(What is it to be a godly woman in an ungodly world? This question inspired me to invite some talented writers to contribute their responses. This piece is submitted by the my dear sister in Christ, the wonderful Gyapomaa Bampoe – aka simplygyaps – who blogs as the InsideOutGirl. Check her work out, particularly the […]
Read More She Lives DifferentlyMark was known for being driven. He achieved success, they said, because of his drive. Where others would slack, Mark would not give an inch. It helped for his push to be the best at the 100m. At the school level, it only took a teacher questioning whether he had what it took to beat […]
Read More Competing Against?Abraham had to admit it. God said it and God came through. He said a year after that encounter, Sarah would give him a son. Sure enough a year later and at his advanced age in life, he welcomed his son into the world. Isaac was a fitting name for someone who would bring laughter […]
Read More Abraham: Can You Let Go Of The Promise?I don’t get God sometimes. Abram was with his wife and had to leave the and they were in because of a great famine. They rocked up in Egypt and Abram was very concerned for his own safety. To cover himself and avoid the threat of death due to the physical beauty of his wife, […]
Read More Abraham: Lying and Blessing?It’s easy to see how I thought that way. When I was born my parents clothed and fed me. They went out of their way to ensure that I got the essentials in life. That gave me the clear impression that I should be in receipt of whatever I felt I needed. I was entitled […]
Read More HumblingHave you ever heard God talk to Himself? There is an episode recorded where the Lord visits Abraham. It’s the first time recorded that the Lord visits His faithful following the name change to reflect his call as a father of nations. The visit is to remind Abraham as well as let Sarah (formerly Sarai) […]
Read More Abraham: Have Mercy – The Intercessor’s AppealHe felt good about himself. His bills were paid on time again. There were no outstanding debts. He was able to get his girls the outfits they pointed out last week. He saw his son get the latest kit to go to support his team with the season ticket he renewed on time. He saw […]
Read More Who Is This Good News For?Have you ever been distracted? Simon Peter knows just the feeling. There was that one time when of all the disciples that saw Jesus walk on the water, it was Peter who had the boldness to call out to get Jesus to prove Himself. It was Peter who took the invitation and took those tentative […]
Read More A Peter Profile: 06 – Then He Got DistractedJesus, I will never deny you. These others might, but I won’t. You can count on me. I have been with you through so much. I was the one who believed who you were and was happy to declare your identity when others kept quiet. I took the steps on water to you, when you […]
Read More A Peter Profile: 04 – The Man Who Wept BitterlyAnother incident. Another incident in the build up of years of oppression and abuse. Another incident to endure. And the response … Long-suffering. Enduring. Loving the enemy. Sharing the gospel and forgiving those that spitefully use you. Those yet to be who cannot be. Those who are and are snuffed out. Why? Much air, much […]
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