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Mteja?

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Omondis In Kenya

Mteja is the Swahili word for “subscriber.” It is the first word spoken by the sweet, friendly recorded voice that comes on when you call someone and they don’t answer. By default, the word has come to mean “not available” … Continue reading →

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Conditional

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Omondis In Kenya

We had a rich and rewarding walk through the Bible over the last two weeks. To top it off, we read the book of Hebrews in our Sunday service. Written to a Jewish ‘audience,’ Hebrews really helps make sense of … Continue reading →

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Curses

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Omondis In Kenya

Curses. We kind of know what they are. In the back of my mind, I know well the maxim, especially in the Old Testament, that blessings follow obedience and curses follow disobedience. I am also aware of the many “if” … Continue reading →

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Do Not Forget!

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Omondis In Kenya

Just in case, by any chance, or at any one time, we think that our own worth has earned us our stand in life—we should just read the book of Deuteronomy. It is very easy to believe that the good … Continue reading →

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Mercy

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Omondis In Kenya

The prophets spew out a lot of judgment, and God does punish the ‘rebellious house.’ Both the northern kingdom and southern kingdoms are now in exile in our readings. But the prophets make it clear that God does not delight … Continue reading →

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My Assignment

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Omondis In Kenya

In reading the Old Testament, we find ourselves wading through list after list of job descriptions. Every Levite had an appointed task in the temple. Every craftsman had a defined assignment. When it was time to move camp, every tribe … Continue reading →

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Jonah

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Omondis In Kenya

On my knees at 5 a.m., my heart was more full of complaining than thanksgiving. I often console myself by saying, “Even David complained a lot.” In response, I felt God saying, “You are acting like Jonah.” OUCH! It wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Never Again

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Omondis In Kenya

I don’t know if there is such a thing as a “readers’ high.” But that is the best way to describe what I experienced while reading the final chapters of the Old Testament on Wednesday. The chronological plan we are following places … Continue reading →

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If Only

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Omondis In Kenya

We all desire to live a life without regrets. Sometimes, I have gotten the impression that regretting anything in life is a sin, because “God works out everything for good.” Yet, to be realistic, I often do regret things I … Continue reading →

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Ready for Week 2

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Omondis In Kenya

The second week of Bible reading begins this morning. In DOVE Nairobi yesterday, Ibrahim shared on the role and power of God’s word in our lives. Very relevant. We are grateful that 87 hours have already been sponsored and ‘paid … Continue reading →

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