Category Archives: Books

Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899)

Rosa loved animals and she also loved to paint. Thus she became an animalière, that is, an artist specializing in painting animals. Rosa’s mom died when she was only 11. Her dad now a single parent, was forced into a … Continue reading

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the Bush that Burns

Moses was out tending the sheep when he saw a bush that was on fire but wasn’t burning. Curious, Moses walked towards the bush. Then he heard someone call out his name. Who are you?, asked Moses. And the reply … Continue reading

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We Are Family

In Genesis, we’re told that God created a single man, Adam, and later a single woman, Eve. Furthermore, the Bible teaches that we all descend from them. Therefore, are we not all from the same family? If so, why are … Continue reading

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Cultural Hegemony

On my walk to the minimarket, I pass this monkey puzzle tree entangled with a white bougainvillea. The two plants must really like each other as they’ve been together for about 20 years. Perfect partners because the bougainvillea needs a … Continue reading

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reaping what you sow

“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.” Galatians 6:7 “Evangelicals”, theoretically, believe the Bible is the word of God and therefore must be respected and used as a point … Continue reading

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