“The LORD Sees The Heart, Not Outward Appearance!”(I Sam.16:1-13).We continue reflecting on the various ways by which God selects his servants. There is no hard
“Called To Be A Blessing!”(Gen.12:1-3).“The LORD said to Abram, ‘Leave your country, your people, and your father’s household and go to the land I will
“Responding To God’s Call!”(Ex.3:1-12).The LORD said, ‘I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying because of their
“Rooted And Built Up In Christ Alone!”(Col.2:2-10).A heresy that is gaining ground is “misleading theologies.” The All African Conference of Churches(AACC) is making great strides
“Christ, Our Wisdom From God!”(I Cor.26-31).“Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not
Hidden From The Wise, But Revealed To Children!”(Lk.10:21-24).The other day we read about the presence of the Trinity during the baptism of Jesus. Today again,
“The Baptism Of Jesus: What Lesson For Us?”(Mk.1:9-11).Social ladder is defined as the hierarchical structure of a society. Synonyms of social ladder include “chain of
“Prepare Your Soul For The Lord!”(Mk.1:1-8).Mark opens “the beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God” with the fulfilment of an Old
“Jesus Christ, The LORD’S Servant!”(Is.49:1-6).Some Africans often find succour in blaming the colonialist and missionary enterprises for destroying African culture and religion. However, the fact
“Life In The Son Of God!”(1 Jn.5:11-13).We do not want to explain certain details here or now concerning esoteric fraternities and cults.If you are discerning,
“The Truth That Sets Free!”(Jn.8:31-36).A young man, with glee, once told his friends that he was now finally free of the condemnation of sin as
“Teaching From The One Who Sends Us!”(Jn.7:14-18).We cannot underestimate the gains of the missionary movement in Africa. The missionaries sacrificed their lives to ensure that
“Purposely Staying Away Until The Right Time!”(Jn.7:1-13).“After this, Jesus went around Galilee, purposely staying away from Judea because the Jews there were waiting to take
“Available For Refining And Purification!”(Mic.3:1-4).Yesterday may be gone, but the future we often long for is a longing for the past. The future restoration we
“How Beautiful On The Keyboard Is The Finger That Presses The Share Button For The Good News!”(Is.52:7-10).“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of
“God’s Unfailing Promise!”(Jer.31:10-14).This first Sunday of 2025 of the Gregorian calendar let me repeat this story: A Bristish lad wrote on the wall of a
“Seeing The Father In The Son!”(Jn.12:44-50).A young preacher was delivering a sermon. He noticed that an elderly woman who was sitting on a front pew
“Follow Christ the Light And Have The Light Of Life!”(Jn.8:12-20).The lizard, after jumping down from a high place, looked around, and there was nobody to
“Love Truth And Peace!”(Zec.8:18-23).We have already started counting the days of the new year. The body of Christ may have joined in the celebration of
“Happy New Year 2025!”(Is.51:1-3).The other day, when I apologised for using the wrong date, a friend suggested that I write something on “What is in
“Another Year Of Grace!”(Lk.13:6-9)[31/12/2024].“Then he told this parable: ‘A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit
“Unmerited Love!”(Tit.3:4-7)[30/12/2024].“But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because
“Knowing The Voice Of The LORD!”(I Sam.3:1-10)[29/12/2024].A long time ago, someone coined this idom: “The nearer the Church, the farther from God.” We single these
“Freedom Of Choice!”(Jn.1:9-14)[28/12/2024].“Freedom of choice describes an individual’s opportunity and autonomy to perform an action selected from at least two available options, unconstrained by external
“Small Noh Be Sick!”(Mi.5:2-5)[27/12/2024].There is this Chinese balm called “Essential balm.” Due to the smallness of its container, my people have nicknamed it, “Small noh
“Listen And Obey!”(Prv.8:32-36)[26/12/2024].Folk wisdom say “The fly that had no one to advise it followed the corpse into the grave.” Even so, sometimes there are
“Merry Christmas!”(Jn.3:11-21)[25/12/24].Today, we celebrate the birth of the Son of God. We have gone past the polemics of whether he was born on this date
“Grace Through Christ Jesus!”(Rom.5:12-14&18-20)[24/12/2024].I was born in a fondom during the reign of a Fon who had forty wives. We grew up to know that
“Available To Be Used For Service!”(Lk.1:26-38)[23/12/2024].We are again in the season in which we recount the story of the “Immaculate Conception.” It is the story
“Immanuel!”(Zec.2:10-13)[22/12/2024].Coming from one of the renowned paramount fondoms of the Grass field (Graffi) regions of our motherland, I know what respect, humility, decency, and decorum
“Repent Or Perish!”(Lk.13:1-5)[20/12/2024].After an accident where many people die, survivors go to their various churches to offer thanksgiving that God saved them. There is nothing
“Cross-generational Grace!”(I Pt.1:10-12)[20/12/2024].In one meeting of pastors in my current presbytery I told my immediate leaders ( children whom I groomed) that when they talk
“In Defense Of Truth!”(Jn.5:31-40)[19/12/2024].“I can’t believe this!”Don’t tell me this is true!”You don’t mean it!” Etc. These are some expressions commonly used to subtly express
“Knowing The Messiah Through Actionable Love!”(Lk.7:18-35)[18/12/2024].Luke introduces Jesus’ ministry by ending John the Baptist’s ministry as he was locked up by Herod.John, as a herald,
“Be A Messenger!”(Lk.3:15-20)[16/12/2024].A messenger is “a person who carries a message or is employed to carry messages.” Messengers of the gospel are carriers of the
‘Prepare The Way For The Lord!”(Is.40:1-10)[15/12/2024].Back in the days when we were students of the Presbyterian Theological College, I went for an internship in Mforya,
“When Death Will Die!”(Rev.20:11-15)[14/12/2024].John Donne, the great poet and clergyman, wrote a sonnet under the captivating challenging title, “Death Be Not Proud ““Death, be not
“Prepare For End Time Reward!”(II Th.1:3-10)[13/12/2024].A Christian once expressed her frustration, saying, “Jesus, if this is the way you treat your friends, then very soon
“Befitting Last Words!”(II Tim.4:6-8)[12/12/2024].My father died when I was 16 years old. I wouldn’t say at that age I knew anything about dead and dying.
“Sheep And Goat!”(Mt.25:31-46)[11/12/2024].“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all his angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly
“The Day Of The LORD!”(Am.5:18-20)[10/12/2024].A girl boasted to some of her classmates that she had been told that the GCE results were out and she
“The Season For This Song Of Praise!”(Is.26:1-12)[09/12/2024].In the midst of prophetic utterances, Isaiah paused to compose a previewed song of praise. All the same, the
“I Will Return To You With Mercy!”(Zec.1:7-18)[08/12/2024).Once upon a time, God was angry with Israel, his chosen one. He vented his anger by using the
“The Bride And The Groom Say, ‘Come!’”(Rev.22:16-17&21-22)[07/12/2024].“I, Jesus, sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root
“Repent And Do The Things You Did At First!”(Rev.2:1-7)[06/12/2024].Today’s text is the first of the seven letters addressed to seven churches. This first letter is
“Let Us Draw Near To God!”(Heb.10:19-25)[04/12/2024].When Jesus gave up his spirit on the cross,“At that moment, the curtain of the temple was torn in two
“A Befitting Temple For The LORD!”(Hag. 2:1-9)[03/12/2024].Today, we are reading from prophet Haggai. Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament with just thirteen
“The LORD Your God Is With You!”(Zeph.3:14-18a)[02/12/2024].Yesterday Sunday I was opportune to be part of a church Service for the “official lunching of Mountain Top
“Standing On The Promises Of God!”(Is.49:7-18)[01/12/24].Those whose trust is in the LORD Almighty know that his promises never fail. All that is required of them
“I Am Not Ashamed Of My Lord Jesus Christ!”(II Tim.1:6-10)[30/11/24].The pastor was going to another congregation. He asked a layman to preach. Upon his return