Saying goodbye is never easy. My eldest brother was getting ready to start college when I was six. On a family trip to the border between Panama and Costa Rica, my dad tried to convinceContinue reading
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How to recognize the voice of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit plays a quiet but significant role in the Bible. In the Book of Acts, He played an essential part in the development of the early church. The role of the Holy SpiritContinue reading
Growing pumpkins
I decided to grow pumpkins at home a couple of months ago. I felt beyond excited when I first saw the little sprouts coming out! The pumpkin plants were growing beautifully, and according to myContinue reading
The power of gentleness
Gentleness is powerful. It can open doors where there are none and build bridges with burned-out ropes. It helps you navigate through sticky situations gracefully. It’s wisdom that comes from above. This wonderful fruit ofContinue reading
Unshakable Joy
Their joy was contagious, but it was also nonsensical. I had never seen anything like that before. After being beaten, tortured, and incarcerated, they still had it in their hearts to pray to their GodContinue reading
Are your words like honey?
Words are powerful; they can uplift or tear down. If only we were aware of the immense power words hold in our lives and the lives of others, we would be more careful with them.Continue reading
Angel on wheels
This is a story about an angel on wheels. The year was 1978. Nicaragua was submerged in the chaos of a civil war. It was unsafe to be out and about during the day, andContinue reading
When God asks you to kill a dream
Imagine waiting 25 years for a dream to come true. Now imagine, that after you receive what you’ve been waiting for, you get asked to let it go. How would that make you feel? IContinue reading
Dealing with the uncertain
Life is uncertain. Depending on temperament and personality, some struggle with uncertainty more than others. We can feel uncertain about the future, about our health or about a social issue. We can feel uncertain aboutContinue reading