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There's power in being thankful and grateful.  There are so many scriptures about Thanksgiving and praise in the bible. Being thankful in all circumstances is God's will for us.  "Thank you" are just two words that can change your life forever.  "Thank you" is a weapon. It's an expression of ones Faith.  In all circumstances give thanks.  Whether you go through tough situation or when your heart reaches the moon and back, be thankful.  When you're thankful, you show God that you trust him no matter the circumstances.  Being thankful frustrates the devil so much. Devil knows that as soon as your thank God, all the closed doors can be open and victory will show up anytime.   Thanking God for something you haven't recieved yet shows your confidence and Faith.  Most times we beg God for this and that with so much tears and energy. Instead of thanking him, we beg him.  Begging God for things he already provided for us shows our lack and distrust.  We&

Being positive is smart and to be smart is to stay positive. It is not easy to stay positive in a world full of evil and wickedness. And to find positive people is also very hard. Everyone have their own problems and most times your co-workers or family members would only make matters worse by sharing their own problem to you. And instead of staying motivated, you get depressed. Everyday life throws a rock at you, to test your ability to withstand. You need inspiration and positive messages during those moments of struggle.  Inspirational quotes and messages can motivate you and change your perspective  and get you back on track. Below are some of the personally inspired quotes to help you set your intentions for the week ahead or make it a daily routine to help you focus throughout the day. Positive Quotes: ▪️ Thank you is the magic word. ▪️Now is the time to stop begging God and start thanking God. ▪️God is the best doctor.  ▪️Don't worry, let God worry for you. ▪️You have been

Hello and welcome back! Being positive, speaking positive and living a positive life in this dark age is not easy. Every day we deal with situations that challenges our faith, our lifestyle, our friendship, our jobs and family. And instead of confessing God's word over our situation, we decide to speak negative words that's contrary to our faith and beliefs. While some of these frustrations are meant to grow us stronger, some of the problems destroy our lives. Even as Christians and believers we struggle because of our negative confessions. God has prepared all the tools and weapons at our disposal. " HIS WORD" The devil hates to see us succeed in our carriers, family, and our personal relationship with Jesus. He hates to hear the word of God spoken out loud and everytime you confess openly the word, he trembles. Isn't that powerful? The word of God is life and spirit, Hebrews 4:12 God is not respecter of persons but he respects his word and st

A scripture a day keeps the sickness away. God is bound by his word. His word is his covenant.  He respects his word and stands to watch it come to pass.   The book of Psalms is THE WORD of GOD and is full of praise and worship, prayers for help, healing, protection and salvation. The word of God is alive and active,  sharper than any two-edged sword, it cuts all the way through to where soul and spirit meet, to where joint and narrow come together,  it judges the desires and thoughts of the heart. Proverbs 4:12 The word of God is medicine, bringing healing to wounds in body, soul and spirit. Just as medicine is administered to the body, God's divine healing is spiritual  and is administered through the human spirit.  The Healing Promises : 🔸️ Psalms 91:3 He will keep you safe from all hidden dangers and from all deadly diseases.  The word of God is a building block. As you speak the word over your health problems, it forms a hedge around your body. It penetrates through your ce

Welcome back!! Home made recipe on "Banana Flower" What is Banana Flower? It's part of the banana found below the last bunch of bananas that is purple color and looks like a cone or heart. It is rich in Fiber, antioxidants and numerous minerals. It may aid digestive health, prevents prostate enlargement, lowers blood sugar and supports bone health. In the village there is only one type of banana flour used for cooking and it's called "Kalapua" The outer purple leaves are removed and the flowers are cleaned and ready for cooking as soup or stir fry. Preparing for Cooking. Dish prepared for 3 people. Below is a basic home made banana soup recipe from the " kalapua " banana flower. Ingredients: ▪️ 2 banana flower ▪️2 Ripe bananas ▪️1 cup tomato ▪️2 cups coconut milk ▪️1 carrot ▪️1 onion ▪️Half lemon ▪️1 tspn salt or 2 Maggie cubes ▪️1 tspn mix spice ▪️2 table spoon oil ▪️2 cups water ▪️1teaspoon curry ▪️1 teaspoon lemon Steps: ▪️ Clean and remove the

Welcome Back!! Having a beautiful hair is every woman's dream. We all want beautiful hair, dont we? (maybe not all) Whether it be normal hair, wigs or extensions. Looking beautiful with an awesome hair increases your self esteem. Generally, a woman's beauty is incomplete with a beautiful hair. Due to that, many women resort to hair salons , which is good. But how about pampering yourself with local products from your own backyard? It's cheap, depending on where you live and sometimes can be costly.  This is a simple home made hair conditioner using Lemon ,  Aloe   Vera  and Coconut Cream. Traditionally, lemon and Aloe Vera has been used to heal many ailments from cough , sore throat to cuts and scratches.  Lemon and Aloe had also been used to treat dandruff  and lice. Aloe Vera has minerals that can strenghten hair with its fatty acids and rich vitamins A,B12,C and E. Combining these two can help promote hair growth.  Using this simple method religiously can reduce split

Helo and welcome back to my blog. Today I'd like to share a traditional dish I learnt over the weekend. It's just basic and simple to prepare. My preparation took about an hour 30 minutes, excluding the time I spent collecting them. Dish prepared for 10 people. ▪️15 bamboo shoots ▪️13 small red pandanus ▪️Some green leaves/veges ▪️2teaspoon salt ▪️5 chicken cubes ▪️10 cups of water Steps: ▪️Wash the bamboo shoots. ▪️Wash the greens. ▪️Cut in half  the red pandanus and remove the meat from the seeds. ▪️Dry them all under the sun for 20 minutes. ▪️After drying, place the bamboo shoots first into a big pot. ▪️Place the red pandanus on top of the pandanus. ▪️Cover the top with the bush green leaves. ▪️pour enough water to the top ▪️boil on open fire for 30- 40 minutes or more depending on the level of heat used to boil. check to make sure they are cooked. ▪️Then remove the pot from the fire and separate the pandanus,bamboo shoots and the greens. ▪️leave to cool for another 20 minu

Welcome Back!! Lemons are superfood. They contain a high amount of Vitamin C. Lemon Leaves have a lot of health benefits too. They have some therapeutic  properties. The leaves can cure cold and get rid of respiratory  infections that results in coughing. Helps urinary system to dispose of gravel that may accumulate in channels and help treat the problem of insomnia.  Lemon leaves can be boiled with warm water and taken with tea. I usually take lemon water (warm) in the morning but now have started drinking in the night because I believe that as we sleep it flushes out the toxins throughout the night till morning.  Well, my personal experience of its effect happened last Thursday, while preparing dinner I didnt realise that I was allergic to sea shells. I bought some shells from our local market and prepared a nice meal with root cassava and sweet potatoes. While eating I realised that I was unable to breath and my skin started to itch. It wasn't common because I always watche

Welcome back!! Its Mothers Day today ( sunday 09th May 2021) and I'm missing my mothers already. Beautiful and kind mamas who've been part of my earthy life. I thank God for them everyday. My mothers taught me how to cook different local dishes on open fire, copper dish, pot, clay pot, bamboo leaves and bamboo. They taught me how to bake, make pizza, cook in ground oven ( mumu) , bake cake and bread over hot stone, roast chicken on hot stone and other kitchen stuff. I'm fully loaded, hahaha!! Well not just my mamas but I have friends who've been sharing their local recipe with me hence this one I'm going to share is from a friend who's also my workmate and she is from an island Province of Papua New Guinea. I call it Sago   Porridge . It's very easy to prepare for breakfast. They make the best porridge. In my case today, it's simply the basics. I bought this Sago from the local market at k5.00 and 2 dry coconuts for k1.00 each. Preparation for 4 peopl

Welcome back!! I'd like to share a traditional dish that I learnt to make while on my christmas holiday in the village. This is a very special dish . It is called "Asamp". I'd like to call it traditional cake because of the way its prepared, with layers that looks like the cake. The layers of mixer of kumu( veges) will capture you eyes. Haha!! (picture below) I've been told that only few elderly mothers can make the best asamp. (actually I wasn't told until I finished making this dish haha!! So probably I have made the team, yay!!) When ever there's a traditional marriage ceremony, the bride's people prepare this special dish for the groom's people. The dish is presented to the groom with the new bride. The groom and his people will share the dish. The flavor and the taste will tell whether the union will last or not.( traditional belief ) Preparation: 1️⃣A mumu place (ground oven) is prepared. 2️⃣Stones are heated over the fire. 3️⃣A small siz