SIMPLE TRUST, DEEP ASSURANCE

HEBREWS 11:1–6 A young boy tied his goat near the hut every evening. The goat would bleat once, then quietly sit and wait. It knew the boy would return with food—always. That trust, simple yet deep, reflects the kind of faith Hebrews 11 speaks of: confidence in what we hope for, assurance in what we cannot see. … [Read more…]

KINDNESS IN A BOTTLE

MATTHEW 25:37–40 On the way to school, my daughter and I stopped at a roadside drinks seller near the market. As we waited, I asked, “Shall we make someone smile today?” She nodded. We bought our drink – and quietly paid for the next person too, an elderly woman carrying firewood. My daughter’s face lit up. A bottle … [Read more…]

NO FAVOURITISM

ACTS 10:34–38 In rural Kenya, a young girl was the first in her village to attend a school led by people from another tribe. She faced mockery and isolation simply for being different. Yet she grew into a strong woman of faith and grace. Like the early Church, many around her believed God favoured only their … [Read more…]

KEEP FOLLOWING

JOHN 6:47–51, 60–66 Sometimes, following Jesus feels like being a student in a difficult class. You show up, take notes, do your best — but the answers do not always make sense, and the teacher does not always explain everything. Some coursemates drop out when the lessons become too hard. Many followed Jesus for signs and blessings, … [Read more…]

TRUST AND REST

MATTHEW 6:25–34 A village farmer heard the chief’s drumbeat summoning the villagers. Though he had done nothing wrong, fear gripped him—what if he was in trouble for something he was unaware of? Jesus asked whether worry could add even an hour to our lives (Matthew 6:27). Like the farmer, we often fret over shadows. Instead, take action where … [Read more…]

GOD SEES THE HEART

1 SAMUEL 16:1–7 Amina was a shy girl from a dusty town in northern Ghana. She loved fixing broken radios and often helped her uncle at his small repair shop. While others pursued more “important” careers, Amina quietly nurtured her curiosity. People overlooked her, assuming she had little to offer. But God had a plan. Years … [Read more…]

THE GREATER GLORY

JOHN 17:1–5, 20–24 In the days of mighty kings, one ruled like Shaka Zulu—strong, feared, and praised as a saviour of his people. He built cities, won battles, and left behind statues of his greatness. But far from His throne, in a humble town, a carpenter’s son was born. No fanfare. No warriors. Just a quiet plan unfolding. … [Read more…]

FROM RUIN TO RESTORATION

2 CHRONICLES 33:9–17 In Nairobi, Jane was feared for her criminal influence. She exploited the vulnerable and brought fear to her community. But after a police raid left her hospitalised, she remembered her mother’s prayers and cried out to God. He heard her. Jane left her old life behind. She sought forgiveness, joined a church, and began … [Read more…]

FROM FEAR TO FREEDOM

HEBREWS 12:18–24 A girl once failed badly in her school exams. Afraid of being punished, she avoided class and hid from her teachers. That fear is like Mount Sinai—where the Israelites trembled before God’s holy presence (Hebrews 12:18–21). Sin made them feel unworthy and distant from Him. But then, the girl’s new teacher called her gently, … [Read more…]

NO HIDING

GENESIS 3:1–10 My young nephew broke a rule and knew it. When I sat down with him, he squeezed his eyes shut—believing, like a child, that if he could not see me, I could not see him. It reminded me of children who cover their faces during hide-and-seek, thinking they are hidden. It also reminded me … [Read more…]