“Sharing the Good News,” Friend, Mar. 2026, 36–37.

Sharing the Good News

By Kelvin Njenga

A true story from Kenya.

Illustrations of mango trees, thatch-roof houses, and a woman giving a young boy a plate of snacks

One bright Easter Sunday, Ryan woke up early and ran to the kitchen. He could smell the coconut and spices from the mahamri Mum had just made. Ryan took a bite of one of the warm, fluffy triangle donuts. “Mum! It’s Easter! Can we watch the Jesus movie today?” he asked with a big smile.

Mum looked at him and smiled. “Of course!”

Ryan’s little brother, Liam, ran outside as Mum and Ryan sat down to watch the movie.

Illustration woman and boy sitting together and watching TV

They saw Jesus Christ perform miracles and serve people. Then when the people hurt Jesus, Ryan’s eyes filled with tears.

“Mum, why did they do that to Jesus?” he asked sadly.

“He chose to suffer for us,” Mum said. “He loves us so much, Ryan. He died so we can live again.”

When the movie showed Jesus Christ’s Resurrection, Ryan smiled. “Look, Mum! He’s alive again!”

“That’s right,” Mum said. “He is risen! Just like the angel said in the Bible.”

Later, Ryan went outside to play. He saw Liam playing with sticks under the mango tree.

Illustration of boy walking up to his younger boy, who is sitting under a mango tree

“Liam! I want to tell you a cool story,” Ryan said.

Liam waited as Ryan sat down under the mango tree. “Is it about cars?”

“No. Even better!” Ryan said. “It’s about Jesus. He died, but then He came back to life.”

“Really?” Liam asked.

“Yes! An angel said, ‘He is not here, for He is risen!’ That means we can live again too.”

“Wow!” Liam said. “Jesus really is strong.”

Ryan nodded. He thought about how much Jesus Christ loved him. It made his heart feel full and happy. He had shared the good news with his family, and that made his Easter even more special.