Psalms 27:1,3,5 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident. For in the... Continue Reading →
LOOK FORWARD
Psalm 85:8 I will listen to what God the LORD says. For he will make peace with his people, his faithful followers. Yet they must not return to their foolish ways. The word 'Sankofa' in Akan has always been associated with the statement 'it is okay to re-introduce into the present some things that were... Continue Reading →
IT’S TIME FOR NEW SONGS
Psalms 40:3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. At an Early age, children are taught words using a lot of songs and rhymes. This is because the mind seems to have a funny way... Continue Reading →
MAKE USE OF HIS ACCESS
Mark 2:23 And it came to pass, that he went through the corn fields on the sabbath day; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn. The text for this morning is an extract from one of Jesus' encounter with the Pharisees as He journeyed with his disciples. As characteristic... Continue Reading →
BE READY FOR CHANGES
Mark  2:19 And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bride chamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. No matter how 'spiritual or religious' one can boast of being, choosing to be present at a wedding only signifies a willingness to... Continue Reading →
LET GOD SHINE THROUGH YOU
Isaiah 49:3 And said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified. The message renders the text above as 'you are my dear one through whom I'll shine'. This presents to us a proposal that God desires us to cooperate with him as channels that radiate his glory. The... Continue Reading →
NO EXCUSE CAN BE GIVEN
Mark 12:1 Then He began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, dug a place for the wine vat and built a tower. And he leased it to vinedressers and went into a far country. I have subscribed to the Coburg banks blog, a website... Continue Reading →
BELIEVE WHAT YOU SAY
Mark 11:23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. The words ‘talk is... Continue Reading →
DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE?
1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvellous light; You can make a sound argument to the effect that movie directors and actors prey on the emotional availability... Continue Reading →