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
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“We Know”: Certainty In Our Beliefs
Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an … Continue reading “We Know”: Certainty In Our Beliefs
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)?
Exulting In Christ
Have you been in a situation where someone you admire, respect or look up to makes a statement that takes you by surprise? A statement that makes you think probably success and fame has gotten into their head. Some of the disciples of Jesus might have had that experience. In John 6, Jesus engages in … Continue reading Exulting In Christ
Life Under The Providence Of God.
"Now while he was serving as priest before God when his division was on duty, according to the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense." (Luke 1:8-9) The priest in view here is Zachariah, the Father of John the Baptist and husband of … Continue reading Life Under The Providence Of God.
