“Unless we take time to discover the purpose of the life we’re celebrating, the celebration of birthdays is, frankly, a fuss, if not a farce. The lyrics of a 1970s secular song sum it up: ‘Why am I dying to live, if I’m just living to die?’ Stated differently, WHY I’m born is more important than the WHEN. Purpose gives meaning to life. When we discover a life of purpose, our lives become purposeful. Therefore, on our birthdays and those of our loved ones, let’s remember to raise the ‘Why?’ question. Then, and only then, can the birthdays be real milestones of life, and not some blips of existence on calendars.”—Samuel Koranteng-Pipim
Meditations on on Jeremiah 1:4, 5.
SAMUEL KORANTENG-PIPIM,PH.D. , is a US-based Ghanaian author, inspirational speaker, leadership trainer, and an advocate for youth empowerment. He was trained in engineering and systematic theology, and has authored more than twenty books. They include his bestselling works Hope Through the Dark, Six More Chances, Healed Wounds but Ugly Scars, and Patience in the Midst of Trials and Afflictions. Dr. Pipim currently directs two Centers for Leadership Development known as EAGLES (Empowerment & Advisory Group for Leadership, Excellence, & Service) and ANANSE (African Network & Advisory for Needed Services & Excellence). www.EAGLESonline.org. He also serves as a special consultant on Bible projects for Remnant Publications. 