LEARNING FROM DELILAH

Learning From Delilah

Every character mentioned in the Bible has something to teach, instruct, correct, warn, or inspire us. We often speak about Delilah only from a negative perspective, as though there is absolutely nothing to learn from her. Yet even her story carries valuable lessons.

Delilah reminds us that not everyone who is close to you is committed to your destiny. Some people are fascinated by your gifts but have no regard for your purpose. She teaches us to guard our hearts, protect our God-given assignments, and exercise wisdom in choosing those we trust.

She also reminds us that our greatest strength can be destroyed by our greatest weakness if we become careless. Samson did not lose his strength in a single day—it was surrendered little by little through repeated compromise.

Learn from both the heroes and the villains of Scripture. The wise person gains wisdom from every page of the Bible, not just from the lives of its saints.

"Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come." — 1 Corinthians 10:11 (KJV)

Read the Bible with an open heart. Sometimes the greatest lessons come from the lives we are warned not to imitate.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

BIBLE SCHOOL IN KITENGELA

WOFBI IS A MOUNT OF TRANSFORMATION.

"....If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. - John8:31-32(KJV).

The Power of Teamwork

THE POWER OF TEAMWORK.

The ongoing FIFA World Cup has once again reminded us of one timeless truth:

"great victories are won by great teams, not by great individuals alone".

Every team has gifted players. 

Some are brilliant strikers, others are dependable defenders, creative midfielders, courageous goalkeepers, or wise coaches. 

Yet no single player can lift the trophy alone. 

Every accurate pass, every timely tackle, every selfless assist, and every word of encouragement contributes to the final victory.

The player who scores the winning goal often receives the applause, but that goal is usually the result of the unseen efforts of the entire team.

The same principle applies to our families, churches, businesses, and communities. 

When we value one another, support each other, and work together toward a common vision, we achieve what none of us could accomplish alone.

Let us celebrate teamwork, appreciate every person's contribution, and remember that success is sweetest when it is shared.

"Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour."

— Ecclesiastes 4:9 (KJV)

Together, we can go farther than any one of us can go alone.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

LEARN TO LISTEN.

YOU CAN’T BE A GOOD SPEAKER, IF YOU ARE NOT A GOOD LISTENER. 

Many people dream of becoming powerful speakers, but few take time to become attentive listeners.

The greatest speakers are often the greatest listeners. 

They listen to God. 

They listen to people. 

They listen to wisdom. 

Every meaningful conversation becomes a classroom, and every person becomes a teacher.

When you listen carefully, you gain knowledge. 

When you think deeply about what you have heard, you gain wisdom.

Then, when you finally speak, your words carry weight, understanding, and grace.

Those who speak without listening often repeat empty words. 

But those who listen before they speak offer solutions, encouragement, and direction.

If you desire to become an effective communicator, first cultivate the habit of listening more than talking. 

Your ears are the classroom where your mouth is trained.

"Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath."

— James 1:19 (KJV)

Listen to learn. 

Learn to understand. 

Understand to speak with wisdom.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

THE COCONUT LESSON

COCONUT LIFE LESSON.

The coconut is one of the most useful trees in the world.

Its outer husk is rough.

Its shell is hard.

Yet inside is sweet water and nourishing flesh.

Life is much the same.

Never judge people by their outward appearance alone. 

Some who look rough on the outside carry hearts full of kindness, wisdom, and generosity. 

Likewise, some who appear polished on the outside may be empty within.

Character is always more valuable than appearance. A beautiful heart will outlive a beautiful face.

As you journey through life, invest more in becoming a person of integrity than in merely looking impressive. 

Time fades beauty, but it refines godly character.

"But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature... for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart."

— 1 Samuel 16:7 (KJV)

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

MY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OF SEEKING AND EATING RASPBERRIES IN KINANGOP.

MY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OF SEEKING AND EATING RASPBERRIES IN KINANGOP.

Taking cows and goats to the forest for grazing on the slopes of the majestic Aberdare Ranges was a tedious duty for young boys. 

Yet, even in the midst of hard work, life rewarded us with unforgettable moments of joy and excitement.

One of those treasured moments was searching for and eating wild raspberries hidden among the bushes. 

We would happily leave the grazing animals for a few minutes as we hunted for those tiny red treasures. Their sweet, juicy taste was unlike anything we could buy in a shop.

Even today, many years later, I can still smell their delightful aroma through my nose and almost feel their delicious taste in my mouth. 

Those simple gifts of nature made our difficult childhood days brighter and filled our hearts with happiness.

Looking back, I have learned that tough life has its own fun too.

Some of life's richest memories are born, not in comfort, but in hardship. 

The sweetest joys are often hidden along the rough paths we never expected to enjoy.

"Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith." — Proverbs 15:17 (KJV)

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

A BLACK SPOTTED BANANA.

A BLACK SPOTTED BANANA. 

A little boy picked up a banana that had black spots on its peel.

He frowned and said, "This banana is spoiled."

His grandmother smiled, peeled it, broke it in half, and handed him one piece.

He took a bite... and his face lit up.

"It is sweet!" he exclaimed.

Grandmother laughed gently and said:

"My son, never judge the fruit by the skin. Some of the sweetest bananas wear the darkest spots."

Life is much the same.

Some people carry scars you can see.

Others carry wounds you cannot. 

Some may look worn by life's battles, yet they possess hearts full of kindness, wisdom, faith, and love.

Do not reject people because of their appearance, age, past mistakes, or present struggles.

God often hides His greatest treasures inside ordinary vessels.

"But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature... for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart."

— 1 Samuel 16:7 (KJV)

May we learn to see people the way God sees them.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)