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Hiding Place
Another translation of this verse says that the Lord is my hiding place. We don’t think of our refuge like that, but it means the place...
Christine Ayala
Nov 17, 20241 min read

Pressing On
I am pressing on just as my husband would, and I know that he is part of the great cloud of witnesses cheering me on as I run, walk,...
Christine Ayala
Oct 13, 20241 min read

Hope in God
When we place our hope in people and circumstances, we will always be disappointed. They will always fall short. It’s only when we place...
Christine Ayala
Sep 19, 20241 min read


Always Good
I’ve talked about this before, but since God is good all the time, we should keep talking about it. This is actually a concept that I...
Christine Ayala
Jul 19, 20241 min read


Opportunities
Today I’m given the opportunity to serve my parents and sit by in the hospital. It’s an honor to do so and also very sobering. I think of...
Christine Ayala
Jul 15, 20241 min read


With Me
The devil often tries to make us feel alone. He works behind the scenes of our lowest moments to isolate and discourage us. This has been...
Christine Ayala
Jul 10, 20241 min read


Enough
Have you struggled with Jesus being enough for you? I have. It wasn’t about accomplishments or possessions for me, it was about...
Christine Ayala
Jul 3, 20241 min read

Sabbath Rest
Our culture has lost all respect of and understanding for Sabbath. Some Christians take the attitude that since Jesus healed on the...
Christine Ayala
Jun 23, 20241 min read

Fear Not
Our God will never fail! But fear is real. I remember being taught that fear was False Evidence Appearing Real and that if you felt it...
Christine Ayala
Jun 15, 20241 min read

Joyful Hope
I learned to live this verse at a younger age than most, and though life was very difficult, being joyful in hope became more of a...
Christine Ayala
Jun 14, 20241 min read

Keep Going By Faith
The Lord is giving you everything you need to walk through whatever you’re going through. He is with you and He is on your side....
Christine Ayala
Jun 6, 20241 min read

The Lord is Still With You
No matter how dark it seems, the Lord is with you. You are still His child and He will not ever leave you or abandon you. You can walk...
Christine Ayala
Jun 2, 20241 min read

Be Brave
We admire from courage but can shrink in fear when it’s our turn to be brave. Building up your faith to be able to stand strong on a firm...
Christine Ayala
Jun 1, 20241 min read

Redeemed
The Lord has got you. He says to you: “Don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you. I’ve called your name. You’re mine. When you’re in over your...
Christine Ayala
May 28, 20241 min read


Plans
God has plans for your joy. Good and perfect plans that are full of hope and grace. He is FOR you, not against you. He cares about what...
Christine Ayala
May 21, 20241 min read

He Won’t Fail
God won’t fail. Trusting Him is the most important decision of each moment and day of your life. Choosing His wisdom over your own...
Christine Ayala
May 14, 20241 min read

This Kind of Prayer
Most of us don’t really like the idea of confessing our sins. Our human nature doesn’t want to and shies away from admitting when we’ve...
Christine Ayala
May 9, 20241 min read

Jesus Paid It All
So I could be whole and I could be healed. Jesus paid it all - every single debt I owe for my sin, my weaknesses, my faults and failures....
Christine Ayala
May 8, 20241 min read

But Not…
We are people who naturally look for the “easy button.” I know I am! But the truth is, anything that is valuable doesn’t come easy. It...
Christine Ayala
May 2, 20241 min read


Trust In
I know how it feels when you think God has abandoned you. Many others know that feeling too. But even though we felt that way, it was not...
Christine Ayala
May 1, 20241 min read
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