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When Faith is Hard
Faith and trust in God is always harder when you don’t see how or why something could possibly be used for good or to actually be for the...
Christine Ayala
Jun 16, 20221 min read


It’s a Trap
It is so easy to fall prey to the fear of man. It shows up when we’re making all kinds of choices and decisions. Whether to take this job...
Christine Ayala
May 21, 20221 min read


Surrender
Trusting in the Lord with all your heart and not putting your trust in your own knowledge, intelligence or strength requires surrender....
Christine Ayala
Apr 18, 20221 min read


Listen
Whose voice do you hear most often? Is it one that discourages you - tells you that you’re not good enough, not smart enough, not...
Christine Ayala
Mar 14, 20221 min read


Change Your Focus
Our focus, our point of view, controls what we can see. This is true in all aspects of life, though. If we are focused on what is missing...
Christine Ayala
Feb 20, 20221 min read


The Valley
You know the time when all seemed lost? When you just couldn’t understand what God was up to because He certainly didn’t seem to be...
Christine Ayala
Feb 10, 20221 min read


Pride and Humility
Knowing that you need God and actually getting on your knees aren’t the same thing. For it is when you bow down, worship, adore and...
Christine Ayala
Jan 27, 20221 min read


Just Pray
I’m not big on venting my negative emotions - sometimes I need to let them out, but usually I need to pray and then respond - not react....
Christine Ayala
Jan 22, 20221 min read


Building Faith
How many times do you need to hear this to believe it? I think it goes against our nature sometimes because we panic a little when...
Christine Ayala
Jan 6, 20221 min read


First
I know this is hard to follow through on - especially when you need to do it the most. When things are particularly hard or hope can’t be...
Christine Ayala
Dec 16, 20211 min read


Shalom to You
“Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your...
Christine Ayala
Dec 9, 20211 min read


It IS Possible
I am a witness! I have seen miracles come when everyone thought it was impossible. I’ve seen breakthroughs when the person told me to...
Christine Ayala
Dec 8, 20211 min read


What are you waiting for?
What are you waiting for? Are you waiting patiently? …or are you anxious? Waiting doesn’t really come naturally to us, it’s something we...
Christine Ayala
Dec 7, 20211 min read


Keep Hoping
Hope is a powerful force that keeps us going. Like fuel to power us when we are are weary of the journey we’re on in this world and of...
Christine Ayala
Nov 30, 20211 min read


Settling For
I have struggled with this many times. “Settling for.” I’ve done it with relationships the most - so much time spent trying to make a bad...
Christine Ayala
Nov 27, 20211 min read


Focus
Sometimes we confuse this with “positive thinking.” I know I have. I’m a naturally optimistic person - all of the glasses are half full...
Christine Ayala
Nov 22, 20211 min read


Fulfillment
This is true. God wants us to be fulfilled. He cares about how we feel and what we do. He cares A LOT. We matter to Him and what we do...
Christine Ayala
Oct 19, 20211 min read


Only Believe
Think about this for a few minutes. What doubts do you have? What are those little thoughts that hold you back? What do you believe God...
Christine Ayala
Oct 17, 20211 min read


Discouraged?
Discouragement is never hard to find. Sometimes it walks right behind you as though it’s chasing you. Sometimes it’s right beside you,...
Christine Ayala
Oct 11, 20211 min read


Fix Your Thoughts
If I’m not experiencing God’s perfect peace, then I’m not trusting Him like I should. When I fix my thoughts on God, it’s like it opens a...
Christine Ayala
Sep 23, 20211 min read
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