By: Gabriela Yareliz Even if two teams play brilliantly, only one wins. There will always be someone who falls second. Even if it’s barely second in a game that goes into overtime. (Overtime is something we can talk about later— life sometimes feels like an OT. You are exhausted, but still in the game, fightingContinue reading “Florida Heat”
Monthly Archives: June 2025
Only the Brave
By: Gabriela Yareliz I loved this message from Erwin McManus. It was a powerful reminder of the call to courage, and the role our measure of courage plays in laying hold of the life God can help us achieve. The interesting thing is courage is a decision. It is up to us. The message isContinue reading “Only the Brave”
Home Frequency
/expanding resilience/ home frequency/ Elena Brower
The End
“The beginning is mostly luck. The end is mostly choices.” James Clear
Fantasy
“Fantasy is nice. It helps us get through reality.” Diahann Carroll I loved their banter and light hearted conversation. Some gems were dropped in this interview. May we all strive for a little fantasy. ✨
Summer Fridays
By: Gabriela Yareliz There is this guy on the train in a beige linen suit. He has on a blue shirt and thick glasses. He looks like one of those wealthy attorneys who has a house in Miami. You know, the kind that wears loafers. He is vibing. He is dressed for Friday (but it’sContinue reading “Summer Fridays”
Whole
“Entitled people are never happy.” Dr. Amen brain course By: Gabriela Yareliz We live in a “blame-y” culture (borrowed the term from Emma Grede). It’s someone around us who is to blame or the government. We complain about things for precious hours we won’t get back. We become overly absorbed in pointing and feeling cheatedContinue reading “Whole”
The Foundation of Integrity
“With courage, you will dare to take risks, have the strength to be compassionate and the wisdom to be humble. Courage is the foundation of integrity.” Keshavan Nair
To My Brothers
[A note to celebrate my brothers on their birthday.] Happy birthday, Luis and Sammy. ♥️ I struggled a lot with loneliness as a kid. I spent hours by myself reading or up in some tree. I would pray a lot for a sibling, and so, when I was told you were on the way, whileContinue reading “To My Brothers”
Walking Church
I am forever an advocate for the church and what it can and should be. This message from Andy Frisella really resonated with me, though. It’s a true desire. The fruit of our lives reveals where our heart is. The church is anywhere we go because it’s us.
GABRIELA YARELIZ 