TIMES TODAY HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022
CONTENTS 1. My Pulpit message - notes | 4-5 2. My Inspiration | 6 3. Business | 7 3. My Entrepreneur | 8 4. My Health | 9-10 5. My Kitchen | 11 6. My Sports | 12
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My Pulpit Message - notes Empowered to Go One Bible commentator reminds us that the great Three audiences commission does not begin with the word ‘go’ Luke 24, Act 1:4-8 1. The Homogeneous ministry 2. The Heterogenous ministry Wait until you are clothed with power from on High, 3. The Exogenous ministry wait until the Holy Spirit has come upon you then go and make disciples. - You cannot go until you have been so marinated in the Word of God that the Holy Spirit has fallen on you in a fresh way in the upper room, then you can go.
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The homogeneous ministry Jerusalem
In layman’s language is like being in the same Acts 1:8 WhatsApp group. You have something com8 “But you will receive You cannot go until you have been so marinated in the mon. In Jerusalem meanpower when the Holy Word of God that the Holy Spirit has fallen on you in a ing those near you and fresh way in the upper room, then you can go. Spirit comes on you; and like you. you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
2. The Heterogenous ministry - Judea and Samaria
Definition of ‘then you shall be’: The shall be is not an elective. If the Holy Spirit comes upon you then the Those near you, but not like you automatic consequence and subsequent to that is that you shall be my witnesses. Once you grow, you go.” 3. The Exogenous -
the uttermost ends of the earth
Witnesses comes from the Greek word ‘martyres’. The English word, a martyr, people who are usually put to Those not near you and not like you. death with regard to their convictions in faith. Three destinations / audiences to go
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1. Jerusalem, 2. Judea and Samaria 3. Ends of the earth
The Homogeneous ministry - Jerusalem
In layman’s language is like being in the same WhatsApp group. You have something common. In Jerusalem meaning those near you and like you.
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My Pulpit Message - notes Acts 1:8 - The disciples are told begin with Jerusalem , those near you to Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria and to the uttermost ends of the and like you, in the same WhatsApp group, in your neighbourhood. earth, we have decided that instead of putting a conjunction, we have put ‘either’, ‘or’ choice. So we very gladly say, “I am called to Jerusalem In Acts 1-7 we see that this is what happens. They are in Jerusalem Acts and not Judea or Samaria. 8-12 we see them in Judea and Samaria. We are all called to go to Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria and to the utActs 13-8 we see them going to the ends of the earth. termost ends of the earth. Eighty per cent of your calling might be Jerusalem, but you still have to step foot in Judea whether by short term We see they are first told to begin with that which is familiar and prox- mission, by prayer or by giving, but Judea and Samaria and ends of the imate distance to you. The word of God tells us the same today. Identi- earth must feel your impact as a witness. Not a witness of convenience fy homogenous communities around you because now you have been and then when the day of reckoning comes you have no commitment. filled with the Holy Spirit, go to these areas. Why? Not to many have relationships with them, but you have access, a direct Visa into their So the first misunderstanding is when we render it either Jerusalem, or lives, you will not be denied. Begin in Jerusalem. Judea and Samaria. It is a conjunction. We are all to go to Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth. How we go may be difWhen you are filled with the Holy Spirit you will be My witnesses to ferent according to our giftings. Some may be short term missions and Jerusalem. Have you been to Jerusalem? come back. Some of us may not be high school ministers, but will go there, give a testimony and come back, but we are all to go.
The Heterogenous ministry - Judea and Samaria
The second misunderstanding is when we decide, it is a first, then, as Those near you, but not like you. Jerusalem was in Judea, in the same opposed being a both and. way we can say NCBD (Nairobi Central Business District) is in Nairobi, and so is Ruai. We have this feeling and understanding that the disciples were told to go to Jerusalem first and when you finish Jerusalem then go to Judea So He makes a distinction to begin in Jerusalem where everything is and Samaria and when you finish then you can go to the ends of the familiar for you, there are relationships. there is proximity, but also go earth. A misunderstanding called first, then. This is not supported by to all Judea, the countryside and even to those people who don’t like you the Scripture. You may realise that they did not finish Jerusalem then go and you don’t like them. to Judea. They were kicked out of Jerusalem. But then you also realise they did not go do Jerusalem Acts 1-7, Acts 8-12 Judea and Samaria, They are near you, but not like you. You know the history of the Samar- Acts 13-18 the ends of the earth, and stay there. They went out, but itans; the did not agree with the Jews, but only accepted the first five there is a lot of coming back to Jerusalem because you realise that James books of Moses. Looking at the story of the Samaritan woman she says, who was the apostle who remains in Jerusalem, during the persecution ‘We worship here and Mount Gerizim, you worship in Jerusalem. every goes to the ends of the earth and then he comes back to occupy a position that is very similar the chairman of the elders court. The Jews did not like the Samaritans because they were a mixed race. They had diluted the Jewish blood and because of that, although they Revelations 7:9 has a very interesting phrase, we are told that John saw were near them they were not like them and so Jesus by example did not a number that no man could number. The whole world, all the nations. go way round like people avoiding Samaria, he went to Sychar where he Some of the nation that you and I are called to reach, God has already met this Samaritan woman. shown visions of them being reached and so we are not being called to unproductive areas, we are being asked out to bring in the sheaves. Here, the Spirit is saying, Jerusalem, those near you and like you, and then Judea and Samaria, those near you, but not like you, reach out to This going out did not begin in Acts 1:8. In Genesis 12:3 Abraham is them. told, ‘I bless you that this blessing must cascade to all the families of the earth - ethne - cascade to all the nations of the earth. And God is still For example those who are championing ministry among those who are interested in the nations and that is why He says in Psalms 2:8 “Ask of abled differently, those who provide wheelchairs, those who minister to Me, and I will give you the nations as an inheritance. the deaf community. Ministries that are near us, but not like us. Is God sending you in your areas of profession to go out and reach out ………. there? My Pulpit Message Notes are extracted from the sermon preached at One Bible commentator, Bevin Ginder says that Acts 1:8 has two misun- the Nairobi Baptist Church (NBC) Ngong Road on Sunday 16th derstandings that affects the effectiveness of mission. He says, we have January 2022. Preacher: Reverend Munengi Mulandi, NBC Senior changed the meaning of the words in Acts 1:8. And so where it says, ‘Go Pastor. Topic: Empowered to Go. Scripture: Acts 1:4-8
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My Inspiration Can God Trust You? By William King Email: kingwilliam189@gmail.com |
It’s interesting that the apostle Paul says that our present troubles are “preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison” (2Corinthians 4:17). We like the honour, favour and influence that come with “glory,” but we don’t always realize there’s a weight that comes with it.
instantly. Sometimes we’re wondering why God isn’t giving us more influence, favour, opportunities. It may be because our branches can’t handle the weight right now. If God gives you ten lemons but your branches can only sustain three, it’s not a blessing, it’s a burden.
If you’re not prepared for Instead of focusing on it, the favour won’t be a the fruit, focus on What you do in the seemingly small areas, where blessing, it will be a developing your branchnobody will know, will determine whether God can burden. We have to pass es. Focus on trust you with big things. some tests before God will getting stronger, being a trust us with the weight of person of excellence and glory. The delays, integrity, treating disappointments and bad people with respect, givbreaks are tests ordered by the Lord. Will you be good ing God praise. When your character is getting stronto people who are not being good to you? ger, your roots are going down deeper and you’ll be able to carry the weight of that fruit. These are all opportunities to prove to God that you can handle the weight of glory. When you You have a calling on your life and there is an understand that God uses difficulties to get us assignment for you to fulfill. You weren’t created to prepared, to stretch our faith, to change us, you don’t just get by like other people; you have greatness in complain when things don’t go your way. You realize you. You were created to stand out. What you do in it’s serving a purpose. When you do the right thing the seemingly small areas, where nobody will know, when the wrong thing is happening you’re getting will determine whether God can trust you with big stronger. things.
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Business DT Dobie Signs Deal With Stanbic Bank For Vehicle Asset Financing By Agency
DT Dobie and Stanbic Bank Kenya have today signed a partnership agreement to offer Vehicle Asset Financing for the purchase of Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen and Hyundai personal and commercial vehicles. Under the agreement, Stanbic bank will provide up to 100 per cent financing for personal vehicles and up to 90 per cent for commercial vehicles with a 60 month-loan repayment period.
lic power steering among others. The trucks carry a three year, or 100,000-kilometre warranty which clearly illustrates the confidence of the Hyundai Motor Company.’’
Speaking during the event, Head of Engineering at Stanbic Bank Kenya, Catherine Muraga said, “Through this partnership with DT Dobie, we can The partnership will also offer DT Dobie customers offer unique solutions to our clientele to cater for a discounted loan-processing fee at 1.5 per cent at an their motor-vehicle needs. We have, this far, been interest rate of 13 per cent per annum. able to solution hundreds of individual customers Furthermore, clients will also enjoy a 45-day and companies to acquire quality vehicles in an easy holiday period. and convenient manner by making the process of loan application as painless as possible. Peter Wanjala, Finance Director at DT Dobie said, “The Volkswagen and Mercedes have proven popular with passenger vehicle buyers while Hyundai has been a favourite commercial light truck. Hyundai light trucks range from 3.5 to 9 tonnes. Key attributes of the vehicles are an extra-long chassis, superior fuel efficiency, powerful exhaust brake and hydrauRoy Kyalo (second right), DT Dobie General Manager Mercedes Benz and Volkswagen and Catherine Muraga (second left), Stanbic Bank Kenya Head of Engineering sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Vehicle Asset Financing. Also present are Dale Slee (right), DT Dobie Business Development Director Mercedes Benz and Kimani Njagi (left), Stanbic Bank Head of Vehicle and Asset Finance.
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Every Good G S ift
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Entrepreneur
Finding the strongest ideas for your leadership plan By Scott Cochrane |www.biblicalleadership.com
If you want to see your strategic plan drive new growth, you need It’s amazing how many organizations entertain ideas that are to weed out the ideas that just don’t belong. neither on plan nor which add any relevant value. Even the great ideas.
An example might be an opportunity for you to do a series of lectures for an outside organization.
One of the great challenges facing all leaders is how to determine whether each new idea that comes along should find its way into Opportunities like this can be tempting, but leaders need the your overall plan. discipline to give them a wide berth. This tool can be a great starting place.
Box 2: Not on plan but adds value This is a seductive box. This represents opportunities that seem to be a good thing for the organization, but you didn’t plan for them. Unrestrained pursuit of such opportunities can leave the organization feeling rudderless and unfocused. Leaders need the discernment to know when to leap at such an opportunity and the discipline not to abandon the plan each time such an opportunity comes along. Box 3: On plan but adds no value Sometimes you’ll find that even an opportunity that fits under the umbrella of your plan turns out to be of limited value. Have the discernment and courage to recognize elements of the plan that just aren’t pushing the ball down the field.
Years ago a leadership mentor taught me a simple yet profoundly Box 4: On plan and adds value effective tool to keep an organization aligned with its plan. This is the sweet spot. It’s a matrix that looks at each opportunity or idea and asks two basic questions: Relentlessly pursue opportunities that are in the center of your plan and which add tremendous value to what you’re trying to Is this on plan? accomplish. Does this add value?
Bottom line; if an opportunity or idea is on plan and adds value, go for it. Otherwise, have the discipline to set it aside.
Take every proposed strategy or opportunity and see where it fits in this grid. Armed with this approach, your plan can become the growth driver you have always hoped it would be. Box 1: Not on plan and adds no value
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My Health
Source of article: medicalnewstoday. com | Medically reviewed by Natalie Olsen, R.D., L.D., ACSM EP-C — Written by Scott Harris
What happens if you fast for a day? Fasting is a longstanding part of many religious traditions, including the Jewish and Muslim observances of Yom Kippur and Ramadan. A form of fasting known as intermittent fasting has also gained popularity as a weight-loss tool. Many studies have examined the benefits and risks of giving up food for a day, including how it affects weight loss. In this article, we look at what happens to the body during fasting, as well as what a person can do to make fasting safer.
What happens during fasting?
Whether a person is fasting or not, the body still needs energy. Its primary energy source is a sugar called glucose, which usually comes from carbohydrates, including grains, dairy products, fruits, certain vegetables, beans, and even sweets.
mainly fat. Eventually, the body runs out of these energy sources as well. Fasting mode then becomes the more serious starvation mode.
The liver and muscles store the glucose and release it At this point, a person’s metabolism slows down, and into the bloodstream whenever the body needs it. their body begins burning muscle tissue for energy. However, during fasting, this process changes. After about 8 hours of fasting, the liver will use the last of its glucose reserves. At this point, the body enters into a state called gluconeogenesis, marking the body’s transition into fasting mode.
Although it is a well-known term in dieting culture, true starvation mode only occurs after several consecutive days or even weeks without food.
So, for those breaking their fast after 24 hours, it is generally safe to go without eating for a day unless other Studies have shown that gluconeogenesis increases the health conditions are present. number of calories the body burns. With no carbohydrates coming in, the body creates its own glucose using
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My Health Can fasting promote weight loss?
Water intake
It does appear that fasting can help with weight loss. However, studies make it clear that this is not the case for everyone.
Drinking enough water is essential for maintaining everyday health, whether a person is eating or not.
Popular diet plans include 12-hour or 16-hour fasting periods, as well as the 24-hour fast. Some diets require people to drink only water during the fast, while others allowed any zero-calorie beverage.
Many health authorities recommend drinking eight 8-ounce glasses (about 2 liters) of water every day.
Fasting is not necessarily better than any other weight-loss method, including reducing daily calorie intake by a small amount.
Unless a religious observance forbids it, a person can take advantage of the fast by drinking plenty of water to help curb hunger pangs.
In a recent study, people with obesity who fasted intermittently for 12 months lost slightly more weight than those who dieted in a more traditional way, but the results were not statistically significant.
When fasting for 24 hours, some people consume other beverages such as tea, black coffee, or zero-calorie sweetened drinks.
The limits of fasting appear to have less to do with its physical effects than how it fits into a given lifestyle. For example, the same study found that people who fasted were more likely to give up on weight-loss efforts than those who dieted in a more traditional way, such as counting calories. The researchers concluded that fasting might be harder to maintain over time. Another possible concern is post-fast binging. Some fasting expertsagree that it is easy to derail weight-loss successes by overeating after the fasting period. Fasting days can also offer a false sense of security, leading people to disregard positive eating habits on non-fasting days.
Other effects of fasting As well as aiding weight loss, not eating for a day can have other health benefits. Research suggests that occasional 24-hour fasting can improve cardiovascular health Some evidence from research on animals shows that fasting can help fight certain kinds of cancer or even help preserve memory
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Risks Although it is generally safe, going a day without eating can be risky for some people, including: people with diabetes, people with a history of eating disorders, people using medications that they must take with food, children and adolescents those who are pregnant or breastfeeding
What is the safest way to break a fast? According to Chelsey Amer, a registered dietitian nutritionist, there are several ways a person can break their fast safely:
Drink water: This is especially important if circumstances prevented it during the fast. Eat a small meal: Eating a large meal immediately after a fast can strain the digestive system. Chew food thoroughly: Chew each bite at least 30 times. Eat cooked foods: Go for foods that are easier to digest, such as cooked vegetables instead of raw. Avoid experimenting: Trying new foods after a fast can make digestion harder and may make a person feel ill.
My Kitchen Baked raspberry doughnuts with yoghurt glaze You will need two 6-hole doughnut baking pans, from kitchenware shops. https://www.delicious. com.au/
INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups (225g) plain flour, sifted 90g caster sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, sifted 1/4 tsp bicarb soda, sifted 1/2 cup (140g) Greek-style yoghurt 1/2 cup (125ml) milk 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg 30g unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly 125g fresh raspberries YOGHURT GLAZE 1/2 cup (140g) Greek-style yoghurt 1/4 cup (30g) pure icing sugar, sifted Crushed freeze-dried raspberries, to serve
METHOD 1.Preheat oven to 180oC. Lightly grease 6-hole (1/3 cup capacity) doughnut pans. 2.In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and bicarb. In a separate bowl, whisk together yoghurt, milk, vanilla, egg and butter. Add the yoghurt mixture to the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Gently stir through the raspberries, being careful to not crush them too much. 3.Divide mixture between prepared pans and bake for 15-18 minutes until cooked when tested with a skewer. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. 4.For the glaze, whisk yoghurt and sugar together in a bowl. Dip the top of each doughnut in the glaze and allow any excess to drip off. Sprinkle with crushed freeze-dried raspberries to serve.
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My Sports Osaka on song in stroll past Osorio By Gillian Tan |www.ausopen.com | Image credit: sports.ndtv.com Naomi Osaka began her title defence and quest for a third Australian Open with a resounding 6-3 6-3 victory over Colombian Camila Osorio on Rod Laver Arena.
But a slew of six unforced errors in the ensuing two games off the racket of Japan’s top player – including a flubbed overhead that Osaka laughed off – enabled Osorio to claw back some of the deficit.
The build-up “I feel really excited to be here,” the 13th seed Seizing the momentum, the diminutive rightsaid in a pre-tournament interview on Satur- hander held to love and generated two break day. points, but Osaka, wielding her powerful forehand, fended off both to clinch the set 6-3. “Playing in the Australian Open means a lot to me,” continued the 25 year-old, acknowl- As clouds parted to make way for the afteredging nervousness from the added pressure noon sun, Osorio created two break-point associated with being a defending champion. Osaka said she’s approaching the major in a newfound way. “I brought a journal with me so I’ve been writing how I feel every day.” While the Japanese star avoids looking ahead in the draw, she said she unintentionally learned about a potential blockbuster clash with top seed Ash Barty but remained laser focused on her first round match: a first-time meeting with Osorio. “It’s really exciting to be in times like this,” she said, embracing the unknown. You play new players, you see new faces…it’s kind of refreshing. Hopefully I won’t be in for a shock,” said the right-hander. Osorio, making her main draw debut in Melbourne, had a breakthrough 2021 season during which she reached the third round of Wimbledon as a qualifier and reached the Tenerife Ladies Open, defeating top seed Elina Svitolina en route.
What it means for Osorio The Colombian, who won through qualifying at last year’s Roland Garros, can take away lessons from her battle with the world No. 14, in which she was able to stretch more than Ons Jabeur, to whom she lost 6-0 6-1 loss at the US Open. What’s next for Osaka? In the second round, Osaka faces Madison Brengle, who advanced after Dayana Yastremska retired trailing 1-6, 6-0, 0-5. Brengle and Osaka have met only once before in 2013, with the American triumphing 6-2, 6-2. After working on her backhand slice during the off-season, Osaka said she finally felt comfortable enough to add it to her toolkit during her first round encounter. The four-time Grand Slam champion said she is prioritising enjoying herself on court and avoiding negative emotions that can come with the weight of the pursuit of
perfection. chances in Osaka’s opening service game, but was unable to capture either. “I can’t expect myself to win every match, but I do expect myself to have fun and challenge The composed Osaka then broke Osorio and myself,” said Osaka. “I’m here because I want consolidated for a 3-1 lead. Games proceeded to be here and because I find that it’s fun for on serve until the ninth game, when Osorio me. pummelled a backhand into the net to hand Osaka the win. “I accept the fact that I’ll have dips, and I need to figure out a way to overcome it.” “I thought I played pretty well given the circumstances, I didn’t have a lot of information Osaka also revealed she has a superstition that about my opponent,” said Osaka in her on- might sound familiar to tennis fans who have court interview, crediting Osorio’s fighting watched 2009 Australian Open champion Raspirit as a “great quality”. fael Nadal in action.
How the match unfolded Beginning in overcast conditions, Osaka needed just 100 seconds to hold serve as she raced to a 3-0 lead. The 20-year-old Osorio was unable to convert a pair of game points in the fourth game as Osaka, the more experienced of the duo, dictated play off both wings. “I hope that we gave you a really good performance. It always feels very special for me to It took until the fifth game for Osorio to land come back here,” she added, citing her penher first winner of the opening set, a backhand chant for hot conditions. lob, as a commanding Osaka stretched her lead to 5-0. “I have a lot of really good memories here.”
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The key stat Osaka struck 19 winners to Osorio’s five, and her dominating groundstrokes helped alleviate pressure created by her low first-serve percentage which, at 51 per cent, she’ll seek to improve in the next round.
“I need my water bottles to be completely straight, I’m not sure why that is,” said Osaka, who consciously avoids stepping on the court’s white lines as well as the painted Melbourne logo.
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