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The Glory of the Lord

By Kristy Solis Life can be overwhelming. It is a shared experience all of us have felt at one time or another; everything seems to happen all at once. When we feel this way, there’s something else we can all share – the glory of the Lord.

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Not everything happens for a reason

By Kristy Solis As children grow, their human experiences grow as well. My oldest daughter is starting to question the whys of these human experiences in the world. Why was she not nice? Why did he get sick?  Why did she die? As a parent, sometimes, I simply do not have an answer and cannot […]

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Scars are healing

By Kristy Solis While discussing the way of the cross, my daughter said, “I do not like to see Jesus with scars or bleeding.” I reminded her that the Bible teaches us that scars are painful, but they also represent healing. She realized she had to think about it in a different perspective. “Look at […]

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Prayer is work

By Kristy Solis It is difficult to ask for help in times of need, which includes asking God for help. Sometimes, we simply may not even know what to ask for. When we are overwhelmed, this is a time to call upon God. A simple prayer of guidance through the chaos will suffice. God is […]

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What are the hard times preparing you for?

By Kristy Solis A new year is upon us. In the new year, I keep hearing others say, “last year was hard, so hoping for a better year.” Even my young daughters have expressed this sentiment. It is a great time to reflect on Scripture, which reminds all of us that God commands us to […]

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Modern tradition of Advent

By Kristy Solis The Advent season is upon us – the preparation of the arrival or coming of Jesus. It’s my children’s favorite time of the year. Our family tradition of Advent consists of the arrival of their elves with their Advent calendars. Modern day Christmas meets the true meaning of Christmas. “Pursue love, and […]

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Seeing Jesus in your child

By Kristy Solis For those who have been blessed to know and embody Jesus, it is easy to recognize Jesus around them and in others. Have you ever seen Jesus in a child? For children, it comes so naturally and effortlessly. If you pay attention to your children, you will see Jesus. I challenge you […]

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Suffering prepares us for greater joy

By Kristy Solis Recently, my daughters experienced a death of a loved one in our family. The loss was a difficult life milestone. Yet, the most difficult part of this experience for them was the suffering of others around them. What do you teach your children about suffering?  We had a number of family discussions […]

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God is present through it all

By Kristy Solis There has been so much chaos and change in the world.  My daughters have voiced their concerns, with all the happenings in the world surrounding them.  Children are feeling vulnerable. As parents, we care about the effects on them and especially on their well-being. The only reassurance is that God is present […]

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Sisterly Love

By Kristy Solis   Our family was blessed with daughters – a set of sisters.  It is a joy to observe these sisters as they flourish in their sisterly bond. Their relationship, just like their faith, is one of love and devotion. The sisters even sing a song which they adapted to their connection: “You can […]

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Learning the hard way

By Kristy Solis Sometimes to get where we are meant to be, we need to go the hard way, we need to be overwhelmed, we need to do it alone or we need to walk a different path than we planned. Ultimately, God will bring us where we are meant to be. This is a […]

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