Tag Archives: Samuel Koranteng-Pipim

Africa Will Rise Again

Posted on January 5, 2022 by editor

Only Transformed Youth Can Make A Difference (Dr. Pipim’s Leadership Training on New Year’s Day) I spent the first weekend of the New Year (Dec 31-Jan 2, 2022) at a leadership training retreat on the campus of the University of … Continue reading →

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Make Your Comeback

Posted on May 4, 2019 by editor

“The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence,” says Dr. Willie Jolley in his aptly-titled book “A Setback Is a Setup for a Comeback.” Indeed, your past failure should not hold you hostage. Regardless of what … Continue reading →

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The Dark Moments of Life

Posted on November 7, 2016 by editor

Without the dark we cannot clearly see the stars. Similarly, the dark moments of adversity often reveal some of life’s most valuable gifts or blessings. What initially comes disguised as painful experiences are often used by God to deepen our … Continue reading →

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Let’s Be Real!

Posted on September 5, 2016 by editor

The Hindu philosopher, Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948), once said of Christians: “I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians.” He also remarked: “Oh, I don’t reject Christ. I love Christ. It’s just that so many of you Christians are so … Continue reading →

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Listen With Your Two Ears

Posted on August 22, 2016 by editor

Those who make decisions without listening to both sides of an issue are foolish and dangerous. Often, their judgments are unfair, and their actions encourage gossip and slander. God gave us two ears so we can hear things from ALL … Continue reading →

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Olympic Gold

Posted on August 14, 2016 by editor

A nation can be rich in gold, but destitute in Olympic gold. For example, to date, there’s been only one Olympic gold medal winner ever for my home country Ghana (formerly the Gold Coast). Only one! This is a nation … Continue reading →

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Our Words

Posted on August 7, 2016 by editor

Our words are bigger than our mouths, travel faster than light and outlast our time. Words can discourage or inspire, wound or heal, build up or tear down. An unknown poet wrote: “A careless word may kindle strife; A cruel … Continue reading →

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The Naked Emperor

Posted on July 25, 2016 by editor

“Propaganda does not deceive people; it merely helps them to deceive themselves” (Eric Hoffer). Two con artists convinced an emperor that they could make him the best suit from the finest cloth. The cloth would be invisible to anyone who … Continue reading →

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History’s Volcanic Hour

Posted on July 17, 2016 by editor

Once, a US Senate Chaplain prayed: “Our Father God, …. in this volcanic hour of history save us, we beseech Thee, from panic and despair” (Frederick Brown Harris). Those words capture our inner fears and longings in today’s frightening world … Continue reading →

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Our Tears

Posted on July 10, 2016 by editor

“The sea is nothing but a library of all the tears in history” (Lemony Snicket). Each tear is written in a language that cannot be expressed in words. And every salty tear meandering into the sea is a cry for … Continue reading →

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