Month: October 2026

THE STORY OF THE OLD CARPENTER AND THE YOUNG APPRENTICE In a small African village lived an experienced carpenter who was respected for the beautiful furniture he produced. His tables were strong, his doors fitted perfectly, and his chairs lasted for many years. People travelled from neighbouring communities to learn…

Ephesians 4:25 KJV “Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.” Ephesians 4:25 teaches us that honesty is essential to genuine relationships. God calls us to put away deception and speak the truth because we are connected to one another.…

THE STORY OF THE TORTOISE, AND A HUNGRY HEART. An African folktale tells of a tortoise that lived near a river. One year, heavy rains caused the river to overflow. The village elders warned everyone not to cross until the waters had settled. One morning, the tortoise discovered a tree…

2 Corinthians 3:2–3 KJV “Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone,…