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TRUSTING GOD: WALKING BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT
Reflecting on the past year, I’ve pondered a question many of us ask: How did I get here? Beyond my efforts, it’s been God’s grace and...

Sylvia Rivera
Jun 27, 20243 min read


FOSTERING READING HABITS IN OUR WARRIORS: READING SUGGESTIONS
The Summer break is the perfect time to nurture and foster some reading habits in your child. Here are some fantastic book...

Sylvia Rivera
Jun 20, 20243 min read


FATHERHOOD: AN UNDERESTIMATED ROLE WITHIN THE FAMILY
Father's Day is approaching, and I want to draw your attention to various growing issues that affect men that need to be addressed. The...

Sylvia Rivera
Jun 13, 20243 min read


FUN GAMES TO PLAY WITH YOUR CHILD DURING THE SUMMER
Keeping children engaged and entertained during the Summer is a task that requires lots of creativity and inventiveness. You must create...

Sylvia Rivera
Jun 6, 20242 min read


Effective Listening: The Ego-Free, Selfless Art of Listening
“Listening is an art that requires attention over talent, spirit over ego, others over self.” - Dean Jackson. I love this quote because...

Sylvia Rivera
May 30, 20243 min read


KEEP THE LEARNING ROLLING DURING THE SUMMER!
Summer is a time to have fun and relax, but it does not mean it has to be learning-free. With all the technological advancements and all...

Sylvia Rivera
May 23, 20242 min read


What Makes VPS Summer Camp Special?
A summer camp experience can be a transformative experience in any child's life. It is where they create beautiful memories, acquire...

Sylvia Rivera
May 16, 20242 min read


"MOM: Her Superpower is Taking on Different Roles Simultaneously."
"Many shoes to fit in, and I just have two feet." Sounds familiar? If you're a Mom, you'll probably experience the tiresome truth of...

Sylvia Rivera
May 9, 20243 min read


Don't Let Your Mistakes Ruin Your Day
Have you ever been in such a hurry and so stressed out that you do not realize you put on two different shoes? You arrive at work and...

Sylvia Rivera
May 2, 20243 min read


CARING FOR OUR PLANET
This week, we celebrated Earth Day. A quote that I like by Mary Davis says, "To walk into nature is to witness a thousand miracles." I...

Sylvia Rivera
Apr 25, 20242 min read


THE PEBBLE IN YOUR SHOE
The other day, as I was walking, I noticed something was bothering me as I walked. I imagined that it was a pebble in my shoe, but I kept...

Sylvia Rivera
Apr 18, 20242 min read


THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A REST AND QUIET TIME ROUTINE
This weekend, I baked some Rosemary Focaccia Bread, and while I was waiting for the dough to rise, I thought about how important it is...

Sylvia Rivera
Apr 11, 20242 min read


Protecting Our Teens from Predatory Grooming
In this world where technology is an essential part of our daily lives, it is crucial to equip our teenagers with internet safety...

Sylvia Rivera
Apr 4, 20243 min read


HE CONQUERED DEATH, LET'S CELEBRATE!
It is common for us to look for Christ only on the cross, but we forget that He is alive and has conquered death for our salvation. We...

Sylvia Rivera
Mar 28, 20244 min read


ARE YOU WILLING TO PAY THE PRICE?
Have you ever fallen in love with something that, as soon as you saw it, you wanted it? I think we all have been there. But what happens...

Sylvia Rivera
Mar 21, 20243 min read


HOW TO PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR THE HOLY WEEK AND RESURRECTION SUNDAY
This month, we celebrate Holy Week and Resurrection Sunday. For the whole month, our children's minds are on the candy they will receive,...

Sylvia Rivera
Mar 15, 20242 min read


DO NOT COMPROMISE YOUR BELIEFS TO FIT IN
Conviction in the dictionary is defined as a firmly held belief or opinion. It's the quality of showing that one is deeply convinced of...

Sylvia Rivera
Mar 7, 20242 min read


If your shoes could talk, what would they say about you?
If your shoes could talk, what would they say about you? We live in a world where maintaining an image has become more relevant than...

Sylvia Rivera
Feb 29, 20243 min read


Protecting Children and Teens from Winter Related Respiratory Illnesses
Even here in the Sunshine State, this winter season in Florida has brought colder temperatures, and with the cold weather, all sorts of...

Sylvia Rivera
Feb 22, 20242 min read


Celebrating Friendship
Picture this: A world in which you are the sole habitant. That sounds daunting, right? A world with only one inhabitant sounds so lonely...

Sylvia Rivera
Feb 15, 20242 min read

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