Author Archives: Rachel Matembe
Seeing Others as Jesus Sees Them
The way Jesus treated women who had been vilified by others is not only beautiful but also exemplary. It sets the tone for how we are to treat others that society or the circles you find yourself in c...
Rachel Matembe Aug 22, 2023
Pandesal: Classic Fluffy Filipino Bread
My family recently discovered Pandesal. It is a classic Filipino bread roll that is light, fluffy, soft and slightly sweet. We found out that the local Filipino store close to our house makes fresh ba...
Rachel Matembe Aug 17, 2023
Our First Family Garden
This spring, we did something new; planted a small garden. The Grandparents were kind enough to share a portion of their backyard with us so we could execute this fun project. GrandMa purchased all th...
Rachel Matembe Aug 10, 2023
Pressed Flower Bookmark DIY
Beautiful, colorful flowers are blooming and blossoming all around us, and now is the perfect time to gather them for all kinds of projects. My favorite flower themed project so far is pressed flower ...
Rachel Matembe Jul 31, 2023
Discover Who God Says You Really Are
When Jesus arrived in the villages of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, "What are people saying about who the Son of Man is?" They replied, "Some think He is John the Baptizer, some say Elija...
Rachel Matembe Jul 22, 2023
What Does The Bible Have to Say About Mom Guilt
Mom guilt is something I have felt multiple times, and you have probably experienced some form of it as well. I found myself asking what the Bible has to say, not just about Mom guilt, but about guilt...
Rachel Matembe Jul 12, 2023
Good Job Catching Your Mistake
"Good job catching your mistake!" Our daughter's homeschool coordinator commented during one of her quarterly home visits. As our daughter was demonstrating her growing math skills while doing long ad...
Rachel Matembe Jul 07, 2023
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 Jun 29, 2023
Bible Verses I Pray Over Myself as a Mom
As my Mom like to say, "parenting is not for cowards." You need to be brave to parent because let's face it, it is kind of scary knowing that you are in charge of nurturing and moulding this little hu...
Rachel Matembe Jun 15, 2023
Father's Day Origami Shirt Cards
Malachi 4:6 "He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers." Our daughter made her dad a Father's Day card way in advance. On Mother's Day t...
Rachel Matembe Jun 14, 2023