THE GALA LIGHTHOUSE

Psalm 91. He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. You will not fear t...

Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Ch...

to make up the mind of; cause to decidethe tempest resolved him to stay at home. to find the answer or solution to; solveto resolve a problem. to explain away or dispelto resolve a doubt. to bring to an end; concludeto resolve an argument.

Then your light will break through like the dawn,     and you will heal quickly. Your righteousness will go ahead of you,     and the glory of the Lord will guard you from behind.

It is important for all Christians to let their lights shine because that is the way in which they can bear witness for God and bring others to the church and make productive use of their talents. ... If Christians do this properly, they can attract other people to the church

In the days when light came from burning oil in lamps, a vessel at sea needed crewmen to constantly care for the lamps. This care involved trimming the wick, which drew the oil up from the storage reservoir, so that the flame would be clean and bright.

En Juan 17:3 la palabra de Dios nos recuerda que: “Y esta es la vida eterna: que te conozcan a ti, el único Dios verdadero, y a Jesucristo, a quien has enviado”. En Jeremías 9:24 leemos: “Mas alábese en esto el que se hubiere de alabar: en entenderme y conocerme, que yo soy Jehová, que hago misericordia, juicio y justicia en la tierra; porque estas cosas quiero, dice Jehová”. La mayoría de las per...

Hoy día, muchos jóvenes se encuentran inmersos dentro de algún vicio, pensamientos pecaminosos y diversas cosas que poco a poco lo van alejando de la enseñanza de dios y del buen camino que tiene preparado para cada uno de nosotros. Ahora bien, el joven cristiano se va manifestando  o construyendo su vida a través de la palabra de dios, a través dela congregación y la relación que se tiene hoy día...

¿Alguna vez alguien ha lastimado tus sentimientos? Tal vez te diste cuenta de que alguien te mintió o no recibiste el aumento de sueldo en el trabajo que merecías, o tal vez fuiste rechazado o abusado físicamente. Bueno, una de las cosas más importantes que debemos aprender es cómo confiar en Dios y caminar por la fe cuando las personas no nos tratan como deberían. Nuestra respuesta natural es eno...

Es imposible la cohabitación del cristianismo con el socialismo, es como poner una cerilla encendida al lado de un chorro de gasolina. Son incompatibles. O se es socialista o se es cristiano. La negación de Dios, la creencia en un estado aconfesional y radicalmente laico, la aceptación del divorcio y del aborto, entre otras cosas, se opone de forma radical al cristianismo y a la ley de Dios que pr...

Run from temptations that capture young people. Always do the right thing. Be faithful, loving, and easy to get along with. Worship with people whose hearts are pure.  Stay away from stupid and senseless arguments. These only lead to trouble, and God’s servants must not be troublemakers. They must be kind to everyone, and they must be good teachers and very patient.

"The difference is when you get baptized in water, it is a symbol of being purified by God," says Caleb, 8. "When you get baptized by the Holy Spirit, God has brought you into his kingdom." ... Jesus predicted that his disciples would receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit "not many days from now" (Acts 1:5)

don't feed the troll. (Internet slang) Said to urge another not to respond to disruptive attention-seeking behavior, particularly in online contexts, by pointing out any such response is likely to be counterproductive.

Living a life of praise is not only the most enjoyable way to live, but it’s also one of the most powerful ways to change your life. Praise isn’t like the caboose that just follows what happens, but it’s more like the engine of a train that makes things happen. Your faith isn’t complete without praise. Colossians 2:7 says that you abound in faith with thanksgiving. No thanksgiving equals not aboun...

Gideon faced fierce tormentors—the Midianites (Judges 6:1–10). Though God called him a “mighty warrior,” Gideon struggled to let go of his doubt, self-imposed limitations, and insecurities (vv. 11–15). On more than one occasion, he questioned the Lord’s presence and his own qualifications, but eventually surrendered in faith.

One of my favorite things to witness is a seed sprouting. As a sometimes hobby, I have sprouted many seeds and acorns over the years, oaks and maples and even oranges. Sometimes I will save my apple and avocado seeds from the grocery store and sprout them in the window just to watch the miracle of life unfold. It is truly a wonder how something that seems dead can become a flourishing, striving an...

The Cord of Three Strands is a symbol of that sacred union created on your wedding day. Marriage takes three; you, your soon to be spouse, and God. It was God who taught us to love. By keeping Him at the center of your marriage, His love will continue to bind you together as one throughout your marriage.

CONSEJOS PARA LOS JOVENES Los amigos selectos, estos son aquellos amigos con quienes compartes todo, son a quienes les cuentas tus secretos, ellos conocen por así decirlo todo de ti, tus sueños tus miedo, tus anhelos, tus gustos, tus preferencias, tus problemas, todo. Recuerda escoge bien a tus amigos porque ellos tendrán una gran influencia en ti, ten cuidado no vayas a tropezar algún día y muera...

Alguna vez te pusiste a pensar ¿En que tipos de amigos tienes en tu círculo social?, pues resulta que muchas veces no sabemos elegir nuestras amistades, mira te voy a contar una historia sobre una ancianita que estaba caminando por la calle, al llegar a una esquina tenía la necesidad de cruzar una avenida, entonces se paró y miraba los autos, preocupada de como poder cruzar sin ser atropellada ya...

Tpor Equipo de Redacciónoctubre 16, 2018 Todos en algún momento de nuestra vida hemos pasado por situaciones difíciles en las que perdemos el ánimo y la fuerza. Algunas personas han perdido las ganas de vivir durante temporadas difíciles en su vida. En la Biblia podemos ver cómo incluso los hombres que seguían al Señor pasaron por estos momentos. Tener sentimientos de desánimo es parte de nuestra...

So here's five ways to make sure you are doing your work as unto the Lord. Understand that this is God's story…not ours. ... God has a plan for you…regardless of your environment. ... Don't bring yourself down to the level of others. ... Focus on how you can bless others around you. ... Talk to God.

Have you ever had someone tell you how a story or movie was going to turn out before you had a chance to read or see it yourself? Some people call that a spoiler. A poorly timed spoiler can take the fun out of watching a good movie or TV show. However, in the middle of a scary story it can be comforting to know that things will turn out well in the end. Then, even if part of the story is distressi...

In this passage Paul calls for the church of Philippi to be unified. Even though in many ways they were a model church, they were not a perfect church. They had many threats to their unity. In chapter 1, it is clear that they were being persecuted from outside for their faith. Paul said that God had granted them to not only believe in Christ but to suffer for him as well (v.29). In chapter 3, we s...

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

God's Plan Is Not Your Plan. We have a God who is greater, who is wiser, who is stronger. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all you ways, acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.