What a Canary Taught Me About Trusting God

Trusting God Through Life’s Uncomfortable Journeys "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." — Isaiah 41:10 Here is my Canary Story Not long ago, I noticed my...

Do More of What Brings You Joy

True joy is found in the simple things you make time for each day. -Wilson Alvarez Are you just getting by, waiting for the day to end so you can go back to bed? If so, you’re not alone. Many people feel stuck in the routine of daily life, just getting through. But...

Rediscover the Thrill of Trying Something New

Life’s magic lies in the thrill of first-time experiences. Embrace them and live fully. -Wilson Alvarez Embrace the Adventure: Rediscover the Thrill of Trying Something New Is your life lacking excitement and adventure? If so, it’s time to ask yourself, “When was the...

The Power of Forgiveness: Finding Freedom Through Compassion

Forgiving doesn’t erase the past; it frees you from carrying it forward.-Wilson Alvarez Forgiveness is a timeless virtue that has the power to release us from anger, pain, and resentment. Many people struggle to forgive, especially when hurt by loved ones. In today’s...

Let’s Go! No Excuses!

Excuses build walls; courage breaks them down. -Wilson Alvarez Do you have a dream you want to achieve but feel like you lack the energy or drive to pursue it? You’re not alone. Many people go through life filled with unfulfilled dreams, and most often, the only thing...

If We Do All The Things We Are Capable of Doing, We Would Literally Astonish Ourselves

Your potential is a story waiting to be written—start today and astonish yourself. -Wilson Alvarez Do you know you are capable of achieving incredible things? Each of us has unique gifts and potential waiting to be unleashed. However, the demands of everyday life...

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...

Blog: "The Empowerment of Christian Women" Proverbs 31 paints a beautiful picture of the ultimate strong woman—a woman who brings strength, kindness, and wisdom not only to herself but to everyone around her. Proverbs 31:12 tells us, “She brings him good, not harm,...

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,...

The Climb at Beth Shean

The Climb at Beth Shean

The Climb at Beth Shean: Rising When Life Hurts Most By Wilson Alvarez In November 2018, the air in Israel carried a quiet stillness, as if the land itself was holding its breath. I stood at the base of Tel Beit She’an, an ancient mound that rises about 80 meters (260...

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...