Here are three links to spruce up your weekend reading: In THE COMING ELECTIONS, Pastor Murungi of Trinity Baptist Church, Nairobi, appeals to Kenyan Christians (and Kenyans in general) to acknowledge the sovereignty of God in government, to assume responsibility for that government and to vote wisely. "Our great hope must not be in a … Continue reading Blog Break (15 Feb 13)
The Kenyan Church and Prosperity Gospel
I deeply appreciate Peter Oduor's effort towards bringing to light the various problems plaguing the Kenyan church and 21st Century evangelicalism in general. On 13th February, he wrote an article on Daily Nation's DN2 magazine, addressing the premise: "The Kenyan Church is on a roll, but what’s the inspiration behind its colossal growth over the … Continue reading The Kenyan Church and Prosperity Gospel
What Gossip Does
Ray Ortlund on the juicy grapes from the vine called gossip: Gossip is our dark moral fervor eagerly seeking gratification. Gossip makes us feel important and needed as we declare our judgments. It makes us feel included to know the inside scoop. It makes us feel powerful to cut someone else down to size, especially … Continue reading What Gossip Does
What Matters Most
Shai Linne: "I firmly believe that one healthy church in the urban context will have a greater impact then 10 Christian rappers going platinum. Don’t get me wrong- I praise God for Christian MC’s. But the thing that keeps me up at night is not that there isn’t enough Christian rap on MTV and BET, … Continue reading What Matters Most
A Valentine’s Day Cypher – The Conclusion
This is the last installment in a four-part poetry cypher. If you haven't already, check out Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 before continuing... THE CONCLUSION GIRL :: A moment of hesitation, A heart full of affection, Crossed thoughts... Confusion, A need for a conclusion, I need to say something, yet no words come … Continue reading A Valentine’s Day Cypher – The Conclusion
A Valentine’s Day Cypher – Part 3
Continued from Part 2... EDNA :: Silence... He stands there, staring He has that look in his eye... The one that melts the words in my mouth Yes that one... That has my heart beating to his rhythm, The kind that strengthens my will, yet weakens my knees... The type that strings a cold sweat … Continue reading A Valentine’s Day Cypher – Part 3
Blog Break (12 Feb 13)
Enrich your mind and spur your heart with these three great reads today: In THE ABUNDANCE OF GIVING, John MacArthur argues that, while there are many reasons to look forward to going to church every Sunday, the offering is usually not at the top of our lists. Yet, it is the one thing that should be … Continue reading Blog Break (12 Feb 13)
A Valentine’s Day Cypher – Part 2
Continued from Part 1... EDNA :: The cool breeze blows away the last of light... I look around and he is nowhere in sight... I wasn't ready for this. I wasn't prepared for him not showing up. As I go through the same ritual as every evening... At my porch... watching as the beauty of … Continue reading A Valentine’s Day Cypher – Part 2
The Heart Duel (Duet): A Valentine’s Day Cypher – Part 1
About four years ago, I got together with an online friend (Edna Thama) and randomly decided to write a poem cypher on a typical exchange between a boy and a girl. It started out as a comment thread, we were not sure where it would lead. But the end product was just as unanticipated as … Continue reading The Heart Duel (Duet): A Valentine’s Day Cypher – Part 1
The Irony of the Atheist Church
There's an atheist "church" in London. It's called The Sunday Assembly. Started by British comedians Sanderson Jones and Pippa Evans, the Sunday Assembly meets every month in north London at the site of a former Christian church. The church is basically modeled on a typical Christian church. The main difference between this and other churches, … Continue reading The Irony of the Atheist Church
Jesus Did Not Cast The First Stone
It is a familiar passage. One that almost every Christian has become well acquainted with. A woman caught in adultery is brought to Jesus, to serve as bait. The pharisees and the scribes wanted to see if Jesus is going to break the Law of Moses. He seems to have broken too many laws by … Continue reading Jesus Did Not Cast The First Stone
Blog Break (8 Feb 13)
Here are links to three interesting reads that I think are worth your weekend reading time: SHOULD WE CHEER FOR GOD? “When you’re watching a football game and your team scores, what do you do? You Cheer! You burst out of your seat and pump your fist and yell and clap and slap five with … Continue reading Blog Break (8 Feb 13)
Disciples or Converts – Is There a Difference?
As far as my formal Christianity is concerned, I come from a baptist background. As baptists, we have a tendency to describe things in categories and outline commands in action-points. This does not always work well for us. While such a cautious approach to the Christian walk protects many of us from error, it does … Continue reading Disciples or Converts – Is There a Difference?
The Point of Paul’s “Thorn in the Flesh”
I don't recall ever hearing a sermon or reading a commentary on 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 in which the speaker or writer did not pause to speculate on what Paul's thorn could have been. Somehow, the nature of this thorn seems important to us than it was to Paul, who chose not to reveal it. It … Continue reading The Point of Paul’s “Thorn in the Flesh”
Blog Break (6 Feb 13)
Here we go: HOW CAN I SELL A GODLY MESSAGE WITHOUT SELLING OUT? is an answer to my own prayer and question. I'd just put up the post on "My Blogging Idolatry" when I came across this post. Mark Driscoll responds to the concern of every Christian blogger who strives to remain faithful to God, … Continue reading Blog Break (6 Feb 13)
Jesus is Not the Christian Muhammad
"I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." - Jesus A brief review of the major world religions will show that they all had their respective founders. Judaism was founded by Abraham, Buddhism was founded by Buddha, Islam was founded by Muhammad, Mormonism was … Continue reading Jesus is Not the Christian Muhammad
This post is worth re-reading. We could all use a friend, and Jesus is the best!
My Blogging Idolatry
"Sin isn’t only doing bad things, it is more fundamentally making good things into ultimate things. Sin is building your life and meaning on anything, even a very good thing, more than on God. Whatever we build our life on will drive us and enslave us. Sin is primarily idolatry." - Tim Keller I'd rather … Continue reading My Blogging Idolatry
Blog Break (4 Feb 13)
Perhaps the reason you seldom look forward to Mondays is because you don't really get what's so special about Sundays. This Monday's blog break features insightful articles on the power and purpose of being part of a biblical church community: First, let's get definitions out of the way. THE ESSENTIAL: CHURCH is part of a … Continue reading Blog Break (4 Feb 13)
Dear Love, I Need You
Here I stand Lord, though I am weak and feeble, I claim to understand Lord, though I know am fallible, I want to see You clearly, though my flesh is bent on sin, permanently turned away, My heart's in ICU daily, though I claim to have a new heart, am always thirsty for Your way, … Continue reading Dear Love, I Need You
Alien Citizen 