Tag Archives: inspiration

2016 on the mind

Inspired by the sermon “A Spiritual Vantage Point” by Pastor Dan Graham By: Gabriela Yareliz Hello friends, First things first, the verses that inspired this long letter to you: Philippians 3:13-14: Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forwardContinue reading “2016 on the mind”

Reflections Before Bedtime #56

Compiled by: Gabriela Yareliz Words are so lovely. They end up swimming in my head like alphabet soup, after a long day. Delicious. “He wants to be the center, through Him alone all things shall come to pass. He is the Mediator, not only between God and man, but between man and man, between manContinue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #56”

#ThatShahLife

By: Gabriela Yareliz If I could choose one word to describe myself, it would be curious. I like learning and trying new things (even when I immediately regret it afterward). Being adventurous can be great, and it can also backfire. Believe me. But at least, this means I have an anthology of great stories forContinue reading “#ThatShahLife”

Friday Glee: December 11, 2015

By: Gabriela Yareliz I met a beautiful, elderly lady on the train today. Some dancers were performing to Justin Bieber’s song, “What do you mean?” We exchanged smiles. She then took my face in her hands before getting off of the train, and she said to me, “Merry Christmas. Be good. And darling, don’t forgetContinue reading “Friday Glee: December 11, 2015”

This Week’s Theme

By: Gabriela Yareliz Life and its weird, stressful situations and out-of-control chaos can make you feel trapped. When life makes you feel like you are trapped in a burning building, there is only one thing to do. When the fire is too big for a fire extinguisher, you have to become fire and burn itContinue reading “This Week’s Theme”

Reflections Before Bedtime #51

By: Gabriela Yareliz Delilah just played “This Gift” by 98 Degrees. Nick Lachey greatness. I have realized that the more I live, the less I understand about how some things in life turn out. [Speaking of understanding, does anyone understand this album cover?] Some questions include: Why does it sound like only older white peopleContinue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #51”

Little Reminders

Compiled by: Gabriela Yareliz @Kushaalagband reminds us to celebrate our friends, partners in crime, beloved folk… She reminds us to be honest, and I couldn’t agree more. Who makes you feel alive? Be honest with the people in your life. They are a gift.

Monday Inspiration: December 7, 2015

“Love doesn’t sit there like a stone, it has to be made, like bread; remade all of the time, made new.” Ursula K. LeGuin By: Gabriela Yareliz As the true and old Kanye West fan that I am, I will start out by saying that our 2020 presidential hopeful and wife Kim K. West welcomedContinue reading “Monday Inspiration: December 7, 2015”