From My Desk

The Unexpected ‘Bombshell’ “I have both good news and bad news for you - which do you want to hear first,” the stenographer quizzed. “I am pregnant and I have fibroids. I know,” my wife retorted, chuckling for a split second.  Multiple tests in other health facilities had confirmed this to be the case. However, my wife was unprepared for what the stenographer in this facility had to say about the matter.   “Yes. On a serious note, the baby in your womb cannot survive, since you have multiple and large-sized fibroids in and around your womb. An overwhelmingly large section of your womb houses the fibroids. The foetus is very tiny and occupies only a small section of your womb. I advise that you consult with the doctor to schedule for an abortion, and for the washing/flushing of your womb, to prepare your womb for your next pregnancy….” the stenographer opined. My wife was startled and speechless. She walked out of the scan room heartbroken and utterly confused by what t...

Is there not a cause? A cause to rejoice? My candid view Mincing no words There certainly is a cause A cause to rejoice Especially for the millions who have welcomed the STAR Welcomed who? The Star of stars Jesus, the Christ Magnificently virgin born In a commonplace In Bethlehem Begotten, not created. Eternal Word putting on flesh Stepping into time & space Came that whosoever is willing Will make room in their hearts for him Newness of life to receive   Is there not a cause? A cause to rejoice? There undoubtedly is A blessed & memorable season such as this Celebrating the STAR His glorious & unparalleled entry into this world of doom and gloom Brightening wherever room is made for him With life, love, hope, joy & peace Merry Christmas, everyone!

Photo: Emmanuel Wedam  (B.A., MSc.) “Not how long, but how well you have lived is the main thing.” -Lucius Annaeus   Emma, only a couple of days prior, I sent you a whatsApp message, awaiting a reply. Unknown to me, you were battling for your dear life - at the brink of exiting this life. The reality of your eventual exit dawned on me when my mum placed a call to me a couple of hours ago, bearing the heart-breaking news of your sudden demise in a hospice. Even though we rarely met in our later years due to work schedules, our friendship remained true. There was so much to talk about and to reminisce whenever we met; our coincidental meet up a few months ago on the Legon campus (where you were continuing your PHD studies) wasn`t an exception. This was unfortunately going to be the very last time our paths will cross. It saddens my heart that my childhood friend, close buddy, former classmate, former evangelism team member, former fellow SU, brigade and YPG member...

"Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing" -Benjamin Franklin (Inventor, Author, Publisher, Diplomat) In his seminal book, “The secret kingdom”, world-renowned Christian pastor, author, and televangelist Pat Robertson makes a strong case for the use of positive words when he notes: “Through our words, we translate the will of God in the invisible kingdom to the visible situation that confronts us. We speak to storms, and they cease…. The simple truth is that God`s word, spoken into a situation, will perform his purpose… When you confess blessing, favor, victory, and success, those things will come to you.” Sadly, however, it appears the concept of words and their far-reaching impact as revealed in parts of Scripture have largely been ignored in many pulpits and as such scores of believers know next to nothing about the power inherent in the ‘spoken word’. Hence the recklessness with which many communicate and the dire consequences...