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.

Our Endless Supplier

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What comfort there is in knowing that our God will provide for our every need! All we have to do is pray and wait for Him to work in His time and in His way. Therefore, have faith that He will provide. It is a promise. “And my God will meet all your needs according…

Patience Can be Quick or Slow

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When we respond impulsively, we tend to respond in anger. We must learn to take inventory of our thoughts before opening our mouths and ask God for meekness in our attitude when needed. “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become…

Power Prayers

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Acknowledging our faults in the presence of other people allows us to encourage one another and pray bold prayers for each other. We can pray with expectation because God hears the prayers of believers who are walking in obedience to Him. “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that…

Love is Everything

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Love is from God and He is love. The reason we exist is to embrace, share and live out the unconditional love He shares with us. “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.” -1 Corinthians 16:13-14 “Manténganse alerta; permanezcan firmes en la fe; sean valientes…

“Be Still My Child. I am Fighting for You” -God

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We are always trying to do more in less time, constantly on the go and checking off to-do lists. When you’re feeling overwhelmed, be still and allow the Lord to fight the battle for you. “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” -Exodus 14:14 “Ustedes quédense quietos, que el Señor…

Stop Remembering What God Has Already Forgotten

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God has no memory of your failures or defeats. His mercy is new every morning! “For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” -Hebrews 8:12 “Yo les perdonaré sus iniquidades, y nunca más me acordaré de sus pecados.” -Hebreos 8:12

Our Mighty Rufuge in Times of Chaos

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In dark times, put your hope in God and His plan for this world. He has already won the battle! “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” -John 16:33 “Yo les he dicho…

Thirst No More

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Nothing on this earth can permanently satisfy our greatest desires but His gift of Living Water offers eternal refreshment and strength. Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring…

Pain = New Life

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No matter what it’s looking like, follow God’s path as it will lead to deliverance. “In the same way I will not cause pain without allowing something new to be born,” says the Lord. -Isaiah 66:9 ¿Podría yo abrir la matriz, y no provocar el parto? —dice el Señor —. -Isaías 66:9

The Same God…

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The same hands that made the stars created you. Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite. “He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name.” -Psalm 147:4 “Él determina el número de las estrellas y a todas ellas les pone nombre.” -Salmos 147:4