Thuita J. Maina's Blog: Reflections of a Christian, page 33
July 24, 2021
Remembering the Past
As I have narrated before on this lovely blog of mine, I didn't enjoy Biology that much when I was in Form 1 at Starehe Boys' Centre in 2002. I...
July 19, 2021
Escaping Poverty
One Sunday in 2013 as I was heading for a certain meeting in Nairobi, I dropped by All Saints' Cathedral and attended the cathedral's youth...
July 14, 2021
Is Faith in God a Superstition?
When I was growing up in the '90s during the old days of landline telephone booths, I often heard superstitious tales from my peers at school. The...
July 9, 2021
A Peace That Endureth
Although I'd love to be rich and famous, my supreme desire is to have a never-fading inner peace. I wish to live without guilt, hate, worry and...
July 4, 2021
The Virtue of Long-suffering
A couple of years ago, I came across the word "long-suffering" in my readings. I even heard the Rev. Jesse Jackson say in one of his fiery...
June 29, 2021
Lessons From My Heroes
When I was applying to Harvard College in 2007, I wrote in an essay that my heroes were Bill Clinton, Ben Carson and Barack Obama. "These three...
June 24, 2021
Bright & Brilliant
A prestigious institution in Nairobi called Starehe Boys' Centre prides itself on educating bright but needy boys in Kenya. Even though I attended...
June 19, 2021
Wisdom From a Departed Billionaire
Chris Kirubi was born way back in 1941 in the central highlands of Kenya. His parents died when he was young. And because he had no providers, he...
June 14, 2021
The Clear-headedness I Desired
When I joined the 9.30am English service choir of All Saints' Cathedral in Nairobi in April 2007, I was immediately hooked to the choir. The...
June 9, 2021
The Sister I Never Had
Have you ever had someone who draws out the best in you while others are putting you down? Someone who encourages you to pursue your talents?...
