#christianblog Archives — Healside Podcast

And God said, Let us make man ….

God created man. Whenever I look at the book of Genesis 1:26 I try to imagine what was in God’s mind when he says “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals,^[a] and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” I can imagine the love the drove the action of uniting with, His son & the Holy Spirit in the creation of man. It was very different from all other creatures earlier created.

God has got the whole world in His hands and how small does our hand look when compared the hand that created us.
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In the Beginning:

In the beginning, when there was a blank canvas. God whose name is Alfa and Omega – (the beginning and the end) invited His partners in the creation of man. He had a purpose for creating man. God looked from where he stood as the beginning and looked down into the end of time. Then God said, let us make man in our own image; after His likeness.

God Creates Man:

God had in his mind the purpose for which He created man. He got on His knees and used His hands to create a being like himself. Just the thought that he got on His knees warms my heart. For every other creature God spoke and it was. But for man He worked with his own hands to produce the perfect being. God is himself perfection. When you look at the works of art in nature around us it reveals to us God’s power. He spoke to life the animate and inanimate things around us and they came to life. You are special enough for the King of Kings to go down on His knees and make His hands dirty. You are special…..

Only the creator knows the true function of his creation:

A machine’s use is determined by the manufacturer; he alone knows the purpose for which he creates it. Anytime an inventor gets to work he looks at the gap in the market for his product. After this he does an extensive research. Then he goes ahead to put together a machine that will meet the need in the market. One cannot use a washing machine to clean the house or use an iron to sweep the floor. These machines are not equipped to carryout these functions. Their functions are very specific.

Read the manual:

Whenever we purchase a machine it comes with a manual. You know that little document that is folded into the box or container that carries the machine. In it, we are given it’s functionalities; the Dos and the Don’t s. The document contains how to use the machine in order to achieve best results and ensure it last long. A glance at these instructions give detailed guidelines on everything relating to the machine and comes in several languages. The manufacturer understands the importance of the end user understanding everything about the machine; and should the user not follow the instructions the manufacture is not held responsible. That piece of paper in the machine that many of us never read is important. Never assume you know how the machine works, read the instructions before you use the machine.

Each one of us is beautiful:

As a christian, you and I have been created for a specific purpose. We too come with a set of instructions – that is the bible. Our creator took time to come up with a perfect you. Yes perfect you, even if you cannot see perfection; or even if others tell you otherwise. Psalms 139:14 says you are fearfully and wonderfully made. Yes even with the things you do not like about yourself – your are beautiful; the one who created you is not in the business of creating junk. Many times we forget who we are in Christ and value ourselves based on what others say about us. And quite frankly we do not feel valuable.

When we go back to our manual, we find out; who we are, why we are here and where we are going. It has nothing to do with those around us; and everything to do with the one who created us. Join me in the next few weeks, as we dig into the word of God to find out; our purpose, our responsibility and our destiny. Have a blessed week.

The Bent Back. Healside’s Story.

Healside’s Story: The Bent Back.
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Introduction:

Healside’s story is pegged on the fact that change in life is constant and inevitable. Change is according to Merriam-Webster dictionary is an intransitive verb meaning to become different or to undergo transformation, transition, or substitution . Healside is born out of the philosophy of “The Bent Back.” A quote from Martin Luther King Junior says “Change does not roll-in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can’t ride you unless your back is bent.

Healside’s story:

Healside’s story is born out of real life struggles; many of us go through so many struggles each day. And now with Covid-19 there are many of us who have lost our loved ones; many who are unwell; several others who have lost their jobs and livelihood; others who have nowhere to call home and still many more who have no food to eat. These are real struggles that only those who are in these shoes can feel and experience.

My Journey:

My journey has had its ups and downs and in all seasons. I have had to have a straight back in order to go through it all. You are either going into a storm, in a storm or coming out of a storm – so the straightened back applies to all of us. Without God on my side I would have been consumed by the challenges I went through. He became my anchor, my rock and that unseen hand that lead me through life’s struggles. I am just coming out of a storm – as I lost a dear sister about a year ago – I have had to straighten one more time to get to where I am. I am sure this is not the last storm because as long as we are in this side of heaven we will go through challenges.

The bent back:

Now my back is bent – bent to carry any one who needs someone to help them better cope with their difficult seasons. My back is bent in Healside Podcast – which creates a platform to give that spiritual guidance in times of trouble. At the Healside we point to Jesus Christ. He alone will provide the strength and the power to hold you through even the darkest days of your life. Healside reaches out to partner with those who have bent backs to help other and those who need the bent backs to help them in their time of need.

Conclusion:

I have 5 lessons that I have learnt shared on the Podcast. Kindly,listen and share. Reach out to us and let us know if you have a bent back or you need a bent back. Thanks God bless.

Listen to the Podcast:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/814151/episodes/3385201-the-bent-back-healside-s-story

If God is with us, Why….

God is here. Even with COVID-19 all around us. The disease that originated in Wuhan, China has taken the life of so thousands all over the world; many more are hospitalized fighting for their lives. It has not stopped moving, every day many more new cases are being discovered. In Kenya to date are 31 confirmed cases have been found, with many more under quarantine.

It is darkest just before dawn.

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In the darkness:

For me its alot like walking through a dark forest, filled with doom, dread and despondency. If i keep my eyes on the path, each step i take opens enough light for only the next step. I really would want to be able to see so much ahead of me to allow me to get the confidence of knowing i will reach the end of the path. But it’s never like that is it.

The unknown:

My deepest fear is the unknown really. I have made peace with alot of things pertaining to my life. I know that each day is a gift. I live it to the fullest. Its not really about me, its about my loved ones. The facts of the disease say they target those who are vulnerable. And I do know quite number of vulnerable people close to my heart. They say the aged i.e the senior citizens and those with underlying health conditions. The list keeps growing when i really think about it.

Live your life to its fullest:

Mitch Albom said”You cannot live until you learn to die.” I know you are wondering who is that . What is important is the philosophy behind it – I live my life to its fullest each day because i have learnt to die. But that’s not what i really want to share – to those who are bereaved my deepest condolences I cannot imagine what you are going through and i sincerely pray from the bottom of my heart that God will comfort each of you in this difficult time.

Praying:

For the many battling the disease, I am praying for you each day – I do not know you all but even if I don’t there’s a prayer item for all of you. For those who are anxious and apprehensive about the future by faith in our Lord and Saviour we will walk through it. For all of us, lets not miss the lessons in this season – it could really be a waste if we do not learn anything during this difficult season.

If God is with us, why:

I know you are about to ask if He is with us then why? Why is all this happening or why are people dying? Why are people sick and more new cases being discovered each day? My take as a christian is this – can we learn from other people in the past that went through similar circumstances and understand what we are going through?

Gideon encounters God:

I turn to Judges 6 – the children of Israel have once more turned their backs on God. Despite the fact that He delivered them out of the hands of Pharaoh. In turn God delivers them into the hands of the Midianites and the Amorites for 7 years. The israelites take cover for in the caves, clefts and strongholds. Do you know why? It was because the Midianites took everything they had; their crops, their cattle, sheep and oxen. Then verse 13 says “Pardon me, my lord.” Gideon replied, “but if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? Where are all his wonders that our ancestors told us about when they said, ‘Did not the Lord bring us up out of Egypt?’ But now the Lord has abandoned us and given us into the hand of Midian.”

Is God really still here?

Do we not just think that just now? Where is God? Well he is here – could it be we who moved? But he is still willing to hear and answer us – he called Gideon a man who was from a minority clan and also from the least in his clan – he was sent to deliver the children of Israel. He did is scared and at midnight. He was brave you know – bravery is doing it even when scared. So today have faith that Jehovah Shalom – The Lord Peace will come and he will speak peace and his peace is not as the world gives it.

God is here – in the midst of all the chaos – and we will see us through the darkness until we come through the storm. But remember learn your lessons – apply the lessons. When all is said and done the Lord is God.
Peace

Listen to the Podcast:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/814151/episodes/3140167-if-god-is-with-us-why

Lessons From Hannah_ Celebrating Women’s International day

Women of all races, backgrounds and culture experience similar challenges.

International Women’s Day:

The world celebrates the Women’s International Day on the 8th March 2020. A global day celebrating the social, cultural and political achievements of women. The day marks a call for accelerating gender disparity by promoting gender equality. For the church, it is a moment for women to learn about each other and pray for each other.

Are women their own worst enemy?

Often it’ said that women are their own worst enemy. And that, the one challenge women need to look out for is themselves.
Kelly Valen in her book The twisted sisterhood , she revealed that almost 90% of 3000 plus women who took part in her survey felt currents of meanness and negativity emanating from other females. It stated that almost 85% of those who took part in the survey admitted suffering serious life altering knocks at the hands of other women. The report was a wake-up call for women. Interestingly, Kelly experienced serious backlash from other women from the same. For me it’s a time to learn as women and a time to pray for each other.

The storyline:

The story of Hannah found in 1st Samuel chapter one and two . It leads us to look at life through the eyes of Hannah. A barren woman, with a jealous and spiteful co-wife. Listen to the podcast and join me and Emily as we dig out 6 life lessons from the life of Hannah.

Listen to the Podcast:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/814151/episodes/2994154-lessons-from-hannah-women-s-international-day-special

Blinded by Love: Unequally Yoked Part 3 – Final

Continue reading “Blinded by Love: Unequally Yoked Part 3 – Final”

Introduction:

Waiting is not easy. If you have ever had to wait for something beyond you reach you know its a virtue that many do not have. But many times life has a way of pushing to you into the waiting room. Many of us do not like the waiting room experience. The experience is not for the faint hear-ted. Many times it all depends on how long you wait.

The Pool of Bethesda:

In John 5: 1- 9 we walk into the story of Jesus walking up to Jerusalem and are confronted with a large waiting room called Bethesda. It was crowded, with sick people with all kinds of sickness; all waiting for the moving of the water. Its funny how similar people always find each other. Think about the times you were going through very difficult times – who stuck with you; wasn’t it someone who had gone through a similar experience? For the sick at Bethesda they were all waiting for the “a certain time”. A time when an angel stirred up the water so that they could jump in and be made whole.

The Man’s sickness:

In this great multitude was a man (not named) who had been there 38 years! 38 Years is a lifetime for many of us. From verse 7 we deduce that this man was unable to move totally; and he had no man to put him in the pool. Lets pause here a little and imagine how the man got to 38 years. Being he couldn’t walk he was most probably brought there by friends or family. One person remained behind with him each day to ensure that when the angel stirred the water; he would push him into the water so he could be healed.

Hope:

The man himself must have been so excited. He talked each day of the day he could walk and go back to his family. He dreamt of the joy of walking again; the freedom it gave, the dignity of taking care of himself and his loved ones again. This made his heart beat faster whenever he thought about his day of healing.

Time Past:

Days went by and the reality of how difficult it was to get into the pool first became a reality. Each time the water was stirred there was an obstacle that hindered him from getting in. Days turned to weeks and weeks turned to months and finally to years. He watched many sick people get healed. His friends and family soon stopped coming, after realizing how hard it was to get the man into the pool. It needed time and patience which they did not have. In the years that flew passed his family and friends moved on with their lives. He often inquired about them from those who poured in daily with the hope of receiving their healing. The hope of getting healed was soon lost after the passing of many years. He became bitter and angry.

The dimming hope:

Even though he lay there at the pool of Bethesda still alive. He had died inside; of the hope of ever walking again. He had aged over the years. He had come young and full of energy but now his was thin and almost lifeless. Each day he relied on good Samaritans. Who shared with him the food they brought for their loved ones and rarely received any guests. He watched many sick people come to the porch with the same energy he had when he firs came. And he often pitied them – if only they knew how long he had been waiting.

The Savior sees him:

But the story takes another turn when Jesus comes to him. I like our Lord. The bible says in verse 6. “Jesus saw him lying there, and knew; that he already had been in that condition a long time.” I loved this verse. The Lord knew his circumstance and understood his frustrations. An our Lord came to Jerusalem passing through Bethesda for only him. He came for this one man in the multitude of the sick at the pool of Bethesda. When the man had given up depending on himself and depending on men; when he had given up hoping on all help – the Lord came.

Conclusion:

Whatever your waiting room experience is today. No matter how long it has taken in the waiting room. The Lord knows your circumstance be patient. He is coming. The Lord understood the man’s frustrations. Even when the man did not know he was talking to the Saviour of the universe. He received his miracle. The Lord knows how long you have been in the waiting room. He knows you have grown tired; disillusioned; angry and bitter. Hang on just a little. He will come at the time you least expect and in the way you never thought. Wait for the Lord.

In the Beginning:

God Creates Man:

Only the creator knows the true function of his creation:

Read the manual:

Each one of us is beautiful:

Introduction:

Healside’s story:

My Journey:

The bent back:

Conclusion:

Listen to the Podcast:

In the darkness:

The unknown:

Live your life to its fullest:

Praying:

If God is with us, why:

Gideon encounters God:

Is God really still here?

Listen to the Podcast:

International Women’s Day:

Are women their own worst enemy?

The storyline:

Listen to the Podcast:

Blinded by Love: Unequally Yoked Part 2 of 3

Introduction:

How not to be unequally yoked:

Signs that you are unequally yoked:

Conclusion:

Listen to the podcast:

Love is in the air….

Listen to the Podcast:

Introduction:

The Pool of Bethesda:

The Man’s sickness:

Hope:

Time Past:

The dimming hope:

The Savior sees him:

Conclusion:

Listen to the Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/814151/episodes/2507014-the-38-year-wait