Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Understanding The Reality of Office Politics
UNDERSTANDING THE REALITY OF OFFICE POLITICS.
Many people join an organization believing that the official organizational chart tells the whole story.
It does not.
Every organization has two hierarchies:
The formal hierarchy—the one printed on letterheads, office doors, and organizational charts.
The informal hierarchy—the invisible network of relationships, influence, trust, and access that often shapes decisions behind the scenes.
Some of the most influential people occupy no impressive office.
They may not have the biggest title, but they have the biggest ears in the room.
They know who speaks, who listens, who decides, and when to remain silent.
Their influence is exercised quietly, from hidden corners and unexpected places.
This is not meant to make you fearful or suspicious.
Rather, it should make you wise, discerning, and respectful.
Learn the culture of your organization.
Build genuine relationships.
Treat everyone with dignity—from the security guard to the chief executive.
You never know who carries influence that is not written on an office door.
Those who ignore the reality of office politics often become vulnerable without realizing it.
Wisdom is not manipulation: wisdom is understanding how people, relationships, and influence work while maintaining integrity.
The Bible reminds us:
"A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels."
— Proverbs 1:5 (KJV)
Be wise enough to understand the environment in which you work, but be godly enough never to sacrifice your integrity for personal advantage.
Lasting influence is built on character, not cunning.
Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)
Sunday, July 5, 2026
THE LANTERN AND THE SUNSHINE.
The Lantern and the Sunrise
One cold night, a traveler was walking through a thick forest carrying a small lantern. The flame was tiny, and its light reached only a few steps ahead.
As he walked, another traveler laughed and said, "How can that little lantern help you cross such a vast forest? You should wait until sunrise."
The first traveler smiled and replied, "My lantern does not need to light the whole forest. It only needs to show me the next few steps."
Hour after hour, he kept walking. Every few steps, the lantern revealed a little more of the path. Before long, the darkness began to fade, and the sun rose over the hills.
The second traveler, who had waited all night for perfect light, was still standing where he had started.
Leadership Lesson
Many people wait until they have all the answers before they begin to lead. Great leaders know that leadership is not about seeing the entire journey. It is about taking the next right step and giving others enough light to move forward with confidence.
A leader does not need to know everything. A leader only needs the courage to begin, the humility to learn, and the faith to keep moving.
The little light you carry today may become the sunrise in someone else's life tomorrow.
"The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way." — Psalm 37:23 (KJV)
Keep your lantern burning. Someone is following your light.
— Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)
Saturday, July 4, 2026
FREE TEA THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING.
The Free Tea That Changed Everything
One Sunday morning, a man was hurrying to the market when his Christian friend stopped him.
"Please come to church with me today."
The man smiled and replied, "No, thank you. I'm too busy."
His friend added with a grin, "There will be free tea after the service."
The man paused. "Tea, you say? Well... perhaps the Lord is calling me after all!"
He attended the service, enjoyed the worship, listened to the preaching, and stayed for fellowship. Sure enough, there was a cup of tea waiting for him.
As he sipped the tea, he laughed and said, "This is the best tea I've ever had!"
His friend smiled and replied, "It wasn't the tea that changed your life. It was the Word of God you heard before the tea."
From that day onward, the man became a regular worshipper. Years later, whenever people asked him how he came to Christ, he would jokingly say,
"I came for the tea... but I stayed for Jesus!"
Sometimes, a simple invitation is all God needs to transform a life. Never underestimate the power of inviting someone to church. You may think you're offering them a seat in a sanctuary, but God may be offering them a brand-new beginning.
"And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together..." — Hebrews 10:24–25 (KJV)
Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)
From Fire To A Wealthy Place
FROM FIRE TO A WEALTHY PLACE.
"Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads;
we went through fire and through water:
but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place." — Psalm 66:12 (KJV)
Life is not measured by the storms we encounter but by the God who brings us safely through them.
There are seasons when it feels as though people are riding over our heads.
We may face rejection, hardship, criticism, sickness, financial pressure, or unanswered questions.
At times, the fire burns fiercely, and the waters seem ready to overwhelm us.
Yet, as children of God, our story does not end in the fire or the flood.
The Psalmist declared:
"We went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place."
Notice the word THROUGH.
We are not called to remain in the fire.
We are not destined to drown in the waters.
God specializes in bringing
His people through every trial into a place of peace, fruitfulness, restoration, and abundance.
Your present struggle is not your final destination.
Every test is preparing you for a testimony.
Every battle is shaping you for a greater victory.
Every valley is leading you to a higher mountain.
Hold on to your faith.
Keep praying.
Keep trusting.
The God who has brought you this far will not abandon you now.
Your "wealthy place" is closer than you think.
Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)
Friday, July 3, 2026
LOOK UNTO GOD
LOOK UNTO GOD.
Life has a way of presenting us with situations that tempt us to look at our problems instead of looking to God.
The more we focus on the storm, the greater our fears become.
But the moment we lift our eyes to the Lord, our hearts begin to fill with hope, peace, and confidence.
A sunflower is a beautiful illustration of this truth.
It naturally turns its face toward the sun, drawing light and strength from it.
Likewise, when we turn our hearts toward God, His light drives away the darkness of fear, worry, and discouragement.
Do not allow your circumstances to define your countenance.
Let your faith determine your outlook.
Those who continually look to God will never be put to shame, because He never fails those who trust in Him.
"They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed." - Psalm 34:5 KJV.
Today, choose to look unto the Lord.
His light is greater than your darkness,
His power is greater than your challenges, and
His faithfulness is greater than your fears.
Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)
Thursday, July 2, 2026
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