The Comforting Cross

       The death of Stephen birthed Paul. Something needs to die in you for something much greater to be birthed through you. Jesus had to die for our salvation and redemption to be made free for us (John 12:24, Romans 5:8-10).       Stephen was a Steward in the early days church and a true preacher of the gospel of Christ(Acts 6:1-6), he was stone for preaching Christ but after his death, Saul — who later became Paul and was one of the chief people behind Stephen’s death — encountered Christ, and his ministry began. He went from nation to nation preaching the same Gospel of Christ which he once fought against (Acts 8:1, Acts 9:1-22).       He was beaten, stripped, hungry, stoned, imprisoned, and afflicted for this Gospel far more than Stephen suffered (2 Corinthians 11:23-27), yet he passed through them all with unfailing faith, without wavering, until he fulfilled his course (2 Timothy 4:7)     What is that thing you are hold...

There was this season when I was waiting on God for an answer. I waited patiently for the result, but at some point, I became anxious, doubting the possibility of the answer ever coming through. One morning, toward the ending part of my quiet time with God, I brought out my note where I had jotted down the prophecies and promises of God concerning that particular issue I was trusting Him for. I read through the little note and was drawn back to when God spoke those words to me.  Funny enough, when He spoke them, that season had not even surfaced yet. Meaning that God’s word came ahead of time, even before the tough season appeared. This shows a Father who cares so much about us that even before the difficult season comes, He has already given us His promises to perfect all things. It is a word to fall back on whenever fear and tiredness set in. I can always hold on to the word and be strengthened.  This reminded me that God had already gone ahead of me, and his word came ahead...

  Have you ever felt delayed in life while everyone else seems to be moving ahead? You pray. You plan. You prepare. Yet somehow, just when you try to speed forward, something slows you down again.  An opportunity closes, plan fails, door shuts and delay appears. Meanwhile, others seem to be accelerating effortlessly. In those moments, it is easy to question yourself, Am I on the wrong path? Has God forgotten me? Why is my journey so slow ?   But what if your delay is not denial? What if your roadblock is not rejection? What if the very thing frustrating you is actually protecting you? Sometimes, God slows you down because He is saving your life, your destiny, and your purpose. And what feels like an obstacle… is actually mercy. The Story of the Speed Bumps In my hometown, reckless driving from motorcycles and cars caused frequent and painful accidents.  Lives were being lost and families were grieving. The roads that were meant for movement became channels of tragedy...

There’s something deeply powerful about being found where you are supposed to be. In Scripture, we see a young shepherd boy named David—not in a palace, not on a stage, not chasing visibility—but faithfully tending sheep in obscurity. Yet, it was in that “ordinary” place that he was located, anointed, and announced into destiny. This brings a question straight to your heart: Where are you right now? Are you grounded in purpose, or are you drifting from place to place—east to west—drawn by noise, trends, and wherever the spotlight seems to shine? The Danger of Chasing Everything Many people today are not lost because they lack ability—they are lost because they lack focus.  They move quickly, but without direction,  busy, but not productive,  visible, but now not impactful. It’s easy to get caught up in “what is happening” instead of “what God is saying.” also  easy to chase relevance and forget purpose,  But purpose is not found in noise rather it  is disco...

Have you ever walked away from a conversation knowing you were right, yet still lost the opportunity? Many times, doors don’t close because of what we say, but because of how we say it. A simple interaction in a shop became a life-changing lesson for me—one that revealed how tone, wisdom, and the Holy Spirit can transform conflict into favor. This story is a reminder that gentle words carry power, and a soft answer can open doors truth alone cannot. Life often teaches us its most important lessons in ordinary places—sometimes in a shop, during a brief conversation, or through a moment we almost overlook. One such lesson came to me some months ago, and it reshaped how I understand communication, wisdom, and the role of the Holy Spirit in our daily interactions. The Encounter in the Shop Some months ago, a lady walked into our shop to buy a few items. Like many customers, she carefully looked around before asking for the price of a particular product. I told her the correct price. Almo...

  Crying is not a sign of weakness; it is a sign that you are human. Sometimes, tears are simply the soul’s way of releasing pressure when life feels heavy. God never designed us to bottle up pain forever. He understands our tears, and He values them. The Bible reminds us of this truth “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.”— Psalm 56:8 (NLT) This verse alone tells us that tears are not ignored by God. They are noticed, counted, and honored. I was reminded of this truth when I watched a short clip on YouTube. The video showed two toddlers, about one to two years old, standing before two feeding bottles filled with baby food. Naturally, they both wanted to rush forward and grab the food. But standing between them and what they wanted were four lines of sellotape placed across a doorway. To an adult, it looked simple but to the toddlers, it was a serious obstacle.  They were faced with a choice ...

It is true that not everyone in your life must become your friend. Differences in values, purpose, and seasons naturally shape our relationships. However, it is equally important to understand that not everyone should become your enemy either. The absence of friendship does not automatically require hostility. The Bible teaches us to “live at peace with all men” (Romans 12:18). This instruction comes with wisdom—“if it is possible, as much as depends on you.” In other words, while everyone may not choose to be at peace with you, your responsibility is to maintain a peaceful heart and attitude toward others. Sadly, in today’s world, people are often quick to cut others off at the slightest offense—misunderstandings, unspoken expectations, or minor mistakes. While boundaries are important, constantly disconnecting from people over small issues often reveals deeper struggles such as unforgiveness, resentment, or pride. Over time, holding grudges and nurturing malice can quietly grow into ...

I was reading Genesis 17:1–4 — “ Then Abraham was ninety-nine years old when the Lord appeared to him and said, ‘Walk before Me and be perfect, and I will make My covenant between Me and you.’  Verse 4 got me thinking deeply — the Lord said, “As for Me, behold, My covenant is with you, and you shall be a father of many nations.”  That opening phrase — “As for Me” — is powerful. It shows that God had already settled His part of the covenant even before Abraham saw any evidence of it. God did not say, “If things work out,” or “If circumstances allow.” He said, “As for Me.” Meaning, “I have decided. I have concluded it. I am not waiting for proof.” At that time, Abraham had no child. His body was old, his wife’s womb was barren, and everything in the natural screamed impossibility.  Yet God still called him the father of many nations.  This teaches us something very important--  God does not name us based on what we currently see; He names us based on what He has a...

God is not partial; He is purposeful   Many Christians at one point or another ask this honest question “Is God partial?”  When life becomes difficult, when promises seem delayed, when others appear to rise faster, and when your journey does not look like the testimonies you hear, the thought quietly comes “Does God love others more than me?”  But the truth of Scripture stands firm and unchanging across generations. God is not partial, and He can never be. His character is flawless, His judgments perfect, His motives pure, and His love consistent. What looks like “partiality” from our limited human eyes is often purpose, process, and divine timing in disguise  1. God’s Nature Makes Partiality Impossible Partiality is a human issue. People show favoritism based on tribe, wealth, beauty, connection, or influence. But God’s nature is far above human tendencies, Scripture says: “For there is no respect of persons with God.” — Romans 2:11.  This means God does not t...

When will you get tired? ‎Tired of always finding a way out? ‎Tired of always designing another plan, a backup plan, and a backup for the backup, just in case the first one doesn’t work? ‎When will you finally be tired of trying to figure everything out on your own strength as if your life is a project you must finish by your own wisdom? ‎When will you truly surrender yourself to God — or haven’t you discovered already that your own plan is not working? ‎There is a kind of tiredness that is not weakness. It is not defeat. It is not failure. It is the holy tiredness that leads a person back to the feet of God. It is the kind of tiredness that Abraham felt — not a tiredness from running, or working, or fighting — but a tiredness from striving to understand God with human senses. ‎By faith, Abraham, when he was tired, offered up Isaac; and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son (Hebrews 11:17). ‎It takes a man who is tired of wrestling with God, tired of arguing...

 I remember a time in my life when the only thing that truly occupied my mind was the longing to have a baby doll—not a real child, but that tiny doll every little girl loved. It felt like the biggest desire of my young heart. I imagined everything about that doll: how I would carry her everywhere I went, how I would plait her tiny hair, how I would pretend-feed her, bathe her, and dress her up in little outfits. I pictured sewing small dresses for her and holding her the way I saw other girls holding theirs. Even though I didn’t get the chance to own one at that stage of my life, it was something I constantly dreamed about. I would sit quietly and imagine myself with my doll, feeling like I had something precious of my own. But life moved, and with time, my desires shifted. Fast-forward a few years, and the dream that consumed me changed completely. I began to crave something far simpler and more common—a chopa, that small bicycle many children rode with so much joy. Click the Goo...

After many years of hearing and trusting God, there comes a time when you must be careful not to fail because of the noise from the devil. Sometimes it’s not that God stopped speaking, it’s that too many other voices began to speak louder. The whispers of fear, impatience, and doubt begin to echo in your mind. Please, be wise enough to detect the plans and wishes of the devil.  His plan is simple yet subtle: if he can’t stop your season from being birthed, he will do everything possible to corrupt the seed. And if he cannot corrupt it directly, he will implant his own seed alongside yours so that when the time of birthing comes, you will produce both the promise and a problem. You will birth what you prayed for — but also what you never intended. That’s his trick. He doesn’t always stop you; sometimes, he simply distracts or contaminates you. That’s why you may see an anointed man of God, healing the sick, casting out demons, and setting people free — yet deep down, he is fighting ...