Devotions
Be Brave. Turn. Return.
READ IT ALOUD: For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need (Proverbs 24:16).
PONDER IT PRAYERFULLY: Righteousness is not determined by our [...]
Recent Devotions
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About Yakuti
The Word “Yakuti” is Swahili for “Ruby,” and was prayerfully decided upon as a result of two things the Bible defines as having worth above rubies: wisdom (Job 28:18) and the virtuous woman (Proverbs 31:10). This website is an attempt to encourage and exhort a generation of women to walk in their calling in wisdom and virtue.
The world calls Africa the Dark Continent, women the Weaker Sex, true Christians the Fundamentalist Fanaticals, and young people the Lost Generation.
And then there are the names that the world calls us that nobody will say out loud. For example, the general misconception is that Africans are primitive, and automatically so, by virtue of their heritage. It is no lie that even today, many people, on the mention of Africa, conjure up images of people living in trees, elephants in the streets and smoke-signal communication.
Why Have Devotions?
Did you know that every day, God has an assignment for you? This is why it is important to have daily devotions. If you don’t hear from Him in the morning, you won’t get His perspective and might miss out on opportunities to bless Him and others and be blessed because you may not be sensitive to His voice that day. Hearing God is a daily process. The Bible says, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4.) As the children of Israel made their way to the Promised Land, they found themselves in the wilderness of Sin (Exodus 16:1), a desert with no food. They complained to Moses and Aaron, and the Lord provided them with manna. The manna was to be collected on a daily basis, just enough for the present day. It went bad if kept for any longer. God was teaching them to depend on Him day by day (see Exodus 16). In the same way, our devotion time gets us through each day. Devotion time enables us not just to speak to God, which is a huge privilege, but also to hear from God, to develop our friendship with Him and to be prepared for our mission for that particular day. We depend on Him every step of our walk. Our nightly devotions are to then reflect on the day gone by and to thank Him for His blessings.
Relationships
How Should Couples Fight?
Dear Pea. I disagree with you saying you're a quack. I watched you at a conference in 2008 and was impressed, ...
Tell Your Sisters to Stop Nagging
Very inspirational I must say. Do all men a favour and write an article to tell your sisters, "ten ways ...
Characteristics of a Good Girlfriend
Pea this might seem like a tough question but what are the characteristics of a good girlfriend? Thanks for your ...
How to be an Effective Matchmaker
Hi, good article and it makes me think about my own friends, I have one friend, she is single and ...
Of Boyfriends and Busts
Hey Toyin, My boyfriend wants me to get breast implants because I have small breasts. ... I am confused please help me? Sarah ___ Hi ...
Too Accomplished to Scrub Floors
Whew whew whew whew. Pea! I got engaged a month ago to a man I had been seeing for 4 years. ...
What Do I Do When I’m Missing My Boo?
Pea hi. I am trying my best to enjoy my long-distance relationship but I have a question, what can I do ...
“We Gotta Sample Before We Buy.”
Pea, woman to woman, girl to girl. I want to ask an honest question about marriage and chastity. Okay. You ...
Dear Pea. I love the Lord with all my heart. I'm in a relationship with a man who is five years ...
Dear Pea, I'm not trying to keep an eye out for the wrongs all the time but im just wondering, are ...
Dear Pea, My boyfriend's parents don't like me!!! They are really nice, but we just can't seem to get along. My boyfriend ...
He Won’t Ask Me Out, Already!
Pea please don't give me a tough answer, my question is that I have this friend that I like and ...
Fashion/ Beauty
Summer Skin Care by Guest Writer Jacqui Olorunnisola
Summer is here in many parts of the world and it is wonderful that we do not have to walk around bundled up in three jackets and four scarves with a shovel in one hand and a prayer in the other. This is the time when most people will open their [...]
Money
Laid Off? Here are Seven Things You Can Doby Gloria Chafulumisa-Muli.
As much as we hear stories about the economy picking up, there are many people who were laid off during the “really bad” days, who are still trying to get back on their feet and are having trouble finding jobs.
There is no reason to feel idle or allow depression to take over your [...]
The Apprentice
Question from a Babyfaced GuyDear Toyin
I am a guy with a problem! While my friends have full beards and have to shave regularly just to control it, I barely have three strands of hair on my chin! Is something wrong with me?
Babyface
Hi Babyface!
Although I love my female yakuti readers, I love getting mail from male readers. Keep them coming! [...]
Décor
Laundry? Lovely! Many people don’t like to do laundry. But have you ever stopped to think what a huge difference a lively laundry room would make to this chore?
In Africa there are no laundry rooms, here in “outside countries” they are built into most homes. Back at home, the “laundry room” could very well be outdoors, made [...]
GuySpeak
See Pain DifferentlyI’ve been looking for definitions for the word “pain” and have come up with one that I think is close. Pain is an alarm clock that tells us it is time to seek God. We hate it. We would rather live without disappointment, failure, heartache, calamity and disease. Why then does it happen? Why does [...]
Health
Ten Sensible Health Resolutions for 2009by the Yakuti Team
Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
1. Resolve to feed your spirit before you feed your flesh every day.
2. Resolve to replace worry with prayer.
3. Resolve to tithe the first 10%, save the last [...]
In Defence of the Faith
The Resurrection of Jesus: Fact, Fraud, Hoax, Legend or a Myth? Some of my most favourite memories of childhood are the bedtime stories. We sat in our bedrooms and told stories in turns. Particularly, I remember the stories told by our house help, Pamela who seemed never to run short of supply of a story. Of course, most of them were repeated with varied versions, but [...]
Virtue is Possible
ASK Enid Moraa, a Woman on a JourneyEnid Moraa Onkoba is a lady on a journey and firmly believes that virtue is possible. That she is a virtuous woman works well to highlight her already-present beauty and elegance. Every single time I met her, except for one occasion, she was travelling out of town. Kitale, Meru, and some town in Tanzania - those [...]
Country of the Month
March-April 2009: Praying for All NationsThis month and in the month of April, we are asking each of our readers to pray, without ceasing, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, for their individual countries and for those countries that may not have representatives among our readership.
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