prayer

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”

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?”

When God speaks

By: Gabriela Yareliz Lately, I am not quite sure what has been wrong with me. Things are going well, don’t get me wrong, and God is always good. Sometimes though, we have a strange anguish that begins to drip into our souls until we realize later that is is completely at unrest and without peace.Continue reading “When God speaks”

Winds

By: Gabriela Yareliz Yesterday I saw tents being set up. It was a windy day and because the tent had no stakes, it went rolling. Everyone chased it as it rolled across the north lawn. Later, some young women came up to me to do a photo survey about social justice and spirituality. The beautiful cardsContinue reading “Winds”

Observant

By: Gabriela Yareliz Good morning! So, guess who the new Cricket reporter is? Yup- me. Thank you Patalia House (bollywood movie) for peaking my interest. I really need to get a Cricket for dummies book or something. At least I know what a bowler is. This morning, I looked up at a building and it wasContinue reading “Observant”

Final Exams

By: Gabriela Yareliz I am done. No more final exams. I took my final final. 🙂 I am feeling great. Now, I must start doing what I dislike most, going to stores. It is that season. This morning, I thought no buses were running and I got all scared until some ghetto bus with whatContinue reading “Final Exams”

Changing the hand of God

Recounted conversation by: Gabriela Yareliz The hand of God is one that cannot be hindered. In ways that is very comforting. His plan will happen; God does not lie. In a moment of faltering faith, I expressed the opinion that what will happen will happen, could I really change the future? My mother then remindedContinue reading “Changing the hand of God”

Blessings

By: Gabriela Yareliz It has been an amazing day so far and it’s only 9:51 a.m. Yup. It started out with me getting an extra hour of sleep after my exam filled day yesterday. I pulled out my new make up palette and had some fun with some new eyeshadows while listening to Kidd Kraddick. WhileContinue reading “Blessings”

Compiled by: Gabriela Yareliz Timothy Keller on the crucifixion and Mary’s probable prayer for her son’s life to be spared: “In a sense God gave Mary what she would have prayed for had she known what He knows. You either get what you prayed for or you get something better.” ” ‘Is God trustworthy?’In essenceContinue reading “Prayer”

Real Life Sentiment Part II

By: Gabriela Yareliz So, what did happen on that fateful day that I was supposed to cover the domino tournament? This is a delayed update, partly because I had to get over the trauma and rage of the whole deal. On October 13th, after an exhausting day, I drove home and went back to GainesvilleContinue reading “Real Life Sentiment Part II”