David Dorantes

"We're part of the family, that's been born again; Part of the family whose love knows no end; For Jesus has saved us, and made us His own, Now were part of the family, that's on it's way home." 2011 Hymlyrics.org   That hymn is one of my favorites. The first...

Hebrews 10:24-25 “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” (NIV) I usually mark my...

Philemon 1:4-5 4 "I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers,5 because I hear of your love and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints" (NASB) On Valentine’s Day people celebrate their love and friendship for one...

Genesis 28: 16 When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it.” 17 He was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven.” (NIV)   It was in...

Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law, he meditates day and night.” (NASB) The last thing the psalmist...

Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.” (NASB)   Do not stand in the way of...

Psalm 1:1-2 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. Do not walk. Do not go along with...

Psalms 1:1 “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers” David knew how to obtain God’s blessings. King David understood the path we need to take in order to be blessed by God. The...

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (NIV)        I wish you happiness in this New year. I wish that in whatever situation you find yourself, you...

Ephesians 3:17-19  “so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,...

Jeremiah 5:23-24        23 ‘But this people has a stubborn and rebellious heart; They have turned aside and departed. 24 ‘They do not say in their heart,“ let us now fear the Lord our God, who gives rain in its season, both the autumn rain and the spring rain, who...

I would like for you to read this verse slowly, really soak it in, enjoy every word of it. After reading it, remember How great is your God! “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth, who have displayed Your splendor above the heavens! From the...

Romans 13: 1-7 NIRV 1 All of you must obey those who rule over you. There are no authorities except the ones God has chosen. Those who now rule have been chosen by God. 2 So whoever opposes the authorities opposes leaders whom God has appointed. Those who do that will...

1 Timothy 2:1-3 “First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and...

Exodus 17: 11-13 So it came about when Moses held his hand up, that Israel prevailed, and when he let his hand down, Amalek prevailed. 12 But Moses’ hands were heavy. Then they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it; and Aaron and Hur supported his hands,...

Luke 3:8 “Therefore produce fruit worthy of repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham. What can rocks do? I used to have a small rock in my wallet...

Romans 8:18 -19 “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God.” (NASB) How do you compare...

Mark 4:23 “If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” 24 And He was saying to them, “Take care what you listen to. By your standard of measure it will be measured to you; and more will be given you besides.” (NASB) Let me start with a riddle. “You’re the engineer of a...

We all have stress. Watching a debate of the future of the country can add more stress to our lives. Let me share with you how I deal with stress, so that next time you see me stressed out, I want you to remind me of this.   Remember Daniel? The prophet Daniel?...

John 21: 16 He *said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Shepherd My sheep.” I asked a question to my kids, “How do you know I love you?” My daughter who is 16 said,...