Preach Christ — Not Motivation. Not Money

Koda, a popular Ghanaian musician of blessed memory in his song Nsem Pii bemoaned what  preaching has become on many pulpits in Ghana. Preaching has become akin to hearing a business lecture, seminar or motivational speaker. You are likely to hear about financial breakthrough, building a financial empire more than of Christ. Koda captured this … Continue reading Preach Christ — Not Motivation. Not Money

Pastors and Curses: Fear Mongering On Pulpits

A worrying trend has crept into Ghanaian Christianity, Pastors pronouncing curses on others. By virtue of their work, Pastors wield influence on society and are to be it's moral compass. Therefore, when Pastors engage in cursing others, a clear biblical teaching has been violated. The Bible is not silent on the subject. James in his … Continue reading Pastors and Curses: Fear Mongering On Pulpits

Rebuke Error and Remind Of Truth: A Biblical Pattern for Correction

We live in times fraught with many false teachings. Indeed not only in our times. But every Christian generation has had to deal with biblical error and falsehood. The New Testament, in fact, the whole Bible presents us with many examples of the reality of false teachings. Constantly in Scripture, we see a pattern of … Continue reading Rebuke Error and Remind Of Truth: A Biblical Pattern for Correction

Understanding Psalm 23: God As Shepherd

Psalm 23 is a common Scripture. One of the most recited.  The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He  restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the … Continue reading Understanding Psalm 23: God As Shepherd

Tug of War Between The Flesh and The Spirit

For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.Galatians 5:17 Reading this text, the first picture that came to mind is a Tug of War.  In every Christian, there is an intense … Continue reading Tug of War Between The Flesh and The Spirit