Kesha: How God Spoke to Me Through My Name in Africa
Swahili is an African language spoken in Kenya. After I introduced myself to a new Kenyan friend during our recent trip to Kibera in Nairobi, he replied, “You have a beautiful name. Do you know what it means in Swahili?” I shook my head and said, “No, what does it mean?” He said, “Kezia (pronounced … Continue reading Kesha: How God Spoke to Me Through My Name in Africa
In Our Season of Rest
Joy. Gratitude. Humility. This smile I have on in this picture was, in actuality, a boisterous, animated laugh coming from a deep well of delight that if you heard, you would most definitely think I have lost my mind. This smile is a summary of the joy God has brought to my heart these last … Continue reading In Our Season of Rest
Jesus, The Ultimate Rest
A Personal Reflection on Matthew 12:1-8 Read Matthew 12:1-8 I confess: Whenever I read this passage, my usual inclination is to agree with the Pharisees, who were quick to criticize Jesus for violating the Sabbath. I identify with how they felt witnessing Jesus and His disciples go against the established law of their time. I … Continue reading Jesus, The Ultimate Rest
Psalm 46: The River of Life
A Personal Reflection on Psalm 46 Read: Psalm 46:1-11 It was January 27, 2002. I was baptized at the break of dawn at my city’s river. I had just gone through several months of conversation about Jesus and the Bible with a former teacher who is also a friend. Through this months-long conversation, I had … Continue reading Psalm 46: The River of Life
Psalm 1: Be A Tree Of Life
A Personal Reflection on Psalm 1 Read: Psalm 1 I was generally a ‘good kid,’ obedient to my mother’s voice and normally fearful of breaking rules. But I did have my moments of committing miscreant deeds here and there. One memory from these rebellious moments stands out: It was the first time I had knowingly … Continue reading Psalm 1: Be A Tree Of Life
Genesis
Genesis Clouds moved in and darkness encircled me; the waters roared and wrecked my identity. Sorrow and despair would not let me be; anger and defeat besieged my soul weary. On every side, I saw nothing but waste in the abyss of resentment. Your Spirit hovered over my shriveling life. You spoke, light appeared—it held … Continue reading Genesis
Abba, Faithful God, Thank You
Abba, Faithful God, Thank You In my defeat, you not only comfort me, But you pick up the broken pieces To create priceless beauty from the debris. You breathe your Spirit in my being; My everlasting God, you set me free, thank you. In my victory, I see your skillful hand Establish the course I … Continue reading Abba, Faithful God, Thank You
2018: A Personal Reflection
I feel a great deal of angst staring at a blank page. I have been at this since this morning, frantic and uneasy on how to write about my year 2018. It’s now three in the afternoon; ah, what to say? It was a good year. It was a hard year. 2018 began with a … Continue reading 2018: A Personal Reflection
Postures of the Heart On Prayer
Ephesians 6:18-20 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am … Continue reading Postures of the Heart On Prayer
I Am His
I Am His I am more a sinner than a saint. Yet the Father calls me righteous without restraint. Not because I have any merit, but because of the Lamb’s blood spilt on Calvary. O what is man that You are mindful of him? My heart is bursting with Your deep love, my King. How … Continue reading I Am His
{abba's girl. fearless & fiercely loved.} by kezia lewis 