And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him. (Malachi 3:17) Jewel used here is a metaphor for God's people. The Bible uses metaphors often to describe God's people: Sheep, … Continue reading God Makes Jewels
Category: Holiness
Christian Maturity
When a child is born, they are expected to grow (Ex.2:10; 1Sam. 2:21; 26; 3:19; Luke 1:80; 2:52) and at every point in their biological calender, we expect certain traits of growth in them. When these are not forth coming, we may begin to worry that perhaps something may have gone wrong. At the birth … Continue reading Christian Maturity
Work Out Your Own Salvation
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure (Philippians 2:12-13). It appears Paul is admonishing … Continue reading Work Out Your Own Salvation
Homowo: Can A Christian Eat Kpoikpoi (Kpekple)?
Between now and September this year, the Ga tribe in Ghana will celebrate their festival homowo. Though I am not a Ga, I grew up in Osu--which has launched its homowo--and one of the fondest memories of those formative years is the celebration of Homowo, a traditional festival of the Gas which "...recounts the[ir] migration...and … Continue reading Homowo: Can A Christian Eat Kpoikpoi (Kpekple)?
Depart From Me…A Sinful Man
Luke 5:1-10 Have you ever thought about it? What is the greatest need of humankind? This question will generate a lot of response. Probably, for the majority, top of the list will be eradication of poverty and disease. Others will put forth world peace, eradication of drug and sex trafficking. To others, equal rights for … Continue reading Depart From Me…A Sinful Man
Grace and Truth 