By: Gabriela Yareliz Taken from Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 1. “I saw that if God had given you wealth above the plainest and poorest, it should humble you, for it lays you under greater obligations. Where much is given, even of a worldly substance, much will be required. Upon this principleContinue reading “Treasures”
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Talk of faith
By: Gabriela Yareliz Excerpt from Testimonies for the Church, vol. 1, by Ellen G. White. “Brethren, God is dishonored by your long, faithless prayers. Look away from the unworthiness of self, and exalt Jesus. Talk of faith, of light, and of heaven, and you will have faith, light, and love, and peace and joy inContinue reading “Talk of faith”
If the heart is right
By: Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 1 “If the heart is right, your words, your dress, your acts, will all be right.”– {1T 158.1} “How are you to know that you are accepted of God? Study His word prayerfully. Lay it not aside for any other book. This Book convinces of sin.Continue reading “If the heart is right”
Enduring faith
By: Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 1, chapter 25 It is the church of God that have lost their faith to claim, their energy to wrestle, as did Jacob, crying: “I will not let Thee go, except Thou bless me.” Enduring faith has been dying away. It must be revived in theContinue reading “Enduring faith”
After a hard day
“Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.” Kurt Vonnegut
Thoughts for Today: October 2, 2013
Great Tumblr quotes: “There is no designated time for anything in your life. You don’t have to have your first kiss at any certain time, you don’t have to get married in your 20s and you don’t have to do anything just because other people think it’s best. In fact, you will be much betterContinue reading “Thoughts for Today: October 2, 2013”
Living Experience
By: Ellen G. White A form of godliness will not save any. All must have a deep and living experience. This alone will save them in the time of trouble. – {1T 125.1}
Too wise to err
By: Ellen G. White Every saint who comes to God with a true heart, and sends his honest petitions to Him in faith, will have his prayers answered. Your faith must not let go of the promises of God, if you do not see or feel the immediate answer to your prayers. Be not afraidContinue reading “Too wise to err”
In our night
By: Gabriela Yareliz Today, I read this quote, and it reminded me of something a friend told me this week. A very beautiful thought: “They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.” – {1T 111.3}
He had another work for him…
“But that the Lord would not now give him strength to labor in the field, for He had another work for him; that he must walk out by faith…”– {1T 87.2} Ellen G. White By: Gabriela Yareliz Sometimes we have a narrow view of what it is we want; and sometimes, what we have inContinue reading “He had another work for him…”