Hello and welcome!

Quwaza (Kuwaza in Swahili) generally means "to think" or "to imagine." In practice, it refers to the act of contemplating or reflecting on something, often in a thoughtful or introspective manner. It conveys the mental processes involved in considering ideas, decisions, or emotions.

I tend to live in my mind. In my experience, being introspective or contemplative offers immense value by fostering a deeper understanding of oneself and the world. When we take time to look inward, we gain clarity on our thoughts, emotions, and motivations, which can lead to better decision-making and self-awareness. Reflection allows us to process our experiences, learn from our mistakes, and appreciate our successes, ultimately guiding us toward personal growth and resilience.

Beyond ‘quwaza’ about life in general, my Christian faith challenges me to do so about God’s Word – The Bible. “Blessed is the man …. whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night” (Psalms 1:1-2). Hence, “Come now, let us reason together” (Isaiah 1:18a). God, via prophet Isaiah, gave the people of the Kingdom of Judah two options: be obedient and eat of the land, or rebel and be devoured by the sword (Isaiah 1:19-20).

But what or who were they supposed to obey? What or who did they eventually choose to rebel against, as detailed in the rest of the book of Isaiah? It was that which/who cleanses white as snow (Isaiah 1:18b). “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).

God called the people of Judah to contemplate (Quwaza) about their lives, be aware of their sin and rebellion against Him, and confess their sins. God, however, welcomed them to come and reason with Him. He knew that they would not be honest with themselves about their sin. He knew that honest contemplation about sin was - and is - only possible in His presence and with His guidance. This harkens to the fundamental teaching that salvation is truly a gift from God by grace (Ephesians 2:8-9).

As I begin this journey, my objective is to share my contemplations on the word of God and my reasoning together with God, that I may continue to choose the gift of salvation every day. My prayer is that many will join me in this journey, and that many will choose the gift that makes us white as snow over the destruction by the sword (which is the Word of God too (Hebrews 4:12)).

Welcome, and be blessed.