God’s love is not just a feeling or an abstract concept; it is who He is. John tells us, “God is love.” The real, genuine love that we are called to extend to others flows directly from the love God has shown us through Jesus Christ. This love isn’t about mere emotion—it is sacrificial, selfless, […]
Carlos Ortiz
God Is Hope
The world is full of uncertainties, but in Jesus, we have a certain and secure hope that transcends anything this world can offer. The hope that we have in Christ is not wishful thinking—it’s certain, future hope. Hope isn’t just something we look forward to; it also changes how we live now. Because of the […]
A Road to New Life
How does the resurrection shape our hope, purpose, and mission as followers of Christ? Are we walking in the newness of life that His resurrection offers, filled with hope, purpose, and the power of His Spirit? The most victorious moment in the Gospel: Jesus’ resurrection. The stone is rolled away, and the women are told, “He […]
The Road of Betrayal
How do we respond when faced with fear or temptation? What does it mean to return to Jesus after we’ve failed Him? Jesus experiences both emotional anguish in the Garden of Gethsemane and physical betrayal as Judas leads the soldiers to arrest Him. Peter, who swore he would never deny Jesus, does so three times. This […]
Don’t Play Small
Unstoppable Mission
Jesus demonstrates the relentless and inclusive nature of His mission. He calls Levi, a despised tax collector, to follow Him, and then shares a meal with him and other social outcasts. Through this encounter, Jesus shows that His mission is unstoppable because it’s not limited by social boundaries or human judgment. He doesn’t seek the […]