We give them the sincere milk of the Word till they grow to partake of the meat of the Word; thereafter, they grow further to partake of the strong meat of the Word. Scripture says, “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:” 1 Peter 2:2 We teach […]
It is important to understand that God does not answer every prayer. Just as not all job applications are accepted during a recruitment process, not all prayers receive a positive response. You may be one of a thousand applicants, yet only 100 might be accepted. Every recruitment announcement includes specific conditions to fulfill and required […]
According to the Larousse dictionary, confession means the act of confiding or admitting. Confession is a declaration made with our mouths, from the depths of our hearts, after realizing that we were wrong or had committed a fault or mistake, with the aim of returning to the right path. It is also a declaration made […]
Being spiritually awake is essential for every believer. When you are spiritually awake, you control situations instead of letting them control you. It is dangerous for a believer to fall into spiritual slumber. The enemies that fight against us do not sleep; they are always alert, seeking the perfect moment to strike. However, an awakened […]
Fruitfulness means the ability to accomplish as much as possible with the resources God provides. Considering God’s infinite gifts, I have understood that many operate far below the capacities God has granted them. “The man who had received five talents brought the other five and said, ‘Master, you entrusted me with five talents; see, I […]
Some people believe that churches must start as small groups before growing. This is a common thought. I started the World Miracle Church in Tamale with a crusade. Before we arrived in the city of Accra in 1994, I was in prayer in New York when God told me to begin the church in Accra […]
Love Is Warm and Welcoming. “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another.“ – John 13:35 Great churches are built on Christian love. Love is the biblical mark of true discipleship. Without love, we cannot claim to be true followers of Christ. This was evident in […]
I know of churches where deacons and deaconesses stand at the entrance to ensure that those who are poorly dressed are not admitted inside unless they meet the church’s dress code. Can you imagine Jesus Christ doing such a thing? If our goal is to change people’s inner lives, their external lives will certainly follow. […]
Mental Barrier 5: The Love for TraditionSome churches do not progress simply because they are stuck in the web of tradition: “This is how it is practiced in my religion, so we cannot seek any other methods outside of this.“ You cling to this stance despite the fact that the strategy has stopped being effective […]
Church Plague 3: KoinonitisThe disease of koinonitis is one that causes a small group in the congregation to believe they own the church: everyone knows each other, and newcomers cannot find a place. When someone celebrates a birthday, almost everyone in the church attends the party. This type of church will never grow beyond the […]
