Author Archives: Rachel Matembe

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...

Today I made rice and realized I had nothing to go with it. I thought there would be some chicken I could make into a stew but all I had was white rice staring at me. So, I did what Moms do best and i...

Isaiah 42:12 Let them give glory to the LORD And declare His praise in the islands and coastlands. Our family recently returned from a beautiful trip to Halifax, Nova Scotia. That is a six-hour flight...

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Ecclesiaste...

Don't you just love the fact that the woman at the well was one of the earliest evangelists, ever. Quite an unlikely pick you might think, and here's why. She was a Samaritan, a group of people looked...

Who said eating fruits and veggies has to be boring? Take your children's snacks to the next level with these super fun and creative "veggie trains". Your children will enjoy helping you create these ...

How about switching things up and giving Dad a gift basket, full of his favorite things for Father's Day this year? Is your go to for Father's Day gifts always ties, key chains, socks and mugs? That's...