But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high {Psalm 3:3} The idea of loving and appreciating oneself may seem strange to some people. Depending on your upbringing and/or personality type, you may find it hard to take a compliment or receive [...]
Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction? {Amos 3:3} In an ideal world, conflict would never happen. You would be in relationships that never break down or with perfect people with whom you agree with all the time. But the reality is that relationships fall apart, misunderstandings [...]
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. {Proverbs 15:1-2} Have you ever noticed how your emotions can either positively or negatively affect those around you? For example, you [...]
“Our doubts are traitors. And make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.” –William Shakespeare in Measure for Measure Everyone struggles with bouts of self-doubt. And if left unchecked it can rob us of great opportunities for growth. Self-doubt can mask itself as perfectionism or [...]
During this pandemic, many may be feeling a sense of disillusionment and fear which can affect ones wellbeing greatly. If you find that you are struggling, it is normal given the circumstances. Here are some ways that you can continue to keep your mental health in check. 1. Boundaries A [...]
Unforgiveness negatively impacts our relationships, our wellbeing, and our health. Research has found that unforgiveness keeps our brains on high alert by releasing the stress hormone cortisol into our bodies even when there is no threat. While cortisol is important in helping us respond to danger, allowing us to fight, [...]
Hi friend! And thank you for stopping by. Before I tell you what I have been up to, I would like to re-introduce myself to you. My name is Nita Hungu and I like to describe myself as an encourager. My three loves are writing, singing, and teaching. I am [...]
Today’s post is from a sermon delivered at my home church and published here with permission from Nairobi Chapel South. A little backstory- last year I was going through a really hard time, battling condemnation. It was so severe that on some days I thought I would lose my mind. [...]
In a recent worship practice, our worship pastor was sharing what she felt was on God’s heart for the season. As we continued to listen in, one of the members of the team asked a very important question: “How do you know that God is speaking to you?” God speaks [...]
I recently watched a video of a street singer in Asia who was privileged to sing alongside a renowned musician who happened to be strolling the streets right before a major concert tour in that city. This was clearly a case of being in the right place at the right [...]
