Author Archives: Rachel Matembe

As I bawled and ugly cried last week over a situation that had me feeling overwhelmed and helpless, I remembered that the Bible mentions that Jesus wept as well. It dawned on me that Jesus weeps with ...

I love a recipe that comes together easily, requires few ingredients and does not skimp on flavor. Shortbread cookies are an all time favorite in our house. They never ever make it beyond two hours un...

"The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever." Isaiah 40:8 The Fall season fell right into place out here in Vancouver (pun intended!) with beautiful fall colors as...

If you are like me and are always looking for ways to incorporate healthy ingredients into tasty treats, then this delicious fruit and nut muffin recipe is for you! The freshly squeezed orange juice a...

Monday was Thanksgiving Day in Canada (the second Monday in October). The preacher at Church on Sunday, who happens to be my husband (super proud of him) cantered his sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:18 - ...

Do you sometimes feel like you are running on fumes? God, in His All Knowing and majestic wisdom foresaw these seasons in life and set up re-fueling stations for us to get that re-charge and boost to ...

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for y...

Did you know you're never too little to serve the Lord? I asked our children one day. Even me? Our 4-year-old responded looking both surprised and unsure. Yes sweetie, especially you! I reassured him....

Proverbs 16:31 - Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life. It is birthday season! I turned thirty-nine some weeks ago and it feels surreal. This is a unique one for me as it ...

I love a recipe that is easy to prepare and yet very tasty and flavorful. Dousing in maple syrup, butter and filling with pecans puts a delicious spin on the fall favorite roasted squash. Sometimes I ...