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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 fear and anxiety, and therefore should promote a thorough heart check. Of course, it isn’t always a question that arises out of discontentment. Rather, it’s a question that stems from someone’s lived reality and their…

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 my country, a traditional wedding before the white wedding. To say the least, there is a lot on the couple’s plate. It is during this busy season that premarital counselling usually takes place. However, my…

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 about them and seeking godly counsel. This love and desire in my heart led me, by God’s providence, to join seminary and pursue a Master’s in biblical counselling. I was overambitious and naïve. I hadn’t yet begun…

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 the Fall. We all long for a place of perfect peace, rest, and zero trials. That reality is coming for those who have placed their lives in Christ. While we remain on this side of…

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 of Nairobi travel upcountry to be with their larger families. I’ve followed suit with this model. During one of these seasons, on New Year’s Eve, I had a conversation with one of my extended family…

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. Thus it isn’t uncommon to hear people conclude talk about their future plans and hopes with the expression, “God willing.” For some, it’s a way to sound religious; for others, it’s little more than a…