Celebrating Outrageous Fortune’s Turns

By: Gabriela Yareliz I was listening to a podcast where Piers Morgan was a guest (yes, that Piers Morgan). He said something that caught my attention— the idea of celebrating the good and bad in life. He said, “We treat the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune with equanimity.” He literally goes to a restaurantContinue reading “Celebrating Outrageous Fortune’s Turns”

Finding the Roots

By: Gabriela Yareliz I have been intrigued lately by the unfolding Ghislaine Maxwell case (the trial is happening here, in the Southern District of New York). You can find neat updates at @houseinhabit on Instagram. (She is in the courthouse, these days). Something else that has captured my attention is the Apple TV + seriesContinue reading “Finding the Roots”

Reflections Before Bedtime #15

“‘No’ can be one of the most positive words in the world. ‘No, I have not surrendered.’”- Monica Never give up. “God’s love knows no drought; and He will water their souls if they let Him.” Tess

In the midst of trials

By: Ellen G. White; from chapter 39 of Testimonies for the Church, vol. 2: You suffered opposition and abuse, yet God was your source of strength. While you trusted in Him, He sustained you. In all your trials you were not permitted to be overwhelmed. How often have the heavenly angels strengthened you when desponding,Continue reading “In the midst of trials”

Memory’s Hall

By: Ellen G. White God is not pleased to have His people hanging dark and painful pictures in memory’s hall. He would have every soul plucking the roses and the lilies and the pinks, hanging memory’s hall with the precious promises of God blooming all over the garden of God. He would have us dwellingContinue reading “Memory’s Hall”

Tony Evans: Faith in a dead situation

Thoughts from Tony Evans. 38 Jesus, intensely moved again, came to the tomb. (Now it was a cave, and a stone was placed across it.) 39 Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the sister of the deceased, replied, “Lord, by this time the body will have a bad smell, because he has been buriedContinue reading “Tony Evans: Faith in a dead situation”

Love without limits: Nick Vujicic and Kanae Miyahara

By: Gabriela Yareliz Nick Vujici has always been an inspiration. A young man without arms or legs who smiles and praises God puts me to shame when I complain in my worst moments. God has used this young man in a powerful way. I have posts related to him (look at the Butterfly Circus), andContinue reading “Love without limits: Nick Vujicic and Kanae Miyahara”

Finding your remedy

“In every trial, plead with Jesus to show you a way out of your troubles, then your eyes will be opened to behold the remedy and to apply to your case the healing promises that have been recorded in His Word. In this way, your enemy will find no place to lead you into mourningContinue reading “Finding your remedy”

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”