“LIFESTREAM RIPPLES” are like tiny “drops” that we hope would create ripples that would impact your life in positive ways today!
New Year’s Resolution
John 15:5; Philippians 4:13 At the start of every new year, it never fails…. I always feel more pressure to share something significant. And this time, the pressure seems to even be stronger than it’s ever been! All week it felt like a flood ready to burst out! Then the Spirit ... continue »
Praying for What’s Right – Part 2 of 3
Psalm 119:9-16 Sometimes when I engage in dialogues with God, I wish He would really speak to me in no uncertain terms – I mean, tell me exactly what I want to know….. make it, audibly God! Seriously, don’t you just wish God would speak to you that distinctly sometimes? The problem ... continue »
Praying for What’s Right – Part 1 of 3
Psalm 119:9-16 Last week, we learned the obvious – that God answers prayers! He really does! It’s just that His answers…. the way He answers and when He answers are not always favorable in our point of view. Nevertheless, we learned what I consider the essentials in how God answers our prayer. Today, ... continue »
God Answers Prayers – He Really Does! – Part 3
Isaiah 55:6-13 For many, I may have said nothing new in this series. I admit all this seem elementary. The fact remains that we all want the same thing – a better understanding of the way God answers our prayers. And if in all this some have been reminded and consequently ... continue »
God Answers Prayers – He Really Does! – Part 2
This is the 2nd installment in a 3-part series. Isaiah 55:6-13 “IF YOU PRAY THE WRONG PRAYER, GOD MAY SAY NO”. We learned powerful lessons on this first point yesterday. As mentioned, we endeavor to learn how God answers prayers by using an popularly used outline. The 2nd point is: “IF THE ... continue »
God Answers Prayers – He Really Does! – Part 1
Pastor Art Pena Isaiah 55:6-13 If you’re earnestly praying for something right now, the title may generate some “amens” or “Hallelujahs”. However, others may have reservations because you may be engaged in prayer for something you feel God had not “answered”. Here’s an interesting question: Do you really think God hasn’t answered ... continue »
Get Back On Track
Pastor Art Pena Text: Matthew 14:24-34 A few years back, our church co-sponsored a Seattle-area concert featuring singer-actress, Pinky De Leon, Timmy Pavino, a local up-and-coming talent and a group called “Back On Track”. The production was also “exported” to British Columbia, Canada the following night. During the concert, as part of ... continue »
“In The Nick of Time”
Pastor Art Pena Text: Isaiah 43:2, 18 &19 2″When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze….” 18 “Forget the former ... continue »
Search Me, Oh God
Pastor Art Pena Text: Psalm 139:23-24 My broadband internet provider gives me free security package that protects our computers and the files in them from viruses, spy ware, etc. In addition, it also provides a firewall and protection from identity theft when we email or use the internet. A key function is ... continue »
