Christine Ayala21 hours ago1 minThe First StepSubmitting to God is the first part of this recipe for success. What does that look like in your life? It’s about putting God’s plans,...
Christine Ayala2 days ago1 minForgiveOur anger is not a fruit of the Spirit. Yes, we all have to deal with it, but we don’t have the right to make anyone else deal with it....
Christine Ayala3 days ago1 minFruitySome versions of the Bible use the word “abide” instead of remain, and both are important. It’s about holding on when the going gets...
Christine Ayala4 days ago1 minWay MakerThis is our faith. When we don’t understand, When we feel lost and alone, When we don’t know what to do next, When we don’t know which...
Christine Ayala5 days ago1 minLove MercyI’ve been meditating on God’s faithfulness this week and remembering What my pastor taught last week about justice and mercy. God...
Christine Ayala6 days ago1 minAbout The LordOur God is faithful. Sooooo faithful!! He never gets tired of helping us, listening to us, blessing us, walking with us, Protecting us,...
Christine Ayala7 days ago1 minNever AloneI get so much comfort from this simple verse. I have walked some long stretches of my life alone, but not really. There were many years...
Christine AyalaJun 261 minDying To SelfTake some time to think about this - it’s true because the opposite of love is selfishness, not hate. But if you go deeper into dying to...
Christine AyalaJun 251 minPrideHow many times have you experience damaged or lost relationships because of pride? It’s tragic when someone (maybe even you?) chooses...
Christine AyalaJun 241 minYour HeartKeeping our heart is an important part of our walk with Christ. It’s really easy to let little bits of unforgiveness, pride and envy to...
Christine AyalaJun 231 minA ChallengeWhat a great visual! Can you imagine what it would be like if you went through a day and kindness was coming from you everywhere you went...
Christine AyalaJun 221 minTrue IdentityHow many times have you identified yourself by what you do for a living, what you have or have accomplished… or have failed to accomplish...
Christine AyalaJun 211 minThey Are WatchingPeople are always watching and evaluating others. Even if we don’t do it consciously, we all do it - especially to Christians! We want to...
Christine AyalaJun 201 minBe StillPastor David @stockpics said this yesterday and it really got me to thinking… He mentioned a few examples - like when the Israelites were...
Christine AyalaJun 191 minFathersDad’s have an amazing amount of power and responsibility. Understanding that we all also have a Heavenly Father who feels that same...
Christine AyalaJun 181 minLove isn’t…Most people are familiar with this passage from 1st Corinthians, even nonbelievers. Another thing that most people believe is that the...
Christine AyalaJun 171 minWisdomI have a few rules that I’ve learned not from the Bible and the hard way. This is one of them: Never make a decision based on fear. I...
Christine AyalaJun 161 minWhen Faith is HardFaith and trust in God is always harder when you don’t see how or why something could possibly be used for good or to actually be for the...
Christine AyalaJun 151 minYour StoryWe learn that we are perfected in our weaknesses - that God isn’t just present in them, but that He is working in them. He says “My grace...
Christine AyalaJun 141 minDo They Know?My very favorite worship song is a modern hymn, They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love. It’s been my favorite since I could read...