The Lord is my shepherd and other stories: The power of biblical metaphor
by By Phares Barine One early afternoon 25 years ago, I sat on a hospital bed, holding the limb hand of a young beautiful woman, watching …
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Sheep or goat? The intricacies of translating Bible metaphors
By Phares Barine Towards the end of March 2025, I was asked to preach at my local congregation. I chose as my theme ‘Christian’s obedience …
Christmas is news of great joy, especially for the youth
By Phares Barine Over Christmas, I was asked to preach to our church congregation on the Nativity narrative. The Nativity story is one of enduring …
“The baby is not mine”: The paradox of Bible translation
By Phares Barine A few Saturdays back I spent the day at a family do in Gachoka, among the Mbeere people of Embu County in …
Armageddon is here, or is it?
By Phares Barine News and gory images of the military conflagration that started in the “Holy Land” on October 7 has gripped my mind endlessly …