Jesse Velez, Author at Grow Closer to God

Unanswered Prayer

Posted by Jesse Velez | Oct 7, 2011 | Christian Living, Devotionals, Luke, Prayer |

Nothing stings more than unanswered prayer. Have you ever felt like God was putting you “on-hold”?...

Me Olvidas

Posted by Jesse Velez | Sep 22, 2011 | Devotionals, Español, Luke |

Lucas 23:42 Luego dijo: —Jesús, acuérdate de mí cuando vengas en tu reino. La conversación entre...

Forget Me Not

Posted by Jesse Velez | Aug 22, 2011 | Devotionals, Luke |

The conversation between mother and child usually goes like this: “Did you remember to clean your...

Black: The Birth of Evil Comic

Posted by Jesse Velez | Aug 21, 2011 | Devotionals, Entertainment, Graphic Novels, Review |

Comic Review Black: The Birth of Evil (The Circle Trilogy Graphic Novels, Book 1) Author: Ted...

Lord Foulgrin’s Letters

Posted by Jesse Velez | Aug 21, 2011 | Books, Devotionals, Entertainment, Review |

Book Review Lord Foulgrin’s Letters Randy Alcorn Lord Foulgrin’s Letters is an intriguing work of...

Memento Mori

Posted by Jesse Velez | Aug 20, 2011 | Devotionals, Entertainment, Music, Review |

Music Review Memento Mori, Flyleaf (Expanded Version) (iTunes Digital Download) I was excited when...

Creativity Worshiped

Posted by Jesse Velez | Aug 10, 2011 | Devotionals, Idols, Isaiah |

There is nothing more exciting for a creative person than to see his creativity take shape....

I AM the Greatest

Posted by Jesse Velez | Aug 10, 2011 | Devotionals, Isaiah |

Remember Muhammed Ali? The three time heavyweight boxing champion had a poetic way of boasting...

The Narrow Road: Living Life Apart From Sin

Posted by Jesse Velez | Jul 21, 2011 | Bible Study, Christian Living, Ephesians, Holiness, Home Page Bible Study, Sin |

Why is it so difficult to live a life without sin? Some in the Ephesian church didn’t have a...

Seven Sons, One Son

Posted by Jesse Velez | Jun 7, 2011 | 2 Samuel, Bible Study, Christian Living, Forgiveness, Home Page Bible Study, Sin |

In our culture, we tend to say ‘sorry’ when there is a wrong that we committed against another...

Resurrection Sunday is Not Easter

Posted by Jesse Velez | May 24, 2011 | Bible Study, Holidays, Idols |

Where does the idea of Easter come from and how did it become part of the Christian Church? There is plenty of information on the internet that can discuss this at greater length, but here is the brief version.

Why Bother Praying? Obedience

Posted by Jesse Velez | Apr 25, 2011 | Bible Study, Christian Living, Genesis, Prayer |

The All-powerful God of the Universe asks me to pray! The question came up again: Why ask God for...

For I Know the Plans I Have for You

Posted by Jesse Velez | Mar 29, 2011 | Bible Study, Entertainment, Movies, Theology |

Hollywood has always fancied themselves spiritual. As we turned neared the millennium, movies...

What’s His Name?

Posted by Jesse Velez | Feb 16, 2011 | Acts, Bible Study, God the Father, Idols, Jesus |

I was honored to attend my 2nd cousin’s high school graduation ceremony. I was proud of the...

Forgiven, Yet Ashamed

Posted by Jesse Velez | Jan 11, 2011 | Bible Study, Forgiveness, Luke |

In my continuing journey through the Gospels, the book of Luke keeps stopping me to look and see...

Author: Jesse Velez

Unanswered Prayer

Me Olvidas

Forget Me Not

Black: The Birth of Evil Comic

Lord Foulgrin’s Letters

Memento Mori

Creativity Worshiped

I AM the Greatest

The Narrow Road: Living Life Apart From Sin

Seven Sons, One Son

Resurrection Sunday is Not Easter

Why Bother Praying? Obedience

For I Know the Plans I Have for You

What’s His Name?

Forgiven, Yet Ashamed

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