NEGST Master of Divinity in Christian Education student Bernard Kariuki Kimani recently published a book,  Success Boosters:Reflections on the life of Samson. The thesis of the book is that success in life is just not an accumulation of wealth, achievement of personal ambitions, or the attainment of personal success. Real success is having a relationship with God that changes one’s outlook in life.

Bernard’s inspiration to write this book was pegged on two grounds; first, it was sparked by the challenge to speak on the life and times of Samson in his church’s annual regional camp in 2007. As Kariuki reflected on the portion of scripture in the book of Judges that deals with Samson, he was thrilled to discover that real success goes beyond personal aggrandizement and having all that a person would desire. Second, the books he had read in the past on success have always challenged man to look inward and build on their will and mind so as to win and succeed in life endeavors.  Bernard felt that Samson could help challenge the readers to a biblical reflection on the subject

It is Bernard’s wish that the book influence society to see success beyond the achievement of personal ambitions. We tend to overemphasize positive attitudes as omnipotent in our pursuit for success, blurring the need for other virtues that equally please God. Again, the power of the spirit of God helps us succeed in our God given mission to build his church; our worldly success is secondary. Our hope should be grounded in God’s ability and not our strength of mind and will. (Success Boosters p.50-51)

The book can be found at the ACTS Bookshop at NEGST (AIU) or at House N1. Look out for the book in Christian bookshops in Nairobi town from next month at an affordable price of Ksh. 150/=