The first time I heard that my mother was dead I thought it was a dream. I expected to come back to my senses and realize that nothing had happened. Later on, I came to realize that I was experiencing denial, which is the first stage in mourning. Time passed and the reality of the … Read more
Death has a tendency to catch people by surprise. The impact of death is worse if the person who dies unexpectedly is your mother. I was unfortunate to lose my mother unexpectedly. I know what it feels to hear of the death of your mother when the last time you were with her she was … Read more
Losing a mother is a tragedy. Losing your mother at a young age is an even bigger tragedy. Children need their mothers more than adults. Losing your mother when you are a child means you lose a key figure in your life. Developing into an adult without the guidance of your mother is unlike the … Read more
You are standing next to mom’s sick bed. You are sure she is about to die. Every minute counts. What should you tell her? Your mind is running wild. Standing next to your mother in a hospital bed where you are sure she will not come out alive is scary. The emotions of that moment … Read more
Why would a loving God allow His children to go through suffering? Many are the times we experience pain and wonder which kind of God we serve. We even cry out to God to take away our pain but it feels like God has no ears. What is God doing when we are suffering? Why … Read more
God purposed that every child be born in a family. Families are crucial in God’s redemption plan. But not just any family is the kind of family that God desires. There are specific rules that God set up to govern how a family should operate for it to be in His will. Therefore, if you … Read more
In the beginning, God created man. Later on, God created a woman for the man. When God was creating man, He gave clear instructions to him. God required man to name all the animals in the garden, till the garden and avoid eating fruit from the tree in the middle of the garden. But when … Read more
Why would a loving God not want to save men? It is in God’s will that all men be saved. But of course there is the burning question of why can’t God save everyone? Isn’t He all powerful? Why should saving men be a desire for Him for such a long time? In this article, … Read more
God is the author of the concept of fatherhood. It is God who ordained that children shall be born to a man and the man shall become their father. In many instances in the Bible, God gives direction on what He expects fathers to do. I will talk about the different expectations that God has … Read more
Attending the funeral of your mother should be a straightforward case but if your mother was abusive, attending her funeral is debatable. I get your point; why should you attend your mother’s funeral when you don’t care about her? Why should you pretend to give last respects to your mother when in reality you are … Read more