Some events in life bring a percpective to life that only God can unfold. And He is faithful to take us through it. In the end it makes sense.
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Some events in life bring a percpective to life that only God can unfold. And He is faithful to take us through it. In the end it makes sense.
voting for 9,8 and 12
4,9,15
amazing, as i am getting married and doubts are abound, i think 16,11,12. plan to re post it.
1, 15, 18
3,5,8
4,12 and 16
7,9 and 10
Voting for 7, 12 and 15
2,3,15
All ring true but i particularly like 6; if you get in agreement that divorce will not be an option, then you are infact agreeing to work through all the thick and the thin. I also like 1 because infactuation then love has was of whittling down and what must then remain is friendship. I also vote for 4, often we seek to be perfect for the other person..truth is God never created anyone perfectly. Thanks Pastor M…solid advice.
7,11,18
I would like to hear more about 4,15 & 18.
Congrats May you celebrate a diamond Jubilee & more. What got me 7,16,18,
Congratulations on the amazing 18-year journey Pastor M. Voting for 3, 12 and 15.
Hi, thanks 4 th tips. I would say 1,4 and 12.
my vote 3,4,12
my vote..2,5,6
4,10,11
4,6,16
1, 4 , 15, 18
my votes , No. 1, 4 and 5…
3,4,14
congratulations! These are not my best but rather those i need explained- 7, 13, 18
2, 9, 12
12, 1 & 13 in that order.
Please elaborate on number 2, 5 and 16.
Thanks for the advice! I vote for 15.
10,11, & 12
1,5 & 7
Congratulations Pastor M!!!! 4,7,12
Expound 4,8 and 9
2,5, 6
no 3, 10 and 11
Great insights! I vote for 1,4 and 5.
1, 14, 10
3,4,14
1,11,16
Laughed, smiled and nodded through them all. Learnt ‘schedule spontaneity’ from Czarbo and Levina sometime ago; figure it’d be a great lesson to fafanua for many married folks.
Since I have to pick, I choose 2, 8 and 15 – it is very hard to pick the top 3 because all 18 are right on!
3,12,15
wisdom for marriages that last! My vote 7,10,13
woooow.. Thanks… Please expound on 4,7 and 13..
Great lessons right there!
My vote.4,8,9
this has changeg my perspective about life!!
this is real. i liked the part wea they agreed that the situation shud not separate them. its real to me.
Waaoo…what an encouragement.
I am looking forward to dating quite soon and so help me God i will apply the ideal-dating scenario…thanks PasI M…for sharing years worth of experience to help us avoid mistakes.may your cup overflow
Great Read. I love. Thank you for keeping it Real.
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A friend shared this with me today i looove the poem
I do not belong to your wonderful church, but i find myself checking out your website every week.Your articles are informative and interesting.Our generation is in dire need of proper direction.We need mentors for accountability and support.God bless you for the wonderful work.
This is the advise that i missing in our generation today. Thanks Pastor M. Its such a timely and informative bit of advise. I trust God to help me do it the correct way.
Wat! That’s a lotta views! And worldwide no less – and here the disciples had to endure shipwrecks on contraptions to spread the gospel, yet you get to do it pap. How do we love being born in this generation lol. But I digress. So meanwhile, in the absence of a “Like We Need Any More Reasons to Love Kenya” section on your blog (hint hint:-) to put up posts like this – have a look at yet another lesson Kenya is giving to the world. The reasons for success – focus! Maybe even fearless focus?:-)
Its possible!
Thanks Pst M for sharing stuff that this generation desperately needs.
The relationship series were right on! My marriage is a product of mentorship & chart #2 – The way it’s meant to be. It does work!!
Keep teaching God’s word till He comes.
Hello im not a member of this great church but i have checked out your website n its great. continue with this great work of reaching out to the precious souls.
great work pastor! great work mavuno church!!
George
Nakuru
Thanks Pastor M, I support this thinking (Chart 2) all the way. It reflects the convictions that I ‘affirmed’ during my own courtship. I was in my forties and my wife was in her late thirties. Most of the courtship was long distance: I was in the US at the time of Mavuno’s inception but J’s Life Group (Ekklesia) was one of those who affiliated with Mavuno and when I returned to Kenya, I joined that Life Group and came to Mavuno. We might have taken the 2006 version of Ndoa but our travel schedule was too heavy.
I imagine that back in 2005, a lot of people thought I was old-fashioned to use the term “courtship”. I remember being impressed by one (even more “old-fashioned”) book that I read at that time, that emphasized single men and women doing things in groups — possibly to the exclusion of doing things as a couple even up to the time of engagement. I guess that means that we can say to people who consider the advice here extreme that it’s actually middle-of-the-road. And of course God-honouring!
Consider this at least a testimony that something along these lines CAN “work in this day and age”!
By the way, in J’s and my case, there were two particular significant events related to the “courtship” phase. Our interaction had been long-distance (e-mail at the time before the explosion of social media) and I asked her if when I spoke of her (as I must) to my friends and relatives, I could say she was my girlfriend. She said yes. After a couple of weeks of spending face to face time and getting to know each other’s family and closest friends, I asked her father “Does our courtship have your blessing?” (She had not been under her father’s roof for many years, so we didn’t feel that it was a matter of asking his permission.)
That raises the question of how to refer to each other during that courtship phase (more than friend, less than fiancé(e)). Even J thought my term “partner in courtship” more than a bit strange. I guess we should go with “boyfriend” / “girlfriend” and use the opportunity to challenge people’s expectations! (Sorry to raise this question if you’ve answered it in the series!)
I’m often encouraged by news from Mavuno. Thanks to LinkedIn and your Twitter feed.
the wisdom in this is what distinguishes people
I am a 60 yr old lady who likes attending your summons. Much as i am probably the only other person in that age range, i enjoy your talks quite a lot especially the Finders keepers.. that was awesome. I do not know how to get you address the issue of so many young people who otherwise want to get connected but are afraid due to their health status in particular, HIV/AIDS. what forum/talk could you have for this group of young people.
i recommend this book: “The Marriage Covenant”-Derek Prince
Good books to read! thank you pastor m
Are you the one for me? by Barbara De Angelis. (author of Chicken Soup for the Couple’s Soul).
Am positive that al get some insight…just started on KISS DATING GOODBYE…i’l be back with the feedback once am done…God Bless you pastor M…
For some reason when I listen to the clip on Youtube, only one side of my headphones works…
Good work though.
Titles by Gary Chapman make for good reads – [www.garychapman.org]
Such an eye opener… Baraka!!
Then from the same ministry, my favourite book on marriage so far, When Sinners Say “I Do” by Dave Harvey: [www.sovereigngracestore.com]
Here’s another book for those who are dating or feel they have “Buyers Remorse”. A compelling account of a young lady’s experiences somewhere in Africa. [books.google.co.ke]
Josh Harris (@HarrisJosh) is excellent. The ministry his church falls under has another good book, The Rich Single Life [www.sovereigngracestore.com]
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Henry Cloud
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Very true Pastor! A relationship will compound what you are
Sunday’s message was an eye-opener to me, especially wrt “dealbreakers” – why we cling on to relationships that clearly have no future!!! Further, to acknowledge a spouse as needing to have shared values ESP with matters of faith and passion was a God-sent revelation. God bless you pastor, I look forward to my next visit.
…..not really about the Feb message but with regard to the church development plan. Pastor M, God’s plan is never early nor late. Been watching the clips for VISION 2030, actually the Konza City. I believe Nairobi is moving to Mavoko, its great for Mavuno to be part of the move.
Jaky
Dear Pastor M,
I thank God when I see the progress we are making at Mavuno, I am a mavinite and accepted christ as my personal saviour in 2010 March while taking my Mizizi class. I will always be grateful to the mavuno team put in place to facilitate the various classes that the church offers.
After completing the mizizi classes people are put in smaller Life Groups which to me is very important, the people are then left on their own and most of the time the small groups fall apart.
In my own view I wish to suggest that since this are young christians trying to walk it would be prudent if the LG’s are assigned someone who is mature in their christian walk to help them journey through their faith and only be left alone when they are strong enough to walk for them to be able to mentor other christians.
The idea of people being left alone to walk is not very practicle.
I also suggest that the women ministry be made active where we can also have single mothers contributing to the church.
It is sad to know that getting an appointment with you is very difficult, I know that you are a very busy Pastor but still believe that one could always get an appointment with their Senior Pastor however busy he is it could always be scheduled.
I want not only to see Mavuno grow in numbers but also in their walk with christ because that is the main agenda of the church naturing souls. The congregation has a hunger for the word and as much as we have our minds preached to we also need to have our souls preached to.
God bless you and thank you.
I just lost two deals this morning, one through malice, the other one is not looking good. The funny thing is I have such joy and peace; it’s like God is telling me they were not from Him. And then Jeremiah 29:11-12 keeps coming up in my mind, so I concur that there’s a difference between joy and happiness because right now my heart is just filled with the spirit of worship. Somehow I’m finding this amusing because I know whom I have believed and I know He is still more than able. Be blessed.
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Heeeey!so i wasnt so enthusiastic abt the whole honour thing,was so used 2 talking ill of my bosses n tearing them down with my words.and however hard i tried to stop i couldnt!!All i could do was pray for my mind to be renewed…so anyway,a few days ago wen speaking with my colleagues,it suddenly hit me that i hadnt spoken a single mean word about my bosses for a couple of weeks!!As in I stopped without even realizing!God worked within me n changed me almost without my noticing!What was once second nature to me now seems like such an alien concept!!Thank you Jesus:):)its amazing i tell ya!
Hello, I am searching for a church (preferably non-denominational), that offers rehab counseling/services to convicted sex offenders. This is for a friend in CA whose son is about to be released onto the streets after an unsuccessful suicide attempt. He is in such need of the Lord Jesus’ love and compassion. I know his life can be turned around by the love of the Lord.
Please, do you know of any churches in the SoCal area that offer this type of counseling or service?
Rebecca
Hi Pastor,
Is there such a thing as being with someone and she/he is not the right person for u? A good wife/husband comes from God, so does it mean some are not from God and what does one do when in a situation like this?
Yes, instead of hating, let us love and pray for guidance….
The challenge continues Pastor M. And its a BIG challenge. At a time when those in government cannot assure us of mediacl care (Docs on strike), power, gas, fuel, good roads, food, security, real documents (Syokimau) etc I am sure you will agree that it is increasingly difficult not to be angry; not to hate. That said, we must play our rightful role of getting those in positions of responsibility to be accountable. Thanks for taking leadership in getting the rest of us get things in perspective and do the right thing.
Wow. Totally amazing. My greatest desire is to be an Agent. I now understand my passion. I was confusing full time ministry, career and God’s purpose!! Thank you for the clarification
Hi Pastor M,
God bless you for the month long teaching on honour. You said in the last sermon that if you can’t follow then you can’t lead. It’s a principle I’ve heard many times but I’m just realising now that I accept it because I consider it an honourable principle. But the more I think about it and try and pin it down – if I had to – I can’t really explain to myself or others why you can’t effectively lead if you can’t follow. Could you please give me a general overview on how that principle applies? Thanks!
Hh,
For a long time I have been a supportive follower and employee. I tried to honour my bosses and submit to their authority, and when I did not do so, I knew it was wrong. Come in elections Dec 2007. I find my heart let down by the same authority that am supposed to honour. I do not know how to overcome these feelings toward both govt camps that had people slaughtered. I dont like seeing their faces on tv or print media so I avoid news. Yet, am supposed to honour them. I do NOT find it hard to honour an oppressive boss or my husband when he err’s. BUT those politicians are my undoing… how do I love and honour them. I want to.
This is such a challenge and those examples you quote are such an amazing testimony of the Spirit’s life-transforming to-Christ-conforming power. Bwana asifiwe! Surely it is a rare thing to ‘do all things without grumbling… in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation’. Praise the God-man who was hated more than any of us will ever be and yet spoke love and forgiveness from the cross as he bled for twisted haters like me.
Correction – there shouldn’t have been a ‘not’ in my comment. You obviously are doing Ephesians 4!
Am J. I am in business. I believe am the best boss. Out of my team of 12 , i have 2 senior managers who all they do is hate hate on me and the company, yes its behind my back.I always just let it slide. I however get hurt by them especially because they are supposed to be my most trusted of staff.
Its cost me blood to put this business together, even though sometimes one may disagree , it doesn’t cost much to do it with respect.
Tell mavunites that people hated on are people too.
hi pasi am so trying to stop jhating amd a divocee cheated and betrayed by ma so called faithful wife then wen am at my worst my friend insists we go to church am like “wat for life sucks” then he forces me board a mat so I ended up at Mavuno for my first time.I hav attended two services consecutively (last sato was my second of which I invited a friend) you have been preaching on haters no mo but tha pain is too much I hope I change am trying its not easy since u have neva been in ma case u might nt understand. anyway i have a son i hope i will love him I WILL HATE NO MORE
gosh I’m STILL a big time hoarder!I think memories of lack and not having financial security in my late teens/early adulthood have left an indelible fear in me. I need deliverance!!!
Hi Pastor M,
I couldn’t find your most recent blog posts to post this on for some reason so the “about” section will have to do. Just thought I’d share this great video following from your reasons to love Kenya! You’ll especially like the comment at the end that’s a ‘threat’ to the industry. Enjoy!:-)

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Pastor M,
Thank you for interviewing Kevin(?) (Groove guy) and this amazing series-its great to follow it on youtube…Wow. I was in the first group of those you prayed for..I know my assignments and ever since I started following 2 of them,,blessings/favor of all sorts are following me.
I was also part of the other group of those who are scared as there is a third assignment am scared to embark on… then a friend had just asked me what am waiting for to get married and i said i need to have enough money…after phone call i tuned into your sermon and got challenged…This series is LOADED…
How do you think I can access Mizizi books? I just had lunch with a friend and when discussion about money came up,I mentioned some points of your message…then went on to talk about Mavuno and Mizizi…..now this friend asked for Mizizi book,hence my question above….
I am all ears..Keep teaching us-we are many who are hungry for these kinds of challenging messages..God bless you and your family always…
d. (Melbourne).
Thanks very much for this Pastor M. It’s wonderful to hear a pastor not ‘preparing the saints for the works of ministry’ – seeing the workplace as a place of worship and mission and ministry. I pray that I would have a ‘crazy agent’ mentality.
Hi @Annette, pls check the link by @Douglas below. Thanks @Douglas!
Hi Pastor M,
It seems the link to the ‘answers’ to the quiz are missing? could you please post them here?
Thanks
Annette
I thought this was a very bold prayer and i especialy like the part that talks about complacency,because it is destroying lives and our economy.Thank you pastor
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