The Way John • 14:6

On an overnight hike with about 30 youth, an unexpected weather change put us in a bad situation. The two local leaders who were with us went to get help but got lost, so the main guide left me in charge. Before departing, his instructions to me were to keep walking and to stay on the current path. At that point, I would have been a fool to try finding another way on my own. Sure enough, the rescue vans came as we stayed on that path. As Jesus departed, He showed us the path to stay on. Who am I to try finding any other way on my own? Narrow is the way that leads to life. (Matthew 7:14 & John 14:6)
Adrian Caballero, Youth Pastor

Servant of the Most High • Ephesians 6:5-8

“Bondservants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ; not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart.” When Jesus becomes our ultimate Master, then hopefully we will be ready and willing to do anything for Him motivated by our love for Him. May we never hold back on our service or walk with the Lord by trying to serve Him with strings attached. As we give our Savior our all, we will continue to grow deeper and stronger in Him.
Zak Vazquez, Ministry Assistant

Silent But Real Warfare • Ephesians 6:10-18

During the Civil War, people close to battles reported not hearing any sound from the battle, while people further away were clearly hearing the booming of artillery. This phenomenon is called an acoustic shadow, defined as pockets of silence created by rare atmospheric conditions. It occurs to me that it’s easier to deny a battle if you can’t hear it and we, as Christians, are too easily fooled by the silence of our fellow believers in Christ. Scriptures tell us differently. We’re told to endure as a good soldier of Jesus Christ (2 Tim. 2:3) and live prepared for battle (Eph. 6:10-18).
Christopher Rodríguez, Singles Pastor