Living By God's Word

Living by God's Word: Guiding Principles for a Christ-Centered Life by May Kawaala is a powerful, Scripture-based guide for anyone seeking to align their life with God's truth in a world full of distractions, confusion, and spiritual fatigue.
Drawing from personal testimony, deep biblical insight, and years of ministry experience, Kawaala explores the life-transforming power of God's Word in practical, day-to-day living. Whether you are facing emotional wounds, struggling with obedience, searching for inner peace, or simply desiring a more intimate walk with Christ, this book offers clarity and encouragement.
Each chapter reveals how to apply biblical truth to real-life challenges—relationships, leadership, healing, prayer, humility, and forgiveness—empowering readers to develop the character of Christ. The book also stresses the importance of honoring spiritual leadership, cultivating spiritual disciplines, and becoming a peacemaker rooted in God's love.
With scriptural meditations, wisdom-filled reflections, and practical steps for growth, Living by God's Word inspires readers to move from passive belief to active discipleship. It's not just a book—it's a call to transformation, rooted in the unchanging truth of the Word.
Perfect for personal study, small groups, and church leaders, this book will strengthen your spiritual foundation and draw you deeper into God's presence, peace, and purpose.

May Kawaala is a Ugandan-born teacher of the Word, worshiper, and songwriter currently based in Boston, Massachusetts. She gave her life to Christ at 16 and has remained steadfast in her faith. Her musical journey began early, deeply influenced by her grandmother Florence Mponye and mother Rosemary Nabyonga Mponye Nalongo, who nurtured her talent.
May has released several impactful gospel albums, including Don't Be Worried About Tomorrow, Jesus Talala Talala (a children's song performed by her daughter Deborah Kisakye Mukisa and the Sunday School Choir, 1994), Imaana Ninziiza (Kinyarwanda for "God is good"), I Will Bless the Lord, Kiribakitya Obutagenda?, Nsiiza Erinnya Lyo Yesu, Gwe Katonda Owamanyi, Holy is Our God, and her latest, Ebiro Byo (These Are the Days) in 2024. She has also produced music videos, including Kiribakitya Obutagenda (2018), Holy (2024), Ebiro Byo (2024), and upcoming releases.
Beyond music, May is a prayer warrior, trainer, counselor, worship leader, and author. Her books include Secrets Behind Standing Marriages (First & Second Editions), Genuine Heart for Purposed Life, and Workable Marriage.
She serves as CEO of Angels of the World Families (AOWF) and the Pastor Benon Kawaala Foundation (PBKF). She also oversees Healing Outreach Ministries International (HOMI), founded by her late husband, Pastor Benon Kawaala, who passed away in June 2018. Despite his passing, she continues leading gospel tours across the U.S. (Texas, California, New Jersey, Washington, Maryland, Massachusetts) and in Africa (Tanzania, Kenya, Mwaza, Anjumani, and Uganda).
May is a pastor, church planter, and caregiver to orphans, widows, and the poor in Uganda and the U.S. A mother of four and grandmother, she is also a respected marriage speaker and counselor. Her ministry extends through TV programs on Bukedde TV1, Urban TV, and Gugudde TV in Uganda, spreading messages of faith, hope, and love.