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IN THE SIMILITUDE OF DEBORAH

Wails and groans and tears did not cease in the land of a people. Days became weeks and weeks became months and months became years. These years summed up to twenty years! In these twenty years, the wicked forces of exploitation, dehumanisation, coercion and fear did not cease. It was a norm. They had deviated from the Lord and the mighty hand of His covering. They set aside the ways of Him who was their deliverer.   They were left to the passions of their own ways that only led to death. “Ha ha ha!” The oppressor laughed. “See the mighty people fallen down in fear and trembling before me. I will make sure to exploit them till they are stripped of their identity. I will make use of the nine hundred chariots fitted with iron in my possession. They are captives and will never be free.” The oppressor chanted these words daily like a mantra. Enough is enough! The struggle became a catalyst that stirred up the desire to be free from the wicked oppression of the oppressor. “How do we tur...

Far Above Rubies

Rubies are precious gemstones and often used as a symbol of love, passion, luxury, nobility, courage, strength, wisdom and knowledge. Rubies of high quality are generally more valuable than diamonds of similar size and quality due to their rarity, hardness and deep red colour. Rubies are a whole lot worth more than diamonds. They are also much rarer than diamonds. The deep red colour of rubies is highly priced. What makes the diamond seem as though it is of more value than rubies is due to its market demand, wide availability, marketing efforts and brand recognition (e.g De Beers). In terms of price range, rubies are more expensive. For the large size of rubies and diamond; RUBIES Large: (2-5 carats) $200,000 - $100,000 per carats. DIAMONDS Large: (2-5 carats) $100,000 - $50,000 per carats. TO WHAT END IS THIS POST?  Proverbs 31:10 "Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies." Dear woman, whom the Lord has called one whose worth is far above rubies. When ...