Author Josephine Amoako

Jo’s Devotions: Own Your Frontline

One of the trending terms 2020 has exposed all of us to is ‘frontline workers’. Honestly, if it weren’t for the pandemic, I never would have known that word. For this period, frontline workers refer to all heal... Read More...

Jo’s Devotions: The Grateful Therapy

In the heat of the pandemic year 2020 has been plagued with, one thing you will find in relative abundance is inspirational and motivational articles. Everyone would agree that we need some uplifting content to... Read More...

Jo’s Devotions: A Christian Racist?

Of all the things that I’m passionate about, this wasn’t even on my list because I had no idea it even existed. I always defined racists in my head as people who do not understand and have not experienced the l... Read More...

What’s the You version of the Bible say about God?

The most popular and perhaps the most controversial book of all time is the Bible. Written by 40 human authors over a period of approximately 1,500 years, the living words were inspired by God himself. The main... Read More...

Loving your neighbor…from a distance

If we are honest, most of us didn’t take this coronavirus pandemic as seriously as we should when it first broke out. Hence even though it had been in the news for a while now, it still hit us like a shock in o... Read More...

20/20 Vision: Eyes on God

I don’t have perfect eyesight. I started having trouble seeing what my teachers wrote on the blackboard quite early. I had to blink several times to be able to read and then write. My parents took me to the opt... Read More...

Jo’s Devotions: Decaffeinated Christianity

Just as the power of coffee lies in the caffeine and that of wine depends on how long it has been allowed to ferment, the power of a Christian hinges on how committed he is to denying himself, picking up his cr... Read More...

Jo’s Devotions: Dear one, are you okay?

I was saddened and worried upon coming across news that prolific worshipper Marty Sampson, who has been with Hillsong for many years was ‘genuinely losing his faith’. Last week, news broke that author Joshua Ha... Read More...

If you could ask the devil one question…

I saw this question on Twitter and after pondering it over for a minute, I thought it was an interesting question. Some of the responses were quite fascinating as well. While one asked why he wasn’t satisfied w... Read More...

Jo’s Devotions: Water to Wine

Who am I? Just a sinner saved by grace. A woman on a journey to discover what loves means in the most profound way ever. Who was I? A mentally and emotionally unsure girl who knew God from reference – parent... Read More...

Jo’s Devotions; According To Your Faith

Without faith, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). If you are a regular church goer, then you have heard this statement from the pulpit a couple of times. You must have also heard this verse that sa... Read More...

Jo’s Devotions: Be A David

If you ever attended Sunday School, then you must have surely heard of one Bible Character called David. And if there’s one thing he’s famously known for, it is his encounter with the giant Goliath and how he d... Read More...

Jo’s Devotions: Keeping life simple

Disclaimer: simple doesn’t mean shabby. Simplicity doesn’t imply abasement; or portray ‘the poorer the holier’ attitude. It’s devoid of any complicated additions which are mostly unnecessary. The Bible provi... Read More...

Jo’s Devotions: Your anger is not pretty

To be angry is to be human. It’s not a pleasant emotion to entertain or exhibit. It comes about when someone presses our wrong buttons over and over again. Some people are more easily provoked than others but e... Read More...

Jo’s Devotions: My Angels & I

I’ve come across this phrase a lot, ‘Battling/fighting/struggling with my demons’ in movies, TV series and even blog posts. I didn’t think much of it at first as I thought it was just a new way of saying the fr... Read More...

Jo’s Devotions – Why Love Potions Don’t Work

Growing up, I used to watch a lot of Hollywood movies where a woman was so obsessed about a guy that she would go to a ‘medicine man or woman’ for a charm or potion to lace the man’s food so he would love her u... Read More...

Jo’s Devotions – The God of Second Chances

Once upon a time, God created His perfect world and called it good. He then made man in His image and likeness to tend the earth. He then said it was not good for man to be alone and so formed a woman out of hi... Read More...

Jo’s Devotions: If God Knows….Why Worry?

If God Knows….Why Worry? “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’... Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself - Matthew 6:25-34 (NIV) The di... Read More...

Jo’s Devotions: What do you think of a nightclub for Christians?

Apparently, some Christians feel left out of the ‘fun’ that their secular friends are having and are contemplating opening a ‘Christian-like’ nightclub-no alcohol or secular music, just gospel music and soft dr... Read More...

Jo’s Devotions: The Christian’s Conditions of Service

When one is offered a new job, it is often met with excitement. We can’t wait to know the conditions of service and benefits so we can make plans accordingly. Sometimes, the expectations are exceeded; other tim... Read More...

Jo’s Devotions: Trust Jesus to Calm Your Storm

I was blessed to have listened to the sermon delivered by the President of the Ghana Baptist Convention, Rev. Dr. Ernest Adu-Gyamfi earlier this year captioned, ‘Calming the Storm.’ Although I’ve heard several ... Read More...

Jo’s Devotions 2/28/2017: God is Crying When it Rains

I don’t know where I got that idea from but that’s what I thought when I was a little girl. And when it was coupled with thunder and lightning, then it must be that God is terribly angry. I had heard stories of... Read More...

Jo’s Devotions 1/16/2017: A Ride With Temptation

It always starts with a look; An unintentional innocent look; You’ve always looked at it; But never really paid it much attention; Not until you saw something peculiar about it that one time; You... Read More...

Jo’s Devotions 12/24/2016: Imagine Mary

Virgin but pregnant. Betrothed to an honorable man who after some miraculous change of heart, decided to marry her after all. Her son has already been named. Jesus. She touched her tummy. She felt honored by... Read More...

Jo’s Devotions 12/08/2016: Church Ushers and Bouncers

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word ‘usher’? Mine would be someone who welcomes me into a venue and ensures I’m comfortably seated. What about the word, ‘bouncer’? The mental I have... Read More...

Jo’s Devotions 11/08/2016: Sober Ten Years Later

The last thing I remember was being at a college party; Taking shots and playing truth or dare; Flirting and grinding against warm bodies; Shouting to friends and getting shouted at in return; Drink... Read More...

Jo’s Devotions 10/10/2016: The Jonah on your Boat

Ever had your life turned topsy-turvy after crossing paths with someone? A new friend, boy/girlfriend, business associate or even spouse? Sometimes it could be the usual fateful timings; other times it would ha... Read More...

Jo’s Devotions 9/13/2016: Does God Disappoint?

I’m sure you’ve heard most believers say God never disappoints which is true. We also hear that God doesn’t always answer our prayers how and when we expect Him to. This is because His timing is best and He kno... Read More...

Jo’s Devotions 08/15/2016: Praise through the Pain

The atmosphere during praises in church is usually charged with mirth; While worship time is most often a solemn moment; We praise God for His provision during the past week; For His protection and our... Read More...

Jo’s Devotions 08/01/2016: Make God Your Sanctuary

When troubles hit you on every side, who do you turn to? When the journey is taking too long because there are bumps on the road at every turn; who do you cry out to? When you call out for help and all yo... Read More...