This post was originally published on The Gospel Coalition Africa. I was very excited as I sent him a voice note, telling him about the milestone I’d achieved. As always, I expected “happy for you babe.” This particular day, however, was different. He wanted us …
So, what are your plans? When this question finally drops from your parent after you’ve covered school, work, the weather, and even the price of tomatoes, you know exactly what they’re asking. They’re politely asking when you’re getting married. African parents rarely speak of emotions directly. In my …
It almost always starts the same way. You meet someone, and there’s a spark sometimes for both of you, sometimes just for one person. You start chatting frequently (often daily), calling each other, and before you know it, you’re deeply enjoying the conversations. You feel …
This post was originally published on https://johnmusyimi.com/blog/f/help-others-help-you Every so often, dear saint, you will find yourself in the midst of a trial and in need of others to step in and offer care. At that point, there is much grace which God will bring to …
Click. Open. Delete. Go to the recycle bin and delete it permanently. If only it were that easy to delete our past, things we regret, things that have scorched us so badly, both physically and emotionally. If you are like me, there are things in …
Dews of blessings are visitors we like and embrace wholeheartedly. Trials and suffering visits are also inevitable in this christian sojourn, yet we would rather not open the door to them. Even the strongest of christians can crumble under the weight of trials or suffering …
Do your actions align with the convictions in your heart and mind? Do you walk your talk? Do you drink water while preaching the same water? These questions can be daunting when we genuinely examine our hearts. In this post, I want to focus on …
This post was originally published on infalliblejoy.com When I became a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, I was eager to drop the cherry-picking ways I had previously taken with Scripture. I was filled with excitement to dive right in and read the entire Bible …
This post was originally published on africa.thegospelcoalition.org There are many wonders in the world that leave us astounded. Among those fascinating and awesome wonders is how God created the human body; how he wired it to operate. It’s a wonder of wonders. Specifically, I find …
This post was originally published on africa.thegospelcoalition.org Once a year an eagle goes through the process of moulting. Through that process the eagle loses its old feathers and new ones grow in their place. Much in the same way, as the year begins we imagine …
This post was originally published on africa.thegospelcoalition.org Hanging around singles changes with the years. As you climb the age ladder, there is an unspoken question that lingers in most singles’ minds. This question becomes harder to ignore the older you get. It’s a question that sparks …
This post was originally published on africa.thegospelcoalition.org “She said yes!” The reaction to these words can range from tears of joy to exuberant rejoicing and usually an abundance of congratulatory messages. Then, attention quickly shifts to wedding plans; parent introduction meetings; and, if you’re in …
This post was originally published on africa.thegospelcoalition.org I enjoy listening to people, especially in their suffering, trials, and struggles with sin. My heart is moved to encourage them in those moments to behold Christ. On the flip side, I process my own trials by talking …
I don’t know about you, but my first response to trials is to want out. Human beings don’t like discomfort or pain at all, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It points to a reality they are longing for, a reality that existed before …
This post was originally published on africa.thegospelcoalition.org The festive season in most cultures and countries is when families get together to spend time together before they usher in the new year. In my country, Kenya, during the festive period most people living in the city …
This post was originally published on The Gospel Coalition Africa. Kenya is considered a Christian country. Most people acknowledge the existence of God and practice some form of religion. Among them are many professing Christians who don’t know what it really means to be a believer. …
This post was originally published on The Gospel Coalition Africa. I recently attended a singles workshop at my church called: Unwanted Singleness. I initially thought, as the workshop’s title suggested, that it would be filled with all the usual advice about being content with singleness …