Upendo Ministries

  • Seek Ye First

    Seek Ye First

    “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33 I think sometimes we read that verse and nod our heads, but then go right back to stressing about everything in life. The truth is, worry comes so naturally to us. We wonder Read more

  • When Change Hurts but Growth is Waiting

    When Change Hurts but Growth is Waiting

    Change is one of those things that we don’t get to escape. It comes in so many ways—sometimes gently like the shifting of the seasons, and other times like a storm that knocks the wind out of us. Today I found myself on the phone, crying in a way I didn’t expect. The words felt Read more

  • In the Wait

    In the Wait

    We’ve all said it before—sometimes with confidence, sometimes with trembling lips—“I’m just going to wait on God.” It’s easy to say those words. To remind ourselves that His timing is perfect. To post the verse about eagles’ wings and strength renewed. To tell others, “I’m trusting Him with the future.” But here’s the thing I’ve Read more

  • When the Mirror Tells the Truth

    When the Mirror Tells the Truth

    We all have mirrors in our lives.Some are the glass kind hanging on our walls.Others are the quiet reflections we catch in our hearts—those moments when we stop and think, who am I really? Too often, we look in the wrong mirror. We let the words of others, our mistakes, our insecurities, or the lies Read more

  • Tanzania Trip (Part 5)

    Tanzania Trip (Part 5)

    July 14th, 2025 Last night, I wasn’t feeling well, so I skipped evening reflections and went to bed early. I slept for a while and woke up around 11:45 p.m., drawn outside by the soft glow of the bonfire. There were only three people there—Sarah, Max, and Eli—and we ended up talking for a long Read more

  • Trusting—In the Middle

    Trusting—In the Middle

    There’s a space in life that often goes unnoticed until we find ourselves stuck in it—the middle. It’s the place after the door has closed behind us, but before the next one opens. The middle of what was and what will be. It’s the in-between, the waiting room of life. And if we’re honest, it Read more