What should the church in Africa be ultimately concerned with? This is a question that consumes me. The reason is that I think because the Church is the Steward of the gospel, true transformation in the lives of Africans depends on it. Today, this exploration was deepened through a public lecture at the Hekima Institute…
Lupita is a sister from another mother. Literally, we are from the same country. But aside from this overly-dramatic start to get you to read, her recent (yay to all the people like me who are late to the party!) movie reminded me why I love Africa. My wife, Jess, recently told me that I…
Dear reader, Just like you, I have been influenced by the stories of others. Listening to and telling good stories, especially about people, passes along encouragement and inspiration. That is what this series on Great Christian Biographies is all about. I hope you enjoy! You can read the previous installments of Charles Spurgeon and Kwame…
Dear reader, Just like you, I have been influenced by the stories of others. Listening to and telling good stories, especially about people, passes along encouragement and inspiration. That is what this series on Great Christian Biographies is all about. I hope you enjoy! --- Africa is rising. This is a narrative that can be…
A series about Christian biographies that can inspire the modern day believer.
True to the idea that we sit on the shoulder's of those who've gone before us, this Tanzanian proverb captures the sentiments of this post: "Kama ukikataa la mkubwa, utatembea kutwa nzima." (Translated from Ngoreme) It basically holds the idea that if one fails to hear the elders (although they are just as human), one…
