In The End, We Only Regret The Chances We Didn’t Take

Every chance taken is a story waiting to be lived. -Wilson Alvarez Do you have regrets in life? If so, you’re not alone. Most people carry regrets, often related to missed chances. Looking back, many of us realize that fear held us back from living life to the fullest...

Sling Shot

Once Saved, Always Saved: The Strength in Struggle and the Assurance for Our Children When the question arises about losing salvation, I am often asked by friends to share my thoughts. It’s a difficult question for me to answer because everyone’s experience and motive...

Fill Your Life with Experiences, Not Things

True wealth isn’t in what we have, but in the stories we live and share. - Wilson Alvarez South Florida is brimming with beauty—luxurious homes, fast cars, high fashion, stunning art, and glittering jewelry. These material items are part of what draws people to this...

Pleasing Everyone Isn’t Success

Pleasing everyone is impossible; pleasing yourself is liberating. -Wilson Alvarez Success is a puzzle with many pieces, but failure often has a clear culprit: trying to please everyone. It’s something many of us struggle with, myself included. This people-pleasing...

Respect Starts with You

The respect you give yourself sets the tone for every relationship. -Wilson Alvarez Introduction: We all want to be respected, but have you ever stopped to ask yourself: do I respect myself? The way you treat yourself sets the standard for how others will treat you....

Do It Right the First Time

The easiest way to avoid redoing is to start with excellence. -Wilson Alvarez Introduction: Mistakes are part of life, but some are avoidable. When given a task, you have two options: do it right or do it again. Taking the time to do things properly the first time...

Ask, and It Might Be Yours

Asking is the first step toward the life you want. -Wilson Alvarez Introduction: How many times have you held back from asking for something you wanted? Fear of rejection, insecurity, or overthinking can stop us from speaking up. But here’s the thing: the answer is...

Change Starts Within

You can’t force change, but you can inspire it by leading yourself.” -Wilson Alvarez Introduction: We’ve all been there—wishing someone would change their ways or see things our way. But here’s the truth: you can’t change others. It’s not just ineffective; it’s also...

Not the End Yet

Every storm leaves behind the seeds of new beginnings. -Wilson Alvarez "It’s Not Over Until It’s Right" Introduction: Life has its ups and downs. Sometimes, things feel overwhelming, and it seems like there’s no way out. But if you hold on, you’ll see that every...

The Road to Success is Always Under Construction

Success is a road under construction; every detour builds strength and resilience. -Wilson Alvarez Success is something you achieve with determination, persistence, and hard work. If you've ever set and reached a significant goal, you know the effort it takes to get...

Blog: "Abandoning Your Faith in College" College is a pivotal time in a person’s life—a period of self-discovery, growth, and challenges. Many students enter college with strong beliefs, shaped by family and community, only to find their faith tested as they encounter...

Blog: "Always Believe in Yourself" Everyone faces dark moments in life—times that feel overwhelming and insurmountable. We all have memories of difficult experiences that seemed impossible to overcome. It’s easy to feel like a victim in these situations, but even in...

"Today Is a Great Day to Be Amazing" Each day we have on earth is a gift from God, a chance to live out His purpose for us. Life itself is a blessing, and every moment is an opportunity to serve, to love, and to grow in faith. As John 3:1 reminds us, “Beloved, I pray...

"Be Stronger Than Your Excuses" What are excuses? Are they comforting words we tell ourselves to avoid action? Or maybe they’re a way of delaying something we aren’t fully committed to. Whatever they are, excuses hold us back, especially in our faith. Take a moment to...

"The Best Views Come After the Hardest Climb" We’ve all heard sayings like "there’s nowhere to go but up," "what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger," and "difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations." These quotes inspire us to face life’s challenges head-on. But...

"It Always Seems Impossible Until It’s Done" Everyone has dreams that feel just out of reach. A student might hope to attend their dream college. A young professional might pray for a job promotion or for a meaningful relationship. A parent may seek guidance from God...

The Future Depends on What You Do Today" The Bible offers guidance for building a meaningful life, urging us to lean on God’s wisdom. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him,...

Resolving Conflict as a Christian

As a Christian, you most likely have already learned that conflict is indeed inevitable. It hits anyone, even the holiest of holies and oftentimes, our responses to this situation make us truly question what kind of Christians we truly are. One verse that is as a...

How Welcome do the Visitors to Your Church Feel?

Psalm 55:14- We who had sweet fellowship together Walked in the house of God in the throng. A congregation’s goal is to be able to spread the word of the Lord to as many people as they can. A part of this is being able to show new members that they are wanted and...

Abandoning Your Faith in College

James 1: 5-7 - 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed...