Author Archives: Rachel Matembe

Hearty Homemade Beef Bone Stew
Searching for a homemade dish to easy my a queasy tummy and soothe the children's scratchy throats led me to this beef bone, veggie and left over beef chunks ensemble. I needed it to be light but pack...
Rachel Matembe Feb 12, 2026 rudisill

Writing a God‑Centered Vision for Your Life This Year
Have you thought about your vision for the new year? What is your vision for your family, marriage, spouse, children, health, work, business, church, ministry and relationships? It is not too late if ...
Rachel Matembe Jan 29, 2026

Make Time to Rest
We are a couple of weeks into 2026 and 2025 is feeling more and more like a thing of the past. You have probably even stopped writing 2025 instead of 2026 whenever you write the date. As you prayerful...
Rachel Matembe Jan 23, 2026 pixdeluxe

What the Shepherds Teach Us About Christmas
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...
Rachel Matembe Dec 25, 2025 MyosotisRock

Vanilla Bundt Cake with Fresh Raspberry Topping
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...
Rachel Matembe Dec 16, 2025

Is There Room in Your Heart for Jesus This Christmas Season?
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...
Rachel Matembe Dec 15, 2025 Connor Deehan

How to Take Control of Your Moods and Emotions, Before They Take Control of You
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 ...
Rachel Matembe Dec 11, 2025 Ilaria La Preziosa

The Comparison Trap
"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...
Rachel Matembe Dec 02, 2025 Lolostock

Investing in Me: Why I Finally Joined an Exercise Class
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...
Rachel Matembe Nov 21, 2025 Delmaine Donson

From Empty Pantry to Flavorful Feast: Coconut Cream Lentils
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...
Rachel Matembe Oct 27, 2025 Oksana Kiian




