The Picture of Dorian Gray & Sensuality

By: Gabriela Gonzalez Why is it that things like pleasure, beauty and art end up leaving us empty and guilty? I found a fascinating book/play on the topic. It is a short play, a fictional conversation between Oscar Wilde, known for his if it feels good, do it philosophy; Blaise Pascal, the brilliant mathematician, andContinue reading “The Picture of Dorian Gray & Sensuality”

Worthy is the Lamb

By:Gabriela Yareliz I heard a pastor not to long ago talk about who Jesus was. There is much dispute as to who He is. A good man? A good teacher? What He said reminded me of the C.S. Lewis quote: “I am trying here to prevent anyone saying the really foolish thing that people often sayContinue reading “Worthy is the Lamb”

Knowing Truth by fruits and holiness

By: Gabriela Yareliz PART III So this piece is a bit long; I understand. Time runs short these days, but I encourage you, if you are interested in these topics of peace, philosophy and belief, to read it. I wouldn’t spend time typing this out if I didn’t think this was important. I have dividedContinue reading “Knowing Truth by fruits and holiness”

Change in character and reforming our ways

By: Gabriela Yareliz PART II So this piece is a bit long; I understand. Time runs short these days, but I encourage you, if you are interested in these topics of peace, philosophy and belief, to read it. I wouldn’t spend time typing this out if I didn’t think this was important. I have dividedContinue reading “Change in character and reforming our ways”

He crossed His hands

Recollection by: Gabriela Yareliz- Based on Steve Riley’s sermon at the Florida Conference Campmeeting. Riley is the Senior Pastor of Stanmore Avenue Church in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Life throws us unexpected things. We don’t always understand what we are going through as we are walking along the journey. Only one thing is true: GodContinue reading “He crossed His hands”

True peace in God and reformation

By: Gabriela Yareliz So this piece is a bit long; I understand. Time runs short these days, but I encourage you, if you are interested in these topics of peace, philosophy and belief, to read it. I wouldn’t spend time typing this out if I didn’t think this was important. I have divided the themesContinue reading “True peace in God and reformation”

Hope for triumph over evil and evidence

By: Gabriela Yareliz Hey guys! So, I was reading this morning and I read this passage that really made an impact on me. Because I wanted to share I typed it out, so you could read it… (I am just cool like that-kidding). I hope you enjoy it, and feel free to send me aContinue reading “Hope for triumph over evil and evidence”

The Unchangeable Character of God

By: Gabriela Yareliz I’ve been reading the book of Deuteronomy. It is a fascinating book so far whose main theme is to let the Lord fight your battles and to keep His commandments. Deut. 11:1 ““Therefore you shall love the Lord your God, and keep His charge, His statutes, His judgments, and His commandments always.”Continue reading “The Unchangeable Character of God”

Who has known the mind of the Lord?

By: Gabriela Yareliz These words are some of the most deep words I have read in the Bible, lately. Every sentence made me think about my relationship with God; how we relate to Him. Romans 11  33]Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgmentsContinue reading “Who has known the mind of the Lord?”

A chain of Psalms

By: Gabriela Yareliz In four books of Psalms there is a chain of blessings, check out what it says. I hope it blesses you in the way it blessed me: Psalm 27:14 “Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!” Psalm 28:6 &7Continue reading “A chain of Psalms”