Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?
There are days that I encounter difficult situations and trials of various kinds, get pressed from all sides, yet in all of this, I make...
Change The Atmosphere
We all have the power to influence. The power to suggest a thought or an idea, the ability to change someone's perspective, even their...
The power of reaching out
I have been reminded recently about the power of staying in community with others, especially during a trying season. Our son has been ill,...
Hello God, Are You There?
Growing up, I used to ask my mom if God can really hear my prayers when I pray. Her answer was always YES.
As I...
Ferguson On Fire
We recently wrote a post called State of Emergency in Missouri. In it we, like many others, were eagerly waiting to hear a decision that...
The Element of Surprise
We all enjoy receiving gifts. When it happens, it's a heart-warming moment. Irrespective of what it is, it brightens our day and puts a smile...
P.S. I Love You
How often do we tell those we love how much we love them; how much they mean to us?
I come from a background where...
Mind your manners kids
Every parent dreams of their children growing up having polite manners, and knowing when to say "please, thank you, you're welcome" as well as...
The Five Don’ts Of Leadership
In our interactions with fans of the 1Africa site so far, it's been clear that one of the issues that you're passionate about is leadership....
Crime Is Sinful
Today I read an article titled "Armed gang strikes at Durban church". This is what the article says: “A guard rushed towards the blaring...