I recently completed my 36th turn around the sun and I would like to share what has been the lesson of this age for me. Before I begin though, I must preface this by saying that I believe in God. Belief aside, even my logic affirms that there is a God. Still, I acknowledge that […]
Musings on Love, Faith, and the Daily Call to Choose
So here’s what I’ve been musing about lately… We often hear it said: Love is a choice. Increasingly, this message is gaining traction among my generation. We’re moving away from the idea that love is just a feeling. I think we now know better that it’s not the butterfly-infused infatuation we grew up watching on […]
For All the Stephen’s Brothers Out There… and the Paul’s too
Hello. So, if you’re new here, this is Monique’s Musings. I blog. I’ve been blogging since… 2013? Or no, maybe 2012? Yeah, one of those. Anyway, I’ve been blogging for over 10 years now. And I basically share my thoughts on anything and everything that comes to mind. Usually, it’s thoughts about Cameroon, social issues, […]
In Praise of Being God’s Gen-Z Baby Girl (Jan 2025)
I used to call my good friend Ettamba “God’s first-born daughter.” You know how Jesus is described as God’s only Son, and we’re all adopted as brothers and sisters? Well, she was that friend who seemed to have the “ask and you shall receive” thing down to an art form. Whatever she prayed for, she […]
Inspired! A Christian Love Challenge
I’m blessed to be a member of a Cameroonian women’s ministry called Praying Brides” with the motto “From child of God to Bride of Christ”. This past week I was asked to join the team responsible for developing quarterly challenges and planning Praying Brides’ retreats. As my first task, I was to develop a challenge […]
End-of-Year Testimony
I didn’t think I would be sharing a testimony today. I’ve not been in the best mood/state in the past weeks. Some persistent needs/insecurities… Some “thorns in my flesh” To borrow Paul’s words have persisted for at least 10 years; although I have prayed as fervently as I could, although I have fasted and cried […]
Demystifying Mental Health- Episode 2
as I meditated it was clear that I couldn’t share the story of my baptism- this renewal of vows and symbol of being ‘reborn’ – without speaking of how I have sought death.
In Which I Argue that the Cameroonian Government is the Greatest Missionary of All Time…
If you were asked who the greatest missionary in all of history is, who would you name? Who would you say has called most people to Christ? Who has done so much soul-saving that you think they deserve the star on the missionary walk of fame? A lot of people will name biblical characters. But […]
Another New Year…
Exactly a month ago, the majority of the world (those who follow the Gregorian calendar) crossed over into a new year- 2021. The ending and beginning of years is often a time for reflection, gratitude, and hope for everyone- like a collective birthday. And for Christians like myself, it often means a lot of […]
The Dilemma of Believing
If you are a Christian who takes the faith journey seriously and one who uses their thinking faculties, then you may have come across the dilemma I want to discuss here. Believing requires striking a delicate balance of faith. As Christians, we have been called to have faith that God is able to do […]