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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


Power-Full
Living the Christian life, following The Way, being a disciple of Christ - this isn’t done by our own will or on our own strength. This...
Christine Ayala
Dec 17, 20221 min read


His Joy
Jesus wants us to be full of joy - not just any joy, but HIS joy! He tells us exactly how to do this - in definitive “if - then”...
Christine Ayala
Dec 14, 20221 min read


Bridge
What a great way to think about our broken pasts! Thank you @sheilawalsh1 Our ability to connect with people lies in whether or not we...
Christine Ayala
Dec 7, 20221 min read


Present
In our culture, we tend to avoid pain of any kind, especially the pain of others. We don’t really know what to say or how to respond, so...
Christine Ayala
Dec 4, 20221 min read


Lighting Up
The darkness will never overcome the light of Christ. I can’t imagine living in this dark and depraved world with Jesus to hold on to, to...
Christine Ayala
Nov 29, 20221 min read


What Do People See In You?
How we treat people who don’t believe or agree with us is what attracts them to Christ, or pushes them away. Our job is to be salt and...
Christine Ayala
Nov 26, 20221 min read


Awareness
I am grateful for brokenness- it has allowed me to experience the loving kindness of the Lord in very special and intimate ways. It’s...
Christine Ayala
Nov 25, 20221 min read


Church People
What do you do when you’re out in the every-day world and you see someone in need? Do you avoid them, do you judge them, or do you help...
Christine Ayala
Nov 22, 20221 min read


What About You?
God is for you. Are you for Him? Do you take His side no matter what? He has called you and chosen you to be and do His will and purposes...
Christine Ayala
Nov 13, 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


Hineni
Have you ever sincerely prayed this? Said this? The word that is used is “Hineni.” And it means totally and completely willing to do...
Christine Ayala
Nov 11, 20221 min read


BE the Church
We are the Church, the Body of Christ. We are designed for community support, not for being on our own. We are supposed to care for one...
Christine Ayala
Nov 10, 20221 min read


Golden Rule
This strikes me as a great way to live out the Golden Rule - “Do to others as you would like them to do to you.” Luke 6:31 There...
Christine Ayala
Nov 4, 20221 min read


Ignoring Unbelief
I’ve heard this verse preached many, many times. And, I have lived it many, many times. The greatest steps of faith are always taken in...
Christine Ayala
Oct 18, 20221 min read


Be Golden
In everything and everyday - This is what Jesus taught us. So don’t withhold your prayer, your service, your love from people. Why do we...
Christine Ayala
Oct 16, 20221 min read


Under God
Peace is something that all people seek. Deep down they know they are seeking God too, and they’ve invented many replacements for the one...
Christine Ayala
Oct 8, 20221 min read


Showing Up
I borrowed this from @louiegiglio I’m not sure if it’s his quote or someone else’s, but I think there’s a lot of truth in it. How many...
Christine Ayala
Oct 3, 20221 min read


Nothing But Feelings
Feelings. Everyone has them. Jesus has them and even God has feelings. But feelings aren’t God! Our feelings center on our own needs and...
Christine Ayala
Sep 26, 20221 min read
Resilience
Resilience is a popular subject today, but it’s been a characteristic of faith for thousands of years. If you were to sun up the fruit of...
Christine Ayala
Sep 12, 20221 min read
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