The key to Restoration 2 Chronicles 7:11-15 By Ysrael De la Cruz When you read the Bible, you are confronted with the notion that God is a God of restoration.  Even after mankind failed God, he drafted a plan to restore mankind back to himself.  When his people were enslaved, he made the provision to…

Luke 24:1-12 By: Ysrael De la Cruz It’s been a miserable month for so many of us because of this pandemic.  Our routines have been altered, fear and insecurity has filled the hearts of many and we continue to pray to God to bring us relief, to heal those infected by this virus and to…

Jesus is King John 12:12-16 By: Ysrael De la Cruz Many of us have lost sense of time during the crisis because our routines have been changed; we are not doing the things we would normally do if this pandemic had not happened.  Have you asked recently, what day is it? Today is what we…

Unshakable peace John 16:33 By: Ysrael De la Cruz There is a lot of uncertainty and fear in hearts of many; there is no peace but confusion and anxiety in our nation and the whole world.  Everything that is going on with the coronavirus is shaking our peace. For some people, they will have peace…

Identity crisis! Ex.3:1-22 By: Ysrael De la Cruz People’s identity may be tied to their career, accomplishments in life, spouse, parents, looks, etc. A person whose identity is tied up to their job or career may suffer an identity crisis when they lose their job. If your identity is based on your looks, then you…

Dealing with disappointments. 2 Timothy 4:9-18 By: Ysrael De la Cruz At one time or another it is safe to say that every person has experienced disappointment in life. Some people have disappointed you or maybe you yourself have disappointed people. Disappointment: sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one’s hopes or expectations.(dictionary) in…

Making a kingdom impact Matthew 5:13-16 By: Ysrael De la Cruz Many times, as followers of Jesus, we may be confused about what our mission in the world is. We may not truly understand the mission to which God is calling us in the world. What is the church to do in this world? What…

Complaining to God? Numbers 11:10-23 By Ysrael De la Cruz I got the chance to talk with someone who was very angry at God because of a family situation he was experiencing. You may have been there yourself, those moments when you ask God why are you doing this to me? What are you doing…

Grace is like that 2 Samuel 9:1-13 By: Ysrael De la Cruz Ethan’s story about Liquid Church stepping up to throw a birthday party for him on a Friday afternoon. (Liquid church: 6 Powerful currents to saturate your city for Christ. P71-72, by Tim Lucas) God’s love and compassion for outcast and overlooked people did…

A lost generation Judges 2:6-14 By: Ysrael De la Cruz Things are passed from Generation to Generation.  Here is an example of something that belonged to my parents and they chose to give it to the first child that got married.  I got it now and will give it to one of my kids.  We…

Understanding our God-given mission Luke 19:1-10 By: Ysrael De la Cruz One of the best ways for the church today to understand its mission is to take a closer look at the life of Jesus.  Jesus was on a mission when he came and he was all about fulfilling his mission for the glory of…