Many people aspire to become influencers today and with good reason. It can be very lucrative with a large enough following on the right social media platforms. I watched a documentary a few days ago that featured a 9-year-old with a considerable following on a social media platform receiving $200 for every post he made. …
I find being a dad exhilarating and terrifying in equal measure. My kids are under 10, and they still look up to me. My son, in particular, watches me closely. A few years ago, he thought I was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom! That’s some pedestal! Recently, I spoke to a friend who’s …
Ten years ago, I made a vow before my family and friends to love and cherish my wife for the rest of my life. We unconditionally and exclusively covenanted ourselves to each other and an unknown future until death separates us. Honestly, I was clueless about marriage then. I had no idea what was awaiting …
There are two topics I steer clear of writing about: marriage and parenting. I’ve heard several seasoned preachers confess that they preached how-to sermons on both topics early in their ministries, and life subsequently taught them lessons which rendered their neat how-to formulas useless. I am cautioned by their experiences. Moreover, life has taught me …
The last words in Matthew’s gospel are usually referred to as the Great Commission by Christians. At the end of His earthly ministry before His Ascension, Jesus passed the baton to His disciples, commanding them: “…All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, …
Last week, I ticked off one of the items of my bucket list. I met, Philip Yancey, one of my heroes at a Leprosy Mission event. He’s in the top 3 of living individuals I wanted to meet. It is no exaggeration to say he has been the biggest influence of my Christian walk so …
This week my daughter turns 3 and in 10 years, she will be a teenager. That time will fly by, 10 years ago WhatsApp and Instagram were not around, Avatar was setting Box Office records and Barack Obama was 4 months into his presidency. About that time, I was speaking to a colleague about having …
In Matthew chapters 5 -7, the famous sermon on the mount, Jesus teaches on how those who choose to follow Him ought to live out their lives in the world. He calls them to be salt and light [Matthew 5:13-16], two elements conspicuous by their absence and also unmissable when present. I will admit, the …
Growing up, did you have people around you who modelled virtues like honesty, humility, patience, fairness, kindness, love? I had one or 2 but I imagine that if I was growing up today, it would be difficult to find role models. Maybe it’s my naivety but it does seem like there are more scandals now …
