She Lives On Through Me: Celebrating My Mother’s Life

She Lives On Through Me

It’s been a long while since I sat to write a blog post – longer than I would have liked. However, my second book, She Lives On Through Me, took me through a lot. I’ll be honest: I ugly-cried so much during the writing and editing process. I also struggled with bouts of severe depression. But, glory to God, I finally finished this book in December 2021. It is finally here! Hallelujah!

Now, let’s talk about the story behind this book:

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Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps and the Jamaican Reality

Let's explore Dave Ramsey's 7 baby steps in the Jamaican context!

I grew up in a single-parent home with the sole breadwinner being my mother. My mother was a domestic helper and we lived hand-to-mouth. Mommy sacrificed a lot to push me to excel in my educational pursuits. So I owe a lot to her – may her soul rest in eternal peace.1 However, my childhood poverty makes me a keen student of everything to do with financial independence and wealth creation. Therefore, I thought it would be a good idea to consider Dave Ramsey’s 7 baby steps and see how well they translate within my Jamaican reality.  Let’s go!

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God Blocked It! I Was Meant to Go Up in Flames But Jesus Said “No!”

God Blocked It! I was meant to go up in flames, but Jesus said "No!"

I have had several near-death experiences, but each time: God blocked it! Now, I have also shared those testimonies in other forums. But for this one, the Lord told me to share it in my blog. So here’s my testimony of where the enemy intended for me to go up in flames – literally- but Jesus said “No!”

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What is Dry Fasting in Christianity and the Alternatives?

What is dry fasting in Christianity and the alternatives?

Fasting is an important part of building our faith and spiritual fervor in Christ. There are many types of fasting that you can undertake. I have written a series of articles about how to successfully dry fast, and one of the recurring questions is: “What is dry fasting in Christianity, and are there other types of fasts?” So let’s quickly consider the types of fasts that you can undertake.

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Daily Bible Reading: Why and How to Do It

Daily Bible reading is a core part of our Christian walk.

I don’t claim to be perfect at daily Bible reading. Honestly, sometimes I forget. But, I begin to feel very anxious and stressed. And then I realize that it’s because I haven’t been reading my Bible; I haven’t been delighting in the Lord. So, let’s first talk about the importance of reading our Bibles daily, and then we’ll look at some ways in which we can all read our Bibles more frequently. Let’s go!

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David and Goliath: 10 Key Lessons for Us Today

David and Goliath: 10 key strategies for us today.
David facing Goliath in combat.

If you grew up in church, then you should know the story of David and Goliath quite well. We’ve all acted the moment when the shepherd boy David swung his sling and a stone flew from it smack dab into the giant Goliath’s forehead. We’ve all cheered at the prospect of that evil giant falling to the ground: no more troubles for the Israelites! We can remember our childlike glee and strong confidence in Christ. But, how about when we face a Goliath in our adult lives? What do we tell ourselves? How do we prepare for battle? How do we win? Let’s explore these questions. Bible Study time! Woohoo!

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How to Complete 3 Days Dry Fasting: What You Need to Know

Learn how to complete 3 days dry fasting by God's grace.

The previous articles about dry fasting tips and overcoming temptations during and after a dry fast have several queries. I am grateful to God that I was able to respond to these questions. However, I noticed one question that kept coming up: “How do I conduct 3 days dry fasting?” Since the Lord Jesus led me to complete such an exercise about two years ago, I am going to share my insights.

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