Our remedy

By: Gabriela Yareliz “Grace is God giving you something you cannot give yourself.”-Tony Evans As Dr. Evans was preaching this week, sometime we have a thorn, but it is like an IV at the hopsital. We keep complaining and trying to take it out, without realizing the medicine in it trying to help us. Whatever ourContinue reading “Our remedy”

Worry about the future

By: Ellen G. White When we take into our hands the management of things with which we have to do, and depend upon our own wisdom for success, we are taking a burden which God has not given us, and are trying to bear it without His aid. We are taking upon ourselves the responsibilityContinue reading “Worry about the future”

Desires

By: Gabriela Yareliz Taken from the writings of Ellen G. White. “Ask, then; ask, and ye shall receive. Ask for humility, wisdom, courage, increase of faith. To every sincere prayer an answer will come. It may not come just as you desire, or at the time you look for it; but it will come inContinue reading “Desires”

My Choice

By: Missionary and martyr Bill McChesney I want my breakfast served at eight With ham and eggs upon the plate. A well-broiled steak I’ll eat it on And dine again when day is done. I want an ultramodern home And in each room a telephone; Soft carpets, too, upon the floor And pretty drapes toContinue reading “My Choice”

The Prayer of FrançoisVillon

By: Gabriela Yareliz Lyrics and music by B. Okudzhava As long as the world’s still turning, As long as the air’s still sweet, Lord, won’t you give to all of us Whatever it is we need. Give a mind to the wise one, A shield to the enemy, Give some gold to the happy man,Continue reading “The Prayer of FrançoisVillon”

Memorable remark from a pastor and his loss-stricken heart

By: Gabriela Yareliz Today, I heard a testimony of a young pastor whose wife recently passed away. They weren’t even married much beyond their first year, I believe. Her strength and faith, and his peace and love have captivated many hearts. Something he shared today (quote from memory): “I have not and will not, ever,Continue reading “Memorable remark from a pastor and his loss-stricken heart”

Elijah, the man of faith

By: Gabriela Yareliz These excerpts are taken from chapter 13 in the book, Prayer, by Ellen G. White. We have a God whose ear is not closed to our petitions; and if we prove His word, He will honor our faith. He wants us to have all our interests interwoven with His interests, and thenContinue reading “Elijah, the man of faith”