My dad’s side of the family has a tradition of going to an Italian restaurant called Valentino’s. When we all got together for a family reunion or special event, we would often go to this restaurant and enjoy each other’s company—and the food! But this is not your ordinary Italian restaurant. It contains a massive … Continue reading A Spiritual Buffet
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You Can’t Have Me
My grandpa, my mom’s dad, underwent five-bypass heart surgery in the ’90s. As he was going into surgery, he quoted part of Psalm 23. But when he was waiting, unconscious, in recovery, the devil paid him a visit in a vision. The devil wanted Grandpa to go with him. But Grandpa knew better. “You can’t … Continue reading You Can’t Have Me
Filters
There are many kinds of filters in the world today. There are filters for oil, air, water, light, and lint. Some filters save our lives from exposure to harmful chemicals, while others are simply to separate textures while cooking. Regardless of what they’re used for, they are useful and many times necessary. Believe it or … Continue reading Filters
Identify the Fear Package
Several weeks before COVID-19 appeared, God challenged me to write down things that are fear-based, yet generally aren't identified as fear. I made that list (though I'm sure there's more), and with fear plaguing our world more the corona virus, I see why God had me study it out! He doesn't want fear in any … Continue reading Identify the Fear Package
The Real Enemy
As we go through life and experience hardship, it’s important to know the root cause of our problems. Without understanding their source, we will not know who or what we’re against, when to give in or when to fight. Ephesians 6 is clear that we do not fight against people, disease, or even nature. Our … Continue reading The Real Enemy
The Spirit of Fear by Jack Hayford
In the old King James, 1 John 4:18 reads, "Fear hath torment." Another way I have thought about this throughout the years is that “fear hath torpedoes.” This is because the spirit of fear will take potshots at you and me every chance it gets. And maybe without even realizing it, we begin to duck … Continue reading The Spirit of Fear by Jack Hayford
Christa Madrid 