I was born in Kazakhstan to a nominal Muslim family, where we did not talk about faith or how God works in our lives. I learned that the source of wisdom and guidance is a legacy of our past, handed down from generation to generation. I eventually left my home
“Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.” What a promise! Not only does God promise to reveal Himself to us when we seek Him, but He also promises to move toward us and pursue us. For the next six weeks, our goal is to do precisely
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees; man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 Sometimes I wonder
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees; man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 Sometimes I
He invited Jesus to dinner, not recognizing who his dinner guest really was. She was uninvited but went to the dinner anyway to worship and honor the One who had the power to save her soul. Both had been blind Simon, the Pharisee, was blind due to his pride. The
She just needed a reminder… School had been tough. Too many tests mixed with middle school drama and this girl of mine was ready to tap out for the week. She entered my car with her shoulders down from either the strain of her backpack or the strain from her
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me [following Me as My disciple], for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest (renewal, blessed quiet) for your souls. Mathew 11:29 The Lord has invited us into a partnership with Him. He wants to co-labor with
There was a time in my life that my heart was empty and seeking love and acceptance, but never found it. I was so lost. I was raised in a family and community that girls and women don’t have the right to express themselves. Girls have to obey the rules,
When I started the Love God Greatly Ruth study I felt empty, as if my soul and emotions were in a desert. I had been spiritually abused and had lost my trust in Christian leadership. I was filled with discouragement and frustration. I couldn’t worship. The Lord surprised me on
As God would have it, this is the last written blog post by our dear friend, Edurne Mencia. Edurne unexpectedly passed away earlier this month on August 1st. While we rejoice that she is now at home with Jesus, we as a community have been grieving the loss of our