Author Archives: Rachel Matembe

"When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they lack wisdom and behave like fools." 2 Corinthians 10:12 To paraphrase 2 Corinthians, those that compare themsel...

It finally happened! I signed up for an exercise class this week. Previously, I felt like this was such an extravagant expense because I can exercise at home for free, right? As a stay-at-home Mom and...

The saying that goes: "necessity is the mother of invention" rings true as I share today's recipe with you. This recipe is an absolute must! It is a simple two ingredient recipe that is not only nutri...

Help! I do not have the motivation to read my Bible and pray. It has been so long now and I have been waiting to feel like it again but that has not happened yet. What do I do? Because I feel like I'm...

Our family recently returned from an epic trip to Uganda, a small but potent country found in Eastern Africa. Uganda is famous for having the source of the River Nile, being home to the endangered mou...

I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with jo...

As warm sunny days turn into shorter, rainier days and falling leaves, I am reminded that life too has changing seasons. The trees that were once busting with a lush green coat are now dressed in beau...

Our family is currently vacationing in Uganda. My husband and I were both born in Uganda and grew up here. We moved to Canada as adults. Our 7-year-old son had never visited before and our 9-year-old ...

God made our bodies with intention. For the rest of creation, God simply spoke (albeit there is power in the spoken Word of God because it created such an intricate and vast universe beyond human comp...

Step 1: Cry I wait till I'm able to find a secluded place, talk to God in my heart about how sad and alone I feel. Cry. Sometimes bawl but usually just that silent tear rolling down my cheek as I just...