In the face of the rising costs of living, alarming rates of lay-offs and unemployment, devastating crime waves, bleak news, and so many other uncertainties, it is easy for us to get overwhelmed by all that is happening around us and… Read More ›
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Waiting on God
Have you ever been in a waiting room? Or perhaps, you have had to wait in a queue for some time before someone attended to you? If yes, you would realize how challenging and tiring it is to be in… Read More ›
The Beauty in Imperfections
As a young girl, I discovered I had a tiny hole in one of my ears – my right ear precisely. This hole wasn’t a piercing; I was born with it. It is also not in my ear lobule (like… Read More ›
Are You Searching for God in the Wrong Places?
A few months ago, I was privileged to visit the tallest building in the world – Burj Khalifa. The almost 830 metres tall edifice, with over 160 stories, is located in the beautiful city of Dubai and was built in… Read More ›
Focus On Your Journey
A few years ago, I read a story about a man (let’s call him Mr. X). Mr. X decided to stop attending church services because of the attitude of other members of his church. However, before executing his plan, Mr…. Read More ›
Is Your Faith Unshakeable?
When I think of the story of Job, here is what plays out in my head: Job’s Wife: “Like seriously, after all that has happened, are you still holding on to your faith in God?? There’s no point doing so…. Read More ›
God’s Unending Peace
Can you think of one area of your life that is a constant source of worry and anxiety? How do you deal with it? Addressing worry and anxiety in God’s way entails being deliberate about not overthinking things. We can… Read More ›
My “African” PhD Journey
A while ago, I received a message from a very concerned well-wisher. He wondered why I chose to pursue a PhD in Africa – and in Ghana of all places (those were his exact words). He added that I was… Read More ›
A Reflective Look at the Garden of Gethsemane
The garden of Gethsemane was familiar to Jesus and his disciples, as they had spent some time together there a couple of times (John 18:2). I imagine Jesus telling his disciples lovely stories, answering their questions and praying with them… Read More ›
The “Proverbs 31” Woman
I have met several amazing women in my lifetime. Some of whom I have learnt lifelong lessons from, others I have admired from a distance. However, there is only one woman I aspire to be like – she is the… Read More ›
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