06 Mar 2020
God gave His best for the atonement of the sins of Gis people. The blood of bulls and goats was not sufficient to take away those sins. So He gave up His son. What can…
05 Mar 2020
If the fruit of the Spirit is in us and we keep growing in these virtues as espoused in Galatians 5:22-23, then we will be able to relate well with each other and live responsibly…
04 Mar 2020
Giving to help those in need is another act that has diminished with time. It is motivated by love and faith that the Lord will take care of the giver’s needs. It is hampered by…
03 Mar 2020
Giving money, time or talents to God’s work is never an effort in futility. It has an impact beyond what we can imagine. The key thing, I believe, is to give what you have decided…
02 Mar 2020
In Mark 12:41-44, Jesus makes remarks about giving. This made me think about how I invest in spiritual matters, time, effort, money. Do I give my all to kingdom matters? Would God be proud of…
28 Feb 2020
Despite the rebellion of His people, God was still merciful enough to keep His promise to them concerning a few things like settling them back on the land He had promised them. That is the…
27 Feb 2020
On the other hand even as we trust God for an impactful 2020 and beyond, we need to be careful not err the way the Isaraelites erred in the past by rejecting God and doing…
26 Feb 2020
I would like to suggest that we have an attitude of gratitude and appreciation to God for His mercy in 2020 and beyond. Titus 3:1-11 gives some critical insights into how to do this, so…
25 Feb 2020
I find the advice in Proverbs 23:4-5 very interesting. Many of us work so hard to create wealth so that we may provide for our families. Solomon thinks this is not a good idea because…
24 Feb 2020
One of the predominant ills in Kenyan society today is land grabbing, especially from the needy. Proverbs 23:10-11 warns sternly against that. It may sound like a farfetched idea, but the temptation is real. May…
21 Feb 2020
What is the motive behind the business unusual that you so desire? Bill Gates sought to provide a solution in computing. His primary motivation was not to make money. James 4:3 is very clear on…
20 Feb 2020
To what extent can it be business unusual with Jehovah? He made a nation out of Abraham and Sarah who started getting children at almost 100 years of age according to His promise in Genesis…
19 Feb 2020
And as we wait upon God to do the extraordinary things, we will not just be sitting pretty and waiting. We should follow the advice given in Hebrews 12:1-3. Each of us has a race…
18 Feb 2020
Business unusual means that we should have an open mind to accept and understand the things God will do. They will be extraordinary, but if we are prepared, we will adjust accordingly and allow Him…
17 Feb 2020
I have a feeling that from now going forward, it will be business unusual for many of us. We have been used to seeing God work in a particular way. That may change. This calls…
14 Feb 2020
To successfully overcome temptation, there needs to be a certain disposition, that succumbing to it is sinning against God. One has to be determined to stand firm like Joseph in Genesis 39:1-23, especially verse 9…
13 Feb 2020
Undoubtedly, knowledge of scripture will prevent us from falling into temptations. This takes discipline and commitment. Christ used it to rebuff the devil and his attempts to entice Him. Satan used real needs as a…
12 Feb 2020
A few tips on how to overcome temptation are found in Proverbs 13:1-6. Seek godly counsel, avoid speaking hurriedly without giving much thought to what you say, be diligent and busy, avoid falsehood and try…
10 Feb 2020
While living on earth, we shall not be immune to temptation and other vices. May the Lord help us never to forget that we have adequate grace to make the right decision in such circumstances…
07 Feb 2020
Lastly, what was the purpose of Christ’s coming? He came to bring salvation in order to restore man back to God. This was done in preparation for the next chapter in God’s plan for the…
06 Feb 2020
The central theme of the book of Mark is Jesus. The book records more of His miracles than His teachings. It therefore seeks to portray His true identity through a demonstration of His power. Are…
05 Feb 2020
John Mark heralded Jesus as the Messiah, a very prominent figure. But in the key scripture for me in the book of Mark, Jesus confounds us further by declaring himself a servant! He came to…
04 Feb 2020
The second half of the book of Mark depicts the revelation of Jesus to the general population and his encounter with the religious leaders. We see Him challenging the religious order by confronting the Pharisees…
03 Feb 2020
John Mark wrote the book of Mark to encourage the Christians in Rome while on a missionary journey there with Paul between AD 55 and 65. His main aim was to reveal who Jesus was…