by Yvonne Ortega | Feb 10, 2014 | Divorce
Jeremiah 31:3: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving kindness.” Valentine’s Day will soon be here. You may not feel loved. You may be single again through widowhood or divorce. Perhaps you’re married, but your relationship lacks...
by Yvonne Ortega | Jan 13, 2014 | Divorce, Forgiveness
Psalm 55:21: “His speech is smooth as butter, yet war was in his heart; his words are more soothing than oil, yet they are drawn swords.” A batterer, an angry person, an unfaithful spouse, or some selfish person may have been a part of your life or may still be part...
by Yvonne Ortega | Jan 6, 2014 | Illness
Psalm 36:9: “For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.” As I reflected on 2013, I thought about what 2014 might bring. How about you? I heard several people mention diet and exercise as their New Year’s resolutions. What about spiritual...
by Yvonne Ortega | Dec 9, 2013 | Forgiveness
Colossians 3:13: “Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Can you imagine fourteen adults going to lunch at a packed restaurant on Sunday in December after church? We waited for our...
by Yvonne Ortega | Nov 18, 2013 | Divorce
Psalm 23:6: “Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” Susie pointed to Psalm 23:6 in my Bible. “I don’t believe this, Ms. Yvonne.” “What causes your unbelief?” I asked. She cleared her...
