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Let it go. Dejalo ir

Let it go. Dejalo ir. That's how pastor Steve Wimmer began and ended his sermon. Too often we have too much, want to much and therefore struggle much with things. Not only things, but we have bags of emotions (unresolved pains, grudges, disappointments) we hold and carry into a new year.  Let it go, dejalo ir, where the words he used over and over to make a very important point that we need to hear these days. The amount of storage space we use in our home and in places we rent to keep stuff is impressive.  You have probably seen the self storage units that are popping out everywhere. Perhaps, yours and my garage has things we have not touched in years. No wonder we are tired, emotionally depleted and financially pushing the limits of our wallets, when we keep getting stuff we don't need. Pastor Steve shared how they got into the habit of every year going thru their storage, with his wife and decide to get rid of at least one thing-a gradual purging you might say. You and I m...

January 1, 2024 - Thanks-Giving

I love new beginnings. I love new things. There is a buzz-an emotion that comes when you get something new or start of a new venture.  On Sunday Dec 31st, while visiting the Altar Church of God in Tampa, FL we were challenged to enter into the new year with thanksgiving. Its the password and the attitude God so much enjoys hearing from you and me.  But before getting myself ahead and move into 2024 I want to take a few moments, to look back and say Thank You. My amazing family : I have an been blessed with a family that God has gifted me. They each have their personalities and are on different stages in their relationship with the Lord and each other. Family is the small community that God gives us to work on our pride, greed, patience and selflessness. There are moments that I need some space - I have to admit - to catch up emotionally, but I having Nancy, Marcos, Nicole, Anahi and Dominick in my life is the best gift. They have thought me so much about God and unconditional ...