Spiritual Growth

Mood booster or just a little encouraging nudge from art in words will give hope for any occasion.

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…

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…

Beauty From Ashes

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The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day…

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…