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Embarking on a Journey of Words: My Path to Becoming a Writer

  Hello, allow me to introduce myself – my name is Ronald Tukesiga, and I'm a newly minted writer on a journey of self-discovery and creative exploration. It was only this year that I embraced the title of 'writer,' and as I sit down to reflect on my path, I can't help but marvel at the twists and turns that have led me here.   Before this chapter began, my life took me through various sectors, like retail, as I sought to find my place in the world. I grappled with the question of identity and purpose, yearning for that one thing that would ignite my spirit and give meaning to my existence. Little did I know that my journey would eventually lead me to the world of words.   The turning point came when I applied for a writing opportunity with Evolution Writers and, to my surprise, was accepted. This chance marked the start of a transformative period in my life. Stepping into the realm of writing, I found myself not only putting words on paper but also delving deep...

WHAT IT MEANS TO FOLLOW JESUS

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I have come to understand, from my experience, that following Jesus is not an easy feat. I wish it was, it would be an easier sale to all these people. "Follow Christ and your life will change, you will get instantly wealthy, your bad parts will turn into good parts, and you will remain forever young. Hooray!" Unfortunately, it isn't like that. Following Christ means, first, understanding that there is goodness in this world. Before I met Christ I was convinced everyone was a liar, a thief, a manipulator or something worse off. I believed that we were all sinners, and that there was no redemption for any of us. Following Christ means finding goodness, and choosing to follow that goodness to the very end. Men like Abraham and David, inspire me to keep going in goodness, because that is where God is. To follow Christ means to leave badness behind, bad decisions that affect not just you, but those around you as well and taking up the goodness that can...