Herran Ybarra: Living Risen

Life is full of changes. Some changes are good, but others not so much. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the standard for life; therefore, we need to be renewed in our souls. Remember, whatever is modeled will be repeated. We get to choose.

We have constant influences all around us and the truth is that we are influencers whether we choose to be or not. Our thoughts and words influence our actions, so choose wisely.  

Sometimes our efforts seem to have no return. Things do go our way or people let us down. Now what? Keep the faith and readjust. Keep on keeping on.

In this episode, we will a person who has dedicated themselves to influencing people from all walks of life through a local library. It is vital to explore, educate, and empower yourself through reading. Education is a powerful tool for change within a community and a country. Books are a key resource in any library, which can help facilitate that change.

Heritage is something received from the past to preserve and pass on to future generations. Heritage is not limited to places or things but also includes values and spirituality. Our Christian heritage must be founded on the Chief Corner Stone: Jesus Christ. Our heritage in Him is grounded and built upon faith.

The battle is not in the big choices, but in the small decisions we make every day. What we do day by day, gets us to our future both good and bad. Guilt usually leads to despair when we are inconsistent with our words and actions. The better is always found in the mercy of God when we are authentic with Him and those around us. Remember that you are valuable and of service to others. There is grace to "Walk New and Live Risen" in Jesus Christ.  

When we are stressed out, tired, and frustrated it is easy to get discouraged. We must evaluate our priorities and resist the temptation to quit.

We all face storms and stress in life. The key to surviving a storm is to not abandon the ship and to stay the course. You need to speak to the storm because it will speak to you.

We need to plan and reason, but are our priority is to pray to the God of all wisdom. If anyone lacks wisdom, we can receive what we need if we ask, believe, and take action. 

We all have dreams, desires, and goals, but how we get there is just as important as why.  Your journey has to be evaluated and only the Holy Spirit can truly examine a motive and inspire change. Remember, you are called to "Walk New & Live Risen" in Jesus Christ.

The ingredients of forgiveness and renewal are crucial to living a fully "Risen Life" in Jesus Christ. If we understand that we have been forgiven by God, we can then forgive others. When we grasp that we are loved by God, we can forgive, but we cannot truly forgive when we do not love.

We all have thoughts that can take us off course and we all need a realignment. Even when we are aligned and on a course toward our purpose; we still need guard rails to keep us on track.

We all have thoughts that can take us off course, but we must combat thoughts with Scripture. Our alignment to the will of God must include guardrails to stay on track and keep us safe when we begin to drift of course.

The voice of God calls you and me to better, more, greatness, etc..., but cloaks and things that seem to cripple us hold us back.  Don't believe the lie!

God wants to show you His kindness. No matter if you feel alone or isolated, there is still hope and healing. Jesus wants us to "Walk New & Live Risen."

Everyone must inspect what they own- the car, home, physical body, and even the soul. Things can get overwhelming, but a simple inspection can be an easy remedy, but at other times- it will take work and help.   The biggest asset and detriment is the mind. Continual negative thoughts will lead to disappointment, discouragement, and frustration. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but the inverse is also true. Hope in the heart makes you well. You are never alone and never without help.   

Everyone must inspect what they own- the car, home, physical body, and even the soul. Things can get overwhelming, but a simple inspection can be an easy remedy, but at other times- it will take work and help.   The biggest asset and detriment is the mind. Continual negative thoughts will lead to disappointment, discouragement, and frustration. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but the inverse is also true. Hope in the heart makes you well. You are never alone and never without help. 

Being a Christian is more about service than self. The teachings of Jesus Christ remind us that he is the example to follow. Mark 10: 35-41  encompasses a way of life characterized by humility, love, and service to God and for others.  Core Values: Humility Confidnece  Service:  Manifestations of Servanthood: Within the Church: Serving within the church community can involve various roles, such as leading worship,teaching, mentoring, organizing outreach programs, or simply offering practical support to fellow believers. In the Community: Christians are called to extend their service beyond the church walls, reaching out to their neighbors and communities through acts of charity, social justice initiatives, and simply living out their faith with integrity and kindness. In Daily Life: Servanthood can be expressed in everyday interactions, showing kindness and compassion to others, even in small ways. Offering a helping hand, listening with empathy, or sharing blessings with those in need are all ways to live out a life of service.  

Being a servant is giving your life to God for the use of helping others. We must: Embrace not Being Perfect - Commuity is Vital - Keep Praying Endure - Be Intentional   

Our lives are filled with various aspects, but the most crucial are our relationships with business, family, spouse, and children. However, the most vital aspect is our connection with God through Jesus Christ. These relationship podcasts will explore the principles and practical applications of living a healthier life to foster meaningful relationships.   Though these princlipes can be applied to many relationships-- we will specificly be talking with men.