Tag Archives: Samuel Koranteng-Pipim

Oxymorons

Posted on July 2, 2016 by editor

I’m pretty sure this thought-nugget will be clearly misunderstood! If you missed it, I just used an oxymoron (“clearly misunderstood”)—a combination of contradictory or incongruous words. Unless used for dramatic effect or to add flavor to a speech, oxymorons make … Continue reading →

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Where Are the Men?

Posted on June 19, 2016 by editor

Father’s Day honors not only biological fathers, but all men who act as father-figures in our lives—stepdads, uncles, grandpas, husbands, teachers and other responsible adult males. The day isn’t for hollow hilarity, but for sober reflection and honest introspection. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in nuggets | Tagged Adam where are you?, Father's Day, Genesis 3:9, reckless men, restless women, Samuel Koranteng-Pipim, Where are the men?, zestless children | Comments Off

From MOURNING To MORNING

Posted on June 18, 2016 by editor

What a week it has been! The world has been mourning the deaths of some notables: Sandwiched between the funerals of three-time world boxing legend Muhammad Ali (Friday, June 10) and that of respected, international evangelist Pastor CD Brooks (Sunday, … Continue reading →

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The Rough Mountains

Posted on June 12, 2016 by editor

There are no smooth mountains. If our mountains were smooth, they would be difficult to climb. So, when God gives us mountains to climb, He leaves them rough. The bumps and rocks along the way—the obstacles and hurdles in our … Continue reading →

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Being A Champion

Posted on June 5, 2016 by editor

His words sting like a bee! “I’ve wrestled with alligators; I’ve tussled with a whale; I done handcuffed lightning and thrown thunder in jail….I murdered a rock, injured a stone, hospitalized a brick… I make medicine sick.” (Muhammad Ali). Ali’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Being a champion, competition of love, Impossible is not a fact, It isn't the mountains ahead that wear you down, Samuel Koranteng-Pipim, Tribute to Muhammad Ali | Comments Off

Let’s Think

Posted on May 23, 2016 by editor

It’s easier to feel than to think. And many who think they’re thinking are either parroting the thoughts of others or merely re-arranging their prejudices. Thinking is hard as it forces us to analyze facts before we finalize acts. Also, … Continue reading →

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Determined Love

Posted on May 15, 2016 by editor

“You can ignore Him days without number. You can reject Him. You can deny that He exists. You can mock and ridicule and curse Him. You can claim His name but play the Devil’s game. You can be ashamed of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Isaiah 49:15, Ken McFarland, Samuel Koranteng-Pipim, unconditional love, unfailing love, You can’t stop God from loving you | Comments Off

Chicken Leadership

Posted on April 30, 2016 by editor

Alas, today we’ve allowed the chickens to lead the eagles! We know this when consciences don’t catch fire for noble and just causes. When competence is determined by age, degrees, pedigree, and blind agreement. When activity counts, and not productivity. … Continue reading →

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Stand Up & Be Counted

Posted on April 24, 2016 by editor

“The greatest want of the world is the want of men—men who will not be bought or sold; men who in their inmost souls are true and honest; men who do not fear to call sin by its right name; … Continue reading →

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Perplexities & Confusion

Posted on April 17, 2016 by editor

Like Peter, there are things we often don’t understand. On one occasion, Jesus responded: “What I am doing you do not understand now, but you will know after this” (John 13:7). Writes E.G. White: “All that has perplexed us in … Continue reading →

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