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Wed/Miercoles 2/24/16 7PM These are the questions to consider / Estas son las preguntas para considerar: 1 Read Psalm 115 “The Psalmist’s words, ‘Our God is in the heavens,’ actually unveil far more complex spiritual possibilities. 2 “To say that God is in the sky is not to imply that God lives at a certainSigue leyendo «Stting at the Table – Sentad@s a la mesa: SKY – CIELO»

Matthew 5:37 “”Let what you say be simple “Yes” or “No” For the past several days our family have experienced a time of Sabbath. During this time we have put all in God’s hands. He is the doer of the impossible. We have spent time walking, talking, praising, worshiping and enjoying each other. We areSigue leyendo «SUNDAY MORNING – DOMINGO EN LA MAÑANA!»

I do not know why am I reading this devotional this year, but let me tell you, I am laughing, dancing and worshiping to God’s Throne as I sit at His Table! Can you just imagine? Why am I fighting to belong? Why am I crying because others call me outsider, mutilated, second class citizens?Sigue leyendo «Listen clearly, don’t get it twisted…Escucha claramente, no lo tuerzas …»

Here we are, my husband and I, laughing out loud as we read our devotional for today. God is something else, this early in the morning and we read about the need to give up comparing one with the other. And instead begin to praise God for giving us skills, talents and abilities to doSigue leyendo «Are you ready to shut up and listen? – Estas list@ para callarte y escuchar?»

Book: Grounded by Diana Butler Bass Study Guide: from First Churches UCC/ABC in Northampton, MA 1. “Ancient biblical tradition suggests that waters—wells, springs, oases—are also places of renewal, hospitality, and spiritual vision, where human beings see God and God’s blessing” (p. 73). What is your favorite water story from a sacred text? What role doesSigue leyendo «SENTAD@S A LA MESA (Seated at the Table): WATER (agua)»

2/14 and 2/15/16 God is love. When we take up permanent residence in a life of love, we live in God and God lives in us. There is no room in love for fear. If anyone boasts, “I love God,” and goes right on hating his brother or sister, thinking nothing of it, he isSigue leyendo «COVENANT for Promise Keepers – PACTO para Mantenedores de Promesas»

May our home and yours be always embrace in God’s LOVE. Pastora Maritza and David

“Self-pity is easily the most destructive of the non-pharmaceutical narcotics; it is addictive, gives momentary pleasure and separates the victim from reality.” John W. Gardner We have spent some time listening, reflecting and meditating about the life of the prophet Elijah. Some depicted him as a victim of Jezabel, hiding after a great victory. ISigue leyendo «Victim or Survivor? Either way, BE ENCOURAGED! – Víctima o sobreviviente? De cualquier manera, ANIMATE!»

If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the stake to be burned as a martyr, but I don’t love, I’ve gotten nowhere. So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt without love. Love never gives up. Love cares more for others thanSigue leyendo «ME FIRST – PRIMERO YO»