By: Gabriela Yareliz Sharing Kim McManus’ declarations. They touched my heart, and I hope they will touch yours. “Number one, let me be what I was not given. Let me be what cannot be bought. Let me be the one, the giver of divine, unconditional love. Let me do the hard things in hard places.Continue reading “Declarations”
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Reflecting on Courage and Rising
By: Gabriela Yareliz We near the end of this year. This morning, I came across the words, “Courage, dear heart,” written by C.S. Lewis. Those words came to mean something so much more profound to me this year. I read and held onto them before one of the darkest seasons of my own personal experience.Continue reading “Reflecting on Courage and Rising”
#MoodAmyCarmichael
“To the glory of His name let me witness that in far away lands, in loneliness (deepest sometimes when it seems least so), in times of downheartedness and tiredness and sadness, always always He is near. He does comfort, if we let Him. Perhaps someone as weak and good-for-nothing as even IContinue reading “#MoodAmyCarmichael”
When Oddity and Loneliness Hold Hands
By: Gabriela Yareliz Let’s talk loneliness. Being alone can feel maddening at times. Why do you think people in solitary confinement end up with serious problems? New York City can sometimes feel like the loneliest place in the world. Sometimes, it is pointless to escape the white walls and fluorescent lamps of your studio forContinue reading “When Oddity and Loneliness Hold Hands”
It’s Only Life
Kate Voegele Lyrics Tears are forming in your eyes A storm is warning in the sky The end of the world it seems You bend down and you fall on your knees Well get back on your feet, yeah Don’t look away Don’t run away Hey baby it’s only life Don’t lose your faith Don’tContinue reading “It’s Only Life”
Dag Hammarskjold
“Pray that your loneliness may spur you into finding something to live for, great enough to die for.” -Dag Hammarskjold “A mature man is his own judge. In the end, his only form of support is being faithful to his own convictions. The advice of others may be welcome and valuable, but it does notContinue reading “Dag Hammarskjold”
GABRIELA YARELIZ 