RED CAR THEORY

THE RED CAR THEORY:

Beloved brethren, have you ever noticed that when you are thinking about buying a red car, you suddenly start seeing red cars everywhere?

That is not magic: it is your mind becoming aware of what you are focusing on. 

The same is true for opportunities, blessings, and even divine connections.

Many times we miss out not because there is nothing good around us, but because we are not actively looking for it. 

Just like the red car, opportunities appear more when your eyes and heart are open to see them.

If you want to find luck, favour, or breakthrough: start looking for such with expectation and readiness. 

God often places answers right before us, but they are seen only by those who are attentive.

Be attentive: be alert: your expected miracles are not far from you.

Matthew 7:7 KJV, says.

"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:"

Start seeking today. Your “Red Car” might be closer than you think.

See you in your "Red Car" soon.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

BUY YOUR OWN NECKLACE

WORK FOR YOUR OWN NECKLACE:

Beloved brethren, today I woke up remembering some great wisdom nuggets I picked from my mum. 

My mother taught me a lot: sometimes casually, sometimes lovingly and sometimes forcefully. 

All in all, mum's contributions towards my discipline, character and personality is enormous. 

This morning I remembered her favourite proverb, which she so much personalised as though it was meant for me and me alone.

Mum had a unique gift of personalising proverbs and Scriptures to fix anyone, anywhere and anytime.

She once told me:

"Mugathi wene unogagia ngingo."

This is literally means: "A necklace that does not belong to you, is just a weight on your neck"

No matter how beautiful that necklace is, it is still an unnecessary burden on you.

This proverb speaks to the discomfort and strain of constantly depending on other people.

While receiving help from other people is a blessing, you should never live on the generosity of others. 

Living on other people's generosity can make you feel indebted, weighed down, and even hopeless. 

It can easily make you lose your sense of independence and dignity. 

Your neck will soon get tired of bending down to thank other people for things you can easily provide for yourself. 

It also means, your neck can get tired of bowing down your head with shame, because of your inability to stand on your own feet. 

This proverb is a gentle reminder of the importance of hard work, self-reliance, and the sweet satisfaction of earning your own necklaces. 

There is joy and freedom in knowing that your success in life come from your own labour and effort.

Paul, in his letter to the Thessalonians, encourages a similar principle. 

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 KJV says:

"And that ye study to be quiet,

and to do your own business, 

and to work with your own hands,

as we commanded you; 

That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, 

and that ye may have lack of nothing."

May we all be encouraged to find joy in our work, dignity in our efforts, and confidence in our independence. 

There is dignity in wearing your "own necklace".

Your own necklace cannot tire your neck.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

RESPECT YOURSELF IN PRIVATE: THE PUBLIC WILL FOLLOW SUIT

RESPECT YOURSELF IN PRIVATE: THE PUBLIC WILL FOLLOW SUIT.

Beloved brethren, respect begins in private.

If you want to be respected in public, remember that it all starts with how you respect yourself in private. 

The way others treat us in public is largely a reflection of how we view, nurture, and carry ourselves when no one else is watching.

Your public image is not something you create on a stage: it is something you build in the quiet moments of your privacy. 

Let me explain with examples:

1.Eat well in privacy, and your vibrant health will shine through in public.

2.Dress well in privacy, and you'll naturally exude confidence even in public.

3.Speak dicently in privacy, and your public talks will reflect it out there.

4.Study well in privacy, and your knowledge will become evident in public. 

5.Behave well in privacy, and your character will speak volumes in public. 

6. If you don't care for yourself in private, the world will not care for you in public. 

7.How you treated yourself in private, teaches the world how to treat you.

Furthermore, be mindful of how you treat those people closest to you: your spouse, your children, your neighbors and your work mates. 

These private interactions significantly influence your public standing and reputation.

Proverbs 27:19 (KJV), says: 

"As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man." 

This verse reminds us that our outward reflection is a mirror of our inner self.

Work on your private life: it will show in your public life.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

The clergy: The First Estate.

THE CLERGY: THE FIRST ESTATE.

Beloved brethren, do you know the clergy is called the FIRST ESTATE.

The term "First Estate" comes from medieval European society, especially in France before the famous French Revolution, where society was divided into four main groups or "estates".

1. First Estate – The Clergy:

This included priests, bishops, and other religious leaders. 

They were considered closest to God and had great spiritual, social, and political influence.

2. Second Estate – The Nobility:

Kings, queens, dukes, and aristocrats who held land, wealth, and military power.

3. Third Estate – The Common People:

Everyone else: peasants, farmers, merchants, workers etc.

4. Fourth Estate - The Press or Media.

The clergy were FIRST because religion was at the center of life in that generation.

The church had authority over moral and spiritual matters, and it was seen as the guide to eternal life. 

The church owned land, collected tithes, and influenced kings and laws.

The question is: 

How can the clergy in our generation use their privileged status to better the lives of people in our communities and our nation at large?

Here are 5 ways the clergy can use their position for the betterment of our people:

1. Preach Peace and Justice:

Teach forgiveness, fairness, and unity.

Speak out against tribalism, corruption, and violence.

2. Educate and Empower:

Use the pulpit to raise awareness on issues like health, education, and environment.

Encourage the youth to stay in school and colleges, and avoid drugs, crime and divisive politics.

3. Advocate for the Poor and Marginalized:

Lead charity programs, support orphans, widows, and the less privileged in our communities.

Raise our voices against injustice, corruption and oppression in the society. 

4. Promote Integrity in Leadership:

Guide political and society leaders with godly counsel.

Be a voice of conscience during troubling times in the society. 

5. Foster Unity Across Faiths and Tribes:

Work with other religious and community leaders to build bridges not walls.

Use pulpit and sermons to promote tolerance, courtesy, and mutual respect.

The clergy were called the First Estate because of their high spiritual authority.

Today, they can honour that position by being wise, courageous, and compassionate: lifting both the soul and the society.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

The Gift of Patience

THE GIFT OF PATIENCE. 

Beloved brethren, Patience is a virtue of great value.

No matter how visionary, how strong, how intelligent, how connected, or how blessed you are, life will undoubtedly, at some point, demand patience from you.

There comes a time in ones life when nothing seems to move. And even if things do budge, they don't necessarily move in your desired direction. 

It is in these moments that you truly understand the need for genuine patience.

I remember a popular song from my childhood by Lady Isa with a memorable phrase: 

"Dunia ina mambo, lukumba lukumba. 

Dunia ina mambo, mwendo wa ngamia." 

This was a gentle piece of advice to a young man, reminding him that even with a strong desire for speed, life often requires the measured pace of a camel.

No matter who you are, a time comes and you find yourself moving with the speed of a camel.

And that is all you can afford. 

The wisdom in that song is also beautifully echoed in scripture in James 1:4 KJV,

"But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing."

Embrace the gift of patience. 

It is not about waiting idly, but about maintaining faith and perseverance during the slow seasons of your life.

"Mwendo wa ngamia" is not a curse: it is part and parcel of the journey of life.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

ENGLAND WINS UEFA WOMEN EURO 2025

ENGLAND BEAT SPAIN IN PENALTIES TO WIN EUFA WOMEN'S FOOTBALL EURO 2025.

By: Joyce Favour Amani.

Today Sunday, as the sun was slowly going down, the heat of football was just rising. 

St. Jakob Park Stadium in Basel, Switzerland was filled to capacity, painted with red and white representing England, and a numerous Spanish yellow flags. 

It was the final match of UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. England vs Spain. 

The tension was high. Even here in Kenya, we were glued to our TVs, Laptops, Tablets and phones.

This was not just a match. It was a battle of talent, sweat, and dreams.

From the first whistle, the game was fire. Spain played with their usual passing magic: quick, sharp, and confident. 

England, on the other hand, were tough, organised, and full of energy. 

The goalkeepers made great saves. Defenders were throwing their bodies to block shots. 

Coaches were shouting instructions non-stop. 

You could see the teams were not just playing for medals: they were playing for their countries, for their people, for every young girl who dreams of football.

After 90 minutes, it was still 1-1. Both teams had given their all. 

Extra time came, but the score didn’t change. The match had to be decided by penalties. That is where football becomes a game of the heart.

The stadium went quiet. You could hear even a pin drop.

The penalties were taken with scores and misses from both sides. 

But, when England scored their final penalty, the referee blew the whistle.

England won, and are now the champions of women's football in Europe.

The players ran and hugged each other. Some cried tears of joy. 

England fans sang songs, danced, waved flags. Even the manager, who had been shouting and sweating on the sidelines, smiled with tears of joy. 

It was a dream come true.

But while England celebrated, the Spanish players fell to the ground, heartbroken. Some cried. Some were silent. 

That is the pain of football. You can give everything and still lose. 

But they are heroes too. 

To reach the final is not easy. It demands discipline, planning, and great faith. 

All these women are true warriors.

As we watched as a family from Kitengela, Kenya, we felt the emotions too. 

The joy, the agony, the drama. 

That is football. It gives you hope, breaks your heart, then gives you joy again. 

And that is what makes football the beautiful game we all want to watch. 

Joyce Favour Amani

MY MOTHER: A WOMAN WHO SPOKE WITH FOOD.

REMEMBERING MY MUM:

A WOMAN WHO SPOKE WITH FOOD.

My mum is unforgettable in many ways: her care, her joy, her laughter, her faith, her songs, her patience, her resilience etc.

In our home, the kitchen was not just a place where meals were made: it was a sacred space where my mother, the high priestess of pots and pans, held quiet conversations with food. 

While most people chopped, stirred, and served in haste, my mother approached cooking like a sacred dialogue. 

She often said, “Cooking is a dialogue with food,” and she meant every word.

To her, food was alive. 

Every tomato had a tale. 

Every garlic had a whisper. 

Every grain of rice came carrying a story from the soil. 

And she, armed with her wooden spoon was the listener.

I remember sitting in the kitchen as a child, watching her prepare meals.

She would hum softly, speaking to onions as she fried them gently, asking them to reveal their sweetness. 

She would pause before adding salt, as if asking the stew, “Is this enough, or do you need more?” 

She said food wanted to be sweet and satisfying on the table, but too many cooks ignored its voice. 

That is how tasteless meals are made: not from bad ingredients or bad recipes, but from bad listeners.

She kept saying:

“You can’t cook good food if you don’t care about what the food is saying while cooking it,” 

She believed that each ingredient had a voice, and a careful cook need to listen to that voice.

Even water, she said, needed to be respected, for it carried the memories of rivers, lakes and oceans.

And somehow, the meals she made spoke volumes too. 

Her soup could silence a whole room. 

Her chapatis brought laughter to a whole family. 

Her stews had the power to heal.

Every dish she served carried not just taste, but intention.

Her cooking still influences my cooking till today. 

Now, anytime I stand in my own kitchen, I try to hear what the food is saying. 

I slow down, I taste, I pay attention. 

I talk to my ingredients the way she did: not out loud, but with presence and care. 

I have come to understand what she always knew: food has a voice. 

The best meals are not just cooked: they are listened.

Every cook need to learn to have a hearty dialogue with food while cooking. 

If you listen well, you will cook well.

Deaconess Monicah Amani