Life is Colourful
Life is colourful, so is art which reflects inner beauty. In the beginning there was darkness and the Lord spoke light into the world, that light brought colour and life, this is why when mourning the death of someone we wear dark colours to represent death and the grave although we are still supposed toโฆ
We need better Service
From the moment you attempt to project good service from a supplier you become the โbad guy or girlโ. People are so bent on providing bad service that they get offended when you communicate the fact that you expect better from them. Bad service starts with your initial conversation with a potential customer, leads intoโฆ
It is time to evolve
It is definitely time to evolve as a people from the mindset to only support the wrong things, especially for the sake of small to medium Businesses thriving. Everyone is complaining about the crime situation, yet not willing to take one step in the right direction to ensure a contribution into a worthy cause onโฆ
Equality Under the Sun
As we have all just been ushered into new leadership in our Country, let us remain prayerful that the expectations be met with love and care for every creed and every race so that the Lord can be Glorified. It is absolutely normal for concern to linger, as the people all have varied interests thatโฆ
We can strengthen each other
Several people can be in the same field of Business but when you subscribe to a particular company or individual you choose personality, ethics, style, cost and the various factors that set them apart from the rest. The Lord has not called us to compete but to be unique whilst providing diversity in the sameโฆ
Summarizing 2024
Written by Kande Augustine on 19th Dec 2024. Firstly, a warm heartfelt Thank You to the clients who came on board in 2024 and those who continued from previous years.2024 has definitely contributed to the pivot of Purple Rain Designs, it has been an interesting year which has helped in creating the narrative for usโฆ
Price Shoppers are everywhere!
Written by Kande Augustine on 21st Nov 2024. Marketing your Business brings new clients but is also comes with a list of โleadsโ which is basically a batch of double minded people who are either does not have the faith to invest, having issues with financial management, cannot fully express their vision, are afraid toโฆ
The breakdown in society starts at home. Parents have FAILED!
Written by Kande Augustine on 20th Nov 2024. The past few months have been labelled the worst days of my daughter’s life after being enrolled into the public schooling system, yes she is now in the โmiry clayโ. Previously she attended a private pre-school then was home-schooled, and partly online schooled which was another episodeโฆ
Acknowledging Trinbago’s 48th Republic Day in advance.
Written by Kande Augustine on 21st Sept 2024. I may be two days early but the truth is the Lord placed it on my heart to write this article yesterday not today, hence the pre-Republic day post. It is not a time to be silent on certain issues. We live in a place where itโฆ
Happy Fathers Day !!!
By Godโs Grace and Mercy Iโm able to bless the man that God has placed in my life, who is the best Father and Husband I can ask for today with the Biggest and Loudest HAPPY FATHERS DAY !!! This world has failed me so many times. I have even Honoured some very dishonourable peopleโฆ
Holding on to the Promise.
Written by Kande Augustine on 03rd August 2023. No matter how much the odds are against your Purpose, Call and Destiny the Lord would Protect that which he has Ordained. He would Guide you in paths where he sent you. He would fill you because he allowed you to be empty, he would redeem yourโฆ
Happy Holy Week
Written by Kande Augustine on 06th April 2023. This week most Christians observe the Death and Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In so doing letโs all be reminded that if we are in likeness of his death then we also Rise in likeness of his Resurrection ! Not physically but Spiritually thingsโฆ
I knew I was not alone
Written by Kande Augustine on May 23rd 2022 When I mustered up the courage to Present my Business Contract to my Spouse, after acknowledging the loopholes in the past regarding verbal agreements that oftentimes blew away with the wind. I was led to enhance the Terms and Conditions of my Business and Services and returnโฆ
New Leadership
Written by Kande Augustine on May 06th 2022 What we can Accomplish and How Far we can be taken has a lot to do with whose Authority we are under. Everything we are today is because of something we learnt from someone, which is why giving credit where it is due regarding our abilities isโฆ
Business Relationships
Written by Kande Augustine on May 03rd 2022 You have to be able to know the difference between a Business Partner and an employee. If you try to treat a Business Partner like an employee it would not work out as they would move on to another Profitable Business Deal upon realization that you areโฆ
Thank you for this Road Lordย
Written by Kande Augustine on December 16th 2021 Thank you Lord for the guidance through unknown territory as we thread this road Thank you for those we had to leave behind as we enter this leg of the road as their stride was not fast enough to keep up Thank you for the ones whoโฆ
Creating a Balance is important
Written by Kande Augustine on November 29th 2021 Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. We all want our children to be disciplined and to be the best versions of themselves as far as possible but we have to understand that we can kill creativityโฆ
How do you feel?
Written by Kande Augustine on November 28th 2021 When we express ourselves, whether we write, speak or draw what is in our hearts are displayed. If you are dishonest, honest, sincere, unsure, angry, happy or plain simply void it will be depicted when we express ourselves. One sentence, one image, one word out of yourโฆ
This is how God gets his Glory
Written by Kande Augustine on November 14th 2021 You may believe that you have the best Career or Job till God is ready to give you better. You may believe that you have the best Business deal at hand till the Lord is ready to give you better. You may believe that you have theโฆ
How long will you try to hide?
Written by Kande Augustine on Feb 23rd 2021 How long will you try to hide from Prayer and Supplication. How long will you try to hide from reading the Gospel and learning Godโs ways. How long will you try to hide from living in obedience to Godโs will, so you can be Blessed till eternity.โฆ
Separated for a Season
Written by Kande Augustine on Feb 21st 2021 There will be a time that the Lord will separate you from all of life’s distractions, the same ones you know as your comforts. Your job, Church attendance, Relationship, Family, Friends and maybe even studies. It depends on what has been keeping you from devoting yourself whollyโฆ
Don’t get caught up
Written by Kande Augustine on February 23rd 2021 Do not get so caught up trying to figure out what dress to wear, getting your hair and make up to match your outfit on in your preparation to go to Church that you forget the Master, the Lord through his son Jesus Christ. Do not getโฆ
The Preparation
Written by Kande Augustine on Monday 25th January 2021 The Lord is always preparing us for something new every single day.The Process can be very scary at times but we just have to sit tight and know that he is in control. Being prepared for Marriage, being prepared to be a Parent, being prepared forโฆ
Home Away from Home
Written by Kande Augustine on January 12th 2021 Something you donโt really hear many people talking about is their Journey to marriage or into Building their own family, at least in all honesty disclosing the ups and downs. Everyone has their own unique experiences and life lessons where that is concerned, but relationships are basicallyโฆ
Yes you need a Website
Written by Kande Augustine on December 8th 2020 Your Website is so important because it is a Professional Digital Display of your Product, Service or Brand as well a cut above Social Media Posting, which is why it will attract a Business Audience and it is also the best way to keep all your Customerโฆ
Another Visitation
It was not just a “dream” Written by Kande Augustine on December 03rd 2020 I went to sleep in the morning 3rd Dec 2020, and entered dream stage, I went into the spirit realm. I left a crowded place where so much was going in with family and before I left my elder sister offeredโฆ
Smile
You are incredibly awesome Written by Kande Augustine on November 30th 2020 It has been a while since I wrote an article, I have so much to share, yet I choose to give preference to what is important in this season. No matter who you are or what your focus in life is, always rememberโฆ
Repent ! Dear Brothers/Sisters
Written by Kande Augustine by September 27th 2020 Serving in Godโs Kingdom has opened my eyes to the fact that there are Saved persons serving and there are Saved persons who are continuously mocking their Salvation by the way they treat/speak about their brothers and sisters in Christ.I hear them speaking the word and speakingโฆ
BEFORE I KNEW WHO I AM
Written by Kande Augustine on July 15th 2020 I used to walk around with failure in my mind, sorrow in my heart and anger before me… BEFORE I KNEW WHO I AM. Before I knew I am clothed in Righteousness with a crown of Glory on top of my head, Before I knew the ground Iโฆ
Leadership is an Oath
Written by Kande Augustine on July 05th 2020 Leadership is more than just being in charge. It is much more intense than just giving instructions and directives. We are called to allow information to flow through us onto others, and have to be able to decisively measure what is to be retained from what canโฆ
The Lord is the remover of obstacles
Written by Kande Augustine on June 30th 2020 BUT HE WILL ALSO CREATE OBSTACLES This may sound like some sort of nonsensical statement, but let me explainโฆ We can come to the Lord to solve and sort out situations but he will create a difficult situation for you also in preparing you for a higherโฆ
Are there voices in your head?
Written by Kande Augustine on June 23rd 2020 There are only supposed to be the voice of the Lord in your head and unfortunately we are also allowed to hear the voice of the enemy’s workers. The Lord allows us to also hear the enemyโs workers, so we can decisively choose to follow Godโs voiceโฆ
The Gift of Tongues
Written by Kande Augustine on 21st June 2020 1 Corinthians 14:18 I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all. If you are not filled with the Holy Spirit and you hear someone like myself talking in tongues you will not know what is going on and may think I have lostโฆ
Womanhood
Written by Kande Augustine on June 19th 2020 Womanhood comes in all different sizes and shapes and starts at various ages but what defines a woman is MATURITY. You can be how OLD, and how BIG but if you are not MATURE then you do not really fall into the category. Some may want toโฆ
What is the definition of SUCCESS
Written by Kande Augustine on June 17th 2020 It depends on what your understanding of Success is, or what type of Success we are talking about. There is Spiritual Success, Financial Success, Educational Success, All round Success and the list can go on. Success just means โto SUCCEEDโ in that you have set out toโฆ
COMPLIMENT TODAY, CRITIQUE TOMORROW
ANOTHER CULTURAL PLAGUE !!! Written by Kande Augustine on 15th June 2020 When you are good at what you do, you have to be mindful of the immature set of society, whoย will compliment your work today and then criticize tomorrow, and those you have helped even working closely with, having been exposed to yourโฆ
Are you Resilient?
Written by Kande Augustine on June 13th 2020 We are all required to be resilient at some point in life, some for their entire lives, it is called survival skills. Having a strong personality and being resilient are two similar things, and they compliment each other. Resilience allows you to stand up in any situationโฆ
God the Creator
Ordains Leaders and Parents Written by Kande Augustine on June 13th 2020 Even those in the worst state of non belief know that the Lord is the creator of us all and we as parents are just the vessels he appoints to nurture the lives into the world. So it will be an ignorant actโฆ
Blood Covenant
Holy Matrimony Written by Kande Augustine on June 10th 2020 Years ago I never understood the word โMarriageโ to the fullest, nor did I even know it was a Blood Covenant that can only be ordained by the Holy Spirit through the direction from our Spiritual parents. I knew it was a soul tie but did not fully understandโฆ
Set up for success
Which Hamburger Stand are you? Written by Kande Augustine on June 09th 2020 Some years ago, somewhere around 2007, at a General Staff Meeting, which was a round table for discussion and training which was held once a month at an International Establishment where I was employed. We were taught the โHamburger Stand Theoryโ. Oneโฆ
Be Accountable
Every Second Counts Written by Kande Augustine on June 09th 2020 In the work environment and other areas of your life, it is good to let people know your major accomplishments, but it is even better to ensure your actions align, by maintaining a continuous standard of ethics aiming higher at each hurdle and keepingโฆ
My Best Friend
Is the LORD Written by Kande Augustine on 07th June 2020 He is a Teacher, Counsellor, Comforter, Companion and Director of my Paths. I have never met anyone more patient than the person of the Holy Spirit, as he will not get frustrated with us for being our imperfect selves. This is because He madeโฆ
How dependent are you?
Know how to adapt & adjust, don’t allow “dependency syndrome” to cripple you Written by Kande Augustine on June 05th 2020 The rhetorical question is geared towards us doing a self check regarding our ability to function even when pushed out of our comfort zone. Sometimes we have to ask ourselves if we will be able toโฆ
Just Humble
Honor the Lord Written by Kande Augustine on June 02nd 2020 It is only humility that will allow us to accept leadership from someone younger than us. Not all leaders that we are privilege to be set under will always be an elder, or “look the part”, however if one is appointed that has undergoneโฆ
If you have been a witness…
Get ready to celebrate Written by Kande Augustine on June 02nd 2020. 1 Peter 5:1 The elders which are among your I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the Glory that shall be revealed. If you have faithfully been a witness ofโฆ
Is this your forum?
Then Why so much noise! Written by Kande Augustine on June 01st 2020 Seriously ! We need to first figure out if this is our forum sometimes. I am not trying to imply that you will not have something intellectual to say outside of your field or scope of business but ensure it is professionallyโฆ
Lets go up to Goat Mountain
Forget the “critics” Written by Kande Augustine on June 01st 2020 Critics are just a bunch of unhappy people who is clearly envious of you and in most cases they have already guesstimated that you are going to make it very far so they are attempting to side tract your attention to slow you down.โฆ
Protect yourself from the PERPETRATOR !
I don’t mean the “COVID-19” Written by Kande Augustine on May 31st 2020 The Perpetrator will follow you around for years until the he gets the right time to strike, or he will even do so at the most unorthodox moment. Who is the Perpetrator? A Satanic Spirit! He is not physical and is veryโฆ
Build your Brand
On a “PEOPLE CENTERED” foundation Written by Kande Augustine on May 30th 2020 This is the only way you will remain with a consistent, continuous flow of success. Networking, communication and customer feedback are the three most important factors to get any establishment off the ground and keep it afloat. We have to remember theโฆ
Fuel up and claim your charms
Because once you pass one stage you cannot return to do that Written by Kande Augustine on May 30th 2020 It would be clichรฉ to say “do not get caught in the rat race”, so I will prefer to say; enjoy every stage in life and do not be only focused on where you areโฆ
Don’t be like the “Runaway Bride”
Face it !, No matter how though it looks Written by Kande Augustine on May 30th 2020 Life sometimes will present situations that will cause you to feel the need to run without looking back just like a Bride who leaves everyone hung up in attention at the alter. Whether it is a nerve wreckingโฆ
The Important Parents
Are your Spiritual Parents Written by Kande Augustine on May 29th 2020 No matter who you are, where you originated from or where you plan on going in life, you cannot get there without the guidance or foundation of parenthood. We are all born into this world due to the sinful acts of your biologicalโฆ
The Power behind a nickname
PURPLE RAIN was a nickname that never left Written by Kande Augustine on May 27th 2020. “PURPLE RAIN” is not a just concept that I made up yesterday, it was actually a combination of words I am very used to, and I just added “DESIGNS”. There is a saying; I am not sure how it goesโฆ
What is your art?
Every form of art is an expression & visualization of what [Ideas, thoughts, & feelings] is in the mind at the point of transmission. Written by Kande Augustine on May 25th 2020 Being an artist or designer is basically having the ability to depict a particular message or express an idea without any words being used. Althoughโฆ
Leadership
Is arrogance the best option? Really! Written by Kande Augustine on May 24th 2020 Some people believe a credential for discussion on leadership matters has to do with how financially endowed you are but this is not true. It is not my attempt to put down anyone but, the best leaders came out of povertyโฆ
Express yourself
Pent up emotions willโbackfire on you. Written by Kande Augustine on May 23rd 2020 Ever wonder why mental health is like a phenomenon? It is something society looks upon it with a frown because people do not want to be associated with this topic at all. I myself had some inception before writing this blog,โฆ
What is the “acceptable time?”
Written by Kande Augustine on May 22nd 2020 It is not a fixed time, neither is it the same time for everyone. Did you ever find yourself wondering when are your going to get your breakthrough in life? When will you “level up” so to speak ! Have you not tried to implement several differentโฆ
It is Important to sow seeds
Written by Kande Augustine on May 20th 2020 Never turn down an opportunity to to a good deed, which we as Christians call “sowing a seed”, even if it may be a financial seed into someone’s life or into Ministry. Kindness An act of kindness is an expression of the Holy Spirit that dwells inโฆ
Happy Mothers day !
Motherhood is Amazing Written by Kande Augustine on May 10th 2020 Motherhood is underrated, from my perspective as a mother myself, it is such a joy and blessing to be chosen for the role of motherhood by the Lord Almighty! It really is. The journey into motherhood is very interesting and life changing. Every mother will haveโฆ
True Love – vs- Lust
Motivated by true life experiences Written by Kande Augustine on May 09th 2020 When someone is constantly before our eyes due to social circles, neighborhoods or corporate environmentsโฆWe build false relationships based on familiarity, convenience and Lust to fill the voids of companionship. In most cases these relationships that are built on Lust will notโฆ
P.R.D Foundation
Conception Written by Kande Augustine on May 7th 2020 Purple Rain Designs was founded by Kande Murray in 2019, on the 14th December.ย The Lord through the Grace and Mercy of his son Jesus Christ sealed the VISION and IDEAS for the Production of the first Purple Rain Designs Logo on this day. Moving forward withโฆ
Volume please…