By: Gabriela Yareliz We never know how God has been preparing us along the way for something or someone. Providence leads us down a mysterious path and then when we look back we smile and see how life is unplannable, because if we planned it, it wouldn’t be this good.
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Broken
When you break God’s boundaries, the one who ends up broken is you.- (paraphrase) Ravi Zacharias
The Prayer of FrançoisVillon
By: Gabriela Yareliz Lyrics and music by B. Okudzhava As long as the world’s still turning, As long as the air’s still sweet, Lord, won’t you give to all of us Whatever it is we need. Give a mind to the wise one, A shield to the enemy, Give some gold to the happy man,Continue reading “The Prayer of FrançoisVillon”
Random bits
“Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth, for being correct, for being you. Never apologize for being correct, or for being years ahead of your time. If you’re right and you know it, speak your mind. Speak your mind. Even if you are a minority of one, the truthContinue reading “Random bits”
It can become
“Your test can become your testimony; Your mess can become your message; Your misery can end up being your ministry.” -unknown author
The Island
By:Gabriela Yareliz Today, I spent time on an island off of Manhattan. It was pleasant. The breeze was soft, the sunshine was on and making my face feel warm and alive. This was a nice contrast to the NY I have known so far. The church organized a picnic there. There were some rickshaw lookingContinue reading “The Island”
Memorable remark from a pastor and his loss-stricken heart
By: Gabriela Yareliz Today, I heard a testimony of a young pastor whose wife recently passed away. They weren’t even married much beyond their first year, I believe. Her strength and faith, and his peace and love have captivated many hearts. Something he shared today (quote from memory): “I have not and will not, ever,Continue reading “Memorable remark from a pastor and his loss-stricken heart”
UNdaunted
By: Gabriela Yareliz I heard the testimony of this woman, who goes from small beginnings (like finding out she is adopted at 33 years old and feeling unwanted) to becoming a hero for saving young women from human trafficking and sexual slavery. Her name is Christine Caine. God has blessed her with a meaningful ministry.Continue reading “UNdaunted”
Fact of the day:
I am delighted to announce: people still get written love letters 🙂 -Gabriela Yareliz
Politicizing Religion
By: Gabriela Yareliz There is an 11-year-old girl being held for possible blasphemy for potentially having burned pages of the Koran in Pakistan. An 11-year-old girl?Really? That is terrible. This is what happens when religion becomes part of a political system. It is disgusting, it always has been whether it was with Catholicism, Islam–whatever. HousesContinue reading “Politicizing Religion”
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