“Take Care Of The Sheep Like An Owner And Not A Hireling!”

“Take Care Of The Sheep Like An Owner And Not A Hireling!” In Mungaka it is said, “mbeñ ndeñ ka mi soñti’” meaning a big bundle of bamboos got finished because they kept removing a bamboo each without loosening the bundle. By this it is meant that “unity is strength.” It is also to say […]

“In Jesus Christ There Is Fulness Of Life!”

“In Jesus Christ There Is Fulness Of Life!” Two words which Jesus used and which raised bile in the chief priests and Pharisees are the “I am” words. When God called and commissioned Moses in the burning bush Moses asked to know what name he should tell the people when they ask him who sent […]

“The Lord Will Rescue You From Bad Shepherds!”

“The Lord Will Rescue You From Bad Shepherds!” In ancient Near East those responsible for leadership were considered to be shepherds. These include kings and their officials, but also prophets and priests. Today we reflect on the woes pronounced against those shepherds “who only take care of themselves” with little concern about the flock. They […]

“Give Ear To The Word Of The Lord!”

“Give Ear To The Word Of The Lord!” The late Dr. Moses Fokong of the defunct West Cameroon Modern Jazz orchestra was convinvced that musicians are in the line of prophets. He said in each generation God gives to a community someone who will communicate his words to the community through music. We know of […]

“Return To The Shepherd And Overseer Of Your Life!”

“Return To The Shepherd And Overseer Of Your Life!” “Think About This: 200,000 people who had grand plans for their lives suddenly died. What’s there to fight anyone about?…” I read the above words this morning on a friend’s wall. Indeed there is nothing there to fight anyone about! But there is someone who has […]