Category Archives: literature

This Month’s Picks: April 2014

By: Gabriela Yareliz April is done. The tension at school is palpable. Exams are looming in the forecast like heavy dark clouds. This month was filled with fun, laughter, some beautiful days and flowers. YouTube finally decided to do an ad campaign with its ever famous and now ubiquitous makeup artists; trees turned pink andContinue reading “This Month’s Picks: April 2014”

When I fell in love with William

By: Gabriela Yareliz People leave different things behind after they die. Some leave furniture and clothes; some leave heartache; some leave a life of service; some leave money; some leave anger. After a life of service and love, I think one of the greatest things a person can leave behind are words– words that inspire;Continue reading “When I fell in love with William”

The fight

By: Gabriela Yareliz I have had this on my mind recently: What is life really about, if not being a reflection of God’s love, character and image? Life is a battlefield (no, not a Pat Benatar reference). As we grow in our characters with God’s power and help, we must fight our own natures andContinue reading “The fight”

Expression of Justice & Mercy

Taken from The Desire of Ages, chapter 79: “God’s love has been expressed in His justice no less than in His mercy. Justice is the foundation of His throne, and the fruit of His love. It had been Satan’s purpose to divorce mercy from truth and justice. He sought to prove that the righteousness ofContinue reading “Expression of Justice & Mercy”

Instructions for today

“Be gentle. Fill yourself up with love instead of hate. Fill yourself up with art, books, knowledge, experiences. Surround yourself with people who have nothing but love to give. These things are important. They will help you learn how to love.” – (a.y) (Source: tumblr) From Ellen G. White’s Testimonies for the Church, vol. 2:Continue reading “Instructions for today”

In the midst of trials

By: Ellen G. White; from chapter 39 of Testimonies for the Church, vol. 2: You suffered opposition and abuse, yet God was your source of strength. While you trusted in Him, He sustained you. In all your trials you were not permitted to be overwhelmed. How often have the heavenly angels strengthened you when desponding,Continue reading “In the midst of trials”

This Month’s Picks: March 2014

Compiled by: Gabriela Yareliz March was an action-packed month, where a crazy schedule became the new normal. Exams are coming quickly (they are that dark cloud hovering over us); I am still springbreakless; I am still slightly sleep deprived, but nonetheless joyful. I think April will be an exciting month filled with a lot ofContinue reading “This Month’s Picks: March 2014”

Thoughts for today: March 26, 2014

From Testimonies for the Church, vol. 2, by Ellen G. White “If you go from the truth you will never know real happiness; you will be miserable indeed. Heaven is worth making any and every sacrifice for.” – {2T 225.2} “Dedicate yourself unreservedly to the Lord, and it will not then be difficult to serveContinue reading “Thoughts for today: March 26, 2014”