My bestie was Cameroonian. When she died I was left heartbroken. Picking up pieces of what was left of our friendship was hard. During her pain and sickness, we had prayed and hoped for that miracle. But God had better plans: taking her home. What I have to cherish are fond memories, pictures, laughter and […]
I needed one compelling reason to wave goodbye to that friend. Deep down I knew our principles didn’t align but I was willing to hold on to it. Why? Perhaps it was fear, or was it the thoughts of how much memories and ties we have had together? Not until her actions confronted me with […]
I didn’t understand the reason for her unrestrained and persistent concern for the friends I had. I thought it was my choice who I let in. But I was wrong! Thankfully, my mom was looking out for me. Everything from acquaintances to friendships and more advanced relationships impact not only us but those around, directly […]
Happy New Year, dear friends! Did you write your plans for the year? How about your Spiritual goals? Having spiritual goals and plans are a good thing but they are not enough. Spiritual plans are different from other kinds of plans we draw up. They are not agendas we carry out with God’s help although […]
Christ is the perfect example of living the giving life. He gave his all that we may come into manifold grace. Walking in his footsteps require that we learn not only to give our all to the Lord but also to die to self. Download this study for free, Today!
Have you done this before, going to your favorite store, and asking for your Christmas freebie or discount? Or looked through the catalogue for shops having Christmas sale? I admit I have done that too! Unfortunately, Christmas has been equated to freebies, promos, commercials and ads. The malls are out to woo buyers, make more […]
I missed the art. Penning words down has been a struggle. Not that there were no words but I had lost the strength and courage to. My dear Pastor had been sick for a long time. Sometimes when God doesn’t answer our prayers, we wonder if we have not prayed enough or prayed the right […]
A lot of times we think we need the pulpit to share our story when all we need is a table. A table of grace and hope. Our stories are compelling because they are testimonies of the power of the Gospel. We don’t share our stories for the sake of storytelling we share because someone […]
My daughter pressed me hard. Refusing to wait for the drink to get cooled. I said in 30 minutes it should be ready. But she pushed every two minutes. Checking in and asking when 30 minutes wait was going to be over. Seeing an opportunity to throw in some life lesson, I caved in. I […]
My mum was disappointed. I didn’t know. We were faced with our toughest life season yet.. I recount a personal experience in this first episode. Surely we had done everything! I didn’t know what words to say. What more? I know how hard it is praying until you are left thinking of what else to […]