Zaibel Torres

When I was a child, I suffered from chronic asthma. I remember times when I fell asleep in my bed, only to wake up wondering why my parents were panicking, rushing me through hospital doors. I can't imagine what my poor parents went through, living in constant fear that their child would just stop breathing at night. So, I was the kid who lived on medication and an inhaler. According to my mom, I didn't like taking meds, so she did what every good mom does: she mixed it with applesauce. The...

In this message, we explore the parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25:1–13 through a fresh and intimate lens. Often viewed as a warning about readiness, this sermon also reveals a deeper truth—Christ’s return is not just an event to fear or prepare for, but a reunion between two lovers. Just as the bride eagerly awaits the bridegroom, Jesus is coming back for a people who know Him, love Him, and are ready to meet Him. This message invites us to examine our hearts, tend to our oil, and...

Are you looking for a fresh start? This might be the message you have been waiting for. I was invited to bring the first message of the year to my home church, Iglesia Bautista Emanuel. I wanted to share with all of you in hopes that it blesses you as much as it blessed me in preparing it. Here is to 2026!