Love is in the air. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, most couples are thinking of ways to make this day extra special. It is requiring extra imagination especially for us in Canada with a lot of businesses closed due to COVID. But how does one keep the magic…
This poem was written by my daughter Lila as an homage to me her mother. All the titles are in Swahili as well as the Bible verses she placed at the beginning of each poem. Because Swahili is my mother tongue and a big part of my heritage and identity,…
Living a virtuous life in the 21st century may seem to be outdated. In a world that is constantly shaping and defining women, one can easily feel lost. However, virtuous living, which means having high moral standards is possible. In Proverbs 31:10-31, we find this virtuous woman who is praised…
Love like there is no tomorrow, for indeed no one is guaranteed of tomorrow. Humans are relational species, and as such, one of our fundamental needs is feeling loved and having a sense of belonging. Apparently from our childhood, we all have an emotional tank waiting to be filled with…
We have all lost our cool and said or done something that we later regretted. When in a confronting heated situation, the bible gives us a good tip to turn off anger. In Proverbs 15:1 It says; ” A soft answer turns wrath, but grievous words stir up anger’‘. A…
History is in the making right now as the whole world is feeling the blows of the Corona Virus pandemic. Is calmness something that can be envisioned at this present time? Nations are crumbling at the mercies of this deadly virus as it ravages not only lives but also livelihood.…
I have a friend who when we meet we can never have a quick ten minute conversation. Our husbands and kids know us well enough that they always plan ahead regardless of how much we insist it wont be long. We always have an unlimited flow of ideas. We sharpen…
I am constantly learning and enjoy discovering and applying new concepts. This year I decided to take a different approach, when I learned that there are two types of goals, and they both have different impacts on one’s life. One is attained goals and the second one is habitual goals;…
The holiday season has just begun. For many, it’s a magical season where every wish comes true, but for others, they are just bracing themselves waiting for it to be over. I myself agree that Christmas has been commercialized and stripped of all its meaning. I can imagine it was…
Many a time we’ve been caught between wanting to say the right thing to a friend and not hurting their feelings. A good foundation for any relationship is based on truth and honesty. Better the wounds of a friend than kisses of an enemy, because that is what we become…