Her Giant steps

  A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous. — Proverbs 13:22 At church, we’ve been talking a lot about spiritual legacy, how to pass on a life of faith, obedience, and intimacy with God to the next generation. And it made me think about another kind of legacy that is just as spiritual, yet often forgotten, Financial legacy! Not just money, but the kind of wisdom and stewardship that can carry God’s blessing through generations. Recently, I was working on my family tree, and I noticed something that really caught me by surprise; on both sides of my family, my mother’s and my father’s their grandfathers and even their fathers were wealthy men. They were respected in their communities, with land, businesses, and the kind of stability many people work years to build. But somewhere along the line, the wealth didn’t continue, It stopped with their generation! My parents’ generation had to start again from the...

  They asked for money, but what they really needed was dignity. They wanted a solution, but what they truly longed for was to be seen. It’s easy to give what’s expected but it takes love to give what actually restores. It’s easier to hand someone bread than to sit with them in their hunger, easier to give money than to listen, easier to do what looks generous than to ask, what does this person truly need? We often rush in with solutions, full of good intentions, assuming we know what’s best. But love, real love slows down. It listens and discerns. It doesn’t just react to what’s obvious but it responds to what’s hidden. In the book “When Helping Hurts”, there’s a powerful reminder:  the desire to help can sometimes become harmful . Especially when we assume people are only lacking material things. But often, the real struggle is much deeper, sometimes it’s shame, hopelessness, disconnection,etc…And when we meet visible needs but ignore invisible wounds, we risk offering tempo...

  Everyone wants to be great, but not everyone wants to serve. We admire power, celebrate authority, and strive for influence. But what if true greatness isn’t about how many people listen to you, but how many people you are willing to serve? What if leadership isn’t about climbing to the top, but about lowering yourself to lift others? There’s a difference between being an admirer of Jesus and being a follower. An admirer appreciates Jesus’ teachings, quotes His best lines, and acknowledges His wisdom. But a follower? A follower imitates Him. A follower doesn’t just love what Jesus says, they live the way He lived. That difference matters, especially when it comes to leadership. Greatness in the Kingdom: A Radical Concept Jesus flipped the world’s definition of greatness upside down. “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20:28) That’s a hard concept to grasp. We tend to measure greatness by how much power some...

  There’s something captivating about the word pursuit. It speaks of intention, movement, and choosing not to settle. But when you add relentless, it shifts. It’s no longer casual; it becomes a pursuit without pause. Without giving up. Even when it’s hard. Even when it feels like you’ve already given all you have. That’s what discipleship feels like. It’s not merely believing in Jesus from a distance; it’s seeing Him through others—daily—until He becomes the very center of your life. More Than Familiarity I grew up in church. I knew the songs, the scriptures, the prayers. I even knew when to raise my hands and when to say “Amen.” But looking back, I realize I was more familiar with the idea of God than with God Himself. I was learning about Him the way you study history—facts, dates, and stories that felt important but somehow distant from my reality. Until something changed. When I Was Found It started when I joined Mavuno Church Bujumbura. That’s when I experienced real disciples...