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...

Spiritual Life: Someone, Not Something

In Colossians 3:23, the bible states that- Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. This verse is the basis of all our human actions, whether it be working in a professional setting, tending to other people or...

Sharing Peace with Others

Romans 12:18 – “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Have you ever met someone who has a special glow? You know the people who seem so at peace that you are convinced they don’t have a worry in the world? Chances are you have...

Help the Poor

Deuteronomy 15:11 – “There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land.” The world is a big place filled with people who need help. While we pray for everyone to...

Using Faith to Break Out of Loneliness

Psalm 147:3 – “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Loneliness is the feeling of isolation from people, groups, and environments. Chances are at some point in your life you have felt lonely. Or, you feel that way right now. The first thing to know is...

Finding Patience During Difficult Times

Proverbs 14:29 – “Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.” Difficult times tend to lead to the feeling of anxiousness, stress, and anger. Have you ever been going through a difficult time in life and made a bad...

Forgiving Others

Luke 17:3-4 – So watch yourselves. “If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ you must forgive them.” Forgiveness is...

Expect the Unexpected

Matthew 24:1-51 – Jesus left the temple and was going away when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. But he answered them, “You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will...

Standing Strong in Your Faith

Ephesians 6:11 – “Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” As a Christian, you are often confronted with non-believers saying things that could make you doubt your faith. Sometimes you might feel like you...

Finding Your Strength

Isaiah 40:29 – “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” Everyone experiences difficult obstacles in life. Some might last longer than others and some are easier to solve. Issues with health, family, work, finances and marriage are the most...

Easter: History and Holiday Symbols

Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. There is numerous scripture in the bible detailing the resurrection. The scriptures noted below provides valuable insight into the situation surrounding Jesus’ resurrection. Luke 23:44-47 – “It was now about noon,...