Jesse Velez, Author at Grow Closer to God

Trusting God Beyond Fairness

Posted by Jesse Velez | Jan 3, 2024 | 186 BRP Devotionals, God's Character, God's Plan, Guidance, Life's Challenges, Peace, Suffering, Trials, Trust |

Ever wondered how you’d react if God dropped a bombshell on your life plans? Ezekiel had a...

A Roadmap for Life’s Temptations

Posted by Jesse Velez | Jan 1, 2024 | Obedience, Old Testament, Proverbs, Temptation, Wisdom |

The Book of Proverbs is a treasure trove of wisdom, especially for the young. Take Proverbs 7, for...

Forfeiting Rights for a Higher Calling

Posted by Jesse Velez | Dec 29, 2023 | 186 BRP Devotionals, Finances, Giving, Knowing God, Mission, New to Faith, Obedience, Serving |

In a world governed by laws and regulations, it’s easy to forget the profound wisdom found...

Resurrection Sunday – Untangling History, Belief, and Tradition

Posted by Jesse Velez | Dec 27, 2023 | 186 BRP Devotionals, Gospels, Mark, New Testament |

For those who belong to a non-denominational, Spirit-Filled church like mine, the question of how...

Rethinking How to Live in the End Times

Posted by Jesse Velez | Dec 25, 2023 | 186 BRP Devotionals, Christian Living, End Times, Fear, Hope, Knowing God, Mission, New to Faith, The Church |

In a world filled with uncertainty and rapid change, it’s only natural for us to wonder...

Filled with the Spirit, Failing in Judgment

Posted by Jesse Velez | Dec 22, 2023 | 186 BRP Devotionals, Judges, Old Testament, OT History |

Life is full of decisions, both big and small. Sometimes, even when we’re earnestly seeking...

From Apologies to Atonement – Understanding Forgiveness

Posted by Jesse Velez | Dec 20, 2023 | 186 BRP Devotionals, 2 Samuel, Old Testament, OT History |

In our culture, saying “sorry” is a common way to acknowledge a wrong we’ve...

Carrying the Ember – Jesus’ Unwavering Care for His Children

Posted by Jesse Velez | Dec 18, 2023 | Devotionals |

A few years ago, my family as a whole started to watch a reality TV show called Dual Survival....

The Ultimate Prison Break For Humanity

Posted by Jesse Velez | Dec 15, 2023 | 186 BRP Devotionals, Faith, Faith, Hope, Humility, Peace, Prayer, Purpose, Suffering |

Breaking out of prison is always considered an impossibility. Some of the best movies and...

Walking Through the Valley

Posted by Jesse Velez | Dec 13, 2023 | 186 BRP Devotionals, Depression, Encouragement, Grace, Holy Spirit, Hope, Job, Old Testament, Suffering, Wisdom |

Tragedy strikes when we least expect it, shaking the very foundation of our lives and pushing us...

From Ground Zero to Glory

Posted by Jesse Velez | Dec 11, 2023 | 186 BRP Devotionals, Gospel, Healing, Holy Spirit, Hope, Humility, Jeremiah, Loss, Old Testament, Prophets, Purpose, Suffering |

Ground Zero – a term that resonates with memories of tragedy and destruction. For many, it...

Interacting with the Divine

Posted by Jesse Velez | Dec 8, 2023 | 1 Samuel, 186 BRP Devotionals, Old Testament, OT History |

In our world filled with various gods and objects of worship, the God of the Bible stands apart as...

Ignite Your Faith with Fearless Worship

Posted by Jesse Velez | Dec 6, 2023 | 186 BRP Devotionals |

Have you ever heard the joke about Baptists and their worship style? It goes like this: “How...

If God is For Us, Who can be Against Us

Posted by Jesse Velez | Dec 4, 2023 | 186 BRP Devotionals, Old Testament, Poetry, Psalms |

David starts out Psalm 124 with reflection: “If it had not been the Lord who was on our side…”...

The Double-Edged Sword of Judgment

Posted by Jesse Velez | Dec 1, 2023 | 186 BRP Devotionals, New Testament, Paul's Letters, Romans |

In a world marked by quick judgments and harsh criticisms, it’s crucial to examine the true...

Author: Jesse Velez

Trusting God Beyond Fairness

A Roadmap for Life’s Temptations

Forfeiting Rights for a Higher Calling

Resurrection Sunday – Untangling History, Belief, and Tradition

Rethinking How to Live in the End Times

Filled with the Spirit, Failing in Judgment

From Apologies to Atonement – Understanding Forgiveness

Carrying the Ember – Jesus’ Unwavering Care for His Children

The Ultimate Prison Break For Humanity

Walking Through the Valley

From Ground Zero to Glory

Interacting with the Divine

Ignite Your Faith with Fearless Worship

If God is For Us, Who can be Against Us

The Double-Edged Sword of Judgment

Recent Posts

Recent Reviews

Recent Comments