Grand Father. I had the blessing of being raised by my grandfather. When Father’s day comes around, I can’t help but day dream about the sweet memories of growing up under the loving care of a strong gracious man. My …
Scandalous Grace A few days ago, I started reading the book of Hosea. The Old Testament book is scandalous, intriguing and graphic. It reminds me of those novels my friends and I were were not supposed to read in high …
The Power of Lyrics. A few days ago, I happened to catch a portion of the show The Voice. I heard lyrics that literally stopped me in my tracks. I remember getting ready to leave the room when I heard …
The Power of a Support Team. I love the African Proverb that states “If you go through the high grass where the elephant has already gone, you don’t get soaked with the dew.” I grew up in Zambia where elephant …
St Patrick and My Kids. My kids recently asked me what St Patrick’s day is all about. This came up because their school asked them to wear green for Patrick’s day. I have a general idea of what it’s about …
Self-care and Empathy. If you are a deeply empathetic person, you feel for people much more than the average person does. You naturally put yourself in other people’s shoes and help them carry emotional burdens. It turns out these feelings …
Why I Write. It has been three months since I started blogging. I have actually consistently written a weekly post for three months! Now, I know what you might be thinking…… “And the big deal about scribbling for three months …
The Gift of Respectful Conflict. Conflict. What comes to mind when you hear or see that word? Do you break out in hives as you remember every painful breakup? Do you stand up tall, ready to fight any one who …
Parenting Children are truly a treasure from the Lord, as Steve Green so beautifully sings. When you become a parent, everything changes! When my first baby was handed to me for the first time, I felt intense unconditional love, compassion …
Abuse: The dirty secret in many marriages Many of us have been praying for Pastor Abedini Saeed for years! He was imprisoned for his faith in Iran for three and half years. The news of his release sent incredible …
Dear Encourager, I know people see you as upbeat and positive, and so they don’t think you need to be encouraged that much. You pray for others much longer and deeper than you do for yourself. Your giving is intrinsic …
Who is a Mentor? A Mentor is someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person . To mentor is to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to …
The Movie War Room is about the far-reaching influence of a dynamic prayer life. It’s a beautiful demonstration of what a powerful weapon prayer is. It can touch lives with persistent love, forgiveness and transformation. It shows an older …
Fitness and New Year Resolutions Fitness and weight-loss are the buzz words for many New Year Resolutions. Gyms across the world will be flooded with new memberships this week. Most of these members will drop out within days or …
My Village Love Story Christmas reminds me of the day my husband stepped into my village for the first time. He’s American and I’m from Zambia. We met and got married in the US. Our wedding was beautiful and …
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.Ephesians 4:31 Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Proverbs 4:23 Toxic malice. Have you ever experienced …
Understanding your grief, embracing your healing. God is more than able to heal your grieving heart. When your heart is breaking, He is there to hold you.Your circumstances may not change, but your heart will heal again. Stages of grieving. …
Benefits of healthy grieving. Discussions about grieving and mourning are unpopular, because of the pain involved. Many of us have mastered the art of pushing down painful memories, just so we can survive another day. Grieving is stressful and messy. …
Autumn. It’s that season when everything around bursts with intense color in a grand display of glorious mosaics.The sizzling heat of the summer has calmed down to a crisp tender breezy whimsical freshness.This is fleeting at best, but it’s real and it’s here right now. It’s a gift for us to enjoy and bask in.
North Western Province Zambia is a beautiful and important part of the economic and cultural strength of Zambia. Dr David Wilkin’s personal and academic narratives brings much needed attention to this “cinderella province” that has much to offer.
