Lauri Bonilla

Chispa Magazine's Social Media Manager, Lauri Bonilla is an Interactive Marketing Specialist who is passionate about knowing Christ and making Him known. She and her husband own a CrossFit gym in the Atlanta area, which they use as their ministry. As a new mother, Lauri is learning to find balance as a mompreneur, wife, and health and fitness addict. Her desire is to encourage readers through the Word of God, no matter what season of life they are in.

A Good Good Father

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Instead of getting upset, we should rejoice when we feel His discipline. For He is a good good father and loves us so! “My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.” -Proverbs 3:11-12 “Hijo…

Actions Love Louder Than Words

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There are people all around us who are hurting and need encouragement and love. It’s only by our actions, putting our words and talents into motion that we can bless them and prove that we are God’s children. “But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart…

It Takes Three…

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Two are certainly stronger than one but when He is part of the equation, you can rest assured that the relationship will not be easily broken. “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” -Ecclesiastes 4:12 “Uno solo puede ser vencido, pero dos pueden resistir.…

God Can Use Bad People for Our Good

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Peace comes when we let God deal with those who offend us. “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” -Genesis 50:20 “Es verdad que ustedes pensaron hacerme mal, pero Dios transformó ese mal en bien para lograr lo que…

A Game of Hide and Seek with Your Heart

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Praise Him for being faithful to reveal Himself to us as we seek to know Him! “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” -Jeremiah 29:13 “Me buscarán y me encontrarán, cuando me busquen de todo corazón.” -Jeremías 29:13

Who Do You Work For?

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Whatever you do, do it for Him. The inheritance He has for you is worth far more than any amount of money or accolades the world can give you. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,” -Colossians 3:23 “Hagan lo que hagan, trabajen…

Put on the Full Armor…

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The enemy always fights the hardest when he knows God has something great in store for you. “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” -Ephesians 6:11 “Pónganse toda la armadura de Dios para que puedan hacer frente a las artimañas del diablo.” -Efesios 6:11

His Kingdom Knows No End

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Things change, people change, jobs change, friends change, the economy changes, times change BUT He never changes! “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” -Hebrews 13:8 “Jesucristo es el mismo ayer y hoy y por los siglos.” -Hebreos 13:8

Your Heart is a Mirror of Your Soul

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When we go through tough times, whatever is in us will spill out of us like liquid from a cup. Make sure that it is love and kindness. “As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” -Proverbs 27:19 “En el agua se refleja el rostro, y en el corazón se refleja la…

I Loved You at Your Darkest

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You are loved more than you will ever know by someone who died to know you. “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” -Romans 5:8 “Pero Dios demuestra su amor por nosotros en esto: en que cuando todavía éramos pecadores, Cristo murió por…