Really helpful piece from Peter Muturi on the danger of ‘purpose’ language turning inward. What is your purpose? I have been trying to figure out where the idea of “living your purpose” began in Christian circles. At face value it sounds good and is true because we are greatly loved and cherished (not because we … Continue reading
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Book review by Peter Kamau: Crazy Busy, with just 118 pages, is intended for busy people indeed. With a sense of humor, Kevin DeYoung (senior pastor at University Reformed Church in Michigan as well as author blogger) dissects the hard topic of busyness in a way that particularly identifies with the leader and ‘busy’ people. … Continue reading
A few years ago I met up with a very good friend for a coffee. ‘How are you doing?’ he asks, genuinely interested in the answer. I ramble on for next 20 minutes – plans, uncertainties, worries, weariness. He looks at me. “Smile”, he says with a twinkle in his eye. It was just what I … Continue reading
Over the years, humanity has always dreamed of a world full of prosperity and peace. We sing it in our Kenyan national anthem: “May we dwell in unity, peace and liberty, Plenty be found within our borders…” it’s a longing we have that one day, all these shall be achieved. Vision 2030 speaks it all. … Continue reading
What do all these things have in common? The abortion of 200,000 babies in the UK each year, just over 1% for reasons of likely serious handicap. A Muslim debater challenges a Christian, “Can God also become a dog?” Higher road deaths in Africa than any other region of the world (WHO). Terrible industrial accidents caused … Continue reading
Michael Otieno, pastor of Bethesda Baptist Church, Tasia, Nairobi and co-author of Gaining the World, Losing the Soul shares some encouraging and challenging reflections from the example of an early Christian refresher. Here is one who can be classified as a trusted friend: “The Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed … Continue reading
We live in a culture where stability, stick-ability, consistency are not really seen as virtues but disabilities. It’s good to be flexible, agile, constantly shifting, morphing, evolving, jumping from one thing to another. Everyone offers us change – politicians, internet providers, management gurus. To stick with one thing, to be the same person yesterday, today … Continue reading
