Author Archives: Rachel Matembe

Self Love vs Selfishness? I'm Going with Self Love
Mark.12:28-31: Then one of the scribes [an expert in Mosaic Law] came up and listened to them arguing [with one another], and noticing that Jesus answered them well, asked Him, "Which commandment is f...
Rachel Matembe Jun 10, 2025 Getty | Valery Rybakou

"Mummy, Does God Want Us to Suffer?"
1 Peter 4:12: My friends, do not be surprised at the painful things you are now suffering. These things are testing your faith. So do not think that something strange is happening to you. Mummy does G...
Rachel Matembe Jun 05, 2025 Getty | Jean Landry

The Woman at the Well
Jesus answered, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water w...
Rachel Matembe May 24, 2025 Getty | Urosh Petrovic

Courage To Look To Jesus Alone
When we look to Jesus, He is our anchor, and we are not swayed about by the cares or snares of the world. There is a tendency, because of culture, up bringing or just the way we have chosen to live ou...
Rachel Matembe May 19, 2025

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




