by Ivonne Rivera-Newberry | May 1, 2020 | Faith, Marriage
There are times I am reminded of why God created us to be social creatures, to be with others and not by ourselves. We are reminded that together we are better because there is not one of us that is gifted in all areas. We complement each other in practical yet...
by Ivonne Rivera-Newberry | Apr 16, 2020 | Encouragement, Faith
Something that occurred to me today as I was writing out Romans 1:17 in my planner was how glad our friends will be to get back together and to hug one another. This pandemic forces us to hold back one of our most basic human needs….touch. Touch is fundamental to the...
by Ivonne Rivera-Newberry | Apr 12, 2020 | Faith
Nothing, nothing, and I mean N.O.T.H.I.N.G will keep those who believe in Jesus Christ from celebrating His resurrection!! Church isn’t a place Faith isn’t a place Easter isn’t a place It’s all about what happened,...
by Ivonne Rivera-Newberry | Apr 9, 2020 | Encouragement, Faith
I remember my papi taking me on a car ride when I was about 15 years old. He talked to me about suicide and how it was never the answer. He said, “It may storm and rain for what seems like forever, but always remember that the sun has to come out. The storm...
by Ivonne Rivera-Newberry | Mar 31, 2020 | Encouragement, Faith
It is natural to try to understand the world we live in and the things that happen. But it is hubris to believe that we can possibly understand all of it. Doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try. We need to be reminded that humans are fallible and finite in their...
by Ivonne Rivera-Newberry | Mar 26, 2020 | Encouragment, Faith
Even when God works in everything for our good, not everything that happens to us is good. We live in a fallen world. It is often out of brokenness and desperation, that we seek God. And God will take that opportunity to open your heart’s eyes…..if you let Him....
