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It grieves my soul deeply to witness some of my friends walk away from the Lord. Over the years, I’ve encountered many who have drifted from the faith—each with different reasons and circumstances. For clarity’s sake, I’ve grouped them into two broad categories: ⸻ Category 1: The Cold or Atheistic These are friends who show no interest in Jesus Christ or anything related to godliness. They do not attend church and appear fully absorbed in worldly pursuits. I still reach out, trusting that the Lord—who alone opens hearts and draws people to Himself—will do His saving work. I’ve entrusted them to Him, because ultimately, there is no other hope. ⸻ Category 2: Those Who Once Walked With Us This group weighs far more heavily on my heart. These are friends I met in churches, fellowships, and Bible studies. We once shared spiritual excitement, powerful testimonies, and what appeared to be some enlightenment. But over time, I’ve begun to wonder: were those moments truly rooted in Christ or mer...

In May 2023, I wrote a blog accessible and titled  " When I Die ," which eventually led me to work on my will. Since then, I’ve been reflecting on how gracious God has been in shaping my view of death. I often find myself looking forward to His manifestation, to that moment when I’ll stand face to face with the One who created and loves us. Unless the rapture happens, the next best thing that accelerates that meeting is death, and my soul has, in a way, been eager for it. Now, before I'm misunderstood, let me clarify that I’m not contemplating suicide, nor am I living a life without purpose. I’m deeply grateful to God for keeping my soul from wandering into such dark extremes, and I pray He continues to protect me. Many people who wish to hasten their departure from this life often feel worthless, disappointed, overwhelmed by guilt, or believe there’s nothing exciting left ahead. I can relate more to the latter—feeling like nothing could surpass what I’ve already experien...

Debt is such a huge, ugly monster, common to many yet uncomfortable to discuss. It’s so prevalent that statistics show 8 out of 10 US citizens are in debt. Our local statistics are hard to gather, but the correlation must be close, if not worse, considering that our interest rates are higher. Quite often, most personal debt is aimed at the materialistic possession of non-appreciating items. It is acquired in an effort to purchase what we couldn't afford or patiently earn, out of poor lifestyles, or too much optimism about the future. In English, this may also be called greed. Silent pause: Why are you in debt? Many of humanity's moves are driven by greed, but if not controlled, it leads to financial bondage (Luke 12:15). Greed can become so big and unsustainable both at the individual and government levels if not managed properly. We've seen some governments borrow money from nations all over the globe, developing unsustainable debt that can never be paid off. Eventually, t...

If you've been struggling with debt, look at Kenya and learn what not to do: 1. Governments and individuals can't pray themselves out of debt (2 Kings 4:1-25). Never! You behave yourself into debt and must behave yourself out. 2. Debt is slavery (Proverbs 22:7), and you don't break the bondage without either paying the ransom, restructuring the debt, or being forgiven (rarely). 3. If you don't manage debt well, you will get embarrassed! (Proverbs 11:15). Ask Ruto, who's had to swallow his threats. You can't always expect miraculous cancellations of your debt or that your children (Gen Z) will pay it off for you. They will protest at your expense. 4. Debt often stems from greed—you obtained what you didn't deserve and exaggerated your importance. This pattern reflects mental and societal pride and inconsideration that, if not checked, leads to health breakdowns (worry/depression) or other poor moral decisions as you look for means to clear it. 5. The best app...

Mister ZAK, As you already know, the first fruit of our womb is Zoli and then your senior Zima. We were looking for another Z name in your case. The ceremony of naming you is one we approach thoughtfully, as it is the first gift we participate in giving you. "Zed" dropped in and sounded cool. We were nearly reserving this for the last born (we are hoping for four arrows in the quiver), but God has his ways and you might be the last, or better still your maker will still provide an even cooler name/s. Anyway, it got stamped once Zed’s translation returned “God is just.” God is the standard of justice! Whatever He does, whether we understand it or not, is perfectly impartial, unbiased, ethical, and moral. In all situations, He will uphold His love, redemption, restoration, and even judgment. We also considered "Akora" (God is sovereign). A couple of scripture texts (Psalm 135:6, 115:3 33:11) stood out, but Daniel 4:35 captures this best: “Akora Nk’oku arikwenda | God ...

I am about halfway through my journey of becoming debt free since I last wrote this blog - " M7 said we avoid debt. " I am grateful to God for the grace to lighten this burdensome load. I have a few friends to whom I report almost weekly about my progress. I share my current debt status with them, and sometimes they ask soul-searching questions that help keep me accountable. Importantly, I have avoided unnecessary borrowing, as I pledged in my previous entry, and I hope to completely outgrow this habit, with God's help. However, fully clearing all debt remains a challenge. I don't know about you, but it seems easier to accumulate debt than to pay it off. Even when some payments are made, other conflicting demands arise, and money is occasionally diverted without achieving the planned impact. This experience highlights how planning life around debt is a flawed strategy that can leave many in a cycle of constant struggle, even as they strive to make ends meet. May God h...