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Paid In Full
“Perhaps you’ve seen images or heard descriptions of what Jesus went through on the cross. It was the most gruesome and most tormenting death that the Roman authorities of that time could produce. It was carried out by highly skilled Roman guards who were trained to inflict the most pain over the longest period of […]
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The Valley of Vision
Lord, high and holy, meek and lowly, You have brought me to the valley of vision, where I live in the depths but see You in the heights; hemmed in by mountains of sin I behold your glory. Let me learn by paradox that the way down is the way up, that to be low […]
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Number8 Album Launch: REBUILDING
After 5 years of being a written and performing poet [Spoken Word artist], Number8 launches his debut album, REBUILDING on Saturday 10th September. This will be done through a concert that, just like the album, will take you through a grace-laced journey of faith. NOTE: There will be two identical events on the same day. […]
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In Christ Alone
One of my favourite hymns: In Christ alone my hope is found, He is my light, my strength, my song; this Cornerstone, this solid Ground, firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, when fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My Comforter, my All in All, here in […]
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Audio books are quite a productive way to spend the 2-3 hours daily commute to and from work. I am currently listening to an audio version of the book, The Hole in Our Gospel by Richard Stearns, the current president of World Vision US. Richard Stearns book is rather relevant to us in Africa, despite being […]
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This is a question that has been posed by many Christians (and non Christians) the world over. Several variations exist too: Why do ‘bad’ things happen to ‘good’ people? Why do ‘bad’ things happen to God’s people? My dad happened to preach a sermon on this last Sunday from Romans 8:18-27. Here is a summary […]
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Kenya & the Kingdom
Last Sunday’s preaching on the Kingdom of God was quite powerful for me. In terms of application to Kenya, these things clearly came out as being against the Kingdom of God: A lack of work ethic – There is too much of cutting corners. No one wants to do a job properly, and many times […]
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change and music
One of the music bands I enjoy listening to and worshipping with is Delirious?. Being part of a music group, I have realised change in life is inevitable as new visions are born and giftings discovered. Delirious? drummer Stew decided to ‘retire’ from the group – wants to have more time with family and focus […]
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