Author Archives: Rachel Matembe

Take Heart Mama. Our God is Able to Meet You Right Where You Are
But Jesus would often go to some place where He could be alone and pray. Luke 5:16 Sometimes withdrawing to a quiet place means going to a quaint silent retreat centre for the weekend. But most times ...
Rachel Matembe Apr 24, 2025 Getty | Motortion

Easter "He Is Risen" Fruit and Cheese Board
He isn't here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Matthew 28:6 If you are hosting Easter/ Resurrection Sunday dinner at your house or you are looking to treat your family to a be...
Rachel Matembe Apr 15, 2025 PC: Rachel Matembe

Give Leftovers New Life With This Quick and Easy Beef Fried Rice Recipe
Tired of eating the same thing over and over? Looking to spice up your meals with something flavorful and delicious? Then this beef fried rice recipe is for you! Giving leftovers new life by turning t...
Rachel Matembe Apr 07, 2025 PC: Rachel Matembe

To The Mom at the Splash Park: Thank You
The right word spoken at the right time is as beautiful as gold apples in a silver bowl. Proverbs 25:11 It was over 7 years ago; our first child was two years old and our second was about two months o...
Rachel Matembe Mar 27, 2025

Rolex Recipe, A Delicious & Popular Ugandan Street Food
Today I am so excited to be sharing with you one of my favorite Ugandan recipes, the Rolex. I prepared this recipe as part of the Museum of Surrey Community Treasures Exhibit: Celebrating Our Ugandan ...
Rachel Matembe Mar 12, 2025 Photo: Diamond's Edge Photography

Celebrating Our Ugandan Heritage at the Museum of Surrey in British Columbia
This year, I did something exciting, nerve recking and fun all wrapped up in one. The process actually began in August of 2024 when I filled out an application for a Community Treasures exhibit at the...
Rachel Matembe Mar 11, 2025 Photo Credit: Diamond's Edge Photography

Keeping Siblings Occupied at Sports Events
Have you been racking your brain for ideas on how to keep a sibling occupied while at competitive sports events? Our daughter has a swim meet at least once a quarter and these events last up to five h...
Rachel Matembe Mar 10, 2025 Getty | Kate-Sept2004

Basking in God's Glorious Creation on an Early Sunday Morning
And Abraham went early in the morning to the place where he had stood before the Lord. Genesis 19:27 There is something special about taking an early morning walk on a quiet Sunday morning. Sunday mor...
Rachel Matembe Mar 06, 2025

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Who doesn't love crunchy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies? Mmmm....my mouth is watering just thinking about them! A friend shared this recipe with me when we visited them in the beautiful farm city that...
Rachel Matembe Mar 04, 2025

Safe in the Arms of a Loving Father
For BC family day this year we surprised our children with a trip to FlyOver Canada at Vancouver's downtown waterfront. FlyOver Canada is an immersive flying journey that connects you with Canada's be...
Rachel Matembe Feb 25, 2025




