by Gaby Santiago | Jun 11, 2018 | Perseverance, Blog, Staying Positive
When depression becomes more than we can bear, it’s easy to turn to suicide as the solution. But ending our lives is not the answer to fix the hardships of life. There is hope and that is found only through Jesus. Jesus is the answer. Even though I grew up in the...
by Gaby Santiago | Apr 26, 2018 | Perseverance, Blog, Spiritual Growth, Staying Positive
If we had the choice to live a life free from hardships, all of us would take that offer. But without hardships, we have no opportunity to grow and be an influence to others. Hardships are what produces overcomers. Hardships are necessary. I would be lying if I...
by Gaby Santiago | Apr 16, 2018 | Perseverance, Blog, Staying Positive, Walking In Faith
Are you facing a situation that needs to change? It can be burdensome when we put the weight of our problems on our own shoulders. We will find ourselves striving for joy instead of living with joy. God wants you to enjoy the journey. Give your burdens to God. I...
by Gaby Santiago | Apr 6, 2018 | Forgiveness, Blog, Perseverance, Staying Positive
Many of us struggle to open up because of fear that others will look down on us. No one likes to expose their weaknesses because it makes us feel vulnerable. But are we also refusing to open up to God? People may use our weaknesses against us, but God never...
by Gaby Santiago | Dec 21, 2017 | Relationship With God, Blog, Staying Positive
We all know Christmas as the time to receive and give gifts. It’s the time of year when we are filled with the most joy spent with loved ones. While this season can grab so much of our attention compared to any other time in the year, we must not...
by Gaby Santiago | Dec 6, 2017 | Serving Others, Blog, Staying Positive
Conflict is never a fun experience; it always involves pain and hurt that becomes hard to get over. But there is a way to turn messy conflicts around. I’ve been hurt many times by people who were dear and close to me. The actions that they took completely...