Some time in my early 20s, I sat across the table from my mentor and pleaded with her to explain how grace worked. Life wasn’t quite going the way I wanted and I’d subconsciously been trying to...
Why do I call myself Rafael? Because Rafael means God has healed. In medical terms, I was diagnosed with muscular atrophy. But in Christ I’m healed. During 2006-2008, I felt like I had no strength....
Over the weekend of January 17 to 18, Bobby Chaw, executive pastor of City Harvest Church, preached from the book of Numbers 17. Following Numbers 16, in which the Israelites grumbled and were...
“Most of us believe as long as a person attends service regularly, tithes, reads the Bible and prays, is involved in ministry and conducts Bible study, he is considered a good Christian. “But is...
When I look at my two-year-old toddler playing with her drawing set, I marvel at her perfection. The little angel only has one main imperfection – she was born with spina bifida, and since her...
Many of us made new year resolutions in January. We may not call it that, but we all make decisions that amount to resolutions. Pray more Be more consistent with our quiet time Spend more time with...
As life became exponentially more exhausting over the last 4 years, I went on a quest to streamline my calendar. In 2014, I was working five-and-a-half days a week (sometimes through the weekend at...
My husband, Bryan, and I had been waiting for God to bless us with a second child. When we finally tested positive on a pregnancy kit, we were ecstatic. Through the first 12 weeks, everything...
“I only have one question for you: Did God ask you to go for this conference?” I felt my heart drop when she said that. I am someone who has always shared about the importance of saying yes...