Patti Garibay

Op-ed Contributor

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Dec 31, 2021
A New Year’s relationship resolution
By catching the moments that surround each of us to leave a little imprint on another’s heart. These quiet, unscheduled moments of time are the optimal times to teach values to a young girl or to encourage a struggling teen.
Dec 24, 2021
A Christmas invitation from Christ
Our minds review the year over, taking inventory on accomplishments and making promises for the new year — all in an effort to live better, do better, be better.
Oct 26, 2021
Cultivating a spirit of thankfulness
When we’re struggling with trials and difficulties, this sounds like a strange command, especially since we live in a culture that encourages us to act on the basis of how we feel. But God knows that when we focus on our blessings, it’s easier to keep our problems and concerns in the right perspective.
Mar 28, 2021
10 creative ways to make this Easter the most memorable
Check out this list for a few of our favorite ideas to make this Easter the most meaningful and memorable ever.
Jun 17, 2020
Talking to your children about race relations today
As parents, we are responsible for teaching the next generation and pointing our girls and boys toward God's heart for justice, love, mercy, and peace for all.
May 29, 2020
3 steps to help teen girls battling anxiety and depression
Girls are held to so many worldly standards of perfection, beauty, and ability even at the youngest of ages. It’s no wonder that girls today are experiencing such heightened rates of diagnosed anxiety and depression.