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When the Time Is Right — “I, the Lord, Will Make It Happen.” (Isaiah 60:22)
After nine years of marriage and seemingly unanswered prayers, God brought a long-awaited blessing. A beautiful reflection on surrender, hope, and divine timing.
In her Shoes: Hagar and the Spring - Pt.1
Hagar was a foreigner and a slave. As Sarah’s maidservant, she had one job – to attend to Sarah. Biblical scholars believe Hagar was one of the servants given to Abraham in Egypt when Pharaoh took Sarah for himself (Genesis 12:16).
Broken but Beautiful: Forgiveness Series - Grant Pardon
Pardon is a ticket or an official document given to a convict to release them from further punishment. Pardon is offered to those who accept responsibility for their crimes and have reformed characters. Convicts who receive pardon are restored to society and are allowed to enjoy the rights of citizenship in their country.
Interview w/ Marsha McWilson on Childhood & Early Success
Marsha McWilson is a recording artist, TV actress, motivational speaker, certified hair stylist AND the FIRST Black woman to be inducted into the Niagara Falls Music Hall of Fame! In this clip we talk about her childhood and how she achieved success at a young age.
The Trouble with Sense - Part 1
The story of this religious leader and his remarkable faith leads me to wonder how many times I’ve missed out on a miracle because it didn’t make ‘sense’ to believe any longer.
TWSC Series: Broken but Beautiful - This is Why you Should Always Celebrate your Birthday
(Enter Mary and Phil, a couple living with their 5 sons, a few chickens, a fluffy Cat, 2 Manchester Terrier dogs and a well kept garden. Mary is in her mid-thirties and Phil in his mid 40s.)
The Cost of Fear
I talked a little bit the other day about how decisions made based on fear can be detrimental not only to ourselves, the impact is far reaching. In Exodus chapter 1, the Israelites had increased in numbers over the years and became so numerous that the Egyptians became fearful of them. They were afraid that they would be able to overpower the Egyptians or form allies with their
TWSC Series: Broken but Beautiful - Find Time to Meet God Daily
Abuse robs us off the ability to build a meaningful relationship with God. It’s hard to see how a loving God would permit any of His children to be abused. I personally grew up with an avoidant attachment towards God. I prayed with my lips, but my heart was numb. I felt obliged to follow religious practices, I feared burning in hell, so I managed to pull an ‘ideal Christian lif
Interview w/ Chandi Rae on Upcoming Conference, Growth & Taking Leaps
Chandi Rae is a serial entrepreneur and the creator of Vanish Board and the Tell Your Story Conference. She joins me to talk about her 4th annual conference coming up this Saturday (Nov 13, 2021).
A Crowd Instead of Solitude
We find Jesus here at a low point emotionally. He has just been told about the beheading of his cousin John the Baptist. I’ve often wondered…since Jesus is God and knows everything, how did hearing the message of John’s death affect him? What I have learned about grief is that even when you know death is eminent, it still leaves you devastated. Knowing something intellectually
TWSC Series: Broken but Beautiful - Press On!
A few years ago, I was not comfortable with the passage recorded in the Bible about the woman who had a gynecological condition that afflicted her for 12 years (Mark 5:25-34). This is because dysmenorrhea had fed me the bitter side of life. One day, when I was in pain, some lady commented sarcastically that I should “just touch the hem of His garment.”
Fussing Over a False Threat?
On my morning walk the other day, I passed by this one house with a dog in the yard. I’m not good with dog breeds so let’s just say he was one of the little guys. Attached to the dog’s collar was a long leash that was fastened to a post on the porch of the house. While the dog could walk around freely in the front yard, it could only reach as far as the edge of the lawn.
God Wastes Nothing
Sometimes I look back on some of the poor decisions I have made in the past and how some of the implications of those decisions still live on today, and I wonder how God can use my failures for my good. If you are feeling that way today, allow me to remind you that God wastes nothing. In fact, the concept of waste did not come from Him.
When Sisters Share Podcast: Immeasurable More
Do you believe that God wants to blow your mind? No, really; do you? Many times we are afraid to ask God for the impossible because we don’t want to get our hopes up. Yet God longs to give us immeasurably more than all we could ask or imagine.
Survival Mode: When We Can’t See Beyond Today
When I read the story of Peter and John healing the beggar at the temple gate, what strikes me about the lame man is his behaviour. It was an ordinary day for him. He had learnt to manage his expectations over the years. All he hoped for was that a few people would feel sorry for him and give him some money.
Marah – the Place Before “Immeasurably More”
"Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea and they went into the Desert of Shur. For three days they traveled in the desert without finding water. When they came to Marah, they could not drink its water because it was bitter. (That is why the place is called Marah.) So the people grumbled against Moses, saying, 'What are we to drink?'"
Like It's Already So
In the story of Jesus feeding 5,000 men, His intention was to go to a quiet place with His disciples. They got into a boat and headed to a solitary place. But recognizing Jesus and His disciples, many ran ahead of them, so that by the time Jesus reached the other side, there was a large crowd waiting for Him.
Maybe, Just Maybe
Suffering was her middle name. Twelve long years of pain, disappointment, disgrace, shame, and loneliness. No one wanted to be around her for fear that her "uncleanliness" would rub off onto them. Nobody could help her. She went from one referral to the next, each one failing her. No one understood what she was going through because her condition was incomprehensible.
Our Days are Like a Passing Shadow
When a person is born, the next thing he or she must do is live. How you live is determined by you. You have a choice to live like a beggar or like a king. You make the most out of your own life. We live only once.
Tying the Knot During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Many women dream of having a big wedding and making that grand entrance with friends and relatives ululating and putting zambia cloths (kanga) for you to step on. You will be the centre of attention on that special day and everyone will be dancing and celebrating the day with you.
The Healing Process
Whenever an object cuts through the skin deep enough to puncture a vein or artery, we bleed. The amount of blood oozing out is determined by the depth and location of the cut. If the cut is superficial, the bleeding will be minor. If a major blood vessel is cut, bleeding will be substantial.
Shedding the Weight – the Parts of me That Must Die
Deciduous trees shed their leaves as winter approaches to conserve water and energy. It’s a form of self-preservation for a number of reasons.
When Our Issues are Running the Show
The men were coming from the tombs. The demons had such influence over these men that they controlled their thoughts and actions. Had they been in their right minds, the men would not be living in the tombs. The demons had these two men confined to an area where dead things were placed. And the men were so violent that no one dared to come into their presence.
Time Tests Faith
You can easily tell whether someone is walking in faith or in unbelief when they are pressed by time. When pressure builds after an expected process has refused to yield the desired result and you begin to wonder whether or not you heard God right, that’s unbelief, not faith. Many people unknowingly walk in unbelief every day because they do not fully understand what it means t
Take a Chance
Every person has some things that hold them back from being their best. It could be money, fear, health, family, job, education, generational curses and the list is endless. When you take a chance to know God and give your all to Him, everything will change for you.
Through It All, God Has Your Back
Christianity is a life of blessings and victory, but that does not mean you will not face any challenges. However, those challenges are not meant to destroy; they are actually bread for you. They are for your promotion.
Your Situation Does Not Define Your Status
The first thing you need to understand is what God says about your status because if you understand your status, then you can change your situation. Your life is not about what you are going through. The revelation of God’s word that you have reveals your status, but that may not change your situation until you put the Word to work.
Waiting During Unfruitful Seasons
The term "barrenness" is the state of being unproductive, infertile and even unprofitable, depending on how one wants to utilize the word. It is associated with pain, anger, humiliation as well as mental anguish to say the least.
Relax, God's Got Today Covered
Today is all we have. Yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come. All you really have is today. No matter how many days God gives, He gives us one day at a time.
Recognize and Celebrate Grace
When God promotes you, He increases His grace on your life. With that increased grace, you are able to accomplish much more. Grace gives you greater ability and opens doors for you. But something very important about grace that you must be conscious of is that it needs recognition.
Do Good Always
When you do a good thing to someone, they will always remember you, like that woman who poured her expensive perfume on Jesus in Bethany or like Dorcas in Acts 9:36-42. Dorcas was a good woman full of good works.
The Power of Love
God’s word teaches us that true love is not an emotion that can come and go but a decision. We are not just to love those who love us, but also love those who hate us the same way that Christ loves whom we perceive to be unlovable. Love is a very powerful emotion. It motivates much of our lives and we make many important decisions based on love and even get married because we f
Jehovah Jireh
Abraham was asked by God to offer his only son of old age as a sacrifice and he listened. When he was about to slay his son, God called out to him and told him not to lay a hand on Isaac. God then provided an animal which Abraham used for the sacrifice.
How a Relationship with God and the Power of a Vision Transformed Sibo Hlabangana's Life
Growing up in a country where most of the people identify as Christians, l was one of them but l did not have a personal relationship with Him. And so in my twenties, l went through my rebellion against God. At the time, l was unhappy because l felt that l had done everything right and yet He was not delivering like He was supposed to. And that is how l lost my way with God and
Pray, Plan and Pursue
At the beginning of each year, we have resolutions that we try to accomplish during the year. We have some of last year’s resolutions which were not accomplished, so we need to do things differently to make sure this year turns out differently.
Take a Chance
Every person has some things that hold them back from being their best. It could be money, fear, health, family, job, education, generational curses and the list is endless. When you take a chance to know God and give your all to Him, everything will change for you.
Daughters of Zelophehad
The Bible, the greatest book of all time, has a way of touching the heart and mind of the reader and encouraging a response. I am often uplifted and sprung into action each time l read it.
Possess the Promises of God
The promises of God are for us. The first step to possessing the promises of God is to find as many Scriptures as you can that have the promises you need and begin reading and meditating on them. Hosea 4:6 says “my people are destroyed from lack of knowledge.”
A Word
It’s amazing the impact that this collection of letters put together on a page can have on a person, not just in the moment, but long term. You remember that love letter you got from your crush way back when; you practically had it memorized word for word. That tense phone conversation that you relayed to your girlfriends later as you collectively tried to figure out what hidde
Spiritual Elevation
Spiritual elevation happens because of divine setup. Divine means it has been prepared by God in heaven but should happen here on earth. Your promotion does not start here but in the spirit. God will arrange a divine setup that should happen on earth.
Press On With Courage
Hannah was barren, but she remained in prayer until God blessed her with a son. She did not stop praying because of the stressful situation she was in. She did not stop trusting God even when Peninnah ridiculed her.
God's Promise for a Broken Heart
A broken heart feels like your heart is separated into tiny pieces, like the walls are closing in on you. You might put on a happy face, but when night comes and you are lying in bed, tears start streaming down your cheeks and the weight of the hurt is heavy on your chest. You wonder if you will ever make it to see the following day. You feel completely alone and think that eve
Courage
A lot of times in our lives we are scared. Scared of doing something that God already said we can do. We keep praying for answers, for open doors, when we have the keys to unlock all doors. All we are told to do is to be strong and courageous. If we do that, we can face any situation or trial and be sure to conquer.
Chosen for Royalty
When a woman is chosen for royalty, she will be a princess or a queen.. According to Esther 2:7, Esther was an orphan who was originally from Judah but was now living with her older cousin Mordecai in a foreign land. When grace locates you, it does not matter what your background is or that you are in a foreign land; you will become a queen by God’s grace. Esther was made queen
Keeping Your Faith in Hopeless Situations
There are times we feel so hopeless in life. We try everything in our power, but nothing changes. Hopeless situations tend to take away all our joy and freedom. Whenever you try to enjoy yourself, there will come that disturbing reminder in your mind about that hopeless situation you are facing, and you suddenly start feeling low.
While Waiting
Many women dream of getting married one day. Some get married earlier than others. When marriage delays, we ladies tend to feel pressure and sometimes end up marrying the wrong person out of the desire to just be married.
God Turns Things Around
There are painful things that happen to us and we feel it is the end, but God who created us in His image turns things around. In the Bible in 1 Samuel 1, Hannah had no child and Penninah laughed at her until she got to a point where she prayed and Eli thought she was drunk. God blessed her with a son, Samuel.
How This Woman’s Faith Helped Her Fight Stigma and a Serious Health Condition
Tatenda Tanyanyiwa is a 40-year-old mother of an 18-year-old son. She grew up in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and is a gifted human resources practitioner who has gained a lot of experience in the hotel industry.
God's Permissive Will vs. His Perfect Will
One thing I understand about life as a Christian woman is that you need to have a relationship with God and everything you want will fall into place. You will discover that at churches when there is deliverance most people who manifest are women.
When Things Don’t go as Planned
Growing up you had your whole life planned – that after finishing high school, you would go to university, find a job and get married at 24. One thing many forget is that destiny is in God’s hands.
Someone Has Your Back
There is something about pain that easily clouds one’s judgment. And in that moment, nothing else matters.I have been here before. I was trying to get over a heartbreak and it was not easy. I was convinced that no one would understand.
Surviving in ‘Less Than Ideal’
Every now and then you will find yourself in a situation that is far from ideal. You will be placed in an environment you feel is impossible to survive in – a place you feel was never designed for you. In fact, it will be so far from ideal that all you will want to do is shrivel up and die.
How Apostle Lillian Bwanya Pushed Past Personal Rejection and Founded a Church
Apostle Lillian Bwanya was born in 1968 in an area known as Rutanga, which is in Eastern Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwean-Canadian Doctor and International Speaker Spreads Message of Hope and Faith
Dr. Nothabo Ncube is a bubbly, down to earth woman who is a go-getter. As a doctor of medicine, international speaker and consciousness coach, Ncube’s list of accomplishments include being named Canada 100 Black Women to Watch 2017, participating in Oprah Winfrey’s Lifeclass, being a TEDx speaker, and being featured in Canadian Immigrant Magazine.
Living a Purposeful Life - Inspiration by Yvonne Mtengwa
Communications strategist Yvonne Mtengwa wears many hats. In addition to her vast knowledge and experience in marketing and public relations, she is the author of a book that encourages women to address conflict within themselves and in their relationships called Reinvented: Challenging insecurity to live authentically through faith, a real estate developer, and the co-founder
Potholes and Uneven Roads
Several years ago, I went on a long road trip to Lincoln, Nebraska to attend my sister’s graduation. It was a 16-hour drive with two toddles to keep me company. All sorts of fun things happened along the way including the car breaking down, but hey, such moments make great stories!
Dear Leah
You weren’t the one he wanted, and everyone knew it. In fact, you were constantly haunted by the fact that the only reason he married you is because he was tricked into it.
The Gift of a Struggle
There seems to be a resounding theme in nature – many elements goes through some struggle during the growth process. A tender shoot must push its way through the earth in order to grow into a tree. Carbon must endure extremely high temperatures and immense pressure before it can transform into a diamond. People are no different.
Between the Sixth and Seventh Dip
So here I am, standing on the banks and staring down into "My Jordan."
Knocking on the Wrong Door
The door cracks opens... You’re surprised. You have knocked on so many doors you’ve lost count. You became used to doors that never opened, even though you knew there was always something on the other side. Sometimes, you'd heard promising footsteps on the inside of the door, or you'd heard voices quieten down as the sound of your knock interrupted the flow of conversation. “Th
Wounds Aren’t Meant to Bleed Forever
Whenever a sharp object cuts through the skin and punctures a vein or artery, blood oozes out. The amount of blood oozing out is determined by the depth and location of the cut. If the cut is superficial, the bleeding will be minimal. If a major blood vessel is cut, the bleeding will be substantial.
Piles Of Odd Pieces
An old man was sitting at his dining room table putting together a jigsaw puzzle. He had been working on it for quite some time. Off to his right, was the top of the puzzle box which bore the picture he was trying to piece together. In front of him were the few puzzle pieces he had managed to fit together correctly. There were other pieces scattered around off to his left, and
What The Audience Never Knows
The show is about to begin and the audience is silent. Though they're from different walks of life they all gather under one roof to see the same performance.
Grey Clouds
A good indication that it’s about to rain is the presence of thick, dark, grey clouds. Clouds are made up of tiny droplets of water. They become dark and grey before it rains because when saturated with water droplets, clouds become so thick and dense that they prevent sunlight from penetrating through. Then, when a cloud cannot contain the moisture any longer, it releases the
Dear Trouble, I'm Ready...
I am not amused. For years I've kept my composure and refrained from addressing you directly. In fact, I've been afraid of you most of my life.
In Her Shoes: The Esther Factor
Life had been tough. Not only had she lost both parents, but she was a foreigner living in exile. Thank God for Cousin Mordecai who had taken her in and raised her as his own. He had taught her well and protected her from unsolicited attention her beauty often drew. But cousin Mordecai couldn’t hide her from scouts sent from the palace in search of the most beautiful women in t
Past, I'm Moving On!
Since a new month has rolled around, I find it necessary to address the status of our relationship. I have tried over and over to break free from you, Past, but you keep contacting me. The moment I gathered up the strength to leave you, I packed up my 10 suitcases filled with memories we shared and escaped; running for dear life away from you. The first days without you were li
