Tagged jo’s devotions

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

You see people being called forward; In church at every service; Being told their future is bright; And their life stories are about to change for the better; You see the look of relief and renewed ... Read More...

When a breakthrough arrives in a middle of a crisis, we call it a miracle and celebrate it deservedly. When everything runs smoothly, we appreciate it in the beginning but the gratitude begins to fade and it st... Read More...

Anyone who is familiar with the King James Version of the Bible knows the word ‘verily’ was often used by Jesus whenever He wanted us to take Him by His word. And those who are true believers, who have tested a... Read More...

Imagine receiving brand new jewelry on a special day like your birthday, wedding or anniversary. You open the box and the first thing you notice is how brightly it sparkles. You promise yourself to take great c... Read More...

Athletes, artistes and actors aim for awards and trophies, corporate players aim for plaques and citations, beauty queens aim for the crown and royals aim for the throne with the crown. To qualify to be on the ... Read More...

Most people feel incomplete by themselves. They go in search for additives in order to have a sense of being whole like a particular job, a spouse, kids, meditation sessions etc. Most of the time, people still ... Read More...

Most makeup artists display the ‘before and after’ photos of their clients on various social media platforms to attest to their quality services and how they can make any woman (no matter how ordinary) look as ... Read More...

My devotional today was about the dilemma Joseph found himself in when he found out that Mary, his betrothed, was with child. Most times during the Christmas season, most sermons talk about the exemplary obedie... Read More...

The world prescribes behaviour modification approaches and rehabilitation to help correct certain socially deviant behaviours. This is because we are made to believe that we are born with a clean slate and that... Read More...

If only I could touch him… I was the one who is allergic to anything good; Be it a job, friends or opportunities; After pushing everyone away and running about in circles, I finally admitted that I ... Read More...

We all go to bed expecting to wake up the next morning. We cover ourselves, put the lights out and then close our eyes. And then we give the alarm clock the responsibility of waking us up when the sun rises. ... Read More...

We love school because we get to learn new exciting stuff and get to hang out with friends. But we hate it when the teacher gives an assignment or announces an impromptu test. We know they are inevitable, but w... Read More...