Wali's Wits

  Ingredients 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon yeast ¼ cup oil (or olive oil for a healthier option) ¼ cup sugar (brown sugar for a healthier option) 1 egg 250 ml warm water Instructions Activate the yeast : Dissolve the yeast in 250 ml of warm water. Cover and let it sit for 7–10 minutes until foamy. Mix dry ingredients : In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and egg. Combine : After the yeast has activated, pour it into the bowl. Mix until a dough forms. Knead : Knead the dough for 5–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. First rise : Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let it rest in a cool, dry place for 1 hour. Shape : After rising, divide and shape the dough into buns or a loaf. Second rise : Let the shaped dough rise for 30–60 minutes, depending on how much it expands. Bake : Preheat the oven to 180°C. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

  As Christians, we are called to bear the fruits of the Spirit. Within us, the Spirit gives rise to two things: the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the fruits of the Spirit. Today, I want to focus on the fruits of the Spirit. Just as a plant must be rooted in fertile soil, carefully tended and watered in order to produce fruit, so too must our spiritual lives be nurtured. And we don’t desire just a few fruits—we long for an abundant harvest. For example, if you plant a pawpaw tree, you don’t want only one or two pawpaws; you hope to see the tree overflowing with fruit. But for that to happen, the soil must be cared for, the plant must be watered, weeds must be removed, and fertilizer must be added. The same principle applies to our Christian walk. The soil of our hearts must be cultivated daily so that the Word of God can grow within us and produce an abundant harvest. This means praying regularly, reading Scripture, and learning what God’s Word says about our lives, our families, ou...

  A great article from KCM on how to pray for your government and the importance of praying for a nation. reposted from KCM Blog July 17, 2016 Prayer “How should I pray for the government?” That’s a question many Christians ask themselves. Sadly, when it comes to politics, generations of church people have said, “We’re just hoping this political party can fix this mess….” or “We’re just hoping and praying such-and-such a group can fix it.” Well, the politicians— are not God. They’re only here to govern, and the government cannot create or change anything permanently. Real change—whether in the political, economic or spiritual realm—only happens when the Church begins to pray and believe God. We’re the ones with real authority, and we’ve been given that authority by the Name of Jesus. The problem is, we haven’t known what to do with it. Pray for the Government by Giving Thanks When it comes to praying for the government, we first need to remember 1 Timothy 2:1-2. In these scriptures...