Earlier in the day 😏

What a man. What a legacy. What global influence. And what faithfulness to preaching the Word of God. I want to join the many others who admired him by sharing how he personally influenced me. It was Allan Ashabahebwa who first mentioned him to me during a game night session. We were standing next to the exit door in my dining room when Allan casually recommended him—not too seriously, but for some reason, I looked up John MacArthur that very evening before bed. The next Sunday, we had just begun studying the book of Ephesians at my local church, Ebenezer Chapel. I had many theological questions—one of them being predestination. At the time, I believed man chooses God. You know how many people “testify” that on such-and-such a day, they decided and accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior? And many hold that belief deeply in their hearts—that in all things, they choose. While there is a sense in which human choice is real, it overlooks God's sovereignty: He chooses, He predestines, ...

 My dear lying friend, I’ve known you for most of your life, if not all of it. At first, I didn’t take your lying seriously. Sometimes, especially when we were younger and just playing games, your lies even seemed amusing. But that childish intrigue has long worn off. Over time, I’ve observed a troubling pattern: whenever you’re cornered or given the chance to come clean, you often choose instead to lie, and then stack one lie upon another. From where I stand, this is not only demeaning—it’s disgusting. It’s demeaning because I’ve walked with you through many seasons of life. I expected, at the very least, some level of honesty. Why lie to my face when the truth is plain for both of us to see? Do you think I can’t discern what’s black and white? Or worse—do you believe I’m too blind or slow to notice? If anything, I should begin to question your own grip on reality for assuming I won’t see the deceit. But beyond personal offense, your lying is spiritually revolting. It’s not merely...

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...