CHUKA KEN MINISTRY

Category: Religion

The Most Important Biblical Character You’ve Probably Never Heard of

If I asked you to name the Christian Bible’s most important characters—the people who helped shape the world today—chances are that you’d reply “Abraham,” “Moses,” or “Jesus.” If you were making a Top 10 or even a Top 20 list you might add the Mary the Mother of Jesus, King David, Paul of Tarsus, a…
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Mary Magdalene

Mary Magdalene showed courage in her darkest hour. We’re called to do the same. A Reflection for the Feast of Saint Mary of Magdala “Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark …” (Jn 20:1) I have long loved Mary of Magdala, for a number of reasons—most…
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We sense God is near at nightfall

Under the glaring light of day we may fool ourselves into thinking that we are center stage, that everything revolves around us. But the night gently reminds us that we are, in fact, a small speck in the galaxies of creation. The wind, whipped into a hot fury during the day, loses its strength, grows…
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White supremacy’s wee little men

When a word gets repeated enough it tends to lose some of its power. Words like racism, White supremacy, structural inequity—to those whose lives are less directly impacted by the realities these words point to, it can feel like they flooded suddenly into public consciousness. Books on race and White privilege shot onto the New…
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Walking Our Faith: What to do about unanswered prayers (column)

Walking Our Faith: What to do about unanswered prayers. On Wednesday mornings the men arrive at Saint Thomas at 7 to study the Bible for an hour. At 8 a.m. I arrive for work and join the men in the chapel for a very unique communion service. Rector Charlie sits in a chair in front…
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The Blind Beggar

“As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. They told him, ‘Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.’ “ Beggars would often be found at the city gate where people are passing in and out. He is probably used…
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closer to God

I have been trying to find a way to feel closer to God. The best I can do is say “I’m trying.” I feel like I need a new covenant, one that will help me better understand what it means to be in relationship with God. This is something that’s been missing from my life…
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communion

Introduction If you’re like most people, you have a vague idea of communion. It’s a meal where people gather together to publicly share in the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ. But what does that actually mean? If it’s not important for your life, then why should you care about it? And if…
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As your faith is firm, so the foundation of My favor underneath your bases is unshakeable

The Father says moment, as is your faith, so is your life. As your faith is firm, so the foundation of My favor underneath your bases is unshakeable. This is the gift that I’ve given every man – saving faith – to redeem you from destruction and bring you to life and life more abundantly.…
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You are Coming to a Face-to face come upon with the father

You are Coming to a Face-to face come upon with the daddy The mild of My countenance is shining down upon you these days, says the father. As a shepherd indicates his face to the flock within the morning, so i’m bringing you into a face-to-face come across with Me. The clouds of bewilderment? They…
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