Hola Cartagena, Colombia
Traveling to Cartagena was not on my bucket list, but it was a bold adventure I wanted for myself as I celebrated my 40th decade.
He is Faith “Full”…
Today I learnt that the same skills that we use when we are operating in our own abilities are not the same ones we use when walking by faith.
Swizzling in Bermuda
Bermuda was an elixir for my soul. I am not talking about the multiple rum swizzles we had a day. In truth, it is the national drink of the charming […]
Bonjour Québec City
Who knew that Québec City was North America’s oldest city? It even has the oldest and first hospital in Canada, the Hôtel-Dieu de Québec, opened in Quebec City in 1639. For […]
Le Vieux Montréal
Waking up in a new bed, new room, new environment, new everything is freedom to me. The freedom to make this new day interesting, exciting, and full is all mine. […]
Vive Montreal
Montreal was small enough that I didn’t need a vehicle. For me, part of feeling a city is being up and close to people. It added charm and presence to […]
Bonjour Montreal
Charm, vibrant culture and history is the definition of Montreal. The 381-year-old city of Quebec is vibrant and intoxicating. Whether I was walking around the Vieux port/old port, climbing Mont […]
After the Pain comes … Revelation.
“For no one is cast off by the Lord forever. Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. For he does not willingly bring […]
Let stillness lead you to your success
“Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.” Mark 4:39 Like many of you, I am […]
Hope brings a tree of life
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” Proverbs 13:12 If we could have our very own genie to tell us all we […]
Delays: God’s way
For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay. Habakkuk […]
Navigating confusion in the midst of decisions
In every big decision that we make, there are little elements that causes us to pause. Most of the times we are not aware of these because of the way […]
Bursting the Myths of Fear
Fear; an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. Oxford online dictionary This year has been interesting for […]
Let’s do a new thing in 2022!
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” Isaiah 43:18-19 It’s exciting […]
First time Travelling by Train to Edmonton
Leaving Vancouver on Via Rail was something else. I was passing through Vancouver to visit Edmonton for the first time. Everything was new. The Bridges, the buildings, and even the […]
10 things to know while Travelling
Travelling opens up my curiosity and puts all my assumptions and expectations behind closed doors.
Ferry to Vancouver
Monday morning came. I laid in bed for a little while, wondering what was happening outside the walls of this hotel. Were people frantically trying to get to work on […]
From the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean
It turns out that the Gray line sightseeing tour bus was a great idea after all. On my third day, I was itching to get to Vancouver, for a number […]
Victoria’s Chinatown and other charming heritage sites
As with every architecture in the city of Victoria, the stones used to construct the entrance of Chinatown is pristine. It was like, it was designed yesterday. I walked through […]
Travelling post Covid-19
There is nothing like putting your job on hold, in order to make time for travelling. Travelling for me is more like a calling. When I go to a new […]
Experience your inheritance
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places” Ephesians 1:3 What is it like to […]
Thoughts are like clouds…
Thoughts are like clouds that float by in my mind. One by one I let them move me to action, or submerse me deep in pain. I hold on to […]
Never Alone
Loneliness is the painful experience when you look around and there is no one that you know. For me, it was the moment when I was sitting in the airplane, […]
Let go of the past and say hello to 2021!
Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other. Galatians 5:26 When I was a child I desired the praise of others, particularly my mother. I wanted her to […]
Let love last all year
For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbour as yourself.” Galatians 5:14 Love is the answer- to this crooked, evil, and unforgiving world. Love […]
Are you a good teacher?
I am confident in the Lord that you will take no other view. The one who is throwing you into confusion, whoever that may be, will have to pay the penalty. Galatians 5:10 I […]
African Canadian Social Development Council Fights Against Anti-Black Racism
The fight against anti-Black and systemic racism continues in our African-Canadian communities. On Thursday, August 20, 2020 the African Canadian Social Development Council (ACSDC) – Toronto held a rally at […]
For law or for relationship?
“Listen! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no benefit to you at all!” Galatians 5:2 Have you ever being told to […]
Solidarity and hope: OPSEU recommits to ending anti-Black racism
By: https://opseu.org/news/solidarity-and-hope-opseu-recommits-to-ending-anti-black-racism/108616/ In a high-profile step towards true equality in the workplace and in the union, thousands of OPSEU members and staff participated in the union’s July 7 telephone town […]
Mandela, Floyd, apartheid, uprisings, and unrest.
Transformational leadership is the ability of a leader to guide nations and organizations alike, focusing on a clear vision, motivation, being a change agent, and building trust. These are the […]
I spy with my little eye, racism
How can I tell that one believes that he/she is superior? This is the premise of racism, right? For one thing, I cannot read minds.
The Land I Love
Following my heart, in the Land I Love, turned out to be a good decision. I celebrated Independence Day at the annual gala held at the National Stadium. I stared in awe at the numerous performances; including shows about Jamaicans fighting for freedom. Now, I am charged to be optimistic about a brighter, more united future for my Jamaica, the land I love.
I+am+Jamaican
Celebrating Emancipation Day in Jamaica by visiting historic sites featuring Bob Marley such as: Independence Park to view his monument, the Government Yard in Trench Town where Bob Marley was raised, and Tuff Gong where he produced his music.
Thursday, May 23: A dream at Strawberry Hill, Jamaica
Truly, I am in love with Jamaica. When I think things can’t possibly get better it does. When I think that I have already seen most of what I had […]
Day 22 to 25: School system in Jamaica
Although there are some aspect of Jamaica that is changing like wildfire- in particular the homosexual culture, there are other things that haven’t change- prayers in school. It almost seem odd to watch these boys clasp their hands and repeat a prayer, something they have been doing since they entered […]
Day One- First steps
I have a headache. The heat, the pressure and the change of scenery are all contributing to this painful pounding in my head. At least I’m dressed for the weather in a simple floral sundress and flip flops. My hair though, is getting bigger by the minute. The straightness is turning to friz. […]
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