What Is God's Will For My Life? - Part IV

1 Thessalonians 5:18 "Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus." After Jesus Christ saves someone, the Holy Spirit transforms them by the truth in God's word.  This transformation genuinely creates a heart of gratitude in them that is noticeable and expressed no matter what they are going through.     The fourth step in finding God's will for your life is to do what Paul wrote, "be thankful in all circumstances."  Be rooted and grounded in Christ and thankful for what He has done for you in the past and for what He is doing for you today.      What is God's will for my life?   1.  Receive eternal life through Jesus.   2.  Be filled with the Spirit and live a sanctified life.   3.  Humble and submit yourself to God and endure suffering for doing good. 4.   Be thankful in all circumstances! Have a great day!  God bless you. Louis & Elisa Quintana

What Is God's Will For My Life? - Part III

John 15:18-21

“If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I said to you... If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you... because they do not know Him who sent Me." 

The next step in finding God's will for your life is to humble and submit yourself to God and endure persecution (suffering).  Jesus is our example of humility, submission, and suffering.  In the Garden of Gethsemane He prayed, "not my will, but yours be done"  (Luke 22:42).  During this moment He experienced severe mental anguish that prepared Him for the physical pain and suffering on His way to the cross.  As Christians, living a Godly life will invite persecution.  In America, this may not be suffering by physical torture as some of our brothers and sisters in Christ experience in other nations but suffering by alienation and the verbal mocking of an ungodly world who's values are immoral.  Living a righteous life in Christ will provoke the ungodly when they are faced with the standard of integrity, honor, truth, decency, purity, and morality you live by.  What else do they know to do but to react in a hostile way toward the Godly standard you uphold.  So do not be discouraged if you are suffering persecution today.  You are in God's will!  1 Peter 4:16 & 19 says, "¹⁶However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name...¹⁹So then, those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good."

Today you are being perfected as a son/daughter of the Most High God.  Your life you live now is only preparation for eternity.  "Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time" (1 Peter 5:6).  Endure for eternity!

Have a great day!  God bless you.

Louis & Elisa Quintana

What Is God's Will For My Life? - Part II

Titus 3:3-7 "3At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. 4But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life."  Ephesians 5:17-18 "17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. 18Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit."  1 Thessalonians 4:3 "3It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality;" The second step in finding God's will for your life is to be filled with the Spirit and be sanctified.  After coming to Christ, the Spirit empowers and motivates us to live a sanctified life (separated and set apart for pure and holy living).  The Spirit enables you to do what is pleasing to God and keeps you from a lifestyle of foolishness, disobedience, deception, and bondage to all kinds of lusts and pleasures.  Romans 12:1-2 says, "1 And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.  2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect." Amazing Word!  Yield to the Spirit, and position yourself in purity to live in God's will today. Have a great day!  God bless you. Louis & Elisa Quintana

What Is God's Will For My Life?

Psalm 143:8-10 " 8 Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you.  Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.  9 Rescue me from my enemies, O LORD, for I hide myself in you.  10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground." Ever ask yourself this question:  What is God's will for my life?  If you have, then you have joined millions of christians throughout history who were on a quest to live their life in "God's will."  This week our thoughts will be focused on trying to bring some answers to this age old question.   Lamentations 3:22-23 says His "mercies" are "new every morning."  Psalm 143 shows us that David knew God's mercies and unfailing love which allowed him to place his trust and lift up his soul to Him.  There are many scriptures that reveal God's will.  John 6:40 teaches us what the Father's will is.  It says,"For my Father's will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day."  2 Peter 3:9b says, "He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." The first step in finding God's will for your life is to embrace God's mercy and unfailing love by repenting of your sin and believing in Jesus Christ.  Without Jesus as your Lord and Savior you won't know what God's will is for your life.  If you repent of your sins and believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, then and only then are you able to stand and ask God as David did, "show me the way I should go" and "teach me to do your will". David was in right standing with God. Today find God's will for your life by believing in Jesus Christ!  If there is sin in your life, confess it and realign yourself with the will of God found in the salvation of His Son. Have a great day!  God bless you. Louis & Elisa Quintana

God Is Calling You By Name

Ephesians 1:7-8

"⁷In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace ⁸that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding." 

Ephesians 2:4-5

^"4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, ⁵ made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved."

Jesus chose His first twelve disciples to reveal God's grace to the world.  He did not choose the great religious leaders of His day.  He chose ordinary men (women were also included in His ministry) like all of us to teach, impart, and entrust the truth of His kingdom to.  Ever think about who these guys were?

Andrew & Peter - two hard working fishermen who were brothers.  One discerning of truth and willingness to tell others of his discoveries, the other, one who often spoke before thinking and ended up with his foot in his mouth.  James & John -  two assertive, possibly contentious brothers.  Philip - a mission minded man, introduced the Greek speaking Jewish community to Jesus.  Nathaniel - Jesus said he was a man "in whom there is no deception."  Simon - a "zealot" who was fanatical and uncompromising in his religious and political ideals.   Matthew - a tax collector who was hated among the Jews for his association with the occupying Romans.  Thomas - a doubter.  Bartholomew - his name possibly implying he was a "plowman," a farmer.  James - living in the shadow of his older brother, Jesus.  History tells us that he was a righteous and pious man.   Judas Iscariot - a money hungry thief and betrayer of the Messiah!   

When Jesus called the first twelve disciples he was thinking about you!  Do you see yourself in any of the twelve disciples?  John 15:16 says, "¹⁶ You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last.  Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name."  

No matter who you are or what condition your life is in, God is calling you by name.  Go and bear fruit that will last!

Have a great day!  God bless you.

Louis & Elisa Quintana

Coward or Mighty Warrior?

James 4:7-10 7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. 10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. The story of Gideon comes to mind after reading this passage. His story is recorded in Judges 6-8. The story tells us that the Israelites "did evil in the eyes of the Lord" so He gave them over to the Midianites. They were being oppressed so badly by their enemy that it drove them into hiding. The Israelites could not stand the oppression any longer so they cried out to the Lord. The Lord sent a prophet to remind them of their past deliverance from slavery in Egypt and then exposed their sin of disobedience to His word and the worshipping of false God's. The Lord then chose Gideon to be the leader to help deliver the Israelites from the oppression of their enemy. Gideon was a man who thought of himself as "the least" of his family. God thought differently. The angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon saying, "the Lord is with you, mighty warrior." Quite opposite of what Gideon thought of himself! God again chose an unlikely leader to bring deliverance to His people. With three hundred men under Gideon's leadership, God routed the Israelites enemy. Even though you might think of yourself like Gideon thought of himself, God wants you to trust and believe what He thinks of you. Jesus Christ defeated your enemy, the devil. He needs you to do your part and be a "mighty warrior" like Gideon. Today submit and humble yourself to God, resist the devil, purify your hearts and he will lift you up! Have a great day! God bless you. Louis & Elisa Quintana

An Average Joe...Not So Bad.

1 Samuel 16:7 "7 But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." The bible reveals to us that God's strategy in choosing leaders and laborers was unconventional compared to legendary writings of past heroes and mighty men. Men of renown were usually taller and physically stronger than any other man. When God chose David to anoint as king and to defeat Goliath He wasn't choosing a tall, mighty military man. He was choosing an overlooked, under valued young man. In today's terms David would be considered an "Average Joe." If you consider yourself an "Average Joe," there is great hope for you! Have a heart after God and put your trust in Him. His timing is perfect and knows when you are ready for greater responsibility. Have a great day! God bless you. Louis & Elisa Quintana

Prepared To Prevail!

2 Timothy 2:20-22 "20 In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use. 21 If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work. 22 Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts." As we think of some of the great men of the bible, Moses immediately comes to mind. The calling of Moses and his encounter with God in Exodus 3-4 is one of the most compelling passages to read. We often think of Moses as the great prince of Egypt and liberator of God's people, but rarely do we think of him as the humble, hesitant, and speech challenged shepherd that questioned God at the time of his calling saying, "Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?" (Exodus 3:11). God obviously had a purpose for Moses since the day he was born. However, his time of preparation in becoming the great liberator spanned over an eighty year period. During the first forty years, Moses was raised in royalty as he was educated, mentored, trained and coached by the best in Egypt. His next forty years was spent in obscurity as a shepherd in the backside of the desert. What a life of preparation! God seems to have a track record by doing things in unusual ways. He did not choose to call Moses while he was living in royalty. He called him in the desert while he was separated from the royal lifestyle, wealth, and popularity. It was the harsh conditions of the desert that God used to purge and purify Moses. He was molding him into a vessel of honor, preparing him to prevail on a mission where victory seemed impossible. God is preparing you right now to prevail on the mission he has called you to. Pursue righteousness, purity, faithfulness, love, and peace no matter what season your life is in and be ready for the Master's use!

Have a great day! God bless you.

Louis & Elisa Quintana

Follow God's Commands Not Man's Suggestions!

Ephesians 2:8-9 "8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast." After reading these scriptures, we were reminded of the story of Abraham. It amazes us how God graciously chose to reveal Himself to Abraham and sovereignly call him out of idolatry. In Genesis 12:1 it says, "The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave..." The way the text is written God's calling of Abraham was more of a command not a suggestion! Even though God commanded, Abraham still had to make a choice, leave or stay? Abraham chose wisely! By faith, he believed God, left his country, his people, and his father's household to became the "father of many nations." Abraham's story reveals to us that God's direction for our lives may be different than the one we are headed in. If you choose to follow His leading, like Abraham did, it will lead you to a rewarding and fruitful destiny. Today, follow God's commands not man's suggestions! Have a great day! God bless you. Louis & Elisa Quintana

Win Big Together!

Exodus 17:10-13 "10 So Joshua did what Moses had commanded and fought the army of Amalek. Meanwhile, Moses, Aaron, and Hur climbed to the top of a nearby hill. 11 As long as Moses held up the staff in his hand, the Israelites had the advantage. But whenever he dropped his hand, the Amalekites gained the advantage. 12 Moses’ arms soon became so tired he could no longer hold them up. So Aaron and Hur found a stone for him to sit on. Then they stood on each side of Moses, holding up his hands. So his hands held steady until sunset. 13 As a result, Joshua overwhelmed the army of Amalek in battle." This morning our oldest daughter participated in "Field Day" at her school. It's a day where each class competes against other classes of the same grade level in events like the 50 meter sprint, egg spoon race, the tug of war, etc. We watched as her class won two rounds of tug of war to enter the finals. These kids were so pumped up, they dominated the final tug of war match and won first place! This event brought out the loudest cheers from every one present! It was exciting to watch these little people pull their way to victory. After the match, we thought about the story of when the Israelites defeated the army of Amalek in battle as Aaron and Hur held up the hands of Moses. We were reminded that first, we can win big in life when we are seated on the Rock, Christ Jesus. Second, we need others around us to help hold up our hands when we grow tired and weary so we can make it through to victory! Today you might be like Moses, tired and weary, needing someone to lift up your hands. Tomorrow you might be like Aaron and Hur, helping hold up the hands of a friend who has grown tired and weary. Whichever role you are in, know that victory lies ahead! Have a great day! God bless you. Louis & Elisa Quintana

Stay In The Fight!

Hebrews 1:1, 12-13 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us...12 So take a new grip with your tired hands and strengthen your weak knees. 13 Mark out a straight path for your feet so that those who are weak and lame will not fall but become strong. Today we are reminded of David and his journey to becoming king. After killing Goliath, David had tremendous favor on his life and everything he did was successful. King Saul became exceedingly jealous and wanted to kill David. David came under great pressure from Saul's threats and ran for his life. In 1 Samuel 27, David grows tired of being pursued and defects to Achish, Philistine King of Gath. What? To ease the pressure of being pursued, David defected! He wanted out. Can you believe it? Is this what God wanted? No! David was being prepared for kingship, he was being tried, tested, and proved by God, not Saul! God would have lifted the pressure in His timing not David's. The only pressures you should be freeing yourself from today are the pressures of sin! It's sin that trips us up and keeps us from running the race God has placed us in. In 1 Samuel 30:6b it says, "But David encouraged and strengthened himself in the Lord his God." Encourage yourself in the Lord today and stay in the fight! Have a great day! God bless you. Louis & Elisa Quintana

Have Faith...No Storm Can Overtake You!

Matthew 8:23-27 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, "Lord, save us! We're going to drown!" 26 He replied, "You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. 27 The men were amazed and asked, "What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!" Sometimes without warning we find ourselves going through a storm in life. How can we stay calm when we feel as the disciples felt, fearful that the storm could possibly overtake us? We may feel like Jesus is sleeping as we suffer! We may feel that the Lord isn't concerned as much as we are about our circumstance. We may wonder why He is silent right now in our storm. Instead of focusing on the power of the storm, focus on the power of the Creator of the universe who is in the boat with you. Have faith in Him and know that nothing can overtake you! Have a great day! God bless you. Louis & Elisa Quintana

"Piensa Como Dios Piensa!" (Think Like God Thinks!)

1 Corinthians 2:4-5, & 16 4 My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power, 5 so that your faith might not rest on men's wisdom, but on God's power...16 For who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him?" But we have the mind of Christ. "Piensa como Dios Piensa!" (Think like God thinks). These were the words we remember hearing from a pastor from Queretaro, Mexico when we were in bible school. He told a story of how one of his daughters had been stung by a scorpion when she was a little girl. There were no doctors around that could help them and she was reacting to the poison. Most deaths from scorpion stings occur within twenty-four hours and are secondary to cardiovascular or respiratory failure. Children especially have a more severe reaction due to a lower body weight, so they didn't have much time. Instead of being overcome with fear and worry, the pastor and his wife had to "think like God thinks!" They laid hands on their daughter and prayed until she was healed! Socrates is known for his contribution of wisdom to society. Even he himself is known for saying, "I know one thing, that I know nothing." Today do not allow your faith to rest on man's wisdom but allow your faith to rest on God's power. Have the mind of Christ. Have a great day! God bless you. Louis & Elisa Quintana

"Everything Is Going To Be O.K.!"

Proverbs 18:24 "A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." I (Louis) want to share a dream I had last night. I was sitting in my car in a parking lot leaning with my left arm out of the window talking to someone. As I talked to this person, I remember feeling discouraged and was thinking that I needed to talk to a certain friend. Looking out toward the front of the car, all of a sudden that friend appeared! There was an overwhelming sense of joy that came over me because I had not seen my friend for several years. As he approached the window, my friend looked very different. He had different color hair, eyes, and facial features than he had in real life but I knew this was my friend. I popped the car door open as quickly as I could. We reached to shake hands, as men do, but because we had not seen each other in a long time that handshake turned into a man hug. Overcome with the feelings of discouragement but having a sense of joy at the same time, I began to cry. My friend patted me on the back and said, "Everything is going to be O.K.!" Hearing his voice, I suddenly realized that this was not the friend I thought it was, it was Jesus! All feelings of discouragement left me and I felt refreshed, encouraged, and at peace. Is your life's dream not going according to plan? Are your relationships falling apart? Are your finances being impacted by our country's current economic situation? Whatever it is you are going through, know that you have a friend that sticks closer than a brother and His name is Jesus. I hope these words encourage you, "Everything is going to be O.K.!" Be refreshed and filled with joy and strength that only He can give you today. Have a great day! God bless you. Louis & Elisa Quintana

There Until The End

Luke 8:1-3

1 Soon afterward, [Jesus] went on through towns and villages, preaching and bringing the good news (the Gospel) of the kingdom of God. And the Twelve [apostles] were with Him, 2 And also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had been expelled; 3 And Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's household manager; and Susanna; and many others, who ministered to and provided for Him and them out of their property and personal belongings.

We have to admit, this week has been very enlightening after exploring the interaction between Jesus and women.  Jesus undoubtedly accepted women into His inner circle.  These women felt so empowered by Jesus' ministry it motivated them to unselfishly serve Him and to support Him financially!

Even when they could not minister to Him as He hung on the cross, women were just simply THERE!  While the other disciples hid in fear and watched from a distance, Jesus' mother Mary, His mother's sister, and Mary Magdalene were THERE at the foot of the cross (John 19:25).  Remember what Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, I am ready to go to prison with you, and even to die with you” (Luke 22:33).  Was Peter at the foot of the cross?  No!  He was hiding in fear.  We asked ourselves this question?  Where would we have been standing?

When a woman finds something or someone worthy to believe in, her dedication, support, loyalty and love are THERE until the end!

Have a great day!  God bless you.

Louis & Elisa Quintana

Jesus Is Calling You Forward

Luke 13:10-13

10 On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, 11 and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, "Woman, you are set free from your infirmity." 13 Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.

We mentioned a couple of days ago how Jesus "made obsolete" the old covenant and with it many Jewish laws and customs.  In the Gospel of Luke there are twenty-four references about women.  Luke clearly shows the importance of the role of women in Jesus' ministry.  He shows Jesus again breaking the rules by healing this woman on the Sabbath and calling her a "daughter of Abraham" (Lk 13:16).  What's the point?  Jesus calls this woman forward from the back of the room, the place for all the women.  He calls her forward to the place where all the men gathered.  According to their custom, tradition, and laws, the woman did not belong up front, especially in the physical condition this particular woman was in!  It's just like Jesus to take the lowly, down and out, rejected one in the back, pull them forward and place them in the forefront for all to see the Father's glory be revealed.

Mothers, where are you standing today?  Jesus is calling you forward to reveal the Father's glory in your life.  Take those first steps toward deliverance and healing and let these words echo in your heart "Woman, you are set free from your infirmity."

Have a great day!  God bless you.

Louis & Elisa Quintana

Choose Your Words Wisely

Ephesians 4:29

"Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them."

We all remember the old school yard saying, "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me!"  Is that true?  Words do hurt!  As we grew up words framed our world.  They communicated love, instruction, or even a job well done.  Words also communicated frustration, anger, or even hatred.  Both positive and negative words created such deep psychological impressions on us that they helped shape our destinies.

Some of you may have had a mother in your life that helped soothe the pain from hurtful words and who spoke positively over you. For others your mother may have been the one saying hurtful words that left you heartbroken.  Thanks to our Heavenly Father who gave us His Word that says in Psalm 147:3, "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds [curing their pains and their sorrows]."  He heals your heart and reshapes your image into His likeness.  He allows you to become who He intended you to be!  

The words we choose to speak today can make a deep impression on the hearts and minds of others, especially our children.  Choose your words wisely!

Have a great day!  God bless you.

Louis & Elisa Quintana

The Worth Of A Woman

In a society that was dominated by men and where women were oppressed, Jesus poured out His love equally to all men, women, and children.  Jesus recognized the worth of every woman and "made obsolete" oppressive Jewish laws and customs.  In Hebrews 8:6 & 13 it says, "6 But now Jesus, our High Priest, has been given a ministry that is far superior to the old priesthood, for he is the one who mediates for us a far better covenant with God, based on better promises...13 When God speaks of a “new” covenant, it means he has made the first one obsolete. It is now out of date and will soon disappear."  The old way of how women were treated and viewed ended with Jesus' new covenant.  He gave every woman a purpose to live, a destiny to fulfill.

Proverbs 31:10 tells us about what a wise woman once taught her son.  This son was to become king one day. She said, "A wife of noble character who can find?  She is worth far more than rubies."  

Treat the women in your life with the same sense of worth Jesus has for them.

Have a great day!  God bless you.

Louis & Elisa Quintana 

Let Us Not Become Weary In Doing Good

This week much of our attention will be shifted towards thoughts of our mothers as we prepare for Mother's Day next Sunday.  Both of us have fond childhood memories of our mothers.  Now we get to see our mothers function in their roles as grandmothers and enjoy seeing their interaction with our daughters.  

As we reminisce about our mothers, it amazes us how servant hearted they both are.  They serve their spouses, their children, friends, and God.  It's just who they are!  We are reminded of a woman in the New Testament (Acts 9:36-43) by the name of Tabitha.  She was a reputable woman and talented seamstress, moreover she was known for being a disciple who was "always doing good and helping the poor."  In Acts 9:36, the word "disciple" in Greek used to describe her is "mathetria."  This is the only time this word occurs in the New Testament.  It means "female disciple."  Evidently this word described her better than "servant" or "follower" of Jesus.  

In the story, Tabitha "became sick and died" but was raised from the dead by Peter.  At this particular time, why would God let a true "disciple" get sick and die?  Was it her time to go?  We don't know why.  What we do know is that she was human.  She had similar physical and emotional challenges that most women face.  Even though she grew tired and weary physically, she did not grow spiritually weary.  Tabitha's friends and loved ones deeply grieved her loss but deep in their hearts they believed in the God she spoke about and lived for.  They believed God would raise her from the dead!

So here's to all you mothers out there who's jobs never end.  Even though you grow weary and tired physically, Galatians 6:9 says, "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."  Jesus said in John 6:40, "For my Father's will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day."

We say "Thank You" to both our mothers for being "female disciples" of Christ and not growing weary of doing good.  You will reap your harvest.  We love you!

Have a great day!  God Bless you.

Louis & Elisa Quintana