Dear Heritage Clergy and Laity,I hear that good things are happening within our Heritage churches! If you are one of these churches that is sharing God’s love in exciting ways […]
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Time with Ismael: Redeeming Thanksgiving Day
As I write this message, our family is preparing to host a Thanksgiving dinner this week. As an immigrant from Mexico, celebrating Thanksgiving was not one of our traditions. However, […]
Time with Ismael: Seed Planters
5 What then is Apollos? What is Paul? Servants through whom you came to believe, as the Lord assigned to each. 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the […]
Time with Ismael: Hispanic Heritage Month & Mental Health
“I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10 NRSVUE I have decided to share my passion for mental health and its impact on the Hispanic […]
Time with Ismael: Hispanic Heritage Month & Mental Health
“I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10 NRSVUE I have decided to share my passion for mental health and its impact on the Hispanic […]
Time with Ismael: Grounded in Scripture
Romans 12:9-21 As I continue reflecting on what it means to be grounded in Scripture, it is about living a life that inspires others to be better Christians and humans, […]
Time With Ismael: Grounded in Scripture
Psalm 133 How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity! Psalm 133 is short, yet it contains a powerful reminder. A united community is good and […]
Time with Ismael: 100 Days with God
Isaiah 42:1-9 “See, the former things have come to pass,and new things I now declare;before they spring forth,I tell you of them.” What a powerful and hopeful promise the Israelites […]
Time with Ismael: Familismo
As we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day, what can we learn from the relationship between a mother and her children? A mother is often the first person who welcomes a […]