By: Gabriela Yareliz Oftentimes, we feel alone in our wandering through this human journey– alone in that we feel God doesn’t understand our pain or our struggles. We see God as distant, far– and yet, this season reminds us that God left His throne to assume flesh. He became man and faced our nature andContinue reading “How Many Kings?”
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Turtlenecks, Snow Globes, and Other Sources of Magic
By: Gabriela Yareliz The bridge is glittering outside. The city is falling asleep. I closed my window and watered my plants. And here is some randomness for the night. [Amal Clooney, Yahoo! News] Turtlenecks Turtlenecks. I grew up wearing them. My whole family wore them during my childhood in Michigan. Mine came in every color andContinue reading “Turtlenecks, Snow Globes, and Other Sources of Magic”
Per Dimenticare
[Per Dimenticare= Italian for: [In Order] to Forget You] By: Gabriela Yareliz It has been a happy set of months, where I have been watching friends’ wedding videos, attending weddings and finding out about new life chapters beginning. It has filled me with so much happiness for those friends; those I love so much. In theContinue reading “Per Dimenticare”
Monday Inspiration: May 16, 2016
By: Gabriela Yareliz Some stuff that has made me smile over the past few days… “And there will come a time, you’ll see, with no more tears. And love will not break your heart, but dismiss your fears.” After the Storm, Mumford & Sons “I saw you with tears in your eyes, I saw youContinue reading “Monday Inspiration: May 16, 2016”
25
By: Gabriela Yareliz 25 Things at 25 1. Christian 2. Daughter 3. Sister 4. Friend 5. Advocate 6. Writer 7. Explorer 8. Photographer 9. Scholar 10. Polyglot 11. Doctor 12. Boxer 13. Shah 14. Walker 15. Blogger 16. Fairy Godmother 17. Eyelash Aficionada 18. Leader 19. Radio Junkie 20. Magazine Collector 21. Reporter 22. BindaasContinue reading “25”
L’Algerino
Happy birthday to the best French-Algerian rapper out there. Celebrating the man who brings us the clean lyrics, provocative messages with social commentary and fun we can dance to. L’Algerino is boss. Joyeux anniversaire, mon cher. ❤️
“Open Arms”
By: Gabriela Yareliz /So now I come to you with open arms Nothing to hide, believe what I say So here I am with open arms Hoping you’ll see what your love means to me, open arms/ Journey This week had a dream come true. I almost feel cheesy saying that because this wasn’tContinue reading ““Open Arms””
Sunday Girl: March 20, 2016
By: Gabriela Yareliz Semana Santa (Holy Week) begins. Easter weekend is coming. Easter and Passover always reminds me that God can do and does the impossible. It’s a reminder of His crazy love for us; a reminder that redemption has been completed; a reminder to rest in His provision and leading. I haven’t been resting much, literally, (IContinue reading “Sunday Girl: March 20, 2016”
Wings
By: Gabriela Yareliz Today was a beautiful spring-like day in NYC. Thank you, Jesus! I wasn’t outside for very long, but when I did step out, without a coat, I felt the sunshine on my arms. It was magic. I haven’t felt like that in forever. Thoughts of future warm, dark blue New York CityContinue reading “Wings”
Believe
“We laugh at honour and are shocked to find traitors in our midst.” C.S. Lewis By: Gabriela Yareliz I believe in God; innocence; being noble; the magic of providence; the small; the glow of nature; simplicity; the kiss of sunshine; honour; friendship; honesty; kindness; hope; friendly critters; joy; walking through rain; maps; spring; rooms fullContinue reading “Believe”