When I was in secondary school, my number one ambition was to become a cell leader. The thought of being able to change people’s lives was something I desperately wanted. Unfortunately, this...
Growing up as the middle child, I always felt that my parents favoured my brothers. I wasn’t as good as they were in both my studies and swimming, and I would feel pangs of jealousy whenever my...
Sleeping in mud huts on hard-packed earth. Rats crawling all over you. Making fires every night because there is no electricity to speak of. Pulling worms out from the feet of children. Running for...
Growing up in a harsh environment where performance was measured and comparisons made in both Church and school, I entered adulthood filled with self-condemnation and doubt. For a long time I lived...
WARNING: SPOILERS FOR INFINITY WAR AHEAD. IF YOU HAVEN’T WATCHED THE MOVIE, GO WATCH IT FIRST. DON’T SAY WE DIDN’T WARN YOU! It’s the greatest war in the history of mankind. Half of...
Ever felt stupid to ask a question? Like, “I’m probably the only one who doesn’t know …” Growing up, I’ve always been intimidated by the thought of having to raise...
Ever had someone ask you what’s your five-year plan? Or how about if you’re financially stable? Are you ready to start a family? Really, what are you striving for? What is the purpose of...
I find that there’s a lot of confusion and unintentional obfuscation about how we should talk to God. But what is the issue with how we talk to the Lord anyway? Why should this topic bother...
“Did you sew this?” is a question I’ve been constantly asked when people learn that I sometimes sew my own clothes and crafts around the house. Compelled by an interest in anything...