Common human decency.
Happy new year, my friend! I am sitting here reflecting on my first fully solo trip to Costa Rica, a country where the natives don’t speak my native language, and I barely speak theirs. One of the things I grew to appreciate is the kindness of strangers during a time when “basic human decency” is […]
Believe Again
December 15th has special meaning for me. It marks the date when God made me a promise that sparked my belief in something I had stopped hoping for years ago. That was all the way in 2019. And to be honest, after a rollercoaster ride, I stopped believing. Somewhere along the journey, my faith dissolved […]
Who has your ear?
A few weeks ago, the Lord said to me: Chanel, too many voices…. At first, I was confused and pondered on the meaning. As I reflected, I realized that many who heard about what I was doing had an opinion about how it could be fulfilled. Outside of the physical voices, I recognized something […]
Aren’t You Tired Tryin’ Fill That Void?
Tell me somethin’, girlAre you happy in this modern world?Or do you need more?Is there somethin’ else you’re searchin’ for? I’m fallingIn all the good times I find myselfLongin’ for changeAnd in the bad times I fear myself Tell me something, boyAren’t you tired tryin’ to fill that void?Or do you need more?Ain’t it hard […]
I Still Believe
“What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” – St. Mark 9:23 Earlier today, a YouTube notification led me to the trailer of a movie called “I Still Believe” that spoke to me. I wrote down the name of the movie, promising myself that I would watch it towards […]
What’s the purpose of my empty boat?
In 2012, on the brink of entering university but with no money to finance my studies, I applied for three national scholarships. I know what you are probably thinking: “Yes, she definitely got one!” Sorry to disappoint you, nope I didn’t! I got shortlisted for one scholarship and felt certain that this was the way […]
But…will You catch me?
I am a water lover with a shameful secret… I can’t swim! Horrible?! I know right?! 😅 I had the below experience a while back… Please turn on video captions, if you are not a patois speaker or can’t hear clearly. I hope you laughed as much as I did when I came across this […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 214
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Habakkuk 3:17-18 NLT Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 202
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): ACTIONIsaiah 37:10-14 NLT “This message is for King Hezekiah of Judah. Don’t let your God, in whom you trust, deceive you with promises that Jerusalem will not be captured by the king of Assyria. You know perfectly well what the kings of Assyria have done wherever they have gone. They have […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 200
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Isaiah 35:4 NLT Say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, and do not fear, for your God is coming to destroy your enemies. He is coming to save you.” Observation (s): Application: In our Christian life, we have two options when we are faced with enemies or obstacles: On that […]