YOUTH AND CHURCH

visit any church today and you will be dismayed at the way ladies dress when they attend a church service on Sunday. If one had not woken up on a Sunday morning not knowing they were going to church, then they would mistakenly think they were attending a disco or a party. The Ladies, especially the teenagers attend church scantily dressed in tight jeans and what they call spaghetti tops and yet they are attending church to worship the living God, Jehovah who ought to be revered and honored. If the young ladies happen to seat at the pew ahead of you, then you will defiantly get to know the colour of underwear she is fitted in. You will also get to see part of her back and bottom which is not exactly what one wants to see when they go to church to pray. Worse still, if the girl drops an item on the floor and chooses to collect it then you defiantly will get a glimpse of her breasts popping out of her revealing blouse. It is high time decency is restored in places of worship if the Holy Spirit is to be manifested and if the honour that the house of God ought to given is to be retained. Where are the pastors and parents who ought to give the youth and especially the young girls a sense of direction? A church should not be a place where one goes to seduce members of the opposite sex but a house where you meet God to worship, to praise, to give thanks, to repent and hear the word of God and receive healing. However this is not so in our churches today because people have interfered with the move of God’s spirit by the way they present themselves before him. Men have managed to be decent in church and normally dress well when they go to church only to have their focus on prayer and worship interrupted by ladies who are improperly dressed. Why have moral values decayed so much in our society today that people no longer revere God even in his own temple? Why have pastors remained silent as indecency permeates the altar of God and they do not battle an eye lid. Is it because they do not want to lose their flock or is it because we are living in the 21st century where indecency is the in thing. Decency in the church must be upheld if the church is to serve as the salt of the earth. It is an abomination for anyone to go before God while indecently dressed for God is Holy. Parents need to give their daughters direction and maintain a dress code for church. It is okay to go visiting friends in tight jeans and spaghetti tops. It’s also okay to wear this casual outfits to a football game or while going shopping but indecent clothes have no place in church. The church must draw a line between what is right or wrong otherwise God will judge the church and hold them accountable for not providing guidance to its followers. If young ladies can dress decently when they attend job interviews, why can’t they dress decently when the go to church for only two hours. The Youth need direction and will listen if parents do not fear to lose out on their popularity with them and set standards. Many young people do not know what to wear to which occasion and would be glad if their parents can advise them. Indecency must be left out of the church at all costs if the presence of God is to be felt and to remain in the church like it was in the early days when miracles were persistently in the church. The bible states very clearly on issues concerning Christian living and how people ought to conduct themselves. The church is not a casual place where people should wear jeans and shorts or miniskirts. It is a house of worship where people are also baptized, receive Holy Communion, listen to the word of God, where they exchange marriage vows and are presented during the final journey of passing

LEARN ABOUT DIVORCE

DIVORCE; Divorce can be described as the dissolution of marriage and the final termination of a marital union, cancelling legal duties and responsibilities within a marriage and dissolving the bonds of matrimony between the parties, unlike annulment which declares the marriage null and void. The dissolution of marriage is a legal act that may not coincide with the emotional tearing asunder. Divorce is typically a painful process for all concerned parties. While it can take adults time to regain psychological equilibrium, there is debate whether children ever recover a stable perspective. Post divorce hostility between adults, in addition to directly hurting the children is a sure indicator that the emotional split is incomplete. Divorce laws vary considerably around the world but in most countries it requires the sanction of a court or other authority in a legal process. The legal process of divorce may also involve issues of spousal support, child custody, distribution of property and division of debt. Where monogamy is law, divorce allows each former partner to marry another. Where polygamy is legal but Polyandry is not, divorce allows the woman to marry another. Between 1971 and 2011, five European countries legalized divorce. Italy, Spain, Portugal, Ireland and Malta. However, two countries in the world, the Phillipines and Vatican City do not have a civil procedure for divorce. THE CHURCH , BIBLE AND DIVORCE; Early Christianity inherited the teachings of Jesus which exalted the women, to have held that in the beginning God created marriage to effect one flesh and to have taught a strict view denouncing divorce. In Corinthians Chapter 7 Paul handles the problem of divorce where he is willing to sanction separation in a marriage where a Pagan partner did not want to stay married to a Christian. The early Church in the circle from which Mathew’s gospel originated held that Jesus permitted divorce on the grounds of Porneia, (The Mathean exception). The English Church set up its own registration procedures whereby it could authorize marriages. In 1857 matrimonial cases Act set up matrimonial courts which could grant divorce on the ground of adultery, taking over jurisdiction from Ecclesiastical courts. There was increasing alarm over the growing number of divorces and the discovery of widespread immorality and breakdown of family life throughout the Nation and the urban poor. A stable civilization required stable marriage and therefore no divorce. Jesus Christ taught marriage to be unbreakable and divorce tantamount to adultery so that it must be maintained as a permanent union even if circumstances oblige the couple to separate and live apart. This is permissible but divorce and remarriage is contrary to New Testament teachings. God makes his stance on divorce clear in Malachi 2;16 where he states,`I hate divorce, says the Lord God of Israel ‘. According to the bible marriage is a lifetime commitment. So they are no longer two but one. Therefore what God has joined together let no man separate.(Mathew 19;6)God realizes though, that since marriages involve two sinful human beings, divorces are going to occur in the Old Testament . He laid down some laws in order to protect the rights of divorcees, especially women.(Deutronomy 24;1-4). Jesus pointed out that these laws were given because of the hardness of people’s hearts not because they were God’s desire.(Mathew 5;32 and 19;9). The phrase, `except for marital unfaithfulness’, is the only thing in the scripture that possibly gives God permission for divorce and remarriage. Sexual relations are an integral part of marital bond. The two will become one flesh. (Genesis 2;24, Mathew 19;5, Ephesians 5;31). Therefore any breaking of that bond by sexual relations outside marriage might be permissible reason for divorce. If so, Jesus also has re marriage in mid in this passage. The phrase, `and marries another’., in Mathew 19;9 indicates that divorce and remarriage are allowed in an instance of the exception clause whatever it is interpreted to be. Reconciliation and forgiveness should mark a believer’s life. (Luke11;4, Ephesians 4;3. TYPES OF DIVORCE; There are different types of divorce under Western law. No fault divorce, At fault divorce, Summary divorce, uncontested divorce, collaborative divorce, electronic divorce , collaborative divorce, electronic divorce, mediated divorce. In Western law, divorce does not require a party to assert fault on the apart of the partner leading to breakdown of their marriage. Prior to the onset of no fault statutes, a party would have to prove ground typically, `desertion’, abandonment, cruelity or adultery. The requirement of proving ground was revised and withdrawn by the terms of no fault statutes which became popular in the United Kingdom, Australia, United States, Canada, South Africa and New Zealand, in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. In no fault jurisdictions, a simple general allegation of irreconciliable differences or irretrievable break down with respect to the marriage relationship sufficed to establish the end of the marriage. Fault based and no fault based divorce requires that a party claims fault of their partner A court may still take into account the behavior of the parties when dividing property, debts , or evaluating custody and support. In a No fault divorce system, divorce requires no allegation or proof of fault of either party. The barest of assertions suffice. For example, in countries that require irretrievable break down, the mere assertion that the marriage has broken down will satisfy the judicial officer. At fault divorce which is also referred to as fault based divorce, can be contested . Evaluation of offences may involve allegations of collusion of the parties working together to get the divorce or connivance or provocation by the other party. Contested fault divorces can be expensive and not usually practical as eventually most divorces are granted. Comparative rectitude is a doctrine used to determine which spouse is more at fault when both spouses are guilty of breaches. Summary divorce-is used when spouses meet certain eligibility requirements, or can agree on key issues like the marriage like the marriage being short spanned, no children, or in some cases where the spouses have resolved custody and set child support payments for children of the marriage, when minimal or no real property or no mortgage, or the marital property is under a threshold of around $35,000 not including vehicles or when each spouse’s property is under threshold, typically the same as marital property . Uncontested divorce; Divorces can be uncontested when two parties are able to come uopw tih an agreement, either with or without lawyers, mediators, collaborative counsel about the property children and support issues when parties agree and present the court with a fair and divorce is guaranteed If the two can’t agree, they may ask the court to decide how to split property and deal with the custody of their children. Collaborative divorce is a method for divorcing couples to come to agreement on divorce issues. In a collaborative divorce, the parties negotiate an agreed resolution with the assistance of attorneys who are trained in the collaborative divorce process and in mediation . The parties are empowered to make their own needs and interest but with complete information and full professional support. It is more cost effective than other divorce methods. Electronic divorce ; Is a means that allows two persons married under certain jurisdiction, to file an electronic request for a no fault collaborative divorce in a non judiciary administrative entity. Specific cases with no children, real property, alimony, or common address can be decreed as summary within one hour. Mediated divorce; Divorce mediation is an alternative to traditional divorce litigation. In divorce mediation session, a mediator facilitates the discussion between the two parties by assisting with communication and providing information and suggestions to help resolve differences. At the end of the process, separating parties have typically developed a tailored divorce agreement that can be submitted to court. Mediated sessions can include either party’s attorneys, a neutral attorney or an attorney mediator who can inform inform both parties of their legal rights but does not provide advice to either or can be conducted with the assistance of a facilitative or transformative mediator without attorneys present at all. Divorce mediation is significantly less costly, both financially and emotionally than litigation. In other jurisdictions requiring ireconciliabe differences, the mere allegation that the marriage, the mere allegation that the marriage has been destroyed by these differences is enough for granting divorce. Courts will not inquire into facts. A Yes is enough even if the other party vehemently say no. The application can be made by either party or by both parties jointly. In most jurisidictions, a divorce must be certified or ordered by a judge, by a court of law to come into effect. The terms of the divorce are usually determined by the courts though they may take into account prenuptial agreement or post nuptial agreement, or simply ratify terms that the spouse may have agreed to privately. In jurisdictions adopting the `no fault’ principle in divorce proceedings, some courts may still take into account the behavior of parties when dividing property, debts, evaluating custody and support, facts which almost always have considerable weight in proceedings. This is particularly true in custody cases where the courts might consider many factors which mirror fault grounds, such as drug abuse, alcoholism , violence, cruelity, instability neglect and possibly the preference of an intelligent mature child. In some countries, when the spouse agree to divorce and to the terms of the divorce, it can be certified by a non Judiciary administrative entity, The effect of the divorce is that both parties are free to marry again.

FIGHTING SPIRIT

this picture show how hard life sometimes can be but with determination we can make it.i saw this man as i was shopping at gakoromone market and i was impressed by his spirit to fight.it took me several minutes to convince him that i needed his photo he demanded that i could not take it.i had to give him some few sents for wasting his time but i knew he could make you be aggressive.

Whitney Houston Dead Muerte Last Song Video (Final Performance):Yes, Jes...

we have lost some one special

REST IN PEACE HOUSTON

i here by send ma condolence to the family and funs of whitney houston.

AFRICAN PRIDE

we h Long before Africans pride was savaged by imperialists, Purity and culture was preserved by traditional organizations led by a council of elders. Njuri Ncheke supreme council of elders among the meru community is such an organization formed in the year 1842. It was a supreme legislative body of meru people that made all laws rules and regulations. His divine majesty, the Mugwe of Meru Njuri Ncheke Gaita Baikiao, explained that the elders sat at their headquarters after a period of 10 years to review and pass laws but could meet a time in case of emergency. According to the spiritual leader, the council held its first meeting at Nchiru where leadership has always been one by the‘curse’ of Kaura-o-Becau. Having the curse placed on their head meant there cannot be two bodies of Njuri other than the royal one and cannot perform functions outside their roles. In the same sitting it was resolved that the council would be the supreme body in respect of government, religion and culture of meru people. Therefore once a law, rule or regulation was passed it bound each member of meru community and whoever contravened the same was liable for punishment. The council further acted as a branch of government by enforcing the sentence condemned to a convicted criminal Traditions and culture adherence was never a negligence despite the fact that they were not Muslims, Buddhists nor Christians. ave

TO THE CHAMPIONS

Who are these people -- These doers of deeds, These dreamers of dreams Who make us believe? Who are these people Who still win the day -- When the odds are against them And strength fades away? These people are champions, For they never give in. A heart beats within them That is destined to win. They follow their dreams Though the journey seems far, From the top of a mountain They reach out to a star. And when they have touched it -- When their journey is done -- They give to us hope From the victories they won. So here's to the champions -- To all their great deeds. They follow their hearts And become winners indeed. { Tom Krause}

THE POSSIBILLTY OF DREAMING

Have you had any big dreams and perhaps they have not been realized your way? ........................Read on Once there were three trees on a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams when the first tree said, "Someday I hope to be a treasure chest. I could be filled with gold, silver and precious gems. I could be decorated with intricate carving, and everyone would seethe beauty."Then the second tree said, "Someday I will be a mighty ship. I will take kings and queens across the waters and sail to the corners of the world. Everyone will feel safe in me because of the strength of my hull." Finally the third tree said, "I want to grow to be the tallest and straightest tree in the forest. People will see me on top of the hill, and look up to my branches, and think of the heavens and God and how close to them I am reaching. I will be the greatest tree of all time and people will always remember me. After a few years of praying that their dream would come true, a group of woodsmen came upon the trees. When one came to the first tree he said, "This looks like a strong tree, I think should be able to sell the wood to a carpenter," and he began cutting it down. The tree was happy, because he knew that the carpenter would make him into a treasure chest. At the second tree the woodsman said, "This looks like a strong tree, I should be able to sell it to the shipyard." The second tree was happy because he knew he was on his way to becoming a mighty ship. When the woodsmen came upon the third tree, the tree was frightened because he knew that if they cut him down his dreams would not come true. One of the woodsmen said, "I don't need anything special from my tree, I'll take this one," and he cut it down. When the first tree arrived at the carpenters, he was made into a feed box for animals. He was then placed in a barn and filled with hay. This was not at all what he had prayed for. The second tree was cut and made into a small fishing boat. His dreams of being a mighty ship and carrying king shad come to an end. The third tree was cut into large pieces and left alone in the dark. The years went by, and the trees forgot about their dreams. Then one day, a man and woman came to the barn. She gave birth and placed the baby over hay from the feed box made from the first tree.the man wished he could have made a crib for the baby, but this manger would have to do. The tree could feel the importance of this event and knew that it had held the greatest treasure. Years later, a group of men got in the fishing boat made from the second tree. One of them was tired and went to sleep.While they were out on the water, a great storm arose, and the tree didn't think it was strong enough to keep the men safe. The men woke the sleeping man, and He stood and said, "Peace" and the storm stopped. At this time, the tree knew that it had carried the King of Kings in its boat. Finally, someone came and got the third tree. It was carried through the streets as the people mocked the man who was carrying it. When they came to a stop, the man was nailed to the tree and raised in the air to die at the top of a hill. When Sunday came,the tree came to realize that it was strong enough to stand at the top of the hill and be close GOD as was possible because Jesus had been crucified on it. The moral of this story is that when things don't seem to be going your way,always know that God has a plan for you. If you place your trust in Him, He will give you great gifts. Each of the trees got what they wanted, just not in the way they had imagined. We don't always know what God's plans are for us. We just know that His ways are not our ways, but His ways are always best.

WOMAN STUBBED OVER A HUSBAND

we have so many cases about immorality in our today life and no one got the tactic to clear it all.so alarming that people are going out of wedlock for more satisfaction.this what shows that we lost our way and too much need be done to regain. A middle aged woman sustained serious injuries on her back yesterday after a lady who suspected her of having an affair with her husband stabbed her on the back at Gakoromone market in Meru town. Imenti North OCPD James Kithuka who confirmed the incident said that the woman who was treated and discharged at the Meru Level Five hospital reported the matter to Police in Meru and recorded a statement. Kithuka said the woman was accosted by her assailant at a bar near the market where the woman had got wind that the woman and her husband were having a drink. He said during the melee the man fled for fear of also being attacked by the irate woman. He said charges will be preferred against the assailant once the complainant has recovered. after this case whom should we blame?<>

WORLD FULL OF SUPRISE

WOMEN IN DEMAND OFTHEIR RIGHT

DO WE REALLY UNDERSTAND THE STRUGGLE OUR MOTHER UNDERGO!