I’d like to tell you about a man for whom I have great admiration. The eldest of three children, he was born on September 9, 1890, on a farm in the state of Indiana. Coming from a relatively modest background, he lost his father at the tender age of five. His mother, who worked as […]
The first type of limiting thoughts we entertain are general thoughts about the world. For example, someone might say: “I don’t like or trust business leaders. Their only goal is to make money off the backs of their employees.” Another person might say: “In any case, all politicians are liars and thieves!” or “Investing in […]
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 […]
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 […]
You can be very close to an anointing and yet fail to receive it. Elisha received Elijah’s spirit, but Elisha’s disciple, Gehazi, never received Elisha’s spirit. In fact, Gehazi disqualified himself from receiving the anointing of his master Elisha. Here is his story: “Gehazi, the servant of Elisha, the man of God, said to himself, […]
To outwit traps means to thwart the maneuvers, devices, pitfalls, and snares set by the enemy with the intent to make us fall and ultimately kill us prematurely. Here, it is about counteracting a machination, a planned conspiracy aimed at destroying us before our time. Premature Death Premature death can be defined as an early, […]
Friendships are similar to sibling relationships, with their ups and downs. The only difference is that blood ties come into play with siblings, influencing interactions differently than in friendships. Some friendships are forged in times of trials and difficulties. It is important to understand that there are many subtleties to consider within a friendship. Moreover, […]
As a bonus to this non-exhaustive list, we have the fake personality. As the name suggests, no one is safe from encountering, living, or working with such a person. A true social chameleon, adapting to circumstances and the environment. These are high-level flatterers, skilled opportunists, and very deceitful individuals who won’t hesitate to deceive or […]
