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End Times & Everyday Faith

“But the one who endures to the end will be saved.” – Matthew 24:13

Let’s be honest, it’s wild out there. Every day, the news scroll brings more chaos: wars, natural disasters, political division, rising hostility toward faith, and more confusion than clarity. It’s no wonder people are asking, “Are we in the end times?”

The short answer? We could be. Jesus told us in Matthew 24 and Luke 21 that these kinds of signs would show up in the last days—and they’re all around us. But here’s the thing: the point of prophecy isn’t to panic—it’s to prepare.

So, How Do We Stay Steady?

If you’ve ever felt spiritually tired, a little discouraged, or even just overwhelmed by the state of the world, you’re not alone. But as followers of Jesus, we’re not called to fear. We’re called to stand firm.

Here’s how we stay faithful, even now:

1. Don’t Just Read the Bible—Live It

This isn’t the time for surface-level Christianity. We need to be rooted in God’s Word like never before. Not just reading it out of obligation, but letting it shape how we think, respond, and live. The Bible isn’t just old history, it’s alive, and it has something to say about today.

2. Stay Connected to God’s People

Isolation is one of the enemy’s oldest tricks. When we’re disconnected from the church, we’re easier to discourage and deceive. Community matters. Whether it’s Sunday mornings, small groups, or grabbing coffee with someone who sharpens your faith, we must stay connected.

3. Talk to God About Everything

Prayer doesn’t have to be fancy. It just needs to be honest. In a world full of noise, prayer keeps our hearts aligned with heaven. Make space to pray, not just when life is hard, but as a lifestyle. It will anchor you in peace when everything else feels unstable.

4. Stand for Truth—With Grace

In a culture that’s constantly shifting, we need courage to stand for what’s true, especially when it’s not popular. But truth without love just sounds like noise. Be bold, but be kind. Jesus did both, and we’re called to do the same.

The End Times Aren’t About Fear

They’re About Focus

If you belong to Jesus, you don’t have to be afraid of the end, you can look forward to it.

He’s coming back.

That’s not just good news, it’s the good news! Until then, we don’t sit around speculating or waiting. We live on mission.

We raise our families with purpose.

We invite people into faith conversations.

We live with urgency, but not anxiety.

And we don’t compromise the gospel.

The Bible reminds us that in the end, Jesus wins. And if you’re with Him, you do too.

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9

Keep Showing Up

Maybe you’ve been feeling worn out. Or maybe you’re just trying to make sense of it all. Wherever you are in your faith journey, you’re not alone. And you’re not powerless. You were born for such a time as this.

The world is shaking, but Jesus is steady. So, let’s keep showing up. Keep pursuing truth. Keep worshipping. Keep praying. And when the time comes, may we be found faithful.

No Recuerden Las Cosas Del Pasado

Tiempos de sufrimiento han abundado en el año 2020. La vida nunca se ha sentido más fugaz que durante los momentos en que un ser querido muere. Las Escrituras también conocen el tema de sufrimiento. El pueblo de Israel ciertamente sabía sobre el sufrimiento, pero algo siempre permaneció que fue la salvación de Dios.

“No os acordéis de las cosas pasadas, ni traigáis a memoria las cosas antiguas. He aquí que yo hago cosa nueva; pronto saldrá a luz ¿no la conoceréis? Otra vez abriré camino en el desierto, y ríos en la soledad.” – Isaías 43: 18-19

Este pasaje contiene palabras de Dios a los Israelitas cuando terminaban su exilio en Babilonia. Aunque pecaron, Dios les estaba mostrando que hay un lugar especial para la esperanza en la obra restauradora que tenía reservada. Los Israelitas sabían como era estar en un desierto, mucha historia difícil pasaron. Al mismo tiempo, también sabían cómo se sentia la salvación del Señor. Dios venía de nuevo para salvar a su pueblo de la opresión de sus enemigos que ellos merecían por su infidelidad. Aún así, Dios dice que no recuerdes las cosas anteriores … Él salva a Israel y tú y yo nos beneficiamos de este momento histórico.

La relación de Dios con Israel es a menudo un espejo de la relación que nosotros tenemos con el Senor. Nos sentimos oprimidos por el pecado o las dificultades y buscamos alivio cada vez que tenemos la oportunidad. Dios tiene un punto de vista para el sufrimiento que es diferente a nuestro punto de vista. Siempre está “haciendo algo nuevo”: un camino en el desierto y ríos en en la soledad. Como creyentes, lo normal debería ser percibir las cosas nuevas que Dios está haciendo. El avivamiento que puede surgir en cualquier momento depende del Señor y, como resultado, nuestra fe se intensifica a través de cada experiencia.

Si ha aceptado a Jesús como su Señor y salvador, descanse. Permita que las Escrituras refresquen su espíritu y permanezcan en la fidelidad del Señor. Dios es el mismo ayer, hoy y por los siglos (Hebreos 13: 8). Él nunca nos abandonará.

-Eva Topete (Líder de Jóvenes)

Remember Not The Former Things

Hardship and suffering are stranger to no one after the year 2020. Life has never felt more fleeting than during the moments where a loved one is lost. Suffering is also not a stranger to Scripture. The people of Israel certainly knew about suffering, but what was constant was that God never abandoned them.

“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing;  now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” – Isaiah 43:18-19

This passage contains words from God to the Israelites as they were ending their exile in Babylon. Although they sinned, God was showing them that there is a special place for hope in the restorative work he had in store. The Israelites knew all about the wilderness and the desert, lots of tough history to recount for them there. At the same time, they also knew what salvation from the Lord looked like. God was coming again to save his people from oppression by their enemies that they had deserved for their unfaithfulness. Still God says remember not the former things… He saves Israel and you and I benefit from this historic moment.

God’s relationship to Israel is often a mirror of his relationship with us. We become oppressed by sin or hardship and we search for relief every chance we get. God’s view of suffering is different than ours. He is always “doing a new thing”- a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. As believers our normal should be to perceive the new things God is doing. The revival that can spring forth at any moment is up to the Lord and as a result our faith is intensified through every experience.

If you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and savior, rest. Allow Scripture to refresh your spirit and dwell on the Lord’s faithfulness. God is the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:8). He will never abandon us.

-Eva Topete (Youth Leader)

Fuente de Verdad y Gozo

“Como el Padre me amó, también yo os he amado. Permaneced en mi amor ” dice Jesús (Juan 15:9).

¿Por qué querría alguien permanecer en el amor de Jesús?

En este momento, parece que lo que tenemos que hacer es quedarnos en casa, recibir información a través de nuestros medios de comunicación y asegurarnos de usar nuestras máscaras si tenemos que salir. Aunque ciertamente debemos cuidar nuestro cuerpo lo mejor que podamos, ninguna de las medidas anteriores cuidará nuestras mentes, corazones y almas que también lo requieren mucho.

Los creyentes permanecen en el amor de Jesús porque solo a través de este apego, tenemos acceso a su paz y una comprensión de como Dios ve la vida, que es lo que anhela nuestra alma. La perspectiva en la cual somos renovados diariamente por la gracia que ha sido dada a través del sacrificio de Jesucristo en la cruz. Los desafíos que enfrentamos todos los días son nuestra mayor pista de que la vida es más que nuestras carreras, amigos o incluso familias. Jesús da un amor que no se parece a ningún otro porque proviene del creador del universo (Juan 15: 9). Es ilimitado y abarca cada posible momento feliz o tragedia que este mundo puede arrojarnos. Los seres humanos, al igual que otras criaturas, necesitan amor para prosperar. Algunos de nosotros hemos experimentado el amor a través de nuestras familias y otros de nosotros no. Dios nos ofrece un amor mayor que nunca nos defraudará. Esto es nuevo para nosotros y no lo entendemos. Lo bueno es que no tenemos que entenderlo. Podemos conocer a Dios sin conocer cada secreto del mundo (Isaías 55: 8, Job 38).

Si has aceptado a Jesús en tu corazón como tu Señor y salvador, te animo a permanecer fervientemente en el amor de Jesús. De un hermano en Cristo a otro– apoyémonos en Jesús como nuestra fuente de verdad y gozo sin importar los tiempos, mientras entendemos que esto requiere nuestro compromiso y no es una fórmula mágica para ayudar a reprimir nuestras luchas y temores (Juan 15: 1-8). Sigamos adelante porque somos salvos y amados con un amor más grande del que podemos imaginar.

– Eva Topete (Líder de Ministerio de Jóvenes)

Source of Truth & Joy

“As the Father has loved me, so have I Ioved you. Abide in my love” says Jesus (John 15:9).

Why would anyone want to abide in Jesus’ love?

Right now, it seems like what we need to do is stay home, be fed information through our media outlets and make sure to wear our masks if we must go out. Although we certainly should take care of our bodies as best as we can, none of the measures above will care for our minds, hearts and souls that also very much require it. 

Believers abide in Jesus’ love because only through this attachment, do we get access to his peace and an understanding of God’s view of life, which is what our souls long for. The view where we are renewed daily by the grace that has been given through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. The challenges we face every passing day are our biggest clue that life is more than our careers, friends, or even families. Jesus gives love that is unlike any other because it comes from the creator of the universe (John 15:9). It is boundless and encompasses every possible happy moment or tragedy this world can throw at us. Humans, alike other creatures, need love to thrive. Some of us have experienced love through our families and some of us have not. God offers us a greater love that will never let us down. This is new to us; we don’t understand it. The good thing is we don’t have to. We can know God without knowing every secret of the world (Isa. 55:8, Job 38). 

If you have accepted Jesus in your heart as your Lord and savior, I encourage you to abide in Jesus’ love fervently. From one brother in Christ to another- let us lean on Jesus as our source for truth and joy no matter the times, while understanding that this requires our commitment and is not a magical formula to help suppress our struggles and fears (John 15:1-8). Let us press on because we are saved and loved with a love greater than we can imagine.

-Eva Topete (Youth Ministry Leader)