by Ivonne Rivera-Newberry | Mar 23, 2020 | Encouragment, Faith
9:37 Amidst all the headlines that stoke fear and uncertainty, the thing that keeps coming to me is the full armor of God bestowed to all who believe. All of the pieces of armor are significant (belt, breastplate, shoes, shield, helmet, and sword) because they all go...
by Ivonne Rivera-Newberry | Feb 25, 2020 | Encouragement, Faith
In a world where needs and wants are often confused, this was a timely reminder for me…..maybe for you. . . . #Christian #Prayer #Faith #God #hope #love #Pray #Truth #inspiration #trust #thankful #blessed #blessings #Jesus #JesusChrist #encouragement...
by Ivonne Rivera-Newberry | Feb 18, 2020 | Encouragement, Faith
Even when I wake up on the wrong side of the bed. Even when the words are not forming to pray. Even when I am surrounded by those who take pleasure in my hurt or humiliation. Even when I am flailing in calm seas or a storm. Even when I have mountains staring down at...
by Ivonne Rivera-Newberry | Feb 14, 2020 | Faith
In my walk with the Lord, I have often questioned if the thing that came to mind is of me or from God. I loathe that question because it can have a paralyzing effect. And in that analysis paralysis, it can insidiously undermine my relationship with God. We are called...
by Ivonne Rivera-Newberry | Jan 30, 2020 | Faith
Most of my time spent praying has not necessarily been with a Bible cracked open. But how much richer would my prayer life be if I did? . . . #Christian #Prayer #Faith #God #hope #love #Pray #Truth #inspiration #Planner #thankful #blessed #blessings #Jesus...
by Ivonne Rivera-Newberry | Jan 23, 2020 | Encouragement, Faith
I started the Armor of God study by Priscilla Shirer and this was one of many scriptures covered in the first week. The image, created by Lance Brown, beautifully captures the spirit of praying for someone’s heart to be flooded with light and for their spiritual...
