Tag Archives: Samuel Koranteng-Pipim quote

Look For Your Real Mother

Posted on May 9, 2021 by editor

She May Not Be the One You Think! Your real mother is not necessarily the woman who carried you in the womb or gave birth to you. She is not even the woman who raised or cared for you (e.g., … Continue reading →

Why? Why Me? Why Now?

Posted on March 7, 2021 by editor

We become philosophers when sudden adversities strike. When our worlds fall apart without warning: fatal illness diagnosed, death strikes, loss or failure suffered, divorce, broken relationship or rejection experienced, or hurt by betrayal, slander, or hatred. It’s then we ask, … Continue reading →

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The Cancer of Betrayal

Posted on March 1, 2021 by editor

“As bad as an enemy can be, something worse than an enemy is a traitor.” (J.J. Rawlings). A traitor is one who betrays a friend, country, cause, or principle. Such a person is a Judas, betrayer, a sellout, or a … Continue reading →

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Unkind Criticism: How To Deal With It

Posted on March 1, 2021 by editor

“Criticism is something we can avoid easily by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing” (Aristotle). Let our responses display maturity and educate others. Thus, English evangelist, George Whitefield (1714-1770) once responded to a very critical letter accusing him of … Continue reading →

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Who Are My Heroes?

Posted on November 29, 2020 by editor

Recent deaths of some close personal friends and certain influential leaders have challenged me anew to ask questions about the people I greatly admire: Who do I consider as my real heroes, why do I embrace them as such, and … Continue reading →

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Metal Chains & Mental Chains

Posted on November 29, 2020 by editor

Mental slavery! It’s the root cause for the crisis of leadership in Africa, for our culture of dependency and our beggar mentality. It’s the reason we willingly allow others to exploit us to advance their personal, political, ideological, theological, economic … Continue reading →

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What Are You Thankful For?

Posted on November 26, 2020 by editor

An elderly lady in a nursing home said, “I thank you, Lord, for two good teeth, one upper and one lower. And I thank you that they meet!” She was thankful for little things. Fanny Crosby (1820-1915) wrote more than … Continue reading →

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Our Appointments With Disappointment

Posted on September 20, 2020 by editor

Disappointments are inescapable appointments in life. Why do we have to face them—and how should we deal with them? Often, our dashed hopes, shattered dreams, and unmet expectations summon us to change directions so we can get on the right … Continue reading →

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Be Polished & Shine

Posted on September 13, 2020 by editor

It hurts to be hurt—repeatedly! But consider this: “When people hurt you over and over, think of them like sand paper. They may scratch and hurt you a bit, but in the end, you end up polished and they end … Continue reading →

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In Our Darkest Moments

Posted on September 6, 2020 by editor

What do you do, when you cannot see your way clearly? What will keep you going when you see no light at the end of the tunnel? The inspired song writer, King David, tells us that when we face our … Continue reading →

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