by Petite Ndiho But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. – Romans 6:22. I grew up in a family that did not celebrate Christmas. As a little girl, I would look longingly at the houses in the city as we drove home... More

Hey Apprentice, What can I do to stop myself from getting sick this winter? Folake Hey Folake, Winter season seems to be infamous for bringing in colds and the flu right? You ask a very important question. My advice for decreasing the chances includes; • Wash your hands- You might have heard... More

Hi Toyin, Thanksgiving is around the corner and I have to confess… I love my holiday foods. What tips can you give me to retain a healthy diet during the festives? Lisa Hi Lisa, I completely identify with you! Holidays are the time of the year where we visit family, share love, presents and unfortunately... More

Meet Dorothy and Benjamin, our featured couple for this Christmas issue. Dot is a psychologist and Ben is an auctioneer, but they both have a passion for God and ministry. Find out how they balance that – and many other things – below. Dorothy: How did Benjamin propose? The man set me up!... More

by Jacqui Olorunnisola Winter might be dull and dreary, but that’s no reason to walk around without a song. You can still be beautiful on the outside and inside. A few essentials you need before you head out of the house: Your Bible. Every woman needs a Bible she can carry around with her. You can... More

by Rika Muluzi. Having a late lunch with my three close friends one afternoon, I was dismayed to learn that Jenny was battling guilt because she did not have the money to buy her children expensive gifts for Christmas. As the conversation went on, we discovered that all of us had notions about the holidays... More

Love is a choice and the actions based on that choice. Relationships take work. People are unpredictable. Crushes fade. We’ve heard these things many times – almost too many times, for some of us. But how well do we know them? It’s already December. For those who are in relationships, how have... More

Courtship is not the only relationship in life. We need friends to encourage, inspire and challenge us as we go through the routines and rigours of daily living. Some friendships are toxic; some are wholesome and invigorating, but all friendships are built with a subconscious understanding that just... More

by Cynthia Banda. It is already almost a year since we talked about having a virtuous 2009. Time has truly flown. Here we are again, evaluating our year. Have we loved others and stayed true to ourselves and to our God? Are we still carrying the issues we purposed to get rid of at the end of the year?... More