God’s purposes are often veiled in mystery; they are incomprehensible to finite minds; but He who sees the end from the beginning knows better than we. What we need is to cleanse us from earthliness, to perfect our Christian character, that the robe of Christ’s righteousness shall be put upon us…. Faith, patience, forbearance, heavenly-mindedness,Continue reading “Purposes veiled in mystery”
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The Cross
“Whenever you are tempted to doubt the love of God, He invites you to the cross.”–Dr. Tony Evans
Your wings
By: Gabriela Yareliz This morning my mother shared with me a thought she heard in an Alejandro Bullon sermon: When an eagle has baby eagles, she throws them from high heights. The baby falls and cannot do anything for itself. She swoops down and catches the baby birdling. She continues to throw them. Life isContinue reading “Your wings”
A breath of lavender
By: Gabriela Yareliz If you read my last post, you will know I have a long way to go when it comes to being Christlike (I was in my feisty, law student mode), but I wanted to share the following quote, which really inspired me and poured some peaceful ointment on my agitation from today’sContinue reading “A breath of lavender”
Something I am sure of
By: Gabriela Yareliz [For those of you who like my personal posts, you are in for a treat. (I guess that depends on if you actually really like them.)Here is today in a nutshell, and thank you for reading. I know I am not the president or anything, so, I appreciate you taking time toContinue reading “Something I am sure of”
Lesson in faith
“Your greatest lessons in faith will be learned in the dark[…] but hold on because when God moves, you’ll know.” -Dr. Tony Evans “As you are being a blessing, you are setting yourself up to be blessed.” Dr. Tony Evans “God does some of His best work when when you are asleep; in the dark.Continue reading “Lesson in faith”
Despite all of the bad
Even if that is true… Never doubt God’s goodness. “But my God shall supply ALL your need according to His riches in glory by Jesus Christ.” Philippians 4:19 “And whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him, because we keep His commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.” 1 John 3:22 “AndContinue reading “Despite all of the bad”
Sick-day Sabbath
By: Gabriela Yareliz Today, I am anti-social and sick. I feel better than I did last night. I hope this is as bad as it gets, because believe me, at school the last two rows of my property class are like the cloud of death. Everyone sneezing and coughing. I have been taking weird concoctionsContinue reading “Sick-day Sabbath”
mélange
By: Gabriela Yareliz This is something that really touched my heart. I hope you take the time to read it. I took the time to type it out, because it really uplifted my spirits. Thoughts by Dr. Tony Evans (with my interjections) Everything in quotes is from his message in Tampa, Fla., on Nov. 2. CANDIEDContinue reading “mélange”
In the place where my fears have no voice at all
By: Gabriela Yareliz Today, may you find Jesus. May you find cleansing and eternal salvation; may you find forgiveness and healing; may you find resurrection, joy and peace; may you find wisdom and knowledge; may you find fellowship, love and light; & above all, may you find Truth, a King, a Savior. (Added to theContinue reading “In the place where my fears have no voice at all”
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