Why do we treat God like a genie? One of my favorite Disney movies while growing up was Aladdin – with a slew of timeless songs, the sweet romance between Aladdin and Jasmine, and the indefatigable genie, whose larger-than-life personality was aptly played by the late Robin Williams – the movie was the right mix of entertaining and aspirational. And… Read More
Six ways our personal convictions stop us from serving Christ
How our personal convictions impede our faith walk There are times when personal convictions build up our faith and our ability to serve Christ and there are times when these things are an impediment to serving Christ. That’s a pretty bold statement but allow me to unpack a few things: by personal convictions, I mean the body of values and… Read More
15 Activities for Engaged Couples other than Sex
Fifteen Date Ideas for Engaged Couples So, you’re engaged! Congratulations! This is fantastic news! Marriage is a wonderful gift, and an incredible opportunity to do life with someone special. But the reality is that there are things that often occur before you say ‘I do’. For one thing, you both need to continue to learn more about each other, this… Read More
How to Experience Joy Every Day
How to find joy in life’s little moments Joy seems to be one of the most elusive of life experiences. We often long for it, even though we do not really know what it is. If you were asked to describe or define joy, what would you call it – would you say it is happiness, contentment, peace, amongst other… Read More
Can I ask God for what I want?
Does God really want us to ask for what we want? [Guest post by Ufuomaee] “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you…“ (John 15:7). Well, going by the above verse, I’d say YES! Why do we doubt God so much? But, this isn’t really why… Read More
Four Bible Verses to Start the Day Right
Four scriptures to help you start your morning right For most of us, our mornings are where our good intentions come to die. Just before we sleep, we are brimming with optimism on all we will accomplish the next day. We tell ourselves we will wake up with the sun, spend quality time with God, and prepare for the day… Read More
What you need to know about pooping (and farting)
Disclaimer: you know that I know that poop (feces, number two, unmentionables, shite, doo-doo) is an important subject but is often relegated to the TMI category. However, I wish to unrelegate it (is that a word?), and you have been duly warned. This post should read – what you do not want to know (but should) about pooping and… Read More
How to respond to the ‘will you get married?’ question
Are you going to get married? I think when a woman gets to a certain age and she’s still not married, the types of questions she’s asked take on a new twist. This is particularly so when she’s vocal about making the most of singleness. I can’t tell you the number of times people either asked or assumed I didn’t… Read More
Productivity for women: the three-minute productivity rule
How to be more productive: The Three-minute productivity rule for Christian women I promise I am not obsessed with productivity unless you call having a YouTube playlist of productivity videos obsessive. But I believe being able to manage our time and resources is such a key part of our Christian lives. And so, I am continually open to trying… Read More
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