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Faith, the Fracture, and the Fear
A deeply personal reflection on faith, doubt, and the search for meaning. From the rituals of childhood belief to the wrestling grounds of theology and philosophy, this is a story of breaking, questioning, and staying — of learning that sometimes belief begins where certainty ends.
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A Love so Selfless…
A few weeks ago I was talking to one of my best friends about love, life, and legacy. Amid that conversation, I had an epiphany about who I am as a person. Not so loving! Yes, I said it, not so loving. Don’t get me wrong, I love myself at least that’s the one thing I am certain of and I may be the only person that I have ever truly loved. Loved in the purest form of love. You are probably thinking, I must be so evil but just give me a moment to explain and ask yourself this. Are you a lover yourself? Well, you already know I…
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Where the Wild Things Are
Nature is one of my greatest loves, and I always say I guess that’s why my daddy named me Shirley, which literally translates to a bright meadow. The best of me is encountered when I am in the wild and I can safely vouch for Luke’s brother when he said, “You will love it out here where the wild things are.” I spent the last two weeks in the beautiful city of Gweru and anyone who has ever been knows, that there isn’t much a person as old as I am can do in that city. However, it’s not so gloomy as Gweru is home to one of Zimbabwe’s majestic…
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DigitALL Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality: Women Entering Construction
I recently joined the construction industry as an Engineering Surveyor and I must say the one thing I have fallen in love with the most is Heavy Machinery. Oh, how they make such amazing toys! After finishing college almost four years ago, I made a conscious decision to join academia, one because I have always been pro-transference of knowledge and a firm believer in education as a tool for success. Not that the education system would have fallen apart without my participation but I hoped to create an environment that I deeply needed during my college days but couldn’t have. So, you can imagine the irony of my being in…
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Living for His Glory
The most human thing that we sometimes do is expect God to sustain our plans, be it they fit into His plans for this world or not. Sometimes we forget that we are the creation, and He is the creator. Therefore, if anyone is to submit to the plans of the other, it is us the creation, and not He, the creator. As the Oracle from The Matrix movies would say, we are all here to do what we are all here to do. Apostle Paul touches on this quite heavily when He introduces the concept of the Gospel of Election by Grace, a very sensitive subject and one that…
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But what’s your But?
The Bible tells of a story of a man by whom God did so much for his nation. He is described as a mighty man of valor, best expressed by three distinct characteristics: strength, courage, and passion. In the book of Judges, this is described as the empowerment of men by God to do what may seem impossible. The 5th chapter of the 2nd book of Kings is opened by revelations and descriptions of a man who was great in all men’s eyes, whom God had opened the hearts of men and kings toward because He had called and empowered him to be a mighty man of valor. The opening…
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Don’t Forget to Hydrate!
Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!!! Fasting can leave you all exhausted and ready to give up on life activities. These limitations can manifest in the form of fatigue, headaches, dry mouth, nausea, and thirst. However, the goal of fasting is not to keep you from your daily activities rather it is to just keep you from your flesh-inspired activities. A lot of research has shown that, hydration is a critical part of any successful intermittent fast. The only challenge for me is I am one of those people who aren’t comfortable with intermittent water fast. Trust me there is no scripture against this, just my preferences. However, this comes with its own…
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Fasting & Prayer: 3 Tips for Effective Fasting
It is the culture of most Christians to fast at the beginning of every season, particularly new calendar years, new birthday years, and sometimes during transitionary moments like changing jobs, starting a new relationship, studies, and so forth. Fasting is simply a way of drawing closer to God by weakening the physical so the spirit man can be more active. In Luke 4: 14, we are introduced to fasting as an activation key for the power of the spirit to operate within us. Jesus went into the wilderness full of the spirit but came back after 40 days of fasting full of the power of the spirit. Types of Fasting…
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Sadza & Sausage Stew
Ingredients Recipe Bon Appetit!!
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Chicken Stir-fry & White Rice
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Mashed Butternut & Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Ingredients Recipe Bon Appetit
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Lemon-Garlic Chuck Steak & Buttered Parsley Potatoes
Chuck steak is always considered the low-value steak, the last preference but there is just so much you can do with it. Its variety of use without necessarily ruining its taste or the dish is what makes it so ideal for a low-budget season. Just because you are saving doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy tasty and healthy food. Below is a recipe of what a Chuck steak and a little bit of some fresh herbs can do. Enjoy your #KitchenExperiments. Ingredients Recipe Bon Appetite!!
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Wild & Free: Best Places to Visit during the Rainy Season in Bulawayo
Solitude and the outdoors have been my great loves for as long as I can remember. My mother always says there was never a time in my life when I could blend in. Easily or naturally at least. Even as a child, I always preferred hanging by myself. Don’t get me wrong, I do love people and group functions but I also prefer being alone. The downside of this part of me is that it can be very difficult to make people understand. Understand that I haven’t disappeared or been quiet because I am angry or don’t love them anymore but I am just taking life the best way I…
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Healthy Snacks: Berries & Banana Smoothie
I don’t know if it’s just me but mid-afternoon snacks are just the most exciting and crucial part of my meal plans. However, with my hot girl summer goals, I have had to revise what I snack on and behold, SMOOTHIES!! I am taking in all the vital nutrients while enjoying a yummy snack. Having tried a few variations of fruit combinations, I am confident that my favorite is berries and bananas. I mostly enjoy how all the flavors come together though it feels like the banana is overpowering the berries. Due to the seasonal availability of berries in Zimbabwe, I usually end up settling for the frozen berries from…
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Zucchini and Eggplant Pasta
One of my 2023 goals is to save as much money as I can by cutting expenditures on literally everything. This sounds like a dream right? Well, not so much for me because I love food and trying out new restaurants or new menus the same way I love making/experimenting with the food my kitchen. The only problem with my unrestrained love for food is exactly that it is unrestrained. Most of my expenses are somewhat food-related. It could be trying new restaurants, new menu additions at old places or just buying crazy amounts of groceries so I can experiment in the kitchen myself. However, this is Zimbabwe and this…
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The Essence of Prayer Boards
Let us get our priorities right! Every beginning of year, we all sit down and draft resolutions and vision boards for whatever it is that we hope to achieve during the year. This can be cutting each other off, getting rid of toxicity, prioritizing and loving oneself, career development and so many other things culture inspires us to focus on. And, this is all good. Trust me, I do not have anything against this concept, in fact, the next blog post is going to be on Vision Boards. However, as a child of God called to ministry, I would be doing an injustice to the very Kingdom I am serving…
