Author Archives: Rachel Matembe
Mom, Why is God Jealous?
Mom, is jealousy good? No, it is not. So then why does the Bible say that God is a jealous God? This was in reference to Exodus 20:5, You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD yo...
Rachel Matembe Sep 17, 2024
DIY Beautiful and Easy Fall Craft
Looking for some crafty fall dcor to spruce up your space? These DIY sock pumpkins are so fun and easy to make! Only taking under 5 minutes to make, these beautiful fall dcor stuffed sock pumpkins mak...
Rachel Matembe Aug 30, 2024
A Healthy Take on Banana Splits
The children informed me that August 25th was National Banana Split Day. They have never had a banana split before and were quite curious to know what it looked and tasted like. Specifically, they ask...
Rachel Matembe Aug 29, 2024
Thankful For Community
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...
Rachel Matembe Aug 26, 2024 Getty | Jacob Wackerhausen
Bible Based Morning Confession for the Family
Deuteronomy 6:5-9 Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. Take to heart these words that I give you today. Repeat them to your children. Talk about ...
Rachel Matembe Aug 16, 2024
Cardboard Flower Vase Nature Craft
The children and I enjoyed collecting wild flowers for our craft project: flower vase. I recycled an old cereal box and drew some vases on the blank side. You could have the children draw and color th...
Rachel Matembe Aug 12, 2024
Jesus is Our Living Hope
"In His Name, the nations will hope." Matthew 12:21. Having hope means to look forward to a thing you desire with the expectation of obtaining it. As Christians, ours is a living hope because our hope...
Rachel Matembe Jul 29, 2024 Getty | Pixdeluxe
Exercising Faith So It Grows
And that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 3:15 Summer is hands down my favorite season...
Rachel Matembe Jul 15, 2024 Getty | Delphixart
Choosing Faith Over Fear
When you think about the state of the world we are living in today, do you find yourself grappling with fear, anxiety and worry? From the climate crisis to food shortages, from disease outbreak to out...
Rachel Matembe Jul 13, 2024
Baking the Perfect Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread
When life gives you over ripe bananas, make banana bread! My husband's Aunt gave us a whole box of bananas. As a family of four, there is no way we were going to eat all of them before they turned ove...
Rachel Matembe Jul 12, 2024