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  • FISHING (MATTHEW 4:18-22)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is fishing. Fishing is the activity of catching fish, either for food or as a sport. The disciples were in the business of fishing, most probably for food and as a source of livelihood. Jesus found the disciples who were professional fishermen useful for the ministry of fishing for…

  • AN ARMY OF LOCUSTS (JOEL 1:1-7)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is an army of locusts. A locust is a large, mainly tropical grasshopper with strong powers of flight. It is usually solitary, but from time to time there is a population explosion and it migrates in vast swarms which cause extensive damage to vegetation. Locusts symbolize destruction or devastation…

  • CONSIDER THE ANT (PROVERBS 6:6-11)

    REFLECTION Consider the ant, is the theme for our reflection. To consider something means to think carefully or look attentively at the thing. An ant is a small insect typically having a sting and living in a complex social colony with one or more breeding queens. The theme for our reflection invites us to reflect…

  • JESUS CHRIST, OUR SALVATION

    ACTS 9:1-6 REVELATIONS 5:11-14 JOHN 21:1-14 SUNDAY REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is Jesus Christ, our salvation. Salvation is the preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss. We shall proceed to discuss three ways in which Jesus Christ is our salvation. Jesus Christ, our salvation delivers us from this sinful world and grants…

  • THE SCAPEGOAT BEARING THE SINS OF THE PEOPLE (LEVITICUS 16:15-22)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is, the scapegoat bearing the sins of the people. A scapegoat is a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency. According to Leviticus 16:21-22, a scapegoat is a goat sent into the wilderness after the Jewish chief priest had…

  • THE POWER OF THE TONGUE AND ITS SPEECH (JAMES 3:3-5)

    REFLECTION The power of the tongue and its speech is the theme for our reflection. The tongue is the muscular organ in the mouth primarily responsible for speech, taste, manipulation of food for mastication and swallowing. Our focus in this reflection is on the speech ability of the tongue. There are three important things a…

  • FOLLOWING IN GOD’S PATH (1 SAMUEL 6:7-16)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is following in God’s path. The Philistines forcefully kept the Ark of God which was the symbol of God’s covenant and presence among the Israelites. Just like the Egyptians suffered different plagues when they refused to liberate the Israelites, the Philistines also suffered from tumors and mice that ravaged…

  • YOU MAY NOT WITHHOLD YOUR HELP (DEUTERONOMY 22:1-4)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is, you may not withhold your help. You may not withhold your help means do not refuse to help others when the need arises. To enable the Israelites to be each other’s keeper, it was necessary to make laws to ensure that a person may not withhold his or…

  • HOW BIG IS YOUR GOD? (JOB 41:1-15)

    REFLECTION How big is your God?, is the theme for our reflection. How big is your God?, is a question that suggests that there are other gods therefore we need to prove that our God is big and incomparable to other gods. Job’s encounter with God leads us to the conclusion that God is unsearchable…

  • STAND UP FOR JESUS

    ACTS 5:27-32 REVELATIONS 1:4-8 JOHN 20:19-31 SUNDAY REFLECTION Stand up for Jesus is the theme for our reflection. To stand up for someone means to defend, support or protect him or her. To stand up for Jesus means to defend the name of our Lord and remain steadfast in our faith. We shall consider the…

  • YOUR KINGDOM COME (PSALM 150)

    REFLECTION Your kingdom come is the theme for our reflection. The Kingdom of God refers to the reign of God over the universe. The kingdom of God is seen or understood from two perspectives. Firstly, we believe we are already experiencing the Kingdom of God because God reigns over our lives and indeed the entire…

  • RESTORATION – (ISAIAH 52:1-10)

    RESTORATION The theme for our reflection is restoration. Restoration is the action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition. God promised Israel restoration after a long period in exile. Israel’s disobedience led them into captivity. The Prophet Isaiah was called by God to warn them to repent but when they failed, they…

  • BREAD AND WINE (LUKE 24:28-43)

    REFLECTION Bread and wine is the theme for our reflection. Bread and wine symbolise the body and blood of Jesus which is shared among a fellowship of believers. Without the sharing of bread and wine which represents the sacrifice of Christ, our Christian fellowship is incomplete. It is important to note that fellowshipping with Christ…

  • WALKING TO EMMAUS AND HOPE RENEWED (LUKE 24:13-35)

    WALKING TO EMMAUS AND HOPE RENEWED (LUKE 24:13-35) REFLECTION “Walking to Emmaus and Hope renewed” is the theme for our reflection. Hope is a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen. Renewal is an instance of resuming something after an interruption. On the day Jesus was resurrected, two of His followers…

  • HE IS NOT HERE (LUKE 24:1-12)

    EASTER MONDAY REFLECTION He is not here is the theme for our reflection. “He is not here” is the answer the Angels gave to the women who found the empty tomb of the Lord Jesus. “And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you…

  • CHRIST’S VICTORY OVER DEATH (EASTER SUNDAY)

    ISAIAH 65:17-25 1 CORINTHIANS 15:19-26 LUKE 24:1-12 EASTER SUNDAY REFLECTION Christ’s victory over death is the theme for our reflection. The greatest enemy of human beings is death. Death ends our lives and relationship with our beloved ones on earth. It is refreshing and delightful to know that Christ overcame the greatest enemy of every…

  • IT’S NEVER TOO LATE FOR ANYONE (LUKE 23:39-56)

    HOLY SATURDAY REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is, it’s never too late for anyone. The repentant criminal’s encounter with Jesus on the cross shows that it’s never too late for anyone to repent and be saved. There are two types of sinners; the unrepentant sinners and the repentant sinners. The first criminal who represents…

  • DYING WITH CHRIST (GOOD FRIDAY)

    ISAIAH 53:1-9 HEBREWS 10:16-25 John 19:16-37 GOOD FRIDAY REFLECTION Dying with Christ is the theme for our reflection. Good Friday is believed to be the day Jesus was crucified and died for our transgressions. Dying with Christ means spiritual and moral death and renewal. We shall deliberate on the following points to help us appreciate…

  • THE BODY AND BLOOD OF JESUS (MAUNDY/HOLY THURDAY)

    MAUNDY/HOLY THURSDAY REFLECTION EXODUS 12:1-4 1 CORINTHIANS 11:23-26 JOHN 13:1-17 The word Maundy comes from the Latin, ‘mandatum’, or ‘command’ which refers to the instructions Jesus gave His disciples at the Last Supper. There are two important commands given on Maundy Thursday, these commands are love and service. Jesus’ earthly ministry is a demonstration of these…

  • STRENGTH FOR THE TIME WHEN WE ARE WEAK (LUKE 22:54-71)

    PASSION WEEK REFLECTIONS The theme for our reflection is, strength for the time when we are weak. It is refreshing and rejuvenating to see friends coming to our aid in times of trouble. We are strengthened emotionally even when we appear to be physically weak by virtue of the agony we find ourselves in when…

  • PRAYER FOR STRENGTH IN THE TIME OF DISTRESS. (LUKE 22:31-53)

    PASSION WEEK REFLECTIONS The theme for our reflection is prayer for strength in the time of distress. Prayer is a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God. Distress is extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain. Every human being goes through a time of distress because of the uncertainties of life. Losing a…

  • THE GREATER IS CALLED TO SERVE (LUKE 22:7-30)

    PASSION WEEK REFLECTIONS The greater is called to serve is the theme for our reflection. The normal and reasonable expectation or reality in the world is that the greater is served by His subordinates or servants. Indeed, one of the reasons for which many people yearning to become rich and powerful through any means possible…

  • SUFFERING FOR A PURPOSE 2

    ISAIAH 50:1-7 PHILIPPIANS 2:5-11 LUKE 19:28-40 LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 40 – SUNDAY REFLECTION) Suffering for a purpose is the theme of our reflection. Suffering is the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship. A Purpose is a reason for which something is done. As we prepare to observe the Passion week, it is important to…

  • SUFFERING FOR A PURPOSE

    ISAIAH 50:1-7 EPHESIANS 2:5-11 LUKE 19:28-40 LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 40 – SUNDAY REFLECTION) Suffering for a purpose is the theme of our reflection. Suffering is the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship. A Purpose is a reason for which something is done. As we prepare to observe the Passion week, it is important to…

  • WITH THE END IN SIGHT (LUKE 20:41-21:11)

    LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 38) The theme for our reflection is, with the end in sight. With the end in sight means something will soon be ending or accomplished. Jesus revealed to His audience that the temple together with all the things they were seeing will be destroyed when the world comes to an end. (Luke…

  • PASTORAL MISCHIEF (EPISODE 18 – FINAL EPISODE)

    Being rendered redundant there was no reason to wake up early; as usual, I checked my messages before going to take my bath. It was rather unusual to receive more than two hundred WhatsApp messages and twenty missed calls early in the morning. I sensed something was not right.  It was obvious my wife and…

  • THE BARE NECESSITIES (LUKE 20:20-40)

    LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 37) The bare necessities is the theme for our reflection. The bare necessities is an idiomatic expression that means having only the basic things that you need to survive and nothing extra. Jesus made two profound statements about paying taxes and the resurrection. The Scribes, the Chief Priest together with Sadducees were…

  • PASTORAL MISCHIEF (EPISODE 17- LAST BUT ONE EPISODE)

    I drove home with my mind was preoccupied with a lot of things, most importantly was my wife’s reaction to my gross immoral conduct and dismissal. I was striving to be a popular pastor to the of detriment my family. I had not been a good husband yet my wife tolerated me and put up…

  • TELLING THE GOOD NEWS (LUKE 20:1-19)

    LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 36) Telling the Good News is the theme for our reflection. The Good News is summed up in John 3:16 which says “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Another important Biblical passage that captures…

  • PASTORAL MISCHIEF (EPISODE 16)

    A few weeks after the burial service, we had a leaders’ meeting. During the meeting, Pastor Derick informed us about his intention to go on two months’ leave. We all encouraged him to do that since that will give him the opportunity to reflect and eventually get over the death of his wife. As we…

  • YET MORE MILES TO GO (LUKE 19:11-28)

    LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 34) ‘Yet more miles to go’ is the theme for our reflection. ‘Yet more miles to go’ is an expression which metaphorically means having much to do in life before dying. In other words, we have much to do as servants or stewards of the Lord before His second coming. Dear friend…

  • ON THE THRESHOLD (JOSHUA 1:1-9)

    LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 32) On the threshold is the theme for our reflection. On the threshold means the place or point of entering or beginning. God appointed Johsua and gave him instructions on the threshold of the promised land. On the threshold may also signify a new beginning in a person’s life. The most important…

  • PASTORAL MISCHIEF (EPISODE 15)

    Within a week it was clear that church members were talking about the sex video which was circulating. The issue led me to pay Pastor Derick and the wife a visit to sympathise with them and also to see how the news had affected them. When I got to the house, I realised that Asafomaame’s…

  • DELIVER US FROM EVIL (PSALM 55:1-7)

    LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 31) Deliver us from evil is the theme for our reflection. A person or thing is evil if the person or thing causes harm, distress, sorrow or calamity. Deliver us from evil is a prayer of redemption from anything that may bring sorrow or calamity into our lives. There are different sources…

  • PASTORAL MISCHIEF (EPISODE 14)

    When our our son turned one year, we decided to take him to the beach at Sakumonor to celebrate his special day. It was going to be his first time at the beach. It was Saturday afternoon and there were a lot of people at the beach as well. Emmanuel was very excited and all…

  • PASTORAL MISCHIEF (EPISODE 13)

    For all the time I had served in my position as the second pastor of RCIGC, I felt being used instead of being in a position of authority. Pastor Derick took all the key decisions during the leader’s meeting. I could not counter his decision when I felt like expressing my view.  He used me…

  • IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER (JAMES 1:5-8)

    LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 29) The theme for our reflection is “in the eye of the beholder.” The eye of the beholder is an expression which means something is perceived as a matter of personal opinion. An examples is beauty is in the eye of the beholder. In as much as in the eye of the…

  • YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND (MATTHEW 11:1-6)

    LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 27) You’ve got a friend is the theme for our reflection. A friend is one that is not hostile but shows love, affection or care. The actions of a person towards you proves whether he or she is your friend or not. Jesus puts it in another way that “For he who…

  • INDEPENDENCE WITHOUT GOD IS SLAVERY

    JOSHUA 5:9-12 2 CORINTHIANS 5:16-21 LUKE 15:11-32 LENT REFLECTION (DAY 26- SUNDAY REFLECTION) The theme for our reflection is independence without God is slavery. Independence is being free from outside control. A slave is a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them, slavery, therefore, is the state of…

  • CAST YOUR ANXIETIES (1 PETER 5:7-10)

    LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 25) Cast your anxieties is the theme for our reflection. To cast is an act of throwing something forcefully. To cast your anxieties means to throw forcefully your anxieties upon the Lord because they are burdensome. If there is a person to cast then there is another to who is stronger in…

  • PASTORAL MISCHIEF (EPISODE 12)

    A Few weeks later after my forbidden act with Stella, we were preparing to go to church one Sunday morning when my wife gave me an envelope, I became anxious and asked what the letter was about, she smile and asked me to read it for myself. I opened it, read it and shouted,  “you…

  • DON’T BE ANXIOUS (PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7)

    LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 24) Don’t be anxious is the theme for today’s reflection. Being anxious is showing signs of extreme uneasiness or brooding fear about something unpleasant likely to happen. We can simply say being anxious is a state of uneasiness as a result of a real or perceived danger. More often than not, we…

  • PASTORAL MISCHIEF (EPISODE 11)

    My graduation saw friends and family who came to share in my joy. I felt I was on top of the world when I was the first grandaunt to receive my certificate with distinction. Pastor Derick and the wife could not hide their joy as they hugged me and congratulated me for excellent academic performance…

  • DON’T LOSE HEART (2 CORINTHIANS 4:16-18)

    LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 23) The theme for today’s reflection is don’t lose heart. The expression don’t lose heart means do not be discouraged. Paul acknowledges the suffering and persecution of believers by the Roman empire in Corinth and therefore ceases the opportunity to encourage them to using binaries of the body and spirit, light and…

  • PASTORAL MISCHIEF (EPISODE 10)

    Academic life began again and I was determined to graduate with distinction. I found most of the courses we were studying in the final year easier than in previous semesters. Some older folks had a challenge in assimilating the courses we were being taught. I usually organise extra classes and taught them to grasp the…

  • PASTORAL MISCHIEF (EPISODE 9)

    My next rural ministry challenge was at Afram Plains. I was well seen off by my church and Pastor Derick. It was the first time I had boarded a pontoon across the River Volta after travelling for hours through the Kwahu Mountains. I was tired due to the nature of the uncomfortable seat in the…

  • All WHO ARE WEARY (MATTHEW 11:28-30)

    LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 21) All who are weary is the theme for our reflection.  To be weary is to feel or show extreme tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or application of mental or physical force and effort. Jesus makes a clarion call to all who are weary to come to Him. Jesus…

  • PASTORAL MISCHIEF (EPOSIDE 8)

    I was now in the second year of Bible school. There were other spiritual formation activities going on besides lectures. There were morning devotions, evening prayer meetings and midweek church services. On Sundays, we were assigned churches within the Accra metropolis to continue our practical attachments. My chief aim is to graduate with distinction therefore…

  • DO NOT WORRY (MATTHEW 6:25-34)

    LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 20) The theme for our reflection is, do not worry. Worry is the state of being anxious and troubled over actual or potential problems. What then is the major cause of worry in life? The major source or cause of worry to humanity is struggle to survive through the acquisition of the…

  • PASTORAL MISCHIEF (EPISODE 7)

    Beposo serves as one of the tributaries of the famous River Pra. The river serves as a source of livelihood for the people. Fishing activities goes on every day except on Thursdays. The men do the fishing and the women smoke and sell the fish. On one Thursday, I decided to take a walk to…