In the words of the late C.S. Lewis: It may be possible for each to think too much of his own potential glory hereafter; it is hardly possible for him to think too often or too deeply about that of his neighbor. The load, or weight, or burden of my neighbor’s glory should be laid … Continue reading There Are No Ordinary People
Author: Ngare Kariuki
What's your story? I will help you uncover it and tell it well. I am a development and human rights communicator specializing in strategy, training and content development.
I have over a decade of journalism and strategic communications experience; which includes years in the newsroom (Nation Media Group), where I crafted news, features and investigative stories.
I have also worked as a Content Strategist at Hill+Knowlton Strategies East Africa, where I led messaging and content development for national and multinational corporations including the Kenya Ports Authority, Airtel Africa, LG, Google, Ford Motors, Shell and General Electric among others
I currently work in the development sector, where I champion human rights by connecting various health policy issues with the human stories behind them. I do this through messaging training, developing communications strategies, content development and media relations.
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"Content is not king, people are. I write to improve the human condition."
Religion is not the opium of the masses; we’re just high on ourselves.
Last night NTV aired a useful investigative piece exposing all the falsehood that masquerades as religion in this country. The piece exposed “prophets”; “apostles” etc who are ripping of congregations, manipulating the Scriptures to suit their own needs and preaching godliness as a means of gain [1 Timothy 6:5] (financial; spiritual or otherwise). The truth … Continue reading Religion is not the opium of the masses; we’re just high on ourselves.
Take Full Possession of My Heart
This was a prayer of the renowned 18th century evangelist, John Wesley. It is also my prayer and, hopefully, will be yours too: TAKE FULL POSSESSION OF MY HEART O merciful God, whatever You may deny me, do not deny me this love. Save me from the idolatry of loving the world, or any of … Continue reading Take Full Possession of My Heart
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger
"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger," or does it? This saying is used a lot, as an encouragement and a call to persevere and prevail through tough periods in life. Scientific studies have even been conducted to confirm the validity and truth of this claim. Researchers, like Mike Steery, a psychologist at a university … Continue reading What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger
Whose Truth Is It Anyway?
"All truth is God's truth," said Augustine, a fourth century Christian theologian and apologist. I agree. But what if I do not want to attribute my truth to God? Is it still valid? Does the ownership of truth have any bearing on its truthfulness? Does it matter who is saying it, or why it is … Continue reading Whose Truth Is It Anyway?
The Curse of Motivational Speaking
Social Media (at least the Kenyan context) has been abuzz for the past week with chatter about visiting world-renowned preacher and motivational speaker, Dr. Myles Munroe. Some conservative Christians have expressed outrage at the "exorbitant" ticket charges to attend the conferences (Kshs. 10,000 and Kshs. 50,000, which would be about USD 120 and USD 600 … Continue reading The Curse of Motivational Speaking
Great Reads (23 Oct 13)
Enjoy! IS IT POSSIBLE TO SELL YOUR SOUL TO THE DEVIL? Dan Delzell: "This type of misinformation only perpetuates the illusion that Satan has a hard time finding "recruits." The truth is that he had his clutches into you the minute you sinned against your Creator... You don't have to "sign up" to be under the … Continue reading Great Reads (23 Oct 13)
Forget What Someone Says to You When They’re Angry
"Never forget what people say to you when they're angry, that is when the truth comes out."This is a common maxim, one that we often assume is true. But is it true? Are people most honest or truthful when they are angry?The logic is that when someone is angry, their emotions run high and they … Continue reading Forget What Someone Says to You When They’re Angry
Your log, my speck… Wait, that’s not it.
Luke 6: 40-42 “A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? How can you say to your brother: ‘Brother, let me … Continue reading Your log, my speck… Wait, that’s not it.
Great Reads (19 Oct 13)
Hello fellow Aliens! I decided to change the name "Blog Break" to "Great Reads" to ease understanding for first-time visitors. It's not a major change, but it's a helpful one, I think. The following are some of the great reads that I had to bookmark for re-reading, because they were worth it -- at least … Continue reading Great Reads (19 Oct 13)
Was Jesus a Failed Teacher?
It might sound like a feeble attempt at crafting a captivating title, but it is not. The question of whether or not Jesus was a failed teacher is a valid question, one based on clear facts. The reason the question appears a bit off is because we are trying to answer it in hindsight. In … Continue reading Was Jesus a Failed Teacher?
Mourn with Kenya, Pray for Kenya #WestgateSiege
It is not easy to write this. Not when I know that a mother at home is sitting anxious by the phone, her eyes on the television and her hands clasped, praying that her daughter is alive. It is not easy to write about a young man who has been lying prostate on the cold … Continue reading Mourn with Kenya, Pray for Kenya #WestgateSiege
Search Me, O God, and Know My Heart
1 O Lord, you have searched me and known me! 2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. 3 You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. 4 Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether. 5 You hem me in, … Continue reading Search Me, O God, and Know My Heart
Is the Love of Money Really the Root of “ALL” Evil?
(by Huston Malande) Is the love of money really the root of all evil? What does money have to do with a myriad sins that don't seem to be motivated by financial gain? And how can a Buddhist monk live a life of self-sacrificial poverty, albeit sinfully, if the love of money is the root of all evil? Did … Continue reading Is the Love of Money Really the Root of “ALL” Evil?
I Have Learnt to Love You Late
I have learnt to love you late, Beauty at once so ancient and so new! I have learnt to love you late! You were within me, and I was in the world outside myself. I searched for you outside myself and, disfigured as I was, I fell upon the lovely things of your creation. The … Continue reading I Have Learnt to Love You Late
Blog Break (03 Sep 13)
Hello friends. I hope you're having a great start of September. Here are some interesting reads that I thought will be worth your while. Enjoy: 1. THE MEDIATED LIFE IS NOT WORTH LIVING: "These days nearly everything we do is mediated by and filtered through technology–and this is not necessarily a good thing. Our social … Continue reading Blog Break (03 Sep 13)
How Well Do You Know Your Bible?
The temptation of Jesus. It is a familiar story and many of us have memorized the scenes. In the first scene, we find Jesus in the wilderness, thirsty and hungry from a forty-day fast. The tempter's words could never be more opportune: “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” … Continue reading How Well Do You Know Your Bible?
God Looks at the Outward Appearance
The Word of God is alive. And one of the ways that this comes out clearly is in how new lessons are often caught from passages that you have read more than a dozen times and have never seen them before. I am tempted to think that this is also one of the evidences of … Continue reading God Looks at the Outward Appearance
Book Review: Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
Have you ever made a decision based on a ‘gut-feeling’? A ‘hunch’? An inexplicable sense of what you ought to do? OK, those are largely rhetorical questions. Its more than likely you have had moments when you ‘just know’ what to do (or not do) even though you could not necessarily put our finger on … Continue reading Book Review: Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
Surrender Your Story
The only thing I love more than a good story is a good story worked into song. A story song is a song that tells a story. This is the main reason why I love bands such as Casting Crowns and why "closet" country music lovers can't stop singing Coward of the County and Gambler in … Continue reading Surrender Your Story
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