Tag Archives: God

On my mind: August 29, 2013

“We must not trust in self. Our finite strength is only weakness. Says Jesus, ‘Without me you can do nothing;’ but He promises, ‘If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you will ask what you will, and it shall be done unto you.’” Ellen G. White, Review and Herald, Feb. 28,Continue reading “On my mind: August 29, 2013”

Press Forward

By: Ellen G. White Let the afflictions which pain us so grievously become instructive lessons, teaching us to press forward toward the mark of the prize of our high calling in Christ. Let us be encouraged by the thought that the Lord is soon to come. Let this hope gladden our hearts…. – {Hvn 8.1}

Lonely?

By: Gabriela Yareliz Excerpt from Ezra 8:22, “The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek Him;…” Ravi Zacharias argues that the cure for loneliness is worship. A provocative and excellent thought! (The Inner Ache of Loneliness, Part 2 of 4, RZIM) “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.”Continue reading “Lonely?”

I know in whom I have believed

“He [Paul] assured them that nothing shall fail of all that the Lord hath spoken concerning His tried and faithful ones. They shall arise and shine; for the light of the Lord shall arise upon them. They shall put on their beautiful garments when the glory of the Lord shall be revealed. For a littleContinue reading “I know in whom I have believed”

How Many Kings?

By: Gabriela Yareliz How many kings step down from their thrones? How many lords have abandoned their homes? How many greats have become the least for me? And how many gods have poured out their hearts To romance a world that is torn all apart How many fathers gave up their sons for me?

This Week’s Picks: August 17, 2013/Moving Week

By: Gabriela Yareliz School starts soon. All the students are lugging their boxes and body bags into their apartments. Ahhh. Move-in time. This morning I woke up all sore. For a second I thought maybe it was from sleeping in a messed up way, but then I remembered the day before carrying heavy bags. GodContinue reading “This Week’s Picks: August 17, 2013/Moving Week”

Namesake: Gabriela Mistral

A true poet once said: (Rough translation): “I would only like to be one of the reasons for your smile, maybe a small thought on your mind in the morning, or perhaps a lovely memory on your mind before sleeping. I would only like to be a fleeting image before your eyes, perhaps a voiceContinue reading “Namesake: Gabriela Mistral”