of God.
Until we do this and totally commit to follow Him, we will never be truly at peace. Our heart will remain restless.
Only in Jesus do we find rest, happiness, and peace.
May we focus our life in following Jesus. May we surrender our will to the Father, and obey His will for us. May we willingly carry our cross and crucify our ego, that we may be transformed by God's love and mercy. --ZBT--
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"Good Men Are Not Hard To Find - They Are Hard To Seduce"
There is a common misconception floating around that good men are scarce and elusive creatures that have vanished into thin air. But here's the truth - good men aren't hard to find. They simply aren’t easily captivated by the surface-level charms that many focus on displaying.
A man of substance does not base his choice on passing attractions. He seeks depth, character, someone who aligns with his values and vision. If you’ve been struggling to get the attention of a genuinely good man, it might be time to change your strategy.
What doesn't work:
Tight-fitting clothes and revealing clothes: Yes, these may catch the eye of many, but a good man seeks more than what is on the surface. He seeks a deeper connection than the appearances.
Social media drama: posting exaggerated rants or super select selfies may draw likes, but it won't inspire genuine respect or interest.
Materialism over meaning: flaunting love for luxury or designer labels doesn't impress someone grounded in values.
What works:
1. Character over cleavage: A good man pays attention to how you treat others, your humility and your kindness. A compassionate heart leaves a lasting impression
2. Brains Over Beauty: Intelligence is not about degrees or vocabulary; it's about curiosity, wisdom, and the ability to hold meaningful conversations. Stimulate his mind and you'll gain his admiration.
3. Values over vanity: A man of substance admires a woman with clear values and purpose. Show him your love for growth, your commitment to your faith, or your dedication to something greater than yourself.
4. Consistency over chaos: stability without drama is a magnet for good men. They're looking for someone who can handle life's challenges with grace, not someone who constantly invites unnecessary turbulence.
5. Confidence over Conformity: Be Unapologetically You. A good man respects a woman who knows her worth and isn't afraid to be alone when necessary.
The secret to getting a good man:
A good man doesn't need you to change who you are; he needs you to be who you are - authentically, unapologetically, and with integrity.
He’s not looking for perfection, but someone who complements his own journey, someone with shared values and goals. He realizes the silent strength behind your actions, the way you talk to others and how you carry yourself through the ups and downs of life.
So, if you're striving for a meaningful connection, focus less on fleeting external traits and more on cultivating the qualities that define your inner self. Let your actions, intellect and values speak louder than your clothes or social media.
Be more strategic than pretty. Because when a good man finally notices you, he'll cherish every aspect of who you are — inside and out.
Ps David Kamara
10/09/2025Faith and Goals
"LORD, God of my master Abraham, make me successful today." GENESIS 24:12 NIV
G enesis 24 tells a wonderful story of how faith and goals oper- ate together. Abraham told his servant Eliezer to go into the land of his family to find the right wife for his son, Isaac. The serv- ant knew exactly what he needed to do, but he also knew that he could not make the right choice in his own wisdom. So before he went any farther, Eliezer prayed for God to establish an action plan and grant him success. He then trusted the Lord for his mission. It wasn't very long before he arrived back home with Rebekah by his side.
The real satisfaction of Eliezer's adventure, and of yours as well, exists in seeing the Lord at work in the details of life-the different parts come together in a manner that cannot be explained by any- thing but His divine guidance. Do you desire to experience God's direction in this way? He wants to show you what to do. So don't allow another day to pass without seeking His plan for tomorrow and trusting Him to guide your feet along the path. It is never too late to enjoy the awesome leadership of the God who loves you and who has a perfect plan for you.
Jesus, I want to know Your plan and walk in it successfully. Please guide me, my Savior. Amen.
Privacy Policy
The uClub Online Management System is a tool which is used by our clients such as Lyft'd to help them manage their activities.
- This policy has been created to help you understand what information our clients collect in their individual uClub systems, how they use it and what choices you have about it. You should review this policy so you know how we are working to protect your privacy.
- uClub does not, in the ordinary course of business, collect data on individuals for its own purposes. However our clients do. Having collected it, they store this information in their private uClub account for their purposes. This data is encoded. All data relating to an individual can be updated or deleted by that individual from within our uClub Connect App.
- Information you may be asked for includes:
Name
Address
Email
Phone number
Age
Marital status
Other information may be sought from time to time, for example passport details if you are travelling with the organisation.
You are not bound to provide such information, however different organisations may not provide access to some of their activities without it. For example if the organisation is a gym, it may deem some activities to be hazardous and feel that without Blood Type or Next of Kin data, a particular activity may not take place.
How Information is Collected
When you give it to us or our clients, or give us or our clients permission to obtain it.
When you sign up for or use a uClub system via your uClub host (Lyft'd), you voluntarily share certain information including your name, email address, phone number, photos, comments, and any other information you give us. We will use your IP address to approximate your location, even if you don't choose to share your precise location. You will also have the option to share other information about yourself such as your gender, age and preferred language.
We also get technical information when you use uClub
When you use a website, mobile application or other internet service, certain internet and electronic network activity information gets created and logged automatically. This is also true when you use uClub. Here are some of the types of information we collect:
- Log data. When you use uClub, our servers record information (“log data”), including information that your browser automatically sends whenever you visit a website, or that your mobile app automatically sends when you’re using it. This log data includes your Internet Protocol address (which we use to infer your approximate location), the address of and activity on websites you visit that incorporate uClub features (like the “Save” button—more details below), searches, browser type and settings, the date and time of your request, how you used uClub, and device data.
- Cookie data. Presently we do not collect cookies.
- Device information. In addition to log data, we collect information about the device on which you accessing uClub, including the type of device, operating system, settings, unique device identifiers and crash data that helps us understand when something breaks.
- Clickstream data and inferences. We do not spy on you.
Our partners and (rare) advertisers share information with us so it is possible that we MIGHT also get information about you and your activity outside uClub from our affiliates, advertisers, partners and other third parties.
What we do with the info we collect
uClub and its clients do not share your information with third parties except in the following circumstances:
- Suggest other people who have similar interests. For example, in personal messaging we may suggest contact with others within your organisation..
- Help your uClub friends and contacts find you on uClub.
- Work with law enforcement and keep uClub safe. We may get requests for account information from law enforcement authorities like the police or courts.
- Review your messages on uClub to detect activity that poses a risk to the safety of you, our community and/or members of the public.
- Conduct analytics and research on who is using uClub and what they are doing. For example, by logging how often people use two different versions of a feature on uClub, we can understand which version is better.
- Improve uClub and offer new features.
- Send you updates (such as when certain activity, like saves or comments, happens on uClub) and news by email or push notification, depending on your settings.
We DO NOT sell your information to others, and we DO NOT use your information to send focused advertising to you.
Transferring your information
- uClub is a worldwide service. By using our products or services, you authorize us to transfer and store your information outside your home country, including in the United States, for the purposes described in this policy. The privacy protections and the rights of authorities to access your personal information in such countries may not be equivalent to those of your home country. We do not seek to share information or do business in the USA, Russia or any of the Middle Eastern countries.
Choices you have about your info
- Our goal is to give you simple and meaningful choices regarding your information. If you have a uClub account, many of these controls are built directly into uClub or your settings. For example, you can:
- Edit information in your profile at any time, or choose whether others can find your uClub account using your email address.
- Close your account at any time. When you close your account, we’ll deactivate it, and delete your account data. Please note that there may be legal reasons for us to keep your data, such as if we receive a law enforcement request asking us to preserve data. We may also retain certain information in our backup systems for a limited period of time, or as required by law.
You also have choices available to you through the device or software you use to access uClub. For example:
- The browser you use lets you control cookies or other types of local data storage.
- Your mobile device lets you choose how and whether your precise location, photos, contacts and other data is shared with us.
To learn more about these choices, please see the information provided by your device or software provider.
How long we keep your information
- We keep your information only so long as we need it to provide a service via uClub to you and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. This is also the case should we share your information with a third party who carries out services on our behalf.
Our policy on children’s information
- Children under 13 are not permitted to use uClub.
Your options
- You have options in relation to the information that we have about you. To exercise these options, please message us at uclubcrm@gmail.com and make a request..
- Request access to the information we collect and hold about you. We'll usually share this with you within 30 days of you asking us for it.
- Have your information corrected or deleted. You can update your information in your profile or delete your data by closing your account.
- Request more details about the information we collect and how and why we use and share it.
We will not discriminate against you if you choose to exercise your options related to your personal information. We work to be clear with you about your options and the consequences of exercising certain options. If you have questions, please contact us.
Residents of the EEA
If you think that we haven't complied with data protection laws, you have a right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission in Ireland or with your local supervisory authority. Because uClub is a worldwide service, we may transfer the personal data of EEA residents to a country outside the EEA. Where we transfer information from the EEA to a country that doesn't provide an adequate level of protection, we’ll only do so under appropriate safeguards to protect your information, like standard contractual clauses.
California residents
We don’t yet service businesses in California.
How we make changes to this policy
- We may change this policy from time to time and if we do, we’ll post any changes on this page. If you continue to use uClub after those changes are in effect, you agree to the new policy. If the changes are significant, we may provide a more prominent notice or get your consent, as required by law.
Contact us
- The best way to get in touch with us or to exercise your options described above is through the Help Center.
You can also contact uClub Management Services at:
Runeazy Company Ltd
53/5 Moo 3, Sala Klang, Bang Kruai,
Nonthaburi. Thailand. 11130
Tax ID: 0105558194650
uclubcrm@gmail.com
+66 6 2843 3555
+61 412 997 584
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