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  • SOUND SLEEP (PROVERBS 3:21-26)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is sound sleep. To have a sound sleep means to have a good, restful, peaceful, still and silent sleep. Sound sleep is sleeping without any form of disturbance or distress. The synonym or another phrase to describe sound sleep is captured in Proverbs 3:24, “…your sleep will be sweet.”…

  • AWAKE IN SAFETY (PSALM 3:1-8)

    REFLECTION Awake in safety is the theme for our reflection. To be awake means to stop sleeping and regain full consciousness. Safety means the condition of being protected from danger or injury. To be awake in safety means to regain full consciousness from sleep without any danger, harm or injury. We shall reflect on the…

  • THE END (MARK 13:2-13)

    The end is the theme for our reflection. The end means a final part of something, especially a period of time. Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple and the signs of the end time. In our reflection, we shall focus on the following facts1. We must be watchful or on guard as the end…

  • NOT ALL PROPHECY DIRECTIVE (ACTS 21:4, 30-36)

    REFLECTION “Not all prophecy directive” is the theme for our reflection. Prophecy is the revelation of things yet to happen in the future. “Not all prophecy directive” means that in as much as some prophecies direct us on what we must do to avert danger in the future or to be saved in the future,…

  • HANDLING PROPHECY (JOEL 2:28-32)

    Handling Prophecy is the theme for our reflection. Handling is the manner of treating, using or dealing with something. Prophecy is God’s message, promises or plans about the present or future delivered through a prophet or one inspired by the Holy Spirit. Handling prophecy means the manner we treat, use or deal with God’s message,…

  • OH, THAT WAS A PROPHECY! (PSALM 22:1-18)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “oh!, that was a prophecy!” Prophecy is an inspired utterance or revelation from a prophet or a person inspired by the Spirit of God. Usually the utterance is of existential or futuristic value to God’s people. In other words, prophecy is a divine message delivered by the prophet…

  • OH! YOU OF LITTLE FAITH

    SCRIPTURE READINGS: GENESIS 37:1-4,12-28, ROMANS 10:5-15, MATTHEW 14:22-33 REFLECTION  “Oh! You of little faith”, is the theme for our reflection. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as “… the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” We the disciples of Jesus are to have faith in Him if we wish to be victorious or…

  • THE GOD WHO WON’T (JONAH 3:1-10)

    REFLECTION“The God who won’t” is the theme for our reflection. The God who won’t means God will refrain from what He has purposed or planned to do. We shall examine the circumstance or condition under which God won’t carry out that which He has planned to do. Beloved in the Lord, in the context of…

  • LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT, A REALITY OR AN ILLUSION?

    At age twenty one, I was in the final year of my apprenticeship training in sewing and fashion design at Ho in the Volta Region of Ghana. My father is a mechanic and my mother is a trader at the Ho central market. After my Senior High School education, I developed passion and love for…

  • EPAPHRAS, A FAITHFUL PRAYER WARRIOR (COLOSSIANS 4:12-13)

    REFLECTIONEpaphras, a faithful prayer warrior is the theme for our reflection. A faithful prayer warrior is a believer who is called into the ministry of committing or devoting his time and energy to intercede for the church and the nation. We shall consider the importance of a faithful prayer warrior. Beloved in the Lord, a…

  • MARY, A FAITHFUL FOLLOWER (JOHN 20:11-18)

    REFLECTION “Mary, a faithful follower” is the theme for our reflection. A faithful follower is one who gives total commitment, loyalty and support to another. We are going to consider two facts about a faithful follower of Jesus Christ.1. A faithful follower of Jesus is fearless and steadfast in his or her loyalty. 2. A…

  • SILAS, A FAITHFUL COMPANION (ACTS 16:19-31)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Silas, a faithful companion” To be faithful means to be loyal and reliable. A companion is a person one spends a lot of time with or a person who keeps company with another. A faithful companion is a loyal person who keeps company with another. A faithful companion…

  • GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO EAT

    SCRIPTURE READINGS: GENESIS 32:22-31, ROMANS 9:1-5, MATTHEW 14:13-21 REFLECTION “Give them some to eat” is the theme for our reflection. To eat means “to put food into the mouth, chew and swallow it. It is natural to eat when you are hungry and this is why Jesus told his disciples to give the people food to…

  • PHOEBE, A GENEROUS BENEFACTOR (ROMANS 16:1-2)

    The theme for our reflection is a “Pheobe, the generous benefactor”. To be generous means “showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected. A benefactor is a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause. Pheobe, a generous benefactor means Pheobe was a…

  • PETER AND JOHN, FAITHFUL IN DANGER (ACTS 4:13-20)

    REFLECTION“Peter and John, faithful in danger” is the theme for our reflection. To be faithful means to be loyal and steadfast. Danger is the possibility of suffering harm or injury. To be faithful in danger means to be loyal or steadfast to God even when harm or injury is imminent. We shall reflect on the…

  • FAITHFUL COMMUNITY (1 THESSALONIANS 1)

    REFLECTION Faithful Community is the theme for reflection. To be faithful means to be loyal and steadfast. A community is a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. The church is referred to as a community of faith. It is a community of faith because all believers…

  • FAITHFUL AND FRUITFUL (GALATIANS 5:13-23)

    The theme for our reflection is faithful and fruitful. To be faithful means to be loyal and to be fruitful means to be productive or produce good or helpful results. The fruitfulness in our deliberation refers to characters that are borne out of the Spirit of God and are pleasing to God. To be faithful…

  • THE FAITHFUL PROPHETS (ACTS 21:7-14)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is the faithful Prophets. To be faithful means to be trustworthy and loyal. A prophet is a person inspired by the Spirit of God or chosen by God to speak His will to His people. Faithful prophets are prophets who are loyal and trustworthy in speaking the will of…

  • FAITHFUL SUFFERING (REVELATION 7:13-17)

    https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0trQDxJBe5a3q2y1VKgLDaBVM9Zfve9Rx3jJqtGVhwpvpURnxEP65pFZdLhV7Rr1Wl&id=1592725123&mibextid=ZbWKwLKindly follow the link above to listen to the audio version of the reflection. REFLECTIONThe theme for our reflection is faithful suffering. To be faithful means to be loyal and steadfast. Suffering is the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship. Faithful suffering, therefore, is the demonstration of steadfastness and loyalty to Jesus Christ in the midst of pain,…

  • SEARCH FOR THE HIDDEN TREASURE

    SCRIPTURE READINGS: GENESIS 29:15-28, ROMANS 8:26-39, MATTHEW 13:31-33, 44-52 REFLECTION Search for the hidden treasure is the theme for our reflection. What is the hidden treasure in today’s reflection? The hidden treasure is the Kingdom of God  as stated in Matthew 13:44,  “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field” We shall…

  • FAITHFUL REPRESENTATIVES (2 CORINTHIANS 5:17-6:10)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Faithful Representatives. To be faithful means to be loyal. Representatives are a group of people chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others. Faithful representatives are loyal and trustworthy believers or Christians chosen to preach the Gospel on behalf of Christ. We are going to…

  • “I AM PREGNANT, LET GET MARRIED” PREGNANCY AS A COMPELLING REASON FOR MARRIAGE

    One of the compelling reasons people hurriedly get married is because the lady is pregnant. Most African cultures and Christian teachings frown on premarital sex and pregnancy before marriage. In some societies, single ladies who are pregnant are abhorred by their family members for bringing dishonor and shame to the family. In the church, such…

  • HE WILL DO THIS (1 THESSALONIANS 5:23-24)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “He will do this”. “He will do this” is the certainty and assurance of God fulfilling His promise and desire in our lives. We shall reflect on the questions, what will God do in our lives? and, why will He do it? Firstly, what will God do in…

  • GOD BEING GOD (2 TIMOTHY 2:11-13)

    The theme for our reflection is “God being God”. God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth. (Westminster Catechism 1674). “Being” is the present participle of ” to be”,. “Being” is used in the continuous tense, therefore, “God being God” means God never changes. He…

  • “DON’T MARRY FROM THAT TRIBE! “CHRISTIANITY AND TRIBAL INTERMARRIAGE

    As a pastor, I once counselled a youth who was furious with her parents because they insisted that she marries from their tribe. She was bent on marrying the love of her life who was from another ethnic group but her parents vowed not to support her marriage if she insisted on marrying the said…

  • CALLED INTO FELLOWSHIP (1 CORINTHIANS 1:4-9)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Called into fellowship”. Fellowship is an intimate spiritual relationship that exists between a believer and Christ and is demonstrated through the bond of unity and sharing among the believer and other believers. We are going to deliberate on how sinful humanity was called into fellowship with God through…

  • STRIVE FOR GOD’S GLORY

    SCRIPTURE READINGS: GENESIS 28:10-19, ROMANS 8:12-25, MATTHEW 13:24-30, 36-43 SUNDAY REFLECTION Strive for God’s glory is the theme for our reflection. To strive means to make great efforts to achieve or obtain something. The glory of God is the manifestation of the presence of God or experiencing the presence of God. To strive for God’s…

  • WHICH CAREER BEST SUITS ME? THE DILEMMA OF CHOOSING A SPOUSE

    In the days of old, when life was simple and predictable it was easier to find a spouse. Married couples and their children lived together for a considerable number of years before parents hit an empty nest. Finding the right spouse is as important as falling in love with the right person. It is sad…

  • FALLING AWAY AND RETURNING (LAMENTATIONS 3:22-24)

    REFLECTION Falling away and returning is the theme for our reflection. To fall away means to break off and drop to the ground. Falling away means disobedience and estrangement from God. Returning, on the other hand, means to come or go back to a place or person. In our relationship with God, to return means…

  • KINDNESS (PSALM 145:13b-21)

    The theme for our reflection is kindness. Kindness means being generous, compassionate and considerate. Kindness is one of God’s attributes and it is experienced through His steadfast love for His creation and those who have a covenant relationship with Him. God’s kindness is the manifestation of His steadfast love and generosity. We shall reflect on…

  • DEBT CANCELLED (MATTHEW 18:21-35)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is debt cancelled. To cancel a person’s debt is to forgive him or her. When a person offends you, he or she owes you, therefore when you forgive him or her, it is equal to cancelling the debt he or she owes you. In our reflection, we shall focus…

  • WALKING IN STEP WITH THE SPIRIT

    SCRIPTURE READINGS: GENESIS 25:19-34, ROMANS 8:1-11, MATTHEW 13:1-9, 18-23 SUNDAY REFLECTION Walking in step with the Spirit is the theme for our reflection. Walking in step with the Spirit means being guided and living a transformed life through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. We shall consider the following points: Firstly, when we walk in…

  • THE GOOD SHEPHERD (MATTHEW 18:10-20)

    The Good Shepherd is the theme for our reflection. A shepherd is a person who tends and rears sheep and also guides or directs them in a particular direction. In our reflection, we are going to look at the most important quality of a good shepherd. Beloved in the Lord, the most important quality of a good…

  • WHO IS THE GREATEST? (MATTHEW 18:1-9)

    The theme for our reflection is who is the greatest? The greatest means the foremost and most important in status or rank. Among all the things in the world and the teachings Jesus had taken them through, the disciples decided to debate on the topic of who is the greatest in the Kingdom of God.…

  • HAVING FAITH (MATTHEW 17:14-27)

    REFLECTION Having faith is the theme for our reflection. Faith is complete trust or confidence in someone or something. The writer of Hebrews gives us a Biblical definition of faith when he wrote that, “faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1). Jesus’ disciples were faced with…

  • SON OF GOD (MATTHEW 17:1-13)

    REFLECTION The Son of God is the theme for our reflection. Matthew gives his account of the Transfiguration event. It was a supernatural occurrence which was witnessed by Peter, James and John. The glory of Jesus was made manifest in a spectacular manner which no one including the three disciples have ever experienced although they…

  • WHO DO YOU SAY I AM? (MATTHEW 16:13-28)

    REFLECTION Who do you say I am? is the theme for our reflection. Who do you say I am? is the question Jesus asked His disciples to assess their understanding of who they perceived Him to be. Many of the Jews had a different opinion of Jesus’ identity, it is for this reason when “he…

  • COME, ALL YOU WHO LABOUR

    SCRIPTURE READINGS : GENESIS 24:34-49, ROMANS 7:15-25a, MATTHEW 11:16-19, 25-30 SUNDAY REFLECTION “Come, all you who labour” is the theme for our reflection. To labour means to have difficulty in doing something despite working hard. Come, all you who labour is an invitation by Jesus Christ to anyone who is trying his or her best…

  • MOVING TO WHY? (MATTHEW 15:1-20)

    The theme for our reflection is “moving to why?” Moving to why? means focusing on the reason or the purpose for which something is done. The Pharisees wanted to know why the disciples do not follow the religious tradition of ceremonially washing their hands before eating, on the contrary, Jesus also wanted them to give…

  • STEPPING OUT OF THE BOAT IN STORMS (MATTHEW 14:22-36)

    The theme for our reflection is “stepping out of the boat in storms.” Jesus’ disciples were far away from Him on the sea when their boat encountered a storm, their boat was hit hard by the waves. Matthew tells us that “in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the…

  • MOVING FROM SCARCITY TO SATISFACTION (MATTHEW 14:1-21)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is ” moving from scarcity to satisfaction.” Scarcity means the insufficiency of an item to meet its demand or something which is in short supply. Satisfaction, on the other hand, means the fulfilment of a need or a want. Jesus performs the miracle of feeding over five thousand people…

  • IS GIVING ALL WORTH IT? (MATTHEW 13:44-58)

    The theme for our reflection is “Is giving all worth it?” “Is giving all worth IT?” Is the dilemma of going for what is more important and priceless in life, especially when it has to do with losing one thing in exchange for that which is considered more valuable and priceless. What then is the…

  • GRIT AND FAITHFULNESS (MATTHEW 13:18-43)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is grit and faithfulness. Grit means demonstrating passion, courage and perseverance toward a goal despite being confronted by significant obstacles and distractions. Faithfulness means steadfastness and loyalty. The theme “Grit and faithfulness”, can be rephrased as showing courage and perseverance in the face of temptations and challenges borne out…

  • DESTRUCTION AND HOPE (AMOS 9:1-15)

    REFLECTION “Destruction and hope” is the theme for our reflection. Destruction is the action or process of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired. Hope, on the other hand, is the confident expectation of what God has promised and its manifestation is in His faithfulness. Amos revealed…

  • SACRIFICIAL LIFE

    SCRIPTURE READINGS: GENESIS 22:1-14, ROMANS 6:12-23, MATTHEW 10:40-42 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Sacrificial life.” A sacrificial life means dedicating one’s life and all that one has to the service of God and humanity. A sacrificial life also means following the perfect example of Christ in pleasing God. In our reflection, we shall…

  • THE TIME IS RIPE (AMOS 8:1-14)

    REFLECTION “The time is ripe” is the theme for our reflection. A fruit or grain is said to be ripe if it has developed to the point of readiness for harvesting and eating. Ripe also means having arrived at the fitting stage or time for a particular action to be taken. God used the metaphor of ripe…

  • LET JUSTICE FLOW DOWN LIKE A RIVER (AMOS 5:18-27)

    The theme for our reflection is “Let justice flow down like a river” Justice means treating people fairly, equally and properly. Justice also means having respect for human dignity or treating all people with dignity and respect. During the time of Prophet Amos, Israel became a society where the vulnerable were marginalised and the affluent…

  • A PLUMB LINE IS SET (AMOS 6:8-7:9)

    The theme for our reflection is “A plumb line is set” A plumb line is a ball of lead or other heavy object attached to the end of a line for finding the depth of water or determining the vertical on an upright surface. God revealed to Amos that Israel’s sins had become unpardonable therefore God had…

  • IS THE PULPIT BECOMING SUBSERVIENT TO POLITICAL POWER?

    In my over 12 years as a pastor, I have battled with the appropriateness of politicians using church platforms in the pursuit or solicitation of political power. Again, being a Presbyterian who appreciates the importance of liturgical actors, their sitting place and their roles at worship service, I question the rationale of allowing politicians to…

  • PREPARE TO MEET YOUR GOD (AMOS 4:1-13)

    “Prepare to meet your God” is the theme for our reflection. To prepare means to make ready beforehand. Amos tells the Israelites to prepare to meet God. The Prophet Amos gives us an account of Isreal’s unrepentance (Amos 4:1-6) and the number of times God had plagued their land with the intention of shifting their…