Andrew Mayende

Difficult people are everywhere around you. Right in church, on the road, at your place of work, or even amongst your own family. How then can you cordially deal with difficult relationships in a way that is acceptable before God? Many difficult people more often come out as bossy, rude, whiners, and even judgmental. They … Read more

Think for a second about the kinds of struggles single Christians go through every day, trying to live an upright life amidst all the temptations of this dynamic world. Simply put, being single as a Christian can be an uphill task. How do you handle your everyday life with all its pressures as a God-fearing … Read more

As Mother Teresa said, “Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” In today’s world, where good deeds are hard to come by, doing the best you can to serve others has become the exception rather than the norm. Humility has lately become a distant quality … Read more

Do you still have warm memories of the day you and your spouse exchanged vows amid cheers and celebration from friends and family? Do you remember the beauty of how you walked down the aisle hand-in-hand with your partner, confident that your marital journey had begun in the presence of God? What was your deepest … Read more

No one starts a marriage not expecting it to last. Life seems sweet and perfect when you’re exchanging vows before a fully packed church. At this point most people believe that their vows will stay intact forever. Unfortunately, sometimes things change. Despite our best efforts, some of us may find ourselves facing the sad reality … Read more

You’ve searched, prayed, and waited on God. You finally meet a potential dating partner. What now?  It’s fine to date casually without being marriage-minded right away. It’s important to know you can have fun together and enjoy each other! But if you’re looking for a life partner, you may be asking other questions: How do … Read more

Have you ever attended a wedding? It is always a beautiful sight to behold, a rare occasion to marvel at the beauty in God’s creation manifested through friends, family, and the church. A celebration of two people starting their life as one. However, years down the line, some of these unions end up suffering the … Read more

Encouragement goes straight to the heart.  The word itself originates from a combination of the prefix en, which means “to put into,” and the Latin root cor, which means “heart.” Knowing what a huge difference encouragement can make in someone’s life, what can you do to help others take heart when times are challenging and … Read more

What do you see when you look into the eyes of a homeless person in the streets, shivering from the unforgiving rains on a cold night? What about that person pushing a cart along the highway, sweating profusely and looking dirty? Do you see the face of God in such people? “Whenever I meet someone … Read more

Have you ever encountered sexual temptation in your life? How did you handle it? Did you learn any lessons? Did it end badly?  Sometimes sexual temptation can be something as simple as a harmless look at a screen, and suddenly you find yourself viewing pornography. It can also be something like seemingly minor flirting—which feels … Read more

Your highest calling as a Christian is to love everyone, regardless of who they are or how much they have hurt you. The call to love stretches far beyond your personal acquaintances to the harsh corner of those who have consistently been a thorn in your life. But how possible is it for you to … Read more

Are you considering adoption? What does the Bible say about it?  Adoption is neatly woven into scripture. If you’re considering it as an option for your family, these Bible verses and stories can serve not only to strengthen your faith but also to encourage you as you look toward becoming a forever home for that … Read more