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Giving Grace
We are “Christ bearers,” Christians, and we are to represent Him everywhere we go in everything we do. This can feel overwhelming, but...
Christine Ayala
Dec 24, 20221 min read


Grace-full
Receiving grace and giving grace are both so fundamental to our Christian walk. And yet, I think we have the most trouble with it. We...
Christine Ayala
Nov 21, 20221 min read


Real Life
We like to think people don’t notice our moods, reactions, interactions and decisions, but they absolutely do - especially if you’re a...
Christine Ayala
Nov 12, 20221 min read


Forgive!
Forgiving people isn’t optional for a Christian. I think it’s one of the biggest issues I see in the Church, though. Too many people are...
Christine Ayala
Nov 6, 20221 min read


Everyone
I have a past. I’ve sinned and made some big mistakes. Sometimes I was deceived because I wasn’t walking closely enough with the Lord or...
Christine Ayala
Nov 3, 20221 min read


With You
The Lord IS with you. You don’t have to wait or go far to BE with Him, because He is with you, in you and beside you everywhere and...
Christine Ayala
Oct 31, 20221 min read


Attitude of Gratitude
I think we can all think of someone who thinks they’re a wise because they’re a “realist.” They don’t think positively- they “see the...
Christine Ayala
Oct 27, 20221 min read


Two Rs
Repentance isn’t just a one and done kind of thing. It’s part of the lifestyle of a Christian. Because just because you’re saved and said...
Christine Ayala
Oct 26, 20221 min read


Be Patient
By nature, we just aren’t patient. Patience is one of the first things we try to teach our babies, and we never stop. It’s also one of...
Christine Ayala
Oct 21, 20221 min read


My Prayer Today
This has been on my heart this week - I grew up singing this prayer as a hymn in church and as I sing it today it helps me walk in the...
Christine Ayala
Oct 20, 20221 min read


No More Shame
Do you hide what you’re ashamed of? Of course you do, but… do you try to hide it from God? Do you pretend it’s not a thing when you pray?...
Christine Ayala
Oct 17, 20221 min read


Weighed Down?
Pride and shame are very, very heavy weights. You may be able to carry them for a while, but eventually they will pull you down into the...
Christine Ayala
Oct 11, 20221 min read


Imperfect
We live in a broken world full of broken people. It’s crazy to expect others to be perfect when we know we aren’t - and anyone who thinks...
Christine Ayala
Oct 10, 20221 min read


God Is…
Today I’m meditating on this and the words of St. Augustine: “What then are you my God? What, I ask, except the Lord God. For who is the...
Christine Ayala
Oct 2, 20221 min read


Peace
Embrace peace. Do you do that? What a concept. Even though I think most people want peace in their thoughts, homes, relationships and...
Christine Ayala
Sep 22, 20221 min read


Your Heart
I don’t know about you, but I am challenged by this quote from Joy Wesley’s mom. Lots of things can weaken our reason, harden our hearts,...
Christine Ayala
Sep 17, 20221 min read


Asking
We do this all the time. Focus on what we’re going through instead of what God is doing through it. Or, we’re like Paul - asking God to...
Christine Ayala
Aug 28, 20221 min read


Your Story
We 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 Ayala
Jun 15, 20221 min read


Unbelief Cannot Believe
Faith is often misunderstood because it doesn’t appear rational to those who don’t have it. The Bible tells us that the message of the...
Christine Ayala
Jun 10, 20221 min read


More Grace
Sometimes we feel guilt because we did something wrong or didn’t something we should have. This kind of guilt has a purpose - to get you...
Christine Ayala
Jun 4, 20221 min read
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