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Finding Gratitude In Hardship by Edgar Bazan

November 23, 2022

Thanksgiving is near! I love that Thanksgiving precedes the Advent and Christmas seasons. It helps prepare us by reminding us…


Overcoming Antagonism: What You Can Learn From Nehemiah by Edgar Bazan

February 14, 2022

At our church, we’re spending time in the book of Nehemiah and learning how it is that amazing things happen….


Lenten Love: Make Things Better by Edgar Bazan

February 20, 2021

The Lenten season has started. Lent is six weeks (excluding Sundays) dedicated to prayer, fasting, and reflection to prepare for…


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Fruitfulness Through Faithfulness by Edgar Bazan

October 19, 2020

I have found Psalm 1 to be a guiding principle in my life and ministry; it speaks to my theology…


Racism & Bias: We All Suffer by Edgar Bazan

June 29, 2020

For 400 years, through slavery, lynching, Jim Crow laws, the Civil Rights movement, and institutionalized racism, people of color (especially…


Fishing Through The Disappointment Of Empty Nets by Edgar Bazan

May 15, 2020

It was after Easter. The disciples were told to wait for Jesus in Galilee. But did they have to wait…


Blessed In Any Season: God’s Sustaining Word by Edgar Bazan

February 11, 2020

Life can be a battle, can’t it? No one is exempt from seasons of battle. No matter how much or…


God’s Creativity In Crafting Goodness by Edgar Bazan

January 18, 2020

I am always in awe of creation. The other day I was contemplating the majesty and beauty of a full…


On Being Hispanic by Edgar Bazan

October 4, 2019

As a Mexican, I did not know I was a Hispanic, too. The term “Hispanic” refers to people from Spanish-speaking…


Unmet Expectations by Edgar Bazan

September 12, 2019

Isn’t it true that life will not always turn out the way you want?  Maybe you don’t get the promotion you…