At the turn of the year, we published several articles§ cautioning against the recycled prophecies routinely dispensed by popular figures in the charismatic Christian world—grand promises of unbroken prosperity, wealth, and health, presented as definitive ‘words’ from God. This has become an annual ritual: congregations are assured of a life entirely free from suffering, illness, […]
A Biblical Review of ‘This Year’ by Joe Mettle Read More »
Growing up, I heard countless stories of people being afflicted by curses, strange illnesses, or misfortunes — even death — brought upon them by local deities invoked by their enemies. Although I did not encounter these things first-hand, I have seen on national television juju men struck with machetes yet remaining unharmed, or handling fire
Learning to Pray Like Paul — Part II Read More »
1 LORD, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me; 2 many are saying of my soul, there is no salvation for him in God. Selah 3 But you, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. 4 I cried aloud to the LORD, and he
Praying When In Trouble: Lessons From David Read More »
Prayer, an important Christian discipline, is oft spoken of but less practised. Joseph Scriven, in the hymn What A Friend We Have In Jesus expressed this sentiment well: Oh what peace we often forfeit Oh, what needless pain we bear All because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer In a previous article,
Praying With Biblical Characters: Lessons From The Belly of A Fish Read More »
“Far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.” — Galatians 6:14 The message of the cross is the heart of all that God has done for the salvation of mankind; and the one thing that must be preached at all times. We bring you a compilation of
Christ Our Sin Bearer Read More »
What do you do when you don’t understand what is happening in your life and God seems silent and distant, or when you feel that God is indifferent to your situation?
When God Seems Silent Read More »
It has become commonplace for church leaders to issue sweeping ‘declarations’ about what their congregants should expect in the coming year—often rebadged from previous years. This usually happens at the 31st December watchnight services—or at least that’s what they used to be called. Nowadays, they are called ‘Crossover’ (or even ‘Passover’) services. The implication is
Are New Year’s Declarations Biblical? Read More »
“All the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, and he does according to his will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand or say to him, ‘What have you done?’” – Daniel 4:35 August 6, 2025, will be remembered across Ghana as
Divine Providence and National Security: Reflections on Ghana’s Response to Tragedy Read More »
My Soul Clings to You, Your Right Hand Upholds Me (Psalm 63:8) In Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers, Dane Ortlund shares a tender moment with his two-year-old son Benjamin at a swimming pool: When my two-year-old Benjamin begins to wade into the gentle slope of the zero-entry swimming pool
Upheld by God’s Right Hand Read More »
If you’re reading this, congratulations on making it into 2025! Praise God and Happy New Year. As we reflect on the past year, there are undoubtedly many reasons to give thanks and areas where we wish we had done better. And that is the beauty of a New Year. It offers an opportunity for reflection
A New Year, A New Walk Read More »
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