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There was a time when I measured my reading by numbers. How many books this month?How many pages this week?How many titles completed before the year ends? There is nothing inherently wrong with reading widely. Books are gifts. Stories expand us. Ideas sharpen us. But somewhere along the way, I realised that I had begun … Continue reading Why I’m Learning to Read Fewer Books, More Deeply
Rating: 4 Stars Published: November 29, 2024 Pages: 256 Genre: Fiction Buy: Amazon.com This is the third book by the author I am reading, and having enjoyed reading her previous work, I was looking forward to reading this one. The story follows Naomi and Jan who meet on facebook, begin a long-distance relationship and fall … Continue reading Book Review: No Pink in a Rainbow by Angel Patricks Amegbe
Performance is subtle. It doesn’t always look like striving. Sometimes it looks like faithfulness, productivity, or being “the reliable one.” Over time, we learn to measure our worth by what we do, how well we do it, and how others respond. But there comes a moment often in stillness when God asks a quieter question: … Continue reading Who Are You When You Stop Performing?
Welcome to Word Play Wednesday!Word Play Wednesday is a weekly feature of written and spoken word poetry. I will be sharing my written and spoken word poems exclusive to my wonderful subscribers. If you are interested in sharing some of your poetry, feel free to buzz me and we can work something out. I hope … Continue reading Word Play Wednesday: Little Moments…A Poem
Rest often carries quiet guilt. In a world that praises productivity, constant motion, and visible results, slowing down can feel irresponsible, even indulgent. We are taught, directly and indirectly, that rest must be earned. But Scripture tells a different story. “In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for … Continue reading Rest Is Not Laziness: A Faith-Filled Reframe
We live in a time where attention is constantly being asked for. Notifications blink. Messages arrive. Feeds refresh endlessly. News updates by the minute. Even when we are physically still, our minds are often scrolling. To be online is not inherently wrong. There is beauty in connection, access to information, and shared community. But there … Continue reading Reading as Resistance in an Always-Online World
Rating: 4 Stars Published: January 31, 2023 by HarperVia Pages: 400 Genre: Literary Fiction Buy: Amazon.com This book has been on my radar for quite a while now as I enjoyed reading the author's debut novel - 'Of Women and Frogs' (now retitled 'The Teller of Secrets). I guess this was the right time to … Continue reading Book Review: Daughter in Exile by Bisi Adjapon
Trusting God with the outcome is often harder than trusting Him with the beginning. We can pray the prayer.Take the step.Say yes to the calling. But when results are slow, unclear, or different from what we imagined, trust is tested. This is where faith deepens, not in the doing, but in the letting go. The … Continue reading What It Means to Trust God With the Outcome
We live in a time that rewards speed. Fast news. Fast opinions. Fast content.Even reading has become something to conquer with measured in numbers, goals, and how quickly we can move on to the next thing. But I do not believe reading was never meant to be rushed. Slow reading is an act of resistance … Continue reading Slow Reading in a Fast World
Choosing faith over fear has never been a single, dramatic moment for me. It has been a series of quiet decisions.Small obediences.Daily surrenders. Moments where fear was loud and faith felt fragile, yet I chose to trust God anyway. This journey has shaped me more than I expected. Faith Often Begins Where Comfort Ends Fear … Continue reading Lessons From Choosing Faith Over Fear