Namesake: Gabriela Mistral

A true poet once said: (Rough translation): “I would only like to be one of the reasons for your smile, maybe a small thought on your mind in the morning, or perhaps a lovely memory on your mind before sleeping. I would only like to be a fleeting image before your eyes, perhaps a voiceContinue reading “Namesake: Gabriela Mistral”

This Week’s Picks: August 4, 2013

By: Gabriela Yareliz Sometimes, we don’t understand everything that happens to us, but it is important to see God’s hand in everything. We must remember there is nothing that escapes His attention. I have heard some incredible testimonies this week of how God has come through, on things that seem small, but matter a lotContinue reading “This Week’s Picks: August 4, 2013”

The impossible is God’s opportunity

By: Gabriela Yareliz Some inspiration for the week. God is constantly asking us to try and see that He is good. Let us always look back at the many blessings and see His blessings. I was inspired by Homecoming Weekend at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church at the Washington Adventist University. Our sermon revolved around thisContinue reading “The impossible is God’s opportunity”

Today’s inspiration

“Don’t dig up in doubt what you’ve planted in faith.” Elisabeth Elliot Amy Carmichael once said: “What is the secret to great living? Entire separation to Christ and devotion to Him. Thus speaks every man and woman whose life has made more than a passing flicker in the spiritual realm. It is the life thatContinue reading “Today’s inspiration”

The Godfather of Radio: Kidd Kraddick

By: Gabriela Yareliz My heart is broken. Kidd Kraddick is gone. He died this weekend of cardiac disease at a golf tournament, while raising money for his charity: Kidd’s Kids (where they take terminally ill children to Disney World with their families for some perfect days and good memories). An enlarged heart. He did haveContinue reading “The Godfather of Radio: Kidd Kraddick”

Asking the hard questions

By: Gabriela Yareliz People who know a little bit about everything; they learn every day; they feed off of silence and awkwardness; they are curious; they are versatile; they are travelers; they are steel; they are elegant; they are charming; they vow to defend truth. Who are they? Journalists. 1] Rebecca Mead 2] Adam GopnikContinue reading “Asking the hard questions”

Emerald Moonlight Pearl

By: Gabriela Yareliz Stolen glances, houses white under moonlight; emerald hills. Peace and angst in blend, golden shadows cast. The sky is a perfect shade of dark, a blue so thick it envelopes resignation. Trembling emotion, the kind that leaves you breathless and crying-all at once. It leaves you gasping for not air, not peace,Continue reading “Emerald Moonlight Pearl”

This Week’s Picks: July 21, 2013

By: Gabriela Yareliz Hi Friends, This week is going to be amazing; a wedding, seeing legends speak, working hard… I am loving it. It is not going to be an easy week but totally an adventure. Life has been a school. Life is always a school, but lately it has been a strict school. SometimesContinue reading “This Week’s Picks: July 21, 2013”