Posts by Monica Aryitey
He Decided
He found himself in a foreign land with values and a belief system opposed to his. He worshiped God, they worshipped idols. He didn’t go there voluntarily but was forcibly…
Read MoreUnabashed
One of the most talked about women in the Bible is the woman with the alabaster box. The story is recorded in all four gospels. In three of these, she…
Read MoreGod’s Rep
I always tell my kids to be mindful of how they conduct themselves because everything they do reflects on our family. It’s the same with God. As His children, we…
Read MoreRestorer-In-Chief
Let’s face it, some of the Bible’s stories read like Soap Operas. Case in point: Samson & Delilah. Phew. A quick summary in case you’re not familiar with the story.…
Read MoreJoy & Sorrow
My dad passed away on December 23rd, 2022. On that same day, my brother and his wife welcomed their baby girl Julia into the world. It was a day of…
Read MoreFor Your Good
In Joshua 2, Joshua sent two spies to check out Jericho in preparation for their impending invasion of the city. The spies went to Rahab, the Prostitute who hid them…
Read MoreJesus Wept
As a kid, my favorite “memory verse” was “Jesus wept” John 11: 35. This was one of the few times Jesus cried and it was at Lazarus’ graveside. Let’s rewind…
Read MoreThe Longest Walk
When God asked Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, the latter knew God meant business. The narrative in Genesis reads as if this was a walk in the park for Abraham. Right…
Read MoreSafest Place
She was caught in adultery. The self-righteous men decided to teach her a lesson and test Jesus in the process. “Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman…
Read MoreImpact!
Impact and influence are two of the most popular words we hear these days, IMO. Impact means having a strong effect on someone or something. Influence has a similar meaning.…
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