Having a Christ-like Attitude

Why/how do some married couples look alike? Are my observations valid? I have seen some married couples who look alike. There's a couple I know, everytime I look at them naona it's like wako related (brother-sister) or something! I asked someone why some couples look alike and she said, "It's because they've lived together for a long time and that they love each other intensely." I'll do my research and later on I will be here to give my findings, I'll be on the look out to see if after 5yrs or 30yrs of marriage (love) I'll look like my hubby.... Wait a minute, don't log off yet, I have a point.

What's my point? "Jesus called to Himself those He wanted, and they came to Him. He appointed the twelve-designating them apostles-that they might be with Him..." Mark 3:13-14. A few years later, the Sanhedrin were astonished at Peter and John's boldness and took note that these men had been with Jesus, Acts 4:13.

Have you been with Jesus? Do you have a Christ-like attitude/character? Do people recognize/take note that you have been with Jesus?

‪#‎Christ_Like_Attitude‬.
‪#‎I_Want_To_Be_Like_Christ‬
‪#‎VBS_LOADING‬ Pefa Gikomba

Regards,
Nzaku Nashipae

Small Fatal Errors.

Every time am marking my students' assignments,I notice some small mistakes that really leave me thinking deeply. Some students don't care about usage of punctuation marks and spellings. It reminds me of the many times I find myself apologizing to people over typo errors in my whatsapp chats-blame it on smartphone prediction!

As I was thinking over this, I remembered a story I read somewhere about the first American Venus rocket which was lost because of a computer mistake of using a period (.) instead of a comma (,)! The result shot the rocket at top speed towards populated areas,and it had to be destroyed mid-flight.

When it comes to personal integrity,small errors can be fatal to a leader's ministry. Never overlook the importance of small details. Titus 2:7-8; 2 Timothy 3:2-Live above Reproach.

Regards

Kachel

Inspired to inspire: The Quick Mart Life

Inspired to inspire: The Quick Mart Life: Wikipedia tells me that a Quick Mart is a convenient store that stocks a range of everyday items such as groceries, snacks, foods, toiletri...

The Quick Mart Life

Wikipedia tells me that a Quick Mart is a convenient store that stocks a range of everyday items such as groceries, snacks, foods, toiletries, soft drinks and alcohol drinks among other things. Such stores may also offer money transfers like MPESA. Mostly, they are located in urban areas especially busy highways/roads; some are located in gas/petrol stations. They have long shopping hours, some being open 24 hours. A few days ago, I was travelling along Kangundo Road when I saw a Quick Mart that had very enticing signboard with: Quick Liquor. Quick Money. Quick Bakery. Quick Motor. Quick Dairy. Quick Money. It made me think and ask myself, what if life is a Quick Mart? What if God is like a Quick Mart-giving us what we ask for ASAP? Often times, I realize am desperately in need of Quick Fixes. Sometimes am so impatient and as a result I end up being angry, stressed and frustrated.I would love to walk into a Quick Mart, do my shopping and see how the Cashier Lines are QUICK. 

Patience is a quality of being patient; quiet, steady perseverance; even-tempered; diligence. The contemporary world wants everything QUICK. ASAP. INSTANTLY. MARA THAT THAT. And I must confess that I find it hard to “patiently wait”, in fact I get so angered, stressed and frustrated when I am force to wait. According to Galatians 5:22, Patience is a Fruit of the Spirit. But, you see, that patience doesn’t develop QUICK or overnight, we need God’s power and grace. We also need to realize that God may use trials, periods of long wait to perfect our patience; rest in His perfect will and timing. The true test of patience reveals our faith in God’s timing, omnipotence and love and in my opinion; the test is not about the SPEED- Ecclesiastes 9:11, the race is not necessarily to the swift. Hebrews 12:1 “...run the race with patience (endurance/perseverance) the race set before us.”This means that we must run the race patiently by persevering through difficulties towards a goal, enduring trials and expectantly waiting for a promise to be fulfilled.

As we wait on and/or in God, His grace is sufficient and in the end patience is rewarded, Lamentations 3:25; Psalm 40; James 5:7-8, 1; Hebrews 6:15; 12:2. For the joy set before Him, Jesus endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Learn to rejoice in the Lord always even as you wait in Him and seek His purpose-his purpose is for the sanctification of your character. Finally remember His promise, all things work for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purposes. Impatience only makes you angered, frustrated and stressed. Learn to wait patiently and with an expectation. Life is not a Quick Mart. God is not like Quick Mart giving us what we ask for instantly or quickly. We have to allow Him shape us even through waiting patiently.

Best regards,

NzakuNashipae

Inspired to inspire: LOVE WITHOUT LIMIT

Inspired to inspire: LOVE WITHOUT LIMIT: Have you ever questioned the love of somebody who is very important to you or tried to prove that you love somebody when they did not belie...

LOVE WITHOUT LIMIT

Have you ever questioned the love of somebody who is very important to you or tried to prove that you love somebody when they did not belief it?

A story is told of a young boy and a soldier who served in the army during the Boer War. The 12yr old born-again boy was assigned to a tent with godless soldiers. One day,a thief was traced to the tent& the colonel in charge issued his ultimatum to the whole camp,the culprit was given an opportunity to identify himself and take his punishment if he doesn't respond then the entire company would be punished with 10 lashes of whip upon bare back. But if one man would step forward to take th punishment,the rest would be spared. After a tense silence the bugle boy stepped forward and said,"Sir,I'll be that man."
With anger,the Colonel cried out,"How can you let an innocent lad take your punishment? No one moved!
True to his word,the Colonel order that the boy's back be bared and was whipped and he fainted beneath the bitter blows,suddenly the thief,one of the soldiers in the tent rushed from the ranks and shouted,"Stop! I'm the thief! I'll take my own punishment! Then the boy whispered,"It's alright. I'll take your punishment." And he did.

Personally,don't know if I can take your punishment no matter how much I say I love you. Love prompted Christ's incredible act of sacrifice and suffering on th hill of Golgotha. He was nailed on the cross and there He died!
That's love without limit. As those three hours of darkness drew to conclusion Jesus triumphantly proclaimed"IT IS FINISHED" John 19:30. The price of my/your sin has been paid. The sting of Satan the viper,has been de-fanged.

Easter is almost here,remember Jesus is th reason for the season.

‪#‎JesusLovesYou‬ never doubt that!
With love,
Nzaku Nashipae