Pastor Wa's Blog

I had a friend of mine say to me one time, Kenyans are very sweet, loving, kind, hospitable and tolerant people. Having been here for a while and having observed the people and culture as well, i couldn't fault the man. Yet its probably that last quality he mentioned that has gotten me thinking, wishing, getting angry, talking to people, the whole nine yards. Tolerance is a virtue. It enables us to keep our cool and not loose it when sometimes things don't go our way. I think in this world and this present times. It is a good thing to have. However, i think tolerance has it's limits, and it also has to be selective. Simply because what you are willing to tolerate, you will eventually accept. What really bothers me about the Kenyan situation is because of how much that tolerance towards others gets transfered to tolerance towards nonsense, foolishness, apathy, bad behavior and mannerlessness in relationships! I mean the levels people are willing to go to put up with that...

Fathers are significant. You don't have to look very far to notice that. They bring a sense of stability and an equilibrium to society. Anyone that downplays their role is obviously not in touch with reality or having serious issues. It's part of the reason i truly have a hard time with modern day sitcoms portrayal of the dad. He's painted as an overweight, slow, ignorant or even stupid jack-ass. It bothers me for two things, one, while there maybe men who tend to let themselves go once they become fathers, the majority of fathers groom themselves. Secondly, when the image of the father is constantly beat down and ridiculed, society looses respect for this incredible men. As a father, i guess i'm speaking to men in my generation that are passionate about fathering. It's right to love our wives and take care of them. Absolutely. It's right to NOT sleep around, and be faithful to that one woman till death. It's right to love our sons and daughters, and let...