In the waiting…

I have always felt a call to serve others, but it wasn't until 20 years ago in 2003 that I felt a specific call to go on a mission trip to Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland). In fact, it was that … Read more about In the waiting…

At the cross- HIS grace, mercy and love collided

At the end of March and beginning of April I had the opportunity to lead a Beauty for Ashes mission trip to New Mexico. Our team consisted of 17 women from all over the United States that came … Read more about At the cross- HIS grace, mercy and love collided

Let the redeemed of the LORD say so!

Brokeness can be described as a state of strong emotional pain that stops someone from living a normal or healthy life. And Brokenness can also be a state of being financially ruined; bankrupt, … Read more about Let the redeemed of the LORD say so!

Joy in the Mist of Mourning

I never understood grief…I never knew how to mourn or gave myself permission or the space to grieve. Ever since I was a child I’ve experience great loss…my grandpa died when I was … Read more about Joy in the Mist of Mourning

Hope in the Mist of Brokenness and Despair

“The Lord heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds -healing their pain and comforting their sorrow.” Psalm 147:3 AMP Our wounds can be the beginning to something beautiful. And … Read more about Hope in the Mist of Brokenness and Despair

Beauty in the Mist of Brokenness

“The hand of the LORD was on me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones…Then he said to me, “Prophesy … Read more about Beauty in the Mist of Brokenness

Times of Change

“To everything, there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven” Ecclesiastes 3:1 After almost 22 years of teaching, this season has come to an end… GOD is doing … Read more about Times of Change

About Me

Hi, everyone, Thank you for stopping by my blog. My name is Karla Oliver-Ayala, I was born in El Salvador. I’m married to a lovely man of God named Kevin; I also have a daughter … Read more about About Me