Oswald on prayer…

Found by: Gabriela Yareliz I always appreciate and love his quotes… He is one of those people who encourages us to keep praying. To know that life is like music, and that even when we feel silence– God is still in the “rests,” and that the music would not be the same without the rests.Continue reading “Oswald on prayer…”

Dewey Bozella

By: Gabriela Yareliz I have been thinking of Dewey Bozella, the boxer who was in jail for most of his life for a crime he didn’t commit. He came to the University of Florida this past school year. When one hears his story there is a lot one can learn; he is a man ofContinue reading “Dewey Bozella”

When you really want something

By: Gabriela Yareliz I began reading the book of 1 Samuel. It begins with the story of Hannah, the childless woman who wanted a child more than anything. It is a story I have referred to before, because it is one that I really love. During the festivities in Shiloh, she is upset. She won’tContinue reading “When you really want something”

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”

Our Father the Weaver: by Ravi Zacharias

I am reading a book by Ravi Zacharias, he is oe of my favorite speakers and thinkers of this time. His book is called The Grand Weaver, and he is of course from India. Those who know me know that I have a special place in my heart for this country, its people and itsContinue reading “Our Father the Weaver: by Ravi Zacharias”

Our greatest downfall

By: Gabriela Yareliz Based on Pastor Alejandro Bullon’s message at the Spanish Florida Campmeeting 2012. When looking at other people, we will often point out… hmm that person is a thief or a murderer. This is how we scale evil and wrong in society. It is all by actions that we can point out wrongs. Now ifContinue reading “Our greatest downfall”

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”

To Praise

Translation by: Gabriela Yareliz /God doesn’t reject a prayer, Prayer is nurishment. I have never seen a just one, one of His children, left without an answer or left in suffering. Its enough to wait and see what God will do when you lift your hands; it is time to gain victory. Simply praise Him;Continue reading “To Praise”

Great Expectations

By: Gabriela Yareliz Sometimes in life we feel God disappoints us. We feel things aren’t going the way we wanted them to. Lately, I’ve been getting a lesson here. Sometimes we feel disappointed because our plans don’t align with God’s plans. I heard a speaker at Advent Hope talk about how we need to takeContinue reading “Great Expectations”

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”