by Janina Marie Rivera | Feb 5, 2018 | Blog
I can imagine how Heaven must have sung with joy the day Ezra read the Book of the Law to the Israelites. At last, here was a generation assembling as one man, hungry for the words of their God. Who was this God? This was the God who made the heavens and who breathed...
by Janina Marie Rivera | Jan 17, 2018 | Blog
“…In this temple and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will put my Name forever.” 2 Chronicles 33:7b “When the LORD brought back the captives of Zion, we were like men who dreamed.” Psalm 126:1 I will establish my covenant as an...
by Janina Marie Rivera | Jan 9, 2018 | Blog
I remember a preacher saying this one time: “Do you read the newspaper? The newspaper is the Church’s report card for the nation.” Those words certainly make sense. The Church is called to make an impact on the world, and not leave her message hidden inside the four...
by Janina Marie Rivera | Jan 1, 2018 | Blog
When a new year begins, it’s always good to remember events we’ve had in the year that just passed and be thankful for them: the big things, the small things, the quiet things, the noisy things, the challenging things, etc. They are part of our recent history and a...
by Janina Marie Rivera | Dec 23, 2017 | Blog
“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” Luke 2:10 Traffic fills the streets. Tables heap with food. Carols play in the malls. December is packed with festivities, and for many of us, we can’t...
