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Shout to the Lord
@darlenezschech wrote this beautiful anthem of praise 30 years ago and it’s still a song in my heart. I pray that it always is! I pray...
Christine Ayala
Sep 26, 20231 min read

Forgive!
Holding on to pain doesn’t make sense, but we do it all the time. When we’re offended or someone sins against us, we need to be quick to...
Christine Ayala
Sep 15, 20231 min read

Who Said?
Time and time again, I’m reminded of this: “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers,...
Christine Ayala
Sep 3, 20231 min read

On Guard
“Above all else…” we’ve been given lots of guidance in the Bible, even commandments - and all for our benefit. We’re told that the...
Christine Ayala
Jul 16, 20231 min read

Fruitfulness
I love this picture of our dependence on God for everything. When a branch is separate from its vine, it no longer has a life source and...
Christine Ayala
Jul 8, 20231 min read


Strength in Weakness
The apostle Paul taught this in his 2nd letter to the Corinthians. “That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults,...
Christine Ayala
Jul 4, 20231 min read


BE Kind
This is just a reminder, y’all. Be kind. Show grace and love. “Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving...
Christine Ayala
Jul 3, 20231 min read


In Our Hearts
Let us be willing to surrender our hearts to God so much that we actually love Him with our whole heart, soul and strength and love...
Christine Ayala
Jun 21, 20231 min read

Do it!
If you’re a Christian, you’re a member of the body of Christ. The Lord has a place for you in His Church. This is true even if you’ve had...
Christine Ayala
May 24, 20231 min read

Don’t Be Devoured
Anxiety is rampant in our society and culture today. People are overwhelmed with fear and struggle with making decisions- even in the...
Christine Ayala
May 21, 20231 min read

Tolerance
Remembering Pastor Tim Keller today. In the past 4 years I’ve used several quotes from him in this daily devo - today I want to talk...
Christine Ayala
May 20, 20231 min read

On The Path?
Some things are events and others are processes. When we give our lives to God and ask Jesus to be our Savior, that’s an event! A big...
Christine Ayala
May 19, 20231 min read

The Act of Love
Love isn’t so much a feeling but an action too. Jesus was clear about what He wanted us to do: “A new commandment I give to you, that you...
Christine Ayala
May 1, 20231 min read


Today, I Pray…
“Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and...
Christine Ayala
Apr 6, 20231 min read


Choose Discipleship
This is also what it’s like to walk with Christ. We must deny ourselves and take up our cross - this is always uncomfortable and requires...
Christine Ayala
Apr 4, 20231 min read

Giving Grace
God pours out His grace on us continually. Is it pouring out of us to others in the same way? None of us deserve it. What are we doing...
Christine Ayala
Apr 3, 20231 min read


Influencers
You were created on purpose for a purpose - I say that all the time, and here it is: to be salt and light for others everywhere you go....
Christine Ayala
Mar 29, 20231 min read


St. Patrick’s Breastplate
There is a prayer St. Patrick wrote and prayed - it’s been turned into a hymn called St Patrick’s Breastplate. Here is an excerpt from...
Christine Ayala
Mar 17, 20231 min read


Like Jesus
How often have you said or thought to yourself, “well, it’s not my problem.” Sometimes you’re right and you’re observing a healthy...
Christine Ayala
Mar 15, 20231 min read

Community
Have you experienced being fatherless or abandoned like and orphan or widow? It’s heart wrenching! There is intense loneliness and it’s...
Christine Ayala
Mar 3, 20231 min read
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