THE POWER OF YOUR VOICE

LET YOUR VOICE COMFORT, GUIDE OR CHEER-UP:

Beloved brethren, do you know that your voice is powerful: more than you may ever realize.

Use your voice to comfort the broken-hearted, guide the confused, and cheer the discouraged.

Never let your voice become a weapon to tear down, mislead, or dishearten others. 

Your voice is not just what you say with your mouth: your voice includes your text messages, your gossips, your social media posts etc.

Let every word that comes from you be a seed of love, truth, and hope.

Proverbs 25:11 KJV, says:

 "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver."

Speak life. 

Speak love. 

Speak light.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

THE WISDOM OF LITTLE KINDNESSES.

THE WISDOM OF LITTLE KINDNESSES. 

Beloved brethren, we often hold back from being kind, because we are waiting for a grand gesture or a perfect moment that might never arrive.

We might think:

"I will help them when I have more time," or 

"I will do something big for them when I have more money." 

Surprisingly, the true power of kindness lies in the small acts we offer every day.

Kindness is like planting seeds. 

Each small act: a warm smile, a listening ear, a simple compliment, holding a door open, sharing a meal, or a thoughtful word: is a tiny seed sown at that moment. 

These individual seeds may seem insignificant on their own, but when planted consistently, they begin to take root and grow.

Sometimes, these small kindnesses even pave the way for bigger acts of generosity or impact.

Over time, these daily acts of kindness can blossom into grand live transforming gestures beyond your own imagination.

Don't underestimate the ripple effect of a little kindness. 

Little kindnesses build a foundation of care, compassion, and connection that enriches both the giver and the receiver.

You have the capacity to make a difference in someone's life today, by simply offering the kindness, that is within your means.

Proverbs 11:25 (KJV) says: 

"The liberal soul shall be made fat: 

and he that watereth shall be watered also himself."

Let us cultivate a "Garden of Kindness", one small seed at a time.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

DON'T BE A CAPTIVE OF YOUR DREAMS

DON'T BE A CAPTIVE OF YOUR DREAMS.

Beloved brethren, it is wonderful to have big dreams and a beautiful vision for your future.

Dreams inspire us and give us direction. 

However, sometimes we can become so focused on what is ahead that we miss out on the incredible opportunities and resources available to us right now.

Many of us unknowingly become captives of our future aspirations, overlooking the open doors, beautiful opportunities, and great resources that could significantly improve our lives and our impact today.

Remember, while tomorrow has its own plans and potential troubles, today has its own blessings and chances for growth.

Even as you are waiting for that Big Open Door tomorrow, use the small open doors today. 

Jesus taught us in Matthew 6:34 (KJV): 

"Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof."

Let us embrace our dreams, but let us also be fully present. 

Let us recognize and utilize the blessings and opportunities that are unfolding before us in this very moment. 

Don't let your "Big Beautiful Vision" blind you to the richness of your present moments.

Many people live unfulfilled lives because of the temptation of pursuing a "Big Tomorrow", that never comes.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

YOUR SUCCESS MAY UPSET SOME PEOPLE

YOUR SUCCESS WILL SURELY UPSET SOMEONE SOMEWHERE. 

Beloved brethren, it is a tough truth, but we all need to hear it:

when you strive for and achieve the best for yourself, some people around you won't be happy. 

In fact, they might even get bitter.

Why? 

Because for some, their happiness is tied to appearing better than you. 

The moment you start improving, growing, and succeeding, it challenges their comfortable position.

But here is the thing: you cannot let someone else's insecurity dictate your progress. 

If you intend to improve your life, to become the best version of yourself, you need to be ready to upset some people or even lose some friends along the way.

And when they react, don't respond negatively. 

Accept it with grace. 

Don't respond with anger, bitterness, or drama. 

Their reaction is a reflection of them, not you. 

Keep shining, keep growing, and keep doing what is best for yourself.

No one has ever succeeded without upsetting some people somewhere or losing some friends somehow.

Your comfort may cause discomfort in some quarters.

But that is none of your business. 

Psalms 37:12 KJV, says:

"The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth."

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

ONCE A FRIEND, NOT ALWAYS A FRIEND

ONCE A FRIEND, NOT ALWAYS A FRIEND. 

Beloved brethren, it is a painful truth many of us have experienced: not everyone who starts as a friend stays a friend. 

We often assume that once a bond is formed, it is set in stone, especially with people we consider close friends or relatives. 

But that assumption can leads to a lot pain.

Many people have been badly hurt by close friends or close relatives. 

It is crucial to pay attention to your inner signals when you are around friends or relatives. 

If you ever feel a tension, an inner strife, or an unexplainable discomfort in the presence of a friend or a relative. Don't dismiss those feelings. 

Please don't. 

Your spirit has an incredible ability to pick up danger signals that are not always evident through words or actions.

Sweet words and nice smiles can be very deceptive. 

When your inner spirit becomes uncomfortable around people who are supposed to be close to you, it is often a quiet warning signal regardless of their words and their smiles.  

These signals can be preparing you for future disappointments or betrayals. 

Ignoring them can leave you vulnerable to a lot of hurting in the near future.

It is not being superstitious: it is being spiritually wise.

I am also speaking from experience. 

Be spiritually wise: trust your discernment.

And if you need to disconnect, do it wisely.  Not with bitterness, hatred or drama. 

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

The Art of Listening

THE ART OF LISTENING:

Beloved brethren, the recent events in Kenya has taught me the difference between hearing and listening. 

We are hearing GenZs: but we are not listening to them.

The day we will listen to them, their response will be very different from what we see now.

In a world full of noise, there is a profound difference between hearing and listening. 

We often hear sounds, words, and conversations, without necessarily listening. 

Listening is an active, intentional act. 

It is about paying attention not just to the words being spoken, but to the emotions, the unspoken needs, and the heart behind the message. 

It is about empathy, understanding, and connecting with the person speaking.

Leaders must embrace the art of listening. 

A good leader understands that to serve their people effectively, they must first understand their real needs, their hopes, and their concerns. 

This understanding does not come from assumptions: but from dedicated, empathetic listening. 

When leaders truly listen, they build trust, foster collaboration, and pave the way for genuine progress.

You don't become a leader for "people to understand you": 

you become a leader "to understand the people"

Proverbs 18:13 wisely states:

"He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him."

Let us cultivate the art of listening in our daily lives: in our homes, our workplaces, and our communities. 

Hearing is not listening:

Listening is more than hearing.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

That I May Know Christ:

THAT I MAY KNOW HIM:

Beloved brethren, life for a genuine Christian is not just about achievements or possessions: it is about knowing Christ. 

Philippians 3:10, Paul says:

"That I may know him, 

and the power of his resurrection, 

and the fellowship of his sufferings,

being made conformable unto his death."

This is the heart cry of a soul in pursuit of divine intimacy: To know Christ personally, not just socially or historically.

To walk in the power that raised Him from the dead: power over sin, power over fear, and power over defeat.

To share in His sufferings, not with sorrow or regrets, but with love and purpose.

And to be shaped by the humility of His death: dying to self so that Christ may live in us fuly.

May this be our heart driven desire too.

Not just to believe in Christ:

but to live in Him, love like Him, and become like Him.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)