Recognising, Celebrating & Promoting Quality in Christian Authorship in Africa
Revelation 22:1212 “And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work.” Though the apostle Paul is often celebrated as the greatest missionary in history, his journey was fraught with challenges. He faced more lashes and stones than honorary…
I was so afraid that I thought of postponing going to church. I felt like the greatest sinner in the world—the daughter of a pastor. “Ann!” Janet called me after noticing that I had no intention of telling her what exactly was going on. “My name!” I answered in a…
“Ann, tunakusubiri. Please try to hurry up. We have to leave now!” My mother shouted outside my room after knocking once at my door. “Dakika moja mum!” I shouted back as I quickly pushed the photograph I was staring at into a novel. I opened my suitcase and dipped the…
Habakkuk 3:17-19 3:17 Though the fig tree may not blossom, Nor fruit be on the vines; Though the labor of the olive may fail, And the fields yield no food; Though the flock may be cut off from the fold, And there be no herd in the stalls— 3:18 Yet…
Song of Solomon 5:16“His mouth is most sweet, Yes, He is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, And this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem!” Many of us know the familiar hymn, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” We all consider our Savior a great friend – but…
“Richard, I have a deadline to submit a report for an upcoming critical meeting. Just send me something I can work with. Naawe,” (meaning “come on!” pleads with anticipation). Can you please send it within the next 30 minutes? A friend once reached out, stating that templates make life easier.…
Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 30:1-6 30:1 Now it happened, when David and his men came to Ziklag, on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the South and Ziklag, attacked Ziklag and burned it with fire,30:2 and had taken captive the women and those who were there, from small…
Tension on a Sunday Morning “Ann!” Janet called me after noticing that I had no intention of telling her what exactly was going on. “My name!” I answered in a low tone without looking at her. “Kuna shida gani. Leo ni Sunday na hufai kunificha anything. Can you please open…
Hebrews 3:1 Therefore, holy brethren, Partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus, Hebrews 3:1 tells us, “Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession.” This verse overflows with hope and assurance for…
Matthew 6:25-34 God doesn’t want you to be anxious or filled with nervous dread. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus addressed the crowds, saying: “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ Or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’… Do not worry about tomorrow” (Matthew 6:31,34).…
