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Prickly?
It’s a lot harder for us to give grace to some people than others. Do suppose God feels that way about us sometimes? I think He did in...
Christine Ayala
Jan 31, 20221 min read


Pride and Humility
Knowing that you need God and actually getting on your knees aren’t the same thing. For it is when you bow down, worship, adore and...
Christine Ayala
Jan 27, 20221 min read


Advice
There are lots of well-meaning people in the world and they have LOTS of advice. This is true in the church too. Many Christians will...
Christine Ayala
Jan 24, 20221 min read


Just Pray
I’m not big on venting my negative emotions - sometimes I need to let them out, but usually I need to pray and then respond - not react....
Christine Ayala
Jan 22, 20221 min read


Betrayed
When someone betrays you, how do you respond? Do you get even? Do you get angry and say terrible things to them? Do you tell everyone...
Christine Ayala
Jan 19, 20221 min read


Who are you listening to?
When you are afraid, train yourself to ask where that fear is coming from. Is it because of a past experience, or just because it’s...
Christine Ayala
Jan 15, 20221 min read


Love
All the time. Always. In every circumstance. Love them anyway. This is the commandment Jesus gave to us - it’s not optional and it is...
Christine Ayala
Jan 5, 20221 min read


So Fight!
The Lord is with YOU. You don’t have to face anything in this world alone - not even the thoughts that go through your mind that you...
Christine Ayala
Dec 30, 20211 min read


Preparing the Way
Prepare for God’s arrival! Make the road straight and smooth, a highway fit for our God. Fill in the valleys, level off the hills, smooth...
Christine Ayala
Dec 22, 20211 min read


Truth
Do ever feel like you’re all alone? I’ve gone through times like that…when I felt completely isolated, unnoticed, and abandoned. But I...
Christine Ayala
Dec 19, 20211 min read


Integrity
It might not seem like it matters what you do while you’re going about the daily process of living your life… but it does. When you’re...
Christine Ayala
Dec 18, 20211 min read


Keep Going
There are lots of wise sayings about looking back instead of moving forward, but the cliches aren’t God’s word. God emphatically tells us...
Christine Ayala
Dec 14, 20211 min read


Let It Go
Overlooking wrongs isn’t something our culture promotes - in fact, our culture is all about exposing, condemning and punishing any wrong...
Christine Ayala
Nov 17, 20211 min read


Praying
This one got me. I like to think that my short time of prayer in the morning and at meal times is enough… but I know it isn’t. There...
Christine Ayala
Nov 15, 20211 min read


“I Give You Peace”
As I look around and talk to other Christians, I’m struck by the absence of peace in the church. They’re so worried about politics or...
Christine Ayala
Nov 14, 20211 min read


Feel It
This isn’t just good advice, it’s from God. Just like “love one another” and forgive one another” teach us how we are to treat each...
Christine Ayala
Nov 3, 20211 min read


Resist
“So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares...
Christine Ayala
Oct 31, 20211 min read


The War
This quote is definitely a word for the Church today. How loud and critical are the voices in the church - attacking and accusing other...
Christine Ayala
Oct 27, 20211 min read


Are Your Comfortable?
You’ve heard it before - you were created on purpose for a purpose - but do you pursue God’s purpose in your life? We all have a path...
Christine Ayala
Oct 26, 20211 min read


I Am Who God Says I Am
Have you heard the saying that “your past doesn’t define you?” Other people don’t either…including yourself. The only one who can define...
Christine Ayala
Oct 15, 20211 min read
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