Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Rabbi!” and kissed him. The men seized Jesus and arrested him Mark 14:44-46 I grew up in a village, now a big town, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. My parents divorced when I was a baby. I was, therefore, robbed of growing up in a balanced home. There was … Continue reading What’s In A Kiss
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The Fear of Man
I am afraid of the Jews who have gone over to the Babylonians, for the Babylonians may hand me over to them and they will mistreat me.Jeremiah 38:19 Many times, the fear of people clouds our best judgment. Though our heart is telling us one thing, our mind plays its dirty tricks on us. It … Continue reading The Fear of Man
Like a Walk with Your Father in Heaven
You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand - Psalm 16:11 I passed them on my way to the office, father and daughter, at the gate of their house. Her innocent smile caught my attention. Young, tall and slender; … Continue reading Like a Walk with Your Father in Heaven
Our Greatest Desire
If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this nation is your people Exodus 33:13 I have seen people engage all possible means to endear themselves to people in high authority for various reasons. This truth is illustrated humorously … Continue reading Our Greatest Desire
Purging the Church
But now I am writing to you that you must not associate with anyone who claims to be a brother or sister but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or slanderer, a drunkard or swindler. Do not even eat with such people.1 Corinthians 5:11 I have been shocked this morning. We are joking in the church. … Continue reading Purging the Church
The Trash in the Closet
Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize – Philippians 3:13-14 I tried to put it behind me, but it was unyielding. I prayed and cried, “Lord forgive me.” Doesn’t the Bible promise forgiveness after confession (1Jn. 1:9)? Why don’t I feel free then? … Continue reading The Trash in the Closet
The Dawn of Joy
Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.Psalm 30:5 In all our trials and suffering, God is working for our restoration and comfort. Your pain will not last forever. It checked into your hotel with all its baggage only for a short stay. As overwhelming as it may be, as intimidating … Continue reading The Dawn of Joy
Contempt for God’s Word
“Whenever Jehudi read three or four columns of the scroll, the king cut them off with a scribe’s knife and threw them into the firepot, until the entire scroll was burned in the fire” – Jeremiah 36:23. He was born Eliakim, son of King Josiah. He became Judah’s king by default, after Pharaoh Necho removed … Continue reading Contempt for God’s Word
Lost In Christ
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 The man was blunt and cruel. “I haven’t seen you around all this while … … Continue reading Lost In Christ
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 