Unblurred with Muzi Mthethwa

Introduction Best friendships are built on smiles, tears, and shared moments that weave bonds of trust, love, and commitment. These bonds, when nurtured, become the foundation for unshakable relationships. The emotional depth created through shared joys and challenges lays a strong groundwork for love to flourish. As the quote by C.S. Lewis beautifully states, “Friendship is born at the moment when one person says to another, ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.’” This kind of connection fosters understanding, empathy, and mutual respect, all of which are essential for a lasting marriage. The Bible underscores this principle in Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (NIV): “Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.” A marriage founded on true friendship mirrors this wisdom, where two individuals become each other’s support system through life’s hig...

  With the new year beckoning and life in 2024 perhaps not being the brightest of moments in life, there remains an important truth: even a broken crayon can still draw. Even a broken crayon can still color. Life’s trials often leave us feeling fractured, much like that crayon that snaps under pressure. Yet, a broken crayon retains its essence and purpose. It can still create beauty, inspire hope, and paint a brighter picture despite its imperfection. This is a lesson worth remembering, especially in the wake of heartbreak. Heartbreak has left many people shattered—so much so that they’ve acted out in destructive and irreversible ways. Tragically, there have been stories of men and women driven to violence because they couldn’t bear the weight of a failed relationship. For example, stories of domestic killings have become all too common in headlines worldwide. Men, devastated by rejection, have committed heinous acts against their partners. Women, betrayed by unfaithful spouses, ...

A  crayon snapped, its edges torn, Its vibrant hues seem forlorn. But in its fractured, broken state, It still creates, it still creates. Its jagged lines, though not as neat, Bring beauty to the incomplete. A masterpiece can still unfold, Even when the crayon isn’t whole. So too are we, in times of pain, When life feels cruel, the losses plain. Our brokenness, though hard to bear, Can paint a story rich and rare. For cracks allow the light to seep, Into the hearts where shadows creep. And like the crayon, though we fall, Our purpose lives within us all. So hold your pieces, do not despair, Your colors shine, beyond repair. In every stroke, in every hue, A broken crayon still has value.

  In the fast-paced, material-driven world we live in today, love has been misinterpreted and overshadowed by societal standards. Often, people equate love with provision, leadership, or vision—values that, while significant, do not define love in its true, Biblical sense. The Body of Christ needs to unplug from these societal expectations and return to the foundation of love as ordained by God. The Biblical Foundation of Love Ephesians 5:25 commands, “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” This verse serves as a profound reminder that love is not merely about meeting physical needs or fulfilling societal roles but about self-sacrifice. The model of Christ’s love for the church is one of unwavering commitment, grace, and selflessness. Provision, leadership, and vision are outcomes of a love centered in Christ, not the seeds of it. Psalm 37:23 states, “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way.” W...