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Are you Dan Daniel?

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Last year, I realized something sobering: a good number of my friends either don’t believe the second half of Daniel or have never even read it. That discovery was both sad and eye-opening. Yet, it opened the door to some rich conversations. Here’s a reality I discovered in 2024: there are men who have dedicated their lifetimes to trying to prove that the Bible is not what it claims to be. Many of their doctorates and scholarly works are built on this premise. And one of their favorite strategies is to take individual books of the Bible and argue that the authorship is false. Daniel is one of their prime targets. Their reasoning? “It would be impossible for Daniel to describe future events with such precision. Therefore, this must have been written by someone else, centuries later, who simply used Daniel’s name.” Their evidence usually points to: * The presence of a few Greek words, * Some Persian terms, * And the fact that Daniel is written in both Hebrew and Aramaic. B...
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Dear guardians.

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There’s a film from our Indian friends titled 3 Idiots. It follows the lives of three college students, each on a journey to pursue their dreams of becoming engineers. They end up at ICE (Imperial College of Engineering), and their story is as icy as it is inspiring. The three boys — Rancho, Farhan, and Raju — each represent different struggles many of us can identify with. Rancho is an orphan who has embraced his situation. He lives life to the fullest, squeezing out every drop of knowledge and joy he can find. He thrives not on wealth or family connections, but on curiosity and courage. Farhan  comes from a comfortable family. He is loved and well provided for — but not in the way that feeds his soul. His father insists he must become an engineer, shelving Farhan’s true passion for photography. His life becomes a quiet misery: successful on paper, but starving for authenticity. Raju , meanwhile, comes from deep poverty. His sick father, worried mother, and sidelined sister weigh...
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Bora Service Ifanyike? Not Anymore!

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One of my most disappointing moments in ministry was having to witness the neglect of school ministry in our Day Schools(2017). And to be honest, this neglect came from two sides — outside and inside. From outside, I noticed how busy missioners were just trying to make ends meet in our economy. Some worked 8–5 jobs that gave them no room for midweek school services. Others were entrepreneurs whose hustles — especially if it was a shop — demanded their attention in the evening. This left CU patrons without seasoned, passionate ministers to serve alongside them. We all had our valid excuses whenever called: 1. Niko job. 2. Nikitokea itakua too late. 3. Niko na majukumu. The result? Most ministers were only available on weekends… but Day Schools don’t meet then. Slowly by slowly, these external challenges started affecting things internally. Patrons were left alone, with no minister, no present ministry team, and sometimes not even a fellow teacher to help. I’ve seen this first-hand — in ...
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Religion is right if...

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You know, the thin line between being a religious Christian and a relational Christian is so fine… you don’t even notice it until you’ve crossed it. And sometimes, you only realize it when the Lord taps your shoulder and says, “ We haven’t really talked in a while. ” 1. Religion Isn’t the Enemy. We’ve painted “religion” like the bad guy in some of our preaching. But James, the elder in Jerusalem, didn’t think so. He actually said there’s such a thing as pure and undefiled religion (James 1:26-27). " Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein(bridle) on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. " Religion, by definition, is your belief in the unseen. And in that sense, everyone is religious — Muslims, Hindus, atheists (yes, atheism is a belief system), ...
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If they're not making disciples...

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In our highschools, a system dubbed P2P was introduced to us by KSCF. This system aims at equipping teenagers to reach fellow teenagers within the school compound and through their academic timeline. This is a system I'd love missionaries to support and embrace. Here's why... If they're not making disciples, they're not a lasting fruit “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last…" — John 15:16 Jesus defines lasting fruit as something that remains — and there is nothing more enduring than a disciple who makes more disciples. Outreach through evangelism can draw crowds, but discipleship builds up to the CLOUD. Yes — discipleship is slower. Yes — it can feel ordinary, even boring, if you’re used to the adrenaline of big events. But it’s what He told us to do. It’s the long, patient work of walking with people until Christ is formed in them. And that CLOUD? Hebrews 12:1–3 reminds us: “Therefore, sin...
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Wrestling with Scripture: A Minister’s Journal”

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This year, our fellowship set out on a mission: to grow past being  just members to being ministers —based on Paul’s charge in Ephesians 4:11–12: “ So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up… ” It’s a verse I’ve read and taught with excitement for years. But recently, something about it has been stirring me, bothering me even. Not because it’s wrong—God forbid—but because maybe… we’ve read it with assumptions(Assumpta 😁🤦). And if we’re going to contend for the faith once delivered, I must confront mine. Let's keenly look into that line... Paul says: “Christ himself GAVE...” That’s past tense. Not “is giving” or “will give.” He gave —once. (You'll see why I use the word once when we get to Judas.) That tense raises a question: Was this appointment of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers a one-time act by Jesus while He walked...
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The Handing Over Stage.

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One Point of Failure for Most Ministries is the handing over stage. One of the most delicate stages in ministry is handing over —passing the baton to someone else. Many ministries struggle or even die at this point. The Bible shows us how critical this stage is, from Moses handing over to Joshua (Deuteronomy 31:7-8) to Elijah passing his mantle to Elisha (2 Kings 2:9-15). When done right, the work of God continues and even grows. When done poorly, the ministry suffers or dies. Here are four ways this stage often goes wrong: 1. Failure to Hand Over.    Some saints have very sticky hands when it comes to ministry. Even when their season is clearly over, they hold on—sometimes until they die or the ministry itself dies. We must learn to discern the seasons (Ecclesiastes 3:1) and shift with them. Don’t freeze and try to shine in a cold season; let go when God says so. Moses was struggling with this and God used his father in-law to teach him some lessons. 2. Handing Over Only to Y...
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