A simple family adventure of trying new vegetables turned into a quiet lesson about how God grows us — one experience, one act of obedience, and one “taste of grace” at a time.
Experiences
Knowing When to Be Silent and When to Speak Up: What Jesus Teaches Us About Self-Mastery
Yesterday I had a conversation that reminded me of something profound: Jesus always knew the right way to respond. Sometimes He was silent, other times He spoke up, and in every case His response was full of grace.
The Bible tells us, “Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt” (Colossians 4:6). That kind of wisdom — knowing when to be quiet and when to speak — is priceless.
In a world that glorifies retaliation, Jesus shows us the power of restraint, forgiveness, and self-mastery.
From Triangle to Prism: Discovering Hidden Richness in Simple Spaces
From the outside, my life looked triangular—church, home, school. But inside that triangle, God was shaping depth, joy, and hidden richness.
How to Correct Without Crushing Someone’s Spirit: The Power of Truth Wrapped in Love
Truth without love wounds. Love without truth misleads. Jesus showed us the balance. Discover how His gentle approach—and a few funny life lessons from my dad—taught me to speak truth without breaking someone’s spirit.
“Green Kire”: The Worship Song We Couldn’t Name (and the Lessons It Taught Me)
Drive time to and from daycare has always been a special bonding moment for me and the kids. In those precious windows of time, we talk, laugh, and settle into a rhythm of worship. We usually play a few of… Read More ›
Advice to my Younger Self
If you were to give one piece of advice to the younger version of yourself, what would it be?? I’d start 😊 “Don’t be afraid to take that first step.” I know you tend to overthink things; you want to… 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 ›
My Twenty-Nine-Day Open Gratitude Challenge: 2018
The month of October would always be an exceptional month for me – and this year, it is memorable. Every year since October 2015, I embark on a twenty-nine-day gratitude challenge. I call it “October of Gratitude” and the results… Read More ›
365 Days…
I sat at my desk working on my Powerpoint slides for a class presentation which I had to deliver the following week on current vaccine approaches for dengue fever. It was about 2:30pm, and I was beginning to feel hungry…. Read More ›
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