Go Forward

“There are times when the Christian life seems beset by dangers, and duty seems hard to perform. The imagination pictures impending ruin before, and bondage or death behind. Yet the voice of God speaks clearly above all discouragements: ‘Go forward.’ We should obey this command, let the result be what it may, even though ourContinue reading “Go Forward”

Monday Inspiration: January 11, 2016

By: Gabriela Yareliz New week! New start! This week has got to be better than last week; it can only go up from there. I hope that regardless of how your last week went, you are equally hopeful. It rained all last night and drizzled this morning. The terrace outside was a bit inundated withContinue reading “Monday Inspiration: January 11, 2016”

Mid-week Soul Food

By: Gabriela Yareliz Happy Three Kings Day (January 6th is Día de Reyes). Two thousand sixteen is on a roll. Anne Hathaway announced her pregnancy. (Yes, Princess Mia Thermopolis is pregnant. Shut up!) Garance Doré is in Mexico. She just announced that her boyfriend popped the question, and she said yesssss! Wedding bells! And ZinedineContinue reading “Mid-week Soul Food”

Monday Inspiration: January 4, 2016

By: Gabriela Yareliz Does anyone else’s week seem a bit daunting? Don’t worry. I am not going to sit you down, so to speak, in a dark, dusty study with the tick-tock of an old grandfather clock in the background and tell you my to-do list for the week, while I pace the floor. IContinue reading “Monday Inspiration: January 4, 2016”

Friday Glee: January 1, 2016

By: Gabriela Yareliz Good morning! Happy New Year! As we start a new chapter, I wanted to share some words that have inspired me. May your year be one of spiritual growth and victory. “Do not give way to fear.” 1 Peter 3:6 “In fact, if you feel a little scared, then you’re probably onContinue reading “Friday Glee: January 1, 2016”

Monday Inspiration: December 28, 2015

By: Gabriela Yareliz A new week. New opportunities to be who we want to be. Every choice, every minute, every word, every gesture. Fresh, clean slate. Recently, I have been enthralled with the beautiful nature I have witnessed. I saw clear skies, at times there were clouds that looked painted in, a glowing sun, aContinue reading “Monday Inspiration: December 28, 2015”

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”