Author Archives: Rachel Matembe
Teaching Our Children the Power of Gratitude
Count your blessings, name them one by one; Count your blessings, see what God hath done; Count your blessings, name them one by one; Count your blessings, see what God hath done. Hearing my husband s...
Jan 11, 2024
Good News of Great Joy - Why We Can Have Hope
Have you ever done something wrong after saying you would never do it again? Falling for the same sin over and over? Paul puts it so well in Romans 7:15-25. For I do not understand my own actions [I a...
Dec 27, 2023 PC: GettyImages
The Perfect 3 Ingredient Melt-In-Your-Mouth Shortbread Cookie
Ever since I made this recipe over 5 Christmases ago, it has been so much of a family staple that I use it as one of my best my go-to cookie recipes throughout the year. Requiring only three basic ing...
Dec 19, 2023
DIY Paper Angel Christmas Ornament Craft
Hebrews 1:14 tells us that angels are ministering spirits sent by God, to serve, accompany and protect those who are to inherit salvation. These majestic angels live to do the will of God. They are Hi...
Dec 13, 2023 Paper Angel Ornament by Rachel Matembe
Keep Growing
Luke 2:52 - And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and with people. Our five-year-old son lost his top front teeth this week. The Hubby pulled out the first one with some floss. I...
Dec 08, 2023
God Will Teach You What to Teach Your Children
Judges 13:12 - Manoah then asked, "When your promise comes true, what rules must the child obey and what will be his work?" What Manoa asked the angel of the Lord when he was told that they were going...
Nov 28, 2023
Gather Around the Table for a Tasty Sweet Potato and Pecan Crumble Casserole
This Sweet Potato and Pecan Crumble Casserole is guaranteed to be a BIG hit for the holidays. In fact, it was such a big hit the first time I made it some years ago, that I get requests for it all yea...
Nov 18, 2023
We're Better Together When in Community
This past weekend I have been particularly reminded that God created us to thrive in community. I was reminded that there is strength in numbers. Even God Himself observed that it is not good for man ...
Nov 17, 2023
Colors of Fall Painted Craft Project
Whether you're looking to keep your little ones constructively occupied or looking to improve their fine motor skills, this beautiful colors of fall craft project has your name written all over it! Cu...
Oct 27, 2023
Teaching Our Kids to Call on the Lord in Times of Need
Our daughter was practicing piano while I was sitting on the couch reading and as she was playing, I noticed that there was a particular sequence of notes that she kept messing up. After about three t...
Oct 26, 2023