September 25, 2017, referendum. I support a free Kurdistan. Wishing the best for our Kurdish brothers and sisters. May you vote with your hearts, for a brighter tomorrow. “What Being Kurdish Means to Me,” by Sazan Hendrix “So you see, this referendum is more than just a vote for yes or no. My vote willContinue reading “Referendum: Kurdistan”
Author Archives: Gabriela Yareliz
Pray
Please join us in praying for our loved ones and families. May God give them patience and strength in this difficult time. May God give us peace, as many of us wait in uncertainty. It is in the midst of these disasters that we see God’s presence, despite the bad. It was in my darkestContinue reading “Pray”
Autumnal Asks
[Image from Tumblr] Because tomorrow is the first day of fall– let’s celebrate! autumnal asks lantern – how did you meet your best friend? What were your first impressions of each other? I met her in high school. We were total opposites. She was always talking in class, and I was the quiet one inContinue reading “Autumnal Asks”
This Is Mexico
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Remembering Nabeel Qureshi (1983-2017)
“All suffering is worth it to follow Jesus. He is that amazing.” Nabeel Qureshi, Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity “Why this Muslim-turned-Christian speaker resonated with so many before his death at 34” By Ravi Zacharias, The Washington Post
Friday Inspiration: September 15, 2017
“The Bible doesn’t call us to continually duplicate our highs. We’re called to remember the Most High in our lows.” J.S. Park
Set Free
“Through the Redemption, God undertakes to deal with a man’s past, and He does it in two ways: by forgiving him, and by making the past a wonderful culture for the future.” Oswald Chambers, in Run Today’s Race By: Gabriela Yareliz Today, I read something that moved me deeply. You see, lately, I have beenContinue reading “Set Free”
“Live! Come alive!”
“A good marriage, if we cherish each other as God cherished Jerusalem (see Ezekiel 16), is to proclaim to our spouses, ‘Live!’ We see them in their very weaknesses, and even ocasional ugliness, breathe life into each other and refresh each other. Dormant parts of our spouses’ personalities and giftings can come alive under ourContinue reading ““Live! Come alive!””
Saying This Once
By: Gabriela Yareliz As my friend Milica used to say, “I AM ONLY GOING TO SAY THIS ONCE,” so listen up: Today is yours. No more wasted emotions, thoughts and words. You are more powerful than you think, and it’s time to acknowledge that. Be emboldened. Step out of the box you were put in.Continue reading “Saying This Once”
Figs, Noodles & Torrential Rains
By: Gabriela Yareliz Hello everyone! What a day. I have been dealing with pelvic pain and ache due to my lovely endo. Don’t worry, this won’t be a Lena Dunham-style vent on the struggles with my uterus (not that there is anything wrong with that. See my post on raising awareness about women’s issues). ButContinue reading “Figs, Noodles & Torrential Rains”
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