This month the spotlight is on Angel Patricks Amegbe, a Nigerian Belgian writer and author. I got introduced to her writing when I read her debut novel, "Days of Silence". Since then, I have followed the author's work, and she has become a writer I look forward to reading. Here are a few things about … Continue reading Author Spotlight: Angel Patricks Amegbe
The Christmas story is full of profound truths, but perhaps none more comforting than the name Emmanuel—“God with us” (Matthew 1:23). This single name encapsulates the heart of the gospel: the Creator of the universe chose to enter into the messiness of human life, to be present with His people, and to walk with us … Continue reading Emmanuel- God With Us: What This Means For Us Today
As we celebrate Christmas, I want to take a moment to wish you, my wonderful community, a very Merry Christmas. In a season filled with lights, music, gift lists, and full calendars, it’s easy to focus on the celebration and forget the reason. But Christmas invites us to pause and remember something far deeper than … Continue reading Merry Christmas
Waiting is one of the most uncomfortable parts of the human experience. We wait for breakthroughs, answers, clarity, healing, opportunities, next steps and sometimes for things we can’t even fully articulate. And in a world that values speed, instant results, and overnight success, waiting can feel like a punishment. But Scripture tells a different story … Continue reading It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas: What this Season Teaches Us About Patience, Hope, and God’s Timing
Hello friends, I'm here again with another episode of the podcast and I really enjoyed having this conversation. This is episode 23 and the 11th episode of season 2. If this is your first time here, you are welcome once again, and I urge you to go listen to all 12 episodes in Season 1 … Continue reading New Podcast Episode: Cultivating a Life of Balance: Practical Rhythms Rooted in Godly Principles
Every year, December seems to arrive with both excitement and exhaustion. The calendars fill up. The shops get louder. Work deadlines multiply. Family expectations pile on. By mid-month, many of us find ourselves running, rushing, and reaching for breath, while telling ourselves, “This year, I really want Christmas to be meaningful.” But meaning requires margin.And … Continue reading How to Make Space for Jesus in a Distracted Christmas Season
Truth be told, some people are just hard to love. Maybe it’s a coworker who never appreciates your efforts, a family member who constantly criticizes, a friend who drains your energy, or even someone in your community who challenges your patience. Loving these people can feel like an impossible task. Yet, Scripture calls us to … Continue reading Loving Difficult People: Extending Grace Without Losing Yourself
We live in a world that tells us over and over again:“Believe in yourself.”“Trust your instincts.”“You’ve got this.” And while there’s nothing wrong with confidence. In fact, confidence is a good thing and as believers, we’re called to something deeper. Something stronger. Something that doesn’t crumble when life gets hard or when we don’t feel … Continue reading Confidence Vs Godfidence: Learning to Fully Rely on God
Hello friends, I'm here again with another episode of the podcast and I really enjoyed having this conversation. This is episode 22 and the 10th episode of season 2. If this is your first time here, you are welcome once again, and I urge you to go listen to all 12 episodes in Season 1 … Continue reading New Podcast Episode: Navigating Life in Seasons of Hardship
Rating: 4 Stars Published: May 8, 2012 by Henry Holt & Company, Inc. Pages: 412 Genre: Historical Fiction Buy: Amazon.com This is the second book in the 'Thomas Cromwell' series, and I have reviewed the first book in the series, 'Wolf Hall' on this blog a couple of years ago when I read it. If … Continue reading Book Review: Bring Up The Bodies by Hilary Mantel