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Emmanuel
No matter what, No matter why, No matter how difficult circumstances may be...the Light of the World is there with us. That’s what...
Christine Ayala
Dec 24, 20191 min read


Ambassadors
“All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation;” 2 Corinthians 5:18 ESV...
Christine Ayala
Dec 23, 20191 min read


Being Yourself
Does God ask us to be something we’re not? No. God asks us to follow Him, to be disciples and to love others like He does. This isn’t an...
Christine Ayala
Dec 22, 20191 min read


Greater is He
Sometimes I get really frustrated or worried about circumstances... usually it’s because I’ve forgotten that I am filled with the...
Christine Ayala
Dec 21, 20191 min read


Knowing God
Our God and Father says to us, “I'd rather for you to be faithful and to know me than to offer sacrifices.” in Hosea 6:6. Yet, how often...
Christine Ayala
Dec 20, 20191 min read


Doing Good
Doing good to everyone can take many forms. At Christmas time, we often give to various charitable programs - Salvation Army, Toys for...
Christine Ayala
Dec 19, 20191 min read


Saying “Yes” to God
Mary has an amazing (understatement) encounter with the archangel, Gabriel - and it changed the world. Her humility and faith are an...
Christine Ayala
Dec 18, 20191 min read


Forgiveness
“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 ESV I wonder how many...
Christine Ayala
Dec 17, 20191 min read


Not Broken
“For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully...
Christine Ayala
Dec 16, 20191 min read


Responding
We always have a choice about how we will respond to whatever life hands us. It’s the old “life gives you lemons, make lemonade” adage....
Christine Ayala
Dec 15, 20191 min read


Don’t Worry
“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.” Matt 6:34 The Lord tells...
Christine Ayala
Dec 14, 20191 min read


Giving Grace
To have a heart like Jesus’ is to give grace to those who don’t deserve it, to love those who are difficult to love, and to pray for...
Christine Ayala
Dec 13, 20191 min read


Abundant Life?
Many have taken this part of this verse and used it to justify filling their lives with “stuff.” Sometimes you’ll hear it preached from...
Christine Ayala
Dec 12, 20191 min read


In Spirit and Truth
The modern church looks at worship like ice cream. “I like this flavor, I don’t like this other flavor.” “That flavor is gross, you can’t...
Christine Ayala
Dec 11, 20191 min read


Who’s plan
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a...
Christine Ayala
Dec 10, 20191 min read


God Wants You to Be Happy
“So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.” John 16:22...
Christine Ayala
Dec 9, 20191 min read


Lavished With Grace
“Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that...
Christine Ayala
Dec 8, 20191 min read


Prayer
Prayer is one of those things that is so personal and private we don’t talk about it much. Jesus prayed A LOT... and He told us how to do...
Christine Ayala
Dec 7, 20191 min read


Got Grace?
“Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that...
Christine Ayala
Dec 6, 20191 min read


Listen
“Keep going.” “Come on child, get back up.” “You’re OK, I’ve got you.” “Listen to my voice. Take my hand. Follow me.” These are the the...
Christine Ayala
Dec 5, 20191 min read
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