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Christine Ayala
May 1, 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
Apr 11, 20231 min read
Peace
Living peacefully with other humans isn’t easy - that’s why we’re instructed to “work hard” at it. By choosing to be a peacemaker, we are...
Christine Ayala
Jan 14, 20231 min read
Walking with
As Christ followers, we are to do what He did and walk as He walked - it’s all discipleship. We are His students and He is the...
Christine Ayala
Jan 6, 20231 min read
Clear Instructions
When you follow Christ, this is how you’re supposed to walk: “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord....
Christine Ayala
Dec 23, 20221 min read
It’s OK
Christmas time can be rough! It’s not lost in me that this is the most difficult time of the year for many people - not the most...
Christine Ayala
Dec 7, 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 4, 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
Sep 4, 20221 min read
Really
Sometimes people think that their life doesn’t mean anything - that there’s no purpose for them. Sometimes people think that they do have...
Christine Ayala
May 26, 20221 min read
WE
It’s hard to keep the faith in the goodness of God when tragedy strikes. We wonder how many more children will die, how many more...
Christine Ayala
Mar 10, 20221 min read
Walking Humbly
Pride is everywhere and in everyone. It’s an issue we all have to deal with, part of the daily struggle in our journeys through life. The...
Christine Ayala
Jan 31, 20221 min read
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 20, 20221 min read
The Root is Pain
You know those people who always get their jabs in or are sarcastic? Some people think it’s funny or at least, that they are trying to be...
Christine Ayala
Nov 28, 20211 min read
Because He is Good
It boggles my mind when I see how God has used some of my worst experiences for good. How He has prepared me to go forward and even...
Christine Ayala
Aug 8, 20211 min read
What It Takes
Jesus prayed that we would live in unity just as He and the Father do. He commanded, not asked, not suggested, commanded us to love one...
Christine Ayala
Feb 14, 20201 min read
Loving
The greatest commandment is to love God and to love our neighbor as our self. Jesus also clarified that we should pray for our enemies -...
Christine Ayala
Jan 18, 20201 min read
Shining
We humans are naturally and instinctively selfish, we crave acknowledgement, recognition and love. These desires are often the motivation...
Christine Ayala
Nov 24, 20191 min read
BEing the Church
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace and be thankful.” Col 3:15 BEing the...
Christine Ayala
Aug 13, 20191 min read
Be Kind
Kindness seems so hard to find these days. Honestly, I cannot understand why people think that it’s ever ok to withhold kindness, or that...
Christine Ayala
Jul 15, 20191 min read
Sharing
I am so grateful to God for His mercy and His comfort. For His compassion for me when I mess up again and again. For the grace He pours...
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