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 Steadfast Heart

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When you get bad news, trust that the Lord will take care of you. Be confident in His mighty hand. “They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.” -Psalm 112:7 “No temerá recibir malas noticias; su corazón estará firme, confiado en el Señor.” -Salmos 112:7

He Will Restore

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God can restore what is broken and change it into something amazing. All you need is faith! “I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten— the great locust and the young locust, the other locusts and the locust swarm— my great army that I sent among you.” -Joel 2:25 “Yo les compensaré…

Take the Ultimate Trust Walk

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Are you living life based on what you see or what is true? He is who He says He is and will do what He says He will do. Let Him guide you through the obstacles. “For we live by faith, not by sight.” -2 Corinthians 5:7 “Vivimos por fe, no por vista.” -2 Corintios…

Think Beautifully

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Learn to take every thought captive. A negative mind will never give you a positive life. “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” -Philippians 4:8 “Por último, hermanos, consideren bien todo lo…

Be Expectant to Soar

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Put your trust and hope in Him. It’s worth the wait! “but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles;they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” -Isaiah 40:31 “pero los que confían en el renovarán sus fuerzas; volarán como…

A Gift that Keeps on Giving

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God has given each of us a special talent or gift. Use these talents to bring glory and honor to Him so that all can see Christ through what you do! “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” -1…

Someday it Will All Make Sense

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Never give up. Trust in God’s timing and plan. He WILL work all things together for your good. Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” John 13:7 “Ahora no entiendes lo que estoy haciendo —le respondió Jesús—, pero lo entenderás más tarde.” Juan 13:7

Forever is a Long Time

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His love for us will never run out… it will never fade. That is something to be thankful for! “Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” Psalm 106:1 “¡Aleluya! ¡Alabado sea el Señor! Den gracias al Señor, porque él es bueno; su gran amor perdura para…

You Are Not a Mistake

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God makes no mistakes. He knew exactly what he was doing when he created you. “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born, I set you apart.” -Jeremiah 1:5 “Antes de formarte en el vientre, ya te había elegido;antes de que nacieras, ya te había apartado;te había nombrado…

Sink in His Grace

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Anchor your soul on God and not on your circumstances. “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,” -Hebrews 6:19 “Tenemos como firme y segura ancla del alma una esperanza que penetra hasta detrás de la cortina del santuario,” -Hebreos 6:19