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The African Disease (Mind Liberation #4)

Posted on February 3, 2013 by editor

The most malignant disease facing the continent of Africa is not AIDS or malaria, but one called “the blindness of the heart.” A heart problem. To put it differently, this simply means our minds are in chains [i.e.,“futility of the … Continue reading →

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When Doors Are Closed

Posted on February 3, 2013 by editor

Despite our best intentions and efforts, doors of opportunity sometimes shut in our faces: Prospects are blocked, relationships are terminated, & scholarships, school admissions, job offers, and visa requests are denied.  It’s Divine Providence & timing that close certain doors … Continue reading →

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This Is Africa (Mind Liberation #3)

Posted on February 3, 2013 by editor

Instead of raising millionaires & billionaires, we’ve succeeded in producing nillionaires (people with a lot of nothing or people with next to nil). The richest continent in the world is inhabited by the poorest people on the globe. Mediocrity is … Continue reading →

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Who Is A True African? (Mind Liberation #2)

Posted on February 1, 2013 by editor

The mark of a real African is not the geographical location, the color of the skin, ability to wear some kente cloths or some other piece of traditional clothing. Being a true African is not about an ability to cook … Continue reading →

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Facebook or Facehook? (Mind Liberation #1)

Posted on January 31, 2013 by editor

[NOTE: “Mind Liberation” is a concept I extract from the biblical imperative to have a new mind–“the mind of Christ.” When our old mind-sets are replaced by the “mind of Christ,” we shall display Christ’s life of excellence, humility and … Continue reading →

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Stay With the Ball

Posted on January 27, 2013 by editor

There’s a saying in Ghanaian football: “The one with the ball is the one that’s attacked.” If you’re productively engaged in a worthy cause, prepare to be opposed and tripped. Adversaries will criticize, vilify, and try to pull down. But … Continue reading →

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Hasty Judgments

Posted on January 20, 2013 by editor

It was a costly mistake: The trusting parents went for a brief walk, leaving their new baby in the care of their watchful pet dog. They returned to find the baby’s crib upside-down and empty, its blanket in scattered bloody … Continue reading →

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Be the Bee

Posted on January 12, 2013 by editor

The Bird asked the Honeybee: “You work so hard to make honey and humans just take it away. Doesn’t it bother you?” The Bee replied: “No, not at all! They take my honey, but can’t take away my art of … Continue reading →

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Lemon Juice or Lemonade?

Posted on January 6, 2013 by editor

Life can at times be very hard, full of pain, unfairness, and hurt. But of what use are folks who relax in pools of self-pity, who’re adorned in robes of long faces, and who dance to the rhythms of criticisms, … Continue reading →

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A Newborn Year

Posted on January 1, 2013 by editor

If we’re willing, this newborn year can be better than its predecessor. For the new year challenges us to dream, to dare, to do, and to attain. Whatever hasn’t been tried beckons with allure, and past accomplishments demand more advancements. … Continue reading →

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