When Freedom Doesn’t Lead to Happiness

When that rebellious phase sets in children imagine an adventurous life beyond the home. They think of what life would be if there were no limitations and dad wasn't always there to ruin their fun. The grass on the other side looks green. They imagine the freedom of being an adult. To come in when …

The Joy of Trusting Him

Little Amy holding dad I heard her first cry and it was beautifulI've never been happier hearing one cryThe agony and the tension was overcomeBy that beautiful and confused cryFinally she had arrived to make a home with us Strange how the waiting season vanishes so quicklyIn the middle of waiting it seems like foreverBut …

The Privilege of Adoption

I was afraid to be an adopted childI feared I might not be loved as othersWhat's worse? I have flaws I couldn't changeI doubt I could prove my worth in his houseBut he choose me with my flaws and made me his own I feared I would soon let him downAnd you know what? I …

When praying is hard

It is in our weaknesses he's most sufficientIn our desperation he gives great comfortAnd while the world crumbles he's a sure rockBut it's not always easy to walk up to himAt times we find it hard to knock his doorMany times we hide from our only helperTo do everything but seek him in prayer It's …

The Heart of True Leaders

When you listen keenly to political analysts debate each other you can hear their master speaking behind them. They'll use facts and quote the Constitution all while construing and obliquing it in ways that favour the hand that feeds them. Activists are no different though they'd like us to believe they are the neutral custodians …

The name of the Lord is suffering even today!

It's not bad enough that Christ suffered on that hill for us.That he was beaten, mocked, chastised and killed for you and IThat his justice was denied and the innocent killed for my sinThat the most holy God was drowned in the sewage of your sinBut he was cast away, ripped from his eternal union …

When Calling Fails, the Gospel prevails

People get into their line of work for all kinds of reasons. For some it's their talent, passion and gifting, others saw a need they wanted met while for others, well, that was all that was on offer. The dream is when they love their job and find fulfilment in it. They have a reason …

The Underrated Miracle

***** One of the amazing miracles from the Gospel accounts is that of blind people like the Blind Bartimaeus receiving sight. Most of us can barely handle darkness for a minute. Imagine living all your life in darkness imagining what is all around you, touching and feeling but never seeing. And then within seconds after …

I can’t help but speak

Hi there! My name is Peter Muturi and I would love to share with you how I became a Christian. I grew up going to church all through my primary school and I was okay with it because I sort of believed in the idea of God and honestly my mom couldn’t have it any …

Calm down my worrying heart

***** When I toss back and forth in my bed And a hundred thoughts run through my mind When the night feels like an eternity And my worries too many to bear I look to the one who calms my heart ***** I worry of that which I cannot change My fears run to a …