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Easter 2026

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John 14:19, “A little while longer and the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me. Because I live, you will live also.”

First of all, I hope everyone had a blessed and Happy Resurrection Day. May the same power that raised Jesus from the dead, fill your lives – every day. 

Ever since I’ve been a Christian, Easter Sunday has always been filled and even flooded with inherent joy and power.

Now…having said that, death is still something we have to deal with on this side of time. As one person said, “We’re Easter people living in a Good Friday world.”

Friday was a why day, a cry day.

Saturday was a sadder day. Saturday hurts, Saturday grieves, Saturday struggles to understand…but don’t lose heart my Christian friend, eventually Saturday gives way to Sunday.

We who are believers know, that “…weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” (Psalm 30:5)

We know that every aspect of death will be swallowed by life (1 Corinthians 15:54).

We know John 14:19 – Jesus’ words, “Because I live, you will live also.” (speaking to His followers) 

Yes, there will be a season of “separation”, but the day will come when all Christians will be completely reconciled with Christ, and our loved ones in Christ, in heaven. Just as sure as Jesus rose that first Easter Sunday, so we also will rise when our “day” comes.

Believe, and be blessed and encouraged. 

Allow me to close with a couple of quotes that stood out to me this time around.

“Easter is a time when God turned the inevitability of death into the invincibility of Life.”

“The first bud of spring summons the other seeds to join Him in uprising.”

Love you!

Your brother in Christ,

-Manny

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A Conversation with Julia and Elias

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I was super blessed to be able to sit down and talk with two amazing young people, to get a glimpse of their story and how they were able to “stay on track” with the Lord through their school years.

They’re both good examples of Paul’s words to young Timothy in 1 Timothy 4:12, “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

And Proverbs 22:6 (NIV) “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”

Please continue to pray for – and love on…the next generation!

Coronilla Clan, Faith, Family, Videos

A little “Talk” with my Son Aaron

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It was a big-time blessing sitting down with my son Aaron and just talking about a myriad of topics. I asked him what was it like being raised as a pastor’s kid (PK)? We talked about Daniel and Esther, about social Media, Calculus, education, the nuances of the King James Version…and other things that came to our hearts.

Aaron and I have some pretty stimulating conversations at home, so these were more like bullet points, abbreviated glimpses into the dynamics of some of those conversations. You’ll notice he’s not like me in that he’s extremely articulate and able to remember details on a variety of topics, but I praise God that he is like me in that he’s placed his faith in Jesus Christ. Both of us are still on this journey, so please pray we stay the course.

Family, Friends

Family & Friends

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Just thought I’d write a quick word of appreciation for my best friend and wife, Shelly, and for our good friends Anthony and Monique Ramos.

Thank You Lord for the one You gave me as a life-long companion. Your word says that there came a time when it was NOT GOOD for man to be alone, so you made Him a wife, the one person to help him in life. Thank You Lord for my beautiful friend and perfect companion. (check out Genesis 2:18, 21-25; Malachi 2:14).

And then there’s Anthony & Monique. We love this family (and what a family it is – 8 children!). They were saved by Christ from a very destructive lifestyle (that’s the case for everyone who gets saved), and we witnessed their hunger for God and growth as Christians in such a beautiful way. They attended Calvary Chapel El Monte for almost 2 decades, and even though they’ve moved far away, certain things never move; every time we see them, there’s a rediscovery of a bond beyond friendship, there’s no doubt…they’ve become family.

Proverbs 18:24 (NKJV) “A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”

p.s. – Click HERE to check out the Ramos’ Family YouTube channel.