We are called to be holy and consecrated. But what does “holy” mean? I think the following quote illustrates holiness beautifully: “Holiness is not rapture; it is an entire surrender of the will to God; it is living by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God; it is doing the will of theContinue reading “What is Holiness?”
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That Boy
“Many boys will bring you flowers. But someday, you’ll meet a boy who will learn your favourite flower, your favourite song, your favourite sweet. And even if he is too poor to give you any of them, it won’t matter because he will have taken the time to know you as no one else does.Continue reading “That Boy”
Tag: Day #3
By: Gabriela Yareliz Last day of the Three Days, Three Quotes challenge! “Language and identity are so fundamentally intertwined. You peel back all the layers in terms of what we wear, and what we eat, and all the things that mark us, and in the end what we have are our words.” Jhumpa Lahiri, VogueContinue reading “Tag: Day #3”
Tag: Day #2
By: Gabriela Yareliz Today’s quote of the day, for the Three Days, Three Quotes tag: “Dream your dreams, like what you like, be 100% truly, deeply, strangely, passionately you, because you are enough.” I saw this quote on Lewis Howes’ page. We get measured by so many factors, these days. I hope we can findContinue reading “Tag: Day #2”
This Week’s Theme
[Image from @BlancaSuarezWeb] “Dicen que odiar es para los cobardes, que la gente valiente ama, ama sin límites…” Blanca Suarez “They say that hate is for cowards, and that courageous people love, they love without limits…” Blanca Suarez
Monday Inspiration: February 15, 2016
“To heal is to touch with love that which was previously touched by fear.” Stephen Levine By: Gabriela Yareliz Happy week to all of you, my fellow cold survivors. I had an amazing dinner on Saturday night. As we were walking outside, we checked the weather, and it was below zero temperatures. Craziness. It wasContinue reading “Monday Inspiration: February 15, 2016”
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”
Altogether Beautiful
[Image by Dolce & Gabbana] By: Gabriela Yareliz San Valentino is upon us, as the Italians would say. This brought to mind notes from the romantic story of Ruth. This brings us to start with Proverbs 31:29, “Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” Those would be words used to describe aContinue reading “Altogether Beautiful”
Reflections Before Bedtime #69
By: Gabriela Yareliz To be. We aren’t talking about “to have” or “to do,” but “to be.” I was talking* with someone recently, and we were discussing how we always celebrate what people do (selectively), but we don’t exactly celebrate who people are. We’ll celebrate a football player who body slams another, but he couldContinue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #69”
Jehovah-Jireh: The Lord Will Provide
“If you are trusting God for your eternity, you ought to be able to trust Him for time; ’cause eternity is a lot longer than time.” Dr. Tony Evans, Jehovah-Jireh: The Lord Will Provide, Part II Remember the Lord will provide.