I was inspired to write this poem after hearing the testimony of my church's Bible worker. Just listening to his testimony caused me to marvel at how faithful God has been in not only his life, but also in my life. As you read this poem prayer, I pray you'll look back at your life… Continue reading He is Faithful | A Poem Prayer
Author: Learning To Live Devotional Blog
Heart Cries [Knowing God Pt. 3]
For part 3 of our devotional series on knowing God, we're gonna look into WHAT does it mean to know God. In previous posts, we've looked into two questions on knowing God: Who is God in your life? Why is knowing God important? So, without further ado, let's get into WHAT knowing God means for… Continue reading Heart Cries [Knowing God Pt. 3]
60 Years Missing
Her name was Henrietta Geck Cruz Avila. At age 17 she dropped out of high school and began to work at a variety store. Around March or so of 1960, she met a 24 year old man by the name of Merle Avila, and they began to date. After only a month of dating each… Continue reading 60 Years Missing
Listening To The Leader [Knowing God Pt. 2]
Continuing our devotional series on knowing God, today we're gonna look into WHY we should know God. As Seventh-Day Adventist young people, we hear a lot of our pastors, youth group leaders, parents, and all kinds of adults telling us to "get to know God" or that we "need to know God." But why? Why… Continue reading Listening To The Leader [Knowing God Pt. 2]
Childlike Power
One Sabbath at church I was feeling really discouraged. I remember praying to God and asking Him to clean my heart from discouragement. I was just feeling so down. I was in the restroom washing my hands, earnestly praying to God in my mind. Oh Father, I cried from the depths of my heart and… Continue reading Childlike Power
The Shulamite & The Areopagus [Knowing God Pt. 1]
Today we're gonna start a five-part devotional series on knowing God. In each part we're gonna explore five aspects that, I believe, are essential to knowing God. In part 1 of this devotional series, we're gonna delve into the WHO of knowing God. To start off, we're going to study an interesting verse in Song… Continue reading The Shulamite & The Areopagus [Knowing God Pt. 1]
Stop Trying!
Paul wrote a powerful statement in 1 Corinthians 2:5-- that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. What does this verse mean for us as Seventh-Day Adventist Christian teens? Well, I really like how "to-the-point" this modern translation puts it: For God intended that your faith… Continue reading Stop Trying!