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Dancing Up a Storm
Someone asked this question online the other day: What do you look forward to seeing when you go to Heaven? The first picture that came to mind was my mom, before her body aged and a series of
Immanuel
The Bible has many descriptive names for Jesus. Emmanuel (Immanuel) touches my heart more than any other. God with us. God came to live among His creations. “The Word became flesh and dwelt
God Wants to Use Your Story
I often share freely about the challenges I face in my life, as encouragement to others who are fighting their own battles. I want to be okay with being vulnerable and to show that being a Christian doesn’t
A Sweet, Sweet Sound
Recently I did something I'd never done before: I prayed in Kriol, my mother tongue. And it was wonderful! Like a faucet flowing fast and free. I did not feel tongue-tied at all, as I often do when
A Drink of Water
Nothing quenches a lingering thirst like a drink of water. If I forget to drink water for the day, especially when the day is overwhelming, I find myself with dried, cracked lips and feeling dry on the inside.
The Power of the Word
A group of john crows was flying straight toward me as I walked home from school. I slowed down to contemplate my next move. The low-flying vultures had both my heart and mind racing. I wanted to turn
God and Groceries
Community outreach is a hallmark of most churches, providing support to orphans, the elderly, and others with special needs. When I studied in the US, in Greenville, North Carolina, I found that one local
We Were Never Meant to Stand Alone
Mom and I were parked in the driveway of Dad’s workplace waiting for him, our vision blurred by the pouring rain. Eager to go home and hungry after a long day at work, I turned toward the back seat to
Build On the Rock
As I lay in bed getting ready to pray with my son Isaac recently, I thought of how much my life had changed since becoming a mother. I wanted the absolute best life for Isaac. Then I thought of our
Unplugged
After a strenuous day of school, I came home eager to lie in bed and listen to my music, only to find that my headphones were nowhere in sight. I use my headphones everywhere, always, to do
Faith for Righteousness
If you’ve been in the church a while like me, or even if you’re new to this whole Christianity thing, you probably have heard a verse or a phrase paraphrasing a popular verse that goes like this, “For our
Have You Touched Him?
On the north shore of the Sea of Galilee is a chapel with a large mural depicting the story told in Mark’s Gospel, Chapter 5:24-34. We see a woman in a crowd where she should not have been, as she was
A Journal and a Pineapple
I woke up expecting to have another wasted day: work until my shift ended, then spend the rest of the day on my phone hiding from the emptiness of my wounded spirit. Around midday as I was
The Blink of an Eye
On February 14th, 1993, a pressure cooker exploded in my face. I was 16 years old and in high school. Devastated, I cried day and night. I did not want to be left with a discoloured face. I don’t even remember
When You Feel Let Down by God
I cringed hearing the worship team sing, “You’re never gonna let me down.” How can I honestly sing those words, God? I prayed. I trusted you, but my grandson, Jairus, never came home from the hospital.