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Ventura, CA – Time alone with Shelly

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What a blessing it was to spend the weekend with my honey.  We had a wonderful time together, resting, talking, eating, learning, growing – closer to the Lord and closer to each other. After having such a great few days together, I thought to myself, "We need to do this a lot more often!"  I really encourage all the married to couples to get away and seek the Lord alone/together, from time to time (if possible).  Love you…God bless and keep you!

"And He said to them, 'Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.'" – Mark 6:31

Coronilla Clan, Prayer Requests

Clippers Game

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We were really blessed this last Monday to attend an event at Staples Center.  It wasn't just a Clipper game – what blessed our family is that someone thought of us enough to sign us up for an event known as Pastor's appreciation day.  And so, the Coronilla Clan headed to the Staples Center; we had never been there before, nor had any of us ever been to a professional basketball game.  Prior to the game the chaplain from the Clipper's gave a message from God's Word, and Shelly even won the grand prize (they had drawings).  I just "happened" to run into a Calvary Chapel Pastor, who expressed a very sincere interest in teaming up with us in the missions work in Rosarito, Mexico – all in all – we had a wonderful time!  As a "ministry" family we so appreciate the love of God and His beautiful people.  You can check out some more photos in the album we posted.  Thank you so much for all your prayers…we really do need them.  Thank you my brother, for blessing us this way.

Coronilla Clan, Movies, Passages of the Bible

Our Wedding Vows

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It was May 9, 1992 when Shelly and I made these vows to the Lord, before family and friends. May we never forget the vows we made to God. Ecclesiastes 5:5 says, "It is better not to vow than to vow and not to pay." 

I must say that I have had an absolutely wonderful and fulfilling life, because I've spent it with the one God made for me. He has His ways of reminding me of that, everyday. Shelly completes me – in Christ – we're truly husband and wife, ish and isha (she's actually my better half).  We've had some rough times, but the Lord and His amazing grace have always kept us…may God be glorified, and may He strengthen our marriage even more.


Coronilla Clan, Current Affairs, Prayer Requests

Coronilla Clan 2009

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Every year we take a photo as a family on Thanksgiving day…here we are in 2009. Ariel is 15, Aaron is 13, I am 43 and Shelly is still so young.  Wow…we've all changed/grown so much (except Shelly).  I figure by Spring of 2010 Aaron will actually be taller than me (especially if he keeps eating the way he has been).  The girls are beautiful as always…I just don't know what happened to me, gray hair, less hair (I shaved my head…oh well, Shelly likes it…that's the most important thing, huh?).

I just pray that we, as a family would love the Lord and love each other.  

If the Lord lays us on your heart…please keep us in prayer – that God would keep and touch our children – to love Him with all that we are.  That God would give Shelly and I wisdom, as we attempt to love and lead our family, for God's glory, and for their good!

Coronilla Clan, Film, Movies

A Christmas Carol

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The Coronilla clan saw the movie, "A Christmas Carol" yesterday…and we thought it was pretty good.
Whenever I see a movie I have the tendency to look for Spiritual lessons and this one was full of them.

Case in point: How we need to be so careful not to live for money; how we need to be so careful not to lose our joy. How we need to do our best to love and live, knowing that we're all leaving behind a legacy…how will they remember me? Did I make a difference for good?

May God help us as Christians, to abound in generosity, to abound in joy (no Scrooges please), and to really make a difference in people's lives by freely giving out the love of Jesus Christ.

The 3D was cool, and the writing of Charles Dickens in "A Christmas Carol" is definitely classic. If you have an artistic side to you, I believe God can use this movie to stir you up! (2 Timothy 1:6)

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Coronilla Clan, Passages of the Bible, Prayer Requests, Travel

A Day in the Snow

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I was super blessed this last Tuesday to be able to go skiing with my son Aaron.  It was his first time skiing; and for me, it was the first time in about 20 years.  We decided to take a lesson and then venture out in faith.  

As you might expect, there was a lot of falling going on, (I can't tell you how many times I picked Aaron up) as a matter of fact, Aaron took a terrible spill that left him with a bloody abrasion on the right side of his face.  But, in spite of all the painful spills, when all was said and done, we both had had an awesome time, enjoying each other and the beauty of God's creation.   

I am so grateful to God for giving me this time with my son…and I just hope and pray that Aaron knows, he has a heavenly Father who will always be there to lift him up whenever he experiences the "falls" in life.  It's sometimes hard to comprehend, but his heavenly Father loves him with a love, infinitely more than I do (and I love him soooo much).  

Lord, thank You so much for being our Father, for loving us the way that You do, and for Your gracious willingness to lift us up when we experience the setbacks in life.  

"You pushed me violently, that I might fall, but the Lord helped me.  The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation."  - Psalm 118:13-14  

"He raises the poor out of the dust, and lifts the needy out of the ash heap." – Psalm 113:7
 
Coronilla Clan, Current Affairs, Prayer Requests

Prayer Request ~ For My Mom

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When I took this photo with my mom, I was 20 pounds heavier (I had to tell you that) and everything seemed "fine" (little did I know).  

Approximately 1 month ago my mom (Lupe) was diagnosed with Lyphoma Cancer.  At first I was in denial, "it can't be"…but it is.

The doctor says that "it's treatable and there is a good chance for recovery"…and so, she began chemotherapy.  It's really taken it's toll.  She's in a lot of pain and she's lost her appetite.  She has sores throughout her mouth, and that makes it even more difficult to eat. Her last blood test was so bad that she's back in the hospital (as of last night).  Since my mom has taken medication for the past 40 years (she was in a terrible car accident when I was 1), she's not your typical patient…she acutally is in many ways, a medical mystery.  

But thankfully, not for the Lord.  The good thing though all this is that she's trusting the Lord and has yielded herself to whatever His will is.  I just thought I would post this as a prayer request, in times like this we're so vividly reminded – the Lord is our only hope.  So "…I give myself to prayer…" 
Coronilla Clan, Current Affairs, Travel

Family Vacation in Newport

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Recently we we’re blessed by the Goin family (my sister/brother in-law) with a vacation in Newport Beach. The Coronilla Clan had such a wonderful time together.  It’s good to do this once in a while (if you are able)…take some time to be together as a family; laugh, relax, explore…and most of all, seek the Lord.  Life can get soooo busy; too busy at times, and we can easily forget the priorities in life (Wife, Daughter and Son).  “And He said to them, ‘Come aside by yourself to a deserted place and rest a while.” (Mark 6:31)

I took this photo of the sunset – what a wonderful artist our Lord is!
 

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Coronilla Clan, News, Prayer Requests, Trials

My High Blood Pressure

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On September 30, 2008 I was diagnosed with extremely high blood pressure (170/100).
At first I wasn’t going to mention this in my blog, but after talking this over with the Lord, I sensed it was something He wants me to chronicle.  This blog is for God’s glory, and this diagnosis is something He is using in my life.
I’m not sure (from a physical standpoint) why my blood pressure is so high (I have another appointment on the 23rd).  My cholesterol levels are good, and I don’t “feel” stressed; I’m only slightly overweight (I’ve shed 7 pounds in the last 2 weeks).  The doctor says it might be genetic (hereditary).
What I am sure of, however, is that God has used this to speak volumes to my heart, here’s a few things off the top of my head.
1. I need to live every day as if it were my last (the doctor said my condition is “dangerous”).
2. I need to appreciate so much more, the life, the love, the family, the people I have been so graciously surrounded with.
3. I need to slow down, take walks (talks) with the family, and in a holy way, enjoy every moment God gives.
This whole thing is an answer to prayer…I have always wanted “more of God in my life.”   It’s sad to say, but such a desire usually requires trials, wake-up calls; our world needs to be rocked.
“Thank You Lord. Please have Your hand on my heart.”
“So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” – Psalm 90:12
Coronilla Clan, Prayer Requests

My Son Aaron and our Dog Chip

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Yesterday Aaron did something out of the ordinary; he offered to give the dog a bath! Shelly took a picture (as evidence) and I thought I would post this as a praise report and a prayer request. Please keep Aaron in prayer. I love him so much. He is not your typical or average child by any stretch of the imagination, he is wonderfully unique. I know God has wired him for great purposes and through many prayers and much wisdom, Aaron will be a mighty man of valor for the glory of God!