African Christian Authors – ACABA by CLC Kenya
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“Impacting lives with Christian literature”
In a fast-paced world that demands so much yet offers little empathy for one’s struggles, it’s easy to feel lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your God-given purpose. Beautifully Broken is a compelling and compassionate book written especially for young adults navigating identity crises, childhood trauma, and the limitations imposed by life’s challenges.
Through the lens of powerful Biblical stories, Christina Wanjala Mwaura unearths stories of overlooked, wounded, and unlikely heroes—drawing out timeless lessons that speak directly to the heart of today’s generation. Each chapter offers hope, healing, and purpose for those who feel broken but long to be made whole in Christ.
“Impacting lives with Christian literature”
I started writing stories way back in primary school. My friend Debby and I had a book where we could each write our stories. I loved composition. I could borrow a friend, Josephine, from a prestigious school I used to attend, then left when my dad joined full-time ministry. So I have always been passionate about penning my thoughts and issues. So one time during my quiet time studying the Bible, the Holy Spirit opened my eyes to see all these characters mentioned. Of course, at that time I was dealing with issues. It felt like I was facing challenges that seemed unique to me. Brokenness in kids and people pulled me like a magnet. Now I got to see it in the Bible! When the Bible says He is close to the broken, it is true. So I jotted down the names, the details as the Holy Spirit imprinted in me.
All the stories are dear to me, having been birthed by the Holy Spirit, but Jedidah woke things up. The past came alive and I found myself praying for the healing of my soul and forgiveness of people who hurt me when I was a child, heaping expectations on me which they could not meet. “Pharisectomy syndrome” we really do need to understand grace and get out of that religious bondage.
Purpose: Reveals depth, vulnerability, and authenticity. It also highlights key sections readers can look forward to.
All the stories are dear to me, having been birthed by the Holy Spirit, but Jedidah woke things up. The past came alive and I found myself praying for the healing of my soul and forgiveness of people who hurt me when I was a child, heaping expectations on me which they could not meet. “Pharisectomy syndrome” we really do need to understand grace and get out of that religious bondage.
Purpose: Reveals depth, vulnerability, and authenticity. It also highlights key sections readers can look forward to.
When I started writing this book, it had been years of joblessness. You know what that can do to one’s faith? Hope deferred makes the heart sick. I struggled to understand purpose. God had been nudging me all through about writing, but clarity was obscure. It was clouded by my present predicaments.
While writing this book, I began to nurse a woman who was my prayer warrior and my biggest intercessor, my mum. At that time, it also felt I was losing it in my marriage. I prayed. I really wanted a miracle fast, but I had to be in this place where I could be still and hear the Lord. When you wait for God, He shows up at His time. Writing this book stirred and keeps stirring my faith every time I read it. God opened the door to serve His purpose in NEMA in Corporate Communications. Hallelujah! God is faithful. The rest is falling in place, but I am not worried. I know all things work together. I understand purpose better now.
That teen, kid next door that seems weird, hard to understand, get them this book now. We live in an age where, now more than ever, we grapple with issues of emotional stability. We are losing count of suicides committed and the demons around it. We are all affected because no matter how well and rooted in Christ you have raised your children, they will interact with people from broken homes. We are normalising depression and it does not seem to get any better, but this book is the antidote for that. Not only will it give you hope, but a sense to live and reach for something greater than you. Buy it for your teens, churches, community, and schools.
Christina Wanjala Mwaura is a born-again Christian, wife, mother, and minister of the Gospel. A communications specialist with a degree from Maseno University, she passionately mentors pre-teens and young adults through teaching, discipleship, and camps. Raised in a strong Christian home, her journey includes a powerful story of redemption after...
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