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Christianity in a Divided World
Let’s be honest: living in today’s world feels like you’re stuck in the middle of an awkward family dinner where everyone’s arguing—and you’re just trying to eat your mashed potatoes in peace. Sadly today, Democrats and Republicans are constantly at each other’s throats, people are offended by everything , and society seems to be all about “my way or the highway.” If you’re a Christian, it can feel extra tricky trying to navigate this mess. So, how do you keep your faith inta

Diane Alvarado
Jan 314 min read


Embracing Simple Faith: A Journey to God
In a world bustling with distractions and often overwhelming noise, many people find themselves grappling with questions of faith and...

Diane Alvarado
Oct 24, 20243 min read


Conquer Failure and Rebuke Fear
I've always admired those who aren't afraid to fail. You know, those who face a setback, but see it as another goal to conquer. People,...

Diane Alvarado
Jul 8, 20242 min read


Enchanted Echoes: A Tribute to True Living - by Julia M Welch
‘Tis bittersweet these friends I’ve made Every laughter, cry, and dance Twirled and swirled in the flutterings of my heart Stage fright?...

Diane Alvarado
Apr 23, 20241 min read


Oh gethsemane, Be Not Silent
By Julia Welch- Whispering the Power of Resurrection Day The Light is too bright piercing stabs of light and salty river The heart yearns...

Diane Alvarado
Apr 11, 20231 min read


Poems... by Julia Welch
I'd like to introduce our newest writer, Julia Welch. Three of Julia's works have been chosen in the 2023 Inspire Campaign. Julia's poems...

Diane Alvarado
Feb 21, 20233 min read


Choose Kindness in a World of Rudeness
What Is Going On in the World?! Seriously, what is happening these days? In my 56 years on this planet, I’ve never seen people so divided! It’s like the world has become a giant game of dodgeball where no one remembers why we started playing, and now we’re all just chucking balls at each other. Politics, for example: the left is against the right, the right is against the left, and us Independents are stuck in the middle, scratching our heads, trying to make sense of the madn

Diane Alvarado
May 31, 20224 min read


Storms Got You Falling?
After this recent storm we had in California, I saw many pictures and reports of big beautiful trees that had fallen during a storm. I...

Diane Alvarado
Oct 28, 20214 min read


Choose Your Words Wisely
There are only a few things more evident of the position of our heart than the words we choose to say. The bible describes our words as...

Diane Alvarado
Aug 19, 20212 min read


Perspective
Does Perspective Change Things? To answer the questions above....Absolutely! One of the reasons we don't really think about perspective...

Diane Alvarado
Jun 16, 20213 min read


Embracing the Fear of Change
Why is it so hard to welcome change? For some people it’s easy because they are awesomely carefree and as curious and spontaneous as the...

Diane Alvarado
May 20, 20214 min read


Healthy Conversations: Happiness- What IS Happiness Anyway?
Do you ever wonder what it really means to be happy? Are you a naturally happy person or are you struggling finding happiness? How much...

Diane Alvarado
Apr 29, 20216 min read


Walking Starts with a First Step
Have you ever have those days where you have so much to do that you don't know where to start and at the end of the day, you actually...

Diane Alvarado
Mar 31, 20213 min read


Healthy Communication: I'm FINE! (are you?)
James 1:19-20 tells us that “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” What a powerful verse!...

Diane Alvarado
Mar 11, 20218 min read


Healthy Conversations: Parent/Child Expectancy
I had an interesting conversation with a college student about the stresses she was enduring with everything in 2020-2021. She talked...

Diane Alvarado
Mar 4, 20218 min read


Healthy Conversations: Relationships! Don't Sweat the Small Stuff!!!
Are you in a relationship worth building? Read on!!

Diane Alvarado
Feb 25, 20214 min read


Shhhhh....She's Sleeping!
The first writing in the Inspire 2021 campaign! Be blessed! Introducing........ “Shhhh, She’s Sleeping” Written by Melenie Medina The...

Diane Alvarado
Dec 4, 20207 min read


Strong Women, Hushed Battles
To my sisters in Christ. You are strong. You are a prayer warrior fighting unseen battles for your family, your relationship, your...

Diane Alvarado
Dec 2, 20202 min read


Calling all writers! Inspire 2021!
Think back in your life. Way back. Have you ever had an interest in writing? When was it that you fell in love with writing? When did you...

Diane Alvarado
Dec 1, 20203 min read


Being Grateful in the Storm
This has been a tough year for so many people on so many different levels. It's important to remember to be grateful for today....

Diane Alvarado
Nov 26, 20203 min read
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