Author Archives: Rachel Matembe

Christmas time is a great time to reflect on the story of the birth of Jesus. There are reminders everywhere. Displays at the grocery store, Christmas music in the mall and restaurants. Loved ones exc...

A good vanilla cake recipe is a must have in every kitchen. It is simple and easy to execute, making it both a perfect cake for beginners and a great standby or baseline cake for experienced bakers to...

And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 There was no room for Jesus at the Inn...

This week I've been learning that regulating my emotions is active not passive. I have to act on it, it will not just happen by itself. After I got done asking myself why I have to do hard things, it ...

"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...