“The Day Of The LORD!”
“The Day Of The LORD!”(Jl.2:28-32).My parents often told us of the time when swarms of locusts invaded the Grassfield region. At first, the people were jubilant that they had been blessed with another edible insect that was good sauce for fufucorn. Not long after, the locusts became a source of lament. When a swarm of […]
“By The Spirit Of The LORD!”
“By The Spirit Of The LORD!”(Zec.4:1-14).The late philosopher musician Prince Nico Mbarga expressed his nostalgia for homeland in the song, “Home is home.” He said, “If you tour the whole world, the place where you go go na your home. Whether your home big, whether your home small, home be home…” The nostalgia for homeland […]
“Shared Responsibility Through The Holy Spirit!”
“Shared Responsibility Through The Holy Spirit!”(Num.11:11-17&24-29).For the administration of the sacrament of baptism or the rite of confirmation, we call on the Holy Spirit upon the candidates. For the authorisation of assistant pastors, the ordination of pastors and the induction and institution of pastors we call on the Holy Spirit on them. For the dedication […]
“No Other God!”
“No Other God!”(Is.44:1-8).“But now listen, Jacob, my servant, Israel, whom I have chosen. This is what the Lord says— he who made you, who formed you in the womb, and who will help you:‘Do not be afraid, Jacob, my servant, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen. For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and […]
“Happy Pentecost Sunday!”
“Happy Pentecost Sunday!”(Ez.36:22-28).Today is Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost is derived from a Greek word meaning fiftieth. Mainline denominations commemorate this day as the day the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles in tongs of fire.Pentecost is fifty days after Easter and ten days after Ascension day.African wisdom states that one cannot dig a new road without […]