Wali's Wits

  As Christians, we are called to bear the fruits of the Spirit. Within us, the Spirit gives rise to two things: the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the fruits of the Spirit. Today, I want to focus on the fruits of the Spirit. Just as a plant must be rooted in fertile soil, carefully tended and watered in order to produce fruit, so too must our spiritual lives be nurtured. And we don’t desire just a few fruits—we long for an abundant harvest. For example, if you plant a pawpaw tree, you don’t want only one or two pawpaws; you hope to see the tree overflowing with fruit. But for that to happen, the soil must be cared for, the plant must be watered, weeds must be removed, and fertilizer must be added. The same principle applies to our Christian walk. The soil of our hearts must be cultivated daily so that the Word of God can grow within us and produce an abundant harvest. This means praying regularly, reading Scripture, and learning what God’s Word says about our lives, our families, ou...

  A great article from KCM on how to pray for your government and the importance of praying for a nation. reposted from KCM Blog July 17, 2016 Prayer “How should I pray for the government?” That’s a question many Christians ask themselves. Sadly, when it comes to politics, generations of church people have said, “We’re just hoping this political party can fix this mess….” or “We’re just hoping and praying such-and-such a group can fix it.” Well, the politicians— are not God. They’re only here to govern, and the government cannot create or change anything permanently. Real change—whether in the political, economic or spiritual realm—only happens when the Church begins to pray and believe God. We’re the ones with real authority, and we’ve been given that authority by the Name of Jesus. The problem is, we haven’t known what to do with it. Pray for the Government by Giving Thanks When it comes to praying for the government, we first need to remember 1 Timothy 2:1-2. In these scriptures...

Reflections on My SME Journey: Year Two As I near the end of my second year as an SME, I’ve learned that entrepreneurship is not for the faint-hearted. It demands resilience, patience, and twice the effort of a regular paycheck job. The road is tough, but every challenge has been a lesson in growth.  Lessons in Finance • Finance is the greatest hurdle. Moving from the security of a salary to creating your own income is stressful and requires discipline. • Be frugal. Spend only where it is necessary, not out of want. If it means living on tinned fish for a season, accept it—you are planting roots for bigger things to come. • Keep tight control of expenses in these early stages. Track profits monthly, review your biggest costs, and adjust wisely. If one month falls short, make it up in the next.  Clients & Opportunities • Keep searching for new clients. Some will stay, others will move on—release them with grace. • Always look for new opportunities. Don’t limit you...

Taking stock of your life is an act of self-reflection — a way to evaluate your current situation against your values and goals. It means pausing to look honestly at what’s working and what isn’t, then making a plan to adjust for greater fulfillment and alignment. For me, it has become a tradition to do a life stocktake every year and plan for the new one. What I love about this exercise is that it forces you to reflect on issues or incidents you might prefer to forget. More often than not, you face the very things you don’t want to confront. We all struggle to admit our mistakes and shortcomings; it’s easier to overlook, pretend, or deny reality. Yet the greatest treasures lie in those moments when we look matters in the eye — whether good or bad — and ask ourselves how we can respond better. That honesty frees us from fear and doubt. This year, take time to reflect on your goals. Did you achieve them? What challenges did you face, and how did they turn out? If the outcome was negat...

Reposted from KCM    The devil hates agreement between Christians. The power of agreement opens the windows of heaven in our lives and closes the door to his destruction. That’s why he continually tries to disrupt that agreement by causing strife and division where people come together in the most powerful way: the family. You don’t have to take it! Here are 8 Ways to Make Your Home a No-Strife Zone. 1. Bite Your Tongue Did you know? The quickest way to reduce strife in your home is to bite your tongue! That’s right. You don’t have to say everything you think. Your words have a powerful ability to stir up strife in your home. So choose your words wisely.  Consider these verses from the English Standard Version: Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble (Proverbs 21:23). Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasio...

Fifty Years On: Time to Heal Our Nation from Corruption As we mark fifty years of our nation's journey, it is time we pause—not just to celebrate, but to reflect. We must confront a chronic sickness that has silently eroded our values and distorted our sense of right and wrong: corruption. Corruption is not just the grand theft of public funds. It begins in the small, everyday compromises—when we offer "cola money" to fast-track a process, when we pay for jobs or tenders, when we accept inflated payments without questioning the ethics behind them. These acts, seemingly harmless, are the roots from which systemic corruption grows. We have allowed corruption to infest every layer of our society. It has become so normalized that receiving thousands or millions for a job feels like a right, not a privilege or responsibility. But this is not success—it is a distortion of fairness and justice. Greed and Price Manipulation Our desire to accumulate more has led us to inflate pric...