Positive Quote For Today

"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty."— Maya Angelou


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[On the story about "Reconnecting With Music"] Beautiful! I remember those days; we have really come from far. I enjoyed reading the post.

Moses Aran,
Nairobi, Kenya.

[On the story about "My First Major Setback"] It's so encouraging. We are not always prepared to receive the setbacks ahead of us, but God's grace is always sufficient.

Margaret Wanjiru,
Thika Valley, Central, Kenya.

[On the story about "My First Major Setback"] Another well written and reflective piece, Thuita. The experience which you do describe is familiar. I remember my decision not to go the Canadian University of Waterloo was based on financial considerations as well. And I can definitely sympathize with how devastating some of these decisions can be, especially given the high hopes or expectations one may have. It's interesting you still have a copy of the letter you received, which again shows how significant this event was and why you describe it as one time you experienced a major setback.

David Mwakima,
California, United States.

[On the story about "Part 1: High School Memories"] Wow, nostalgic memories you have got John!

Silas Wafula,
Nairobi, Kenya.

[On the hymn titled "This is the Day"] Thank you so much for sharing this hymn. I liked its powerful message.

Francis Kariuki,
Kenya.

[On the story about "Tips on How to Leave a Legacy"] Wow! I love the story and the fashion sense the boy in the photo has.

Simon Noru,
Hamilton, Bermuda.

[On the story about "Adjusting to Life Without Mum"] Great story, Thuita. I have found it tough since she passed away. Been reading about life after death and realized she must be very happy in heaven; found it comforting to see that.

Patrick Gatonga,
Nairobi, Kenya.

[On the story about "Adjusting to Life Without Mum"] Great read! Life is about making adjustments when necessary. My best wishes for you and your Dad as you continue into this new phase of life. We are always here whenever you feel like you need support. Blessings!

Pascaline,
Kiserian, Rift Valley, Kenya.

[On the story about "The Story of Mum's Life"] So sad to read this story. May she Rest In Peace. God has the master plan for all of us. Nothing catches God by surprise. Good thing is to trust in Him at all times.

We are all sojourners in this world. One day we will all be united with our maker. Key question is how well we are spending our very limited time here on earth - are we spending the time to serve, worship and bring glory to our maker? Or are we only in pursuit of the finite, temporal and material things of this world.

Even as we go through tough times, pain and worries of this world, like Job the biblical figure, let's remember our redeemer liveth. Pain, death and other forms of suffering are not the end for true believers in Christ.

Paul the apostle, reflecting on this matters, observed that for him to live is Christ but to die is gain. God bless you.

Francis Kariuki,
Kenya.

[On the story about "Mum Laid to Rest"] Thuita, I am very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how difficult this period must have been for you and your family. Wishing you comfort and peace of mind.

David Mwakima,
California, United States.

[On the story about "Mum Breathes Her Last"] Oooooh no! I remember how polite and good she was. Whenever I passed by her shop, she would give me sweets. So saddening! May she rest in peace.

Robert Kahando,
Nairobi, Kenya.

[Thuita]! Long time no speak brother. Just thought to check up on you. Hope you're keeping well and that all is okay in Kiserian. Should be in Kenya in March and if you wanted another warm/stylish winter coat, do let me know. My very best wishes. Always keep inspiring with your thoughtful pieces!

Christopher Masafu,
London, United Kingdom.

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Bible Quote

"Always be full of joy in the Lord; I say it again, rejoice! Let everyone see that you are unselfish and considerate in all you do... Don't worry about anything; instead pray about everything; tell God your needs and don't forget to thank Him for His answers. If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand."

~Phillipians 4:4-7 (TLB)

About the Author

Name: Thuita J. Maina
Nationality: Kenyan
Lives in: Kiserian, Rift Valley, Kenya
Mission: To inspire the world to godly living, one person at a time.

Just For Laughs

There was this drunkard named Azoge who loved drinking at Josiah's Bar. On being told a certain Hon. Nanga was flying to America to be conferred a law degree so that he could be admitted to the bar, Azoge replied, "Why fly all the way to America to be admitted to the bar while you can get into Josiah's Bar any time?"



The 7 Deadly Sins

  1. Pride
  2. Envy
  3. Gluttony
  4. Lust
  5. Anger
  6. Greed
  7. Sloth

Author's Note

I am learning to treat life as a journey, not a destination. So I am trying to enjoy each day as I anticipate to fulfill my dreams especially meeting my soulmate and traveling abroad. Tomorrow may never be mine.

Fun Facts

  1. The fear of having no cell-phone service, running out of battery, or losing sight of your phone is called Nomophobia, reportedly affecting 66% of people.
  2. A single Google search needs more computing power than it took to send Apollo 11 to the moon. The Apollo computer was less equipped than a modern toaster.
  3. Besides being some of the biggest names in the tech industry, HP, Apple, Google and Microsoft share another commonality. They all started in garages.
~Extracted from Codingforums.com

Health Tip

So many of us take for granted the wonderful construction of the human body and the workings of its various parts. Some of us even expect it to function efficiently with less than the minimum care and attention. Learn the much you can about your body and how the care of it can help to give you that greatest blessing of all - good health.


Wonders of the Modern World

  1. The Simplon Tunnel
  2. The Sky-scrapers of New York
  3. The Boulder Dam of Colorado
  4. The Panama Canal
  5. The Golden Gate Bridge
  6. The Taj Mahal at Agra in India
  7. The North Sea Oil Drilling Rigs

Great Example for Politicians

"My life in politics was a joy. I loved campaigns and I loved governing. I always tried to keep things moving in the right direction, to give more people a chance to live their dreams, to lift people's spirits, and to bring them together. That's the way I kept score."

~Bill Clinton

Scientific Marvels

  1. Space travel
  2. Heart surgery
  3. Fibre-optics communication
  4. Concorde
  5. Computers & Radios
  6. Anesthetics
  7. The atom bomb

My Supreme Desire

Although I'd like to be rich and famous, my supreme desire is to be radiant: to radiate health, cheerfulness, calm courage and goodwill. I wish to live without hate, guilt, worry, jealousy, cynicism and envy. I wish to be honest, natural, confident, clean in mind and body - ready to say "I do not know" if it be so and to treat all men with kindness - to meet any loss, failure, criticism and rejection unabashed and unafraid.



Greatest American Presidents

  1. Abraham Lincoln
  2. George Washington
  3. Thomas Jefferson
  4. Franklin Roosevelt
  5. Theodore Roosevelt
  6. Woodrow Wilson
  7. Andrew Jackson

Making Peace With the Past

"Dwell not on your past. Use it to illustrate a point, then leave it behind. Nothing really matters except what you do now in this instant of time. From this moment onwards you can be an entirely different person, filled with love and understanding, ready with an outstretched hand, uplifted and positive in every thought and deed."

~Eileen Caddy

Toughest Colleges to Get Into

  1. MIT
  2. Princeton
  3. Harvard
  4. Yale
  5. Stanford
  6. Brown
  7. Columbia

Why You Should Trust God

"Men and women who turn their lives over to God will find out that He can make a lot more out of their lives than they can. He will deepen their joys, expand their vision, quicken their minds, strengthen their muscles, lift their spirits, multiply their blessings, increase their opportunities and pour out peace."

~Ezra Taft Benson

The 7 Greatest Scientists

  1. Albert Einstein
  2. Isaac Newton
  3. Galileo Galilei
  4. Nikola Tesla
  5. Aristotle
  6. Archimedes
  7. Charles Darwin

You Matter

"Always be yourself. Never try to hide who you are. The only shame is to have shame. Always stand up for what you believe in. Always question what other people tell you. Never regret the past; it's a waste of time. There's a reason for everything. Every mistake, every moment of weakness, every terrible thing that has happened to you, grow from it. The only way you can ever get the respect of others is when you show them that you respect yourself and most importantly, do your thing and never apologize for being you."

~Unknown

The Most Industrialized Nations

  1. United States
  2. Japan
  3. Germany
  4. France
  5. United Kingdom
  6. Italy
  7. Canada

Keys to Success

"...in his effort to withstand temptation, to economize, to exercise thrift, to disregard the superficial for the real - the shadow for the substance; to be great yet small, in his effort to be patient in the laying of a firm foundation; to so grow in skill and knowledge that he shall place his services in demand by reason of his intrinsic and superior worth. This is the key that unlocks every door of opportunity, and all others fail."

~Booker T. Washington

The 7 Social Sins

  1. Politics without principle
  2. Wealth without work
  3. Pleasure without conscience
  4. Knowledge without character
  5. Commerce without morality
  6. Worship without sacrifice
  7. Science without humanity

Cherish What You Love

"Cherish your visions, cherish your ideals, cherish the music that stirs in your heart, the beauty that forms in your mind, the loveliness that drapes your purest thoughts - for out of them will grow all heavenly environment, of these if you but remain true to them, your world will at last be built."~James Allen

The World's Largest Cities

  1. London in England
  2. New York in the United States
  3. Tokyo in Japan
  4. Berlin in Germany
  5. Chicago in the United States
  6. Shanghai in China
  7. Paris in France

Benefits of Optimism

"In terms of success, optimistic people out perform their pessimistic colleagues. Research shows that they are consistently promoted higher and make more money while working fewer hours than those who think pessimistically. Optimists also contribute more significantly to social progress. It is the optimists who start and run successful companies, who win elections and carry out reforms, and who make breakthroughs in the realms of science and technology."

~Pepe Minambo

The World's Greatest Lakes

  1. Caspian Sea in the Commonwealth of Independent States, C.I.S. (formerly U.S.S.R)
  2. Lake Superior in North America
  3. Victoria Nyanza in Central Africa
  4. Aral Sea in C.I.S.
  5. Lake Huron in North America
  6. Lake Michigan in North America

Demonstrating His Love

"Take your communication for instance - the way you address others. It ought to be with loving, gracious and edifying words. Never talk people down. Never use words that hurt and demean people. Communicate excellently with others without destroying their self-image or making them feel sorry for themselves. Talk to people in a way that they never forget the excellence of your words, the love and grace of Christ that you communicated. It's how God wants us to love."

~Dr. Chris Oyakhilome

World's Longest Rivers

  1. Missouri-Mississipi (U.S.)
  2. Amazon (Brazil)
  3. Nile (Egypt)
  4. Yangtse (China)
  5. Lena (Russia)
  6. Zaire (Central Africa)
  7. Niger (West Africa)