by Janina Marie Rivera | Oct 21, 2020 | Blog
Let a man regard us in this manner, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found trustworthy. 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 Stewardship. We often refer to this word when we talk about finances...
by Janina Marie Rivera | May 12, 2020 | Blog
As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not.” Romans 4:17 There is something about sound preceding manifestation....
by Janina Marie Rivera | May 8, 2020 | Blog
This morning, I woke up with a well-known, Christian Orthodox song in my heart: “This is the day, this is the day that the Lord has made, that the Lord has made. We will rejoice, We will rejoice, and be glad in it, and be glad in it.” -excerpt from the hymn “This is...
by Janina Marie Rivera | Apr 24, 2020 | Blog
“If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything -1 John 3:20 Mental health can be a big issue during lockdown. A certain joke has gone viral online which says, “It’s okay to talk to your plants, but if the plants talk...
by Janina Marie Rivera | Apr 17, 2020 | Blog
“He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.” Mark 4:39 Sickness can be a painful subject, especially when we are the ones who get sick, or if someone close to us grows ill and dies. We...
by Janina Marie Rivera | Dec 24, 2019 | Blog
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. -Luke 2:10-11 No matter how many times we’ve heard the Christmas...