When you look up

“As man is converted by the truth, the work of transformation of character goes on. He has an increased measure of understanding, in becoming a man of obedience to God. The mind and will of God become his will, and by constantly looking to God for counsel, he becomes a man of increased understanding. ThereContinue reading “When you look up”

Renew

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12:2 “The part man has to act in salvation of the soul is to believe on Jesus Christ as a perfect Redeemer, notContinue reading “Renew”

Before the throne of God above

Performed by: Selah Before the throne of God above I have a strong, a perfect plea A great high Priest whose Name is Love Who ever lives and pleads for me My name is graven on His hands My name is written on His heart I know that while in heaven He stands No tongueContinue reading “Before the throne of God above”

Come now, let us reason together

Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. ISAIAH 1:18 By: Gabriela Yareliz We have a God who doesn’t ignore us. In fact, He tries to guide us andContinue reading “Come now, let us reason together”

Amazing Grace

By: Ellen G. White “Pride of the heart is always associated with ignorance of God. It is the light of God that discovers our darkness and destitution.” – Review and Herald, Feb. 9, 1897 “We are called by Christ to come out from the world and to be separate. We are called to live holyContinue reading “Amazing Grace”

An Eternal Perspective

By: Gabriela Yareliz What do I miss the most about Florida? Other than my family, the answer would be sunshine. That feeling of the warmth on your skin—that to me is priceless. Now, as we begin 2013, I hope we will choose to have an eternal perspective. In other words, a perspective that revolves aroundContinue reading “An Eternal Perspective”

To plead for your neighbor–God still intervenes

By: Gabriela Yareliz (based on the NY13 rally) Oh, that one might plead for a man with God, As a man pleads for his neighbor! Job 16:21 When we pray for a friend or family member, God hears the intercessory prayer. There are many things in life that happen whether you pray or not. God isContinue reading “To plead for your neighbor–God still intervenes”

It came upon the midnight clear

By: Gabriela Yareliz This may be a bit cryptic and philosophical, but I will share anyway. (And now worries, it has nothing to do with my fabulous law school.) I think everyone has something that tries to trap them. Something that has been a part of one’s plan or hope maybe one’s entire life; whetherContinue reading “It came upon the midnight clear”

Issues of Life: Who we really are

By: Gabriela Yareliz This morning, I was listening to a message by one of my favorite philosophers, Ravi Zacharias, and he was talking about the heart of man. Man has a heart that is evil in nature, it is wicked, and betraying. In John chapter 2, Jesus had just performed a miracle, and the people wantedContinue reading “Issues of Life: Who we really are”

/I saw your sky/

Excerpts from Poem, “A Soldier’s Prayer” Look God, I have never spoken to you But now I want to say, “How do you do?” You see, they had told me you didn’t exist And like a fool I believed all this Last night from a shell hole I saw your sky I figured right thenContinue reading “/I saw your sky/”