In 1 Kings 19:1–4, we encounter a vivid and deeply emotional moment in the life of the prophet Elijah. After his remarkable victory over the prophets of Baal, Elijah fled from Jezreel into the wilderness, gripped by fear and discouragement following Queen Jezebel’s threat. Overwhelmed and weary, he sought refuge in a cave. There, God...
Mental health refers to our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It influences how we think, feel, and behave. As Christians, we are not immune to mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders. In our churches today, many individuals may appear physically present yet are emotionally burdened by the struggles they face....
Red and blue have long stood as the enduring and recognizable colours of The Apostolic Church-Ghana. They are not merely pigments on cloth or emblems on banners, but profound testimonies—expressions of the convictions, beliefs, and faith that define the Apostolic tradition. According to the Church’s brand guide, red represents the blood of Jesus Christ, shed...
For a long time, the concept of purity has been reduced to a single question—whether or not someone has had sex. It has often been treated as a simple label: virgins are considered “pure,” and everyone else is not. Yet, this is a shallow definition for a word that was always meant to carry a...
In the Gospel of Luke 7:24, Jesus poses a thought-provoking question to the crowd concerning John the Baptist: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?” This imagery, “a blade of grass bending in the wind”, serves as a powerful metaphor. It represents instability, lack of conviction,...
There is something truly beautiful about the beginning of every Christian’s walk with God. Do you remember those early days after you first met Jesus? Your heart was on fire. Prayer felt effortless. Worship flowed from your lips like a song you couldn’t stop singing. You longed to be in God’s presence, read His Word,...
Isaiah’s prophetic declaration in Isaiah 53:11 gives us a profound glimpse into the heart of the Easter story: “He shall see of the travail of His soul, and shall be satisfied… for He shall bear their iniquities.” These words capture both the depth of Christ’s suffering and the magnitude of the salvation it secured for...
Here’s the truth: we have all sinned, and not only fallen short of the glory of God, but have incurred His wrath, and also stand condemned (sentenced) to death(Rom.3:23; 5:9,Jn.3:36, Rom.6:23). And lo, it is a dangerous (fearful) thing to fall into the hands of God (Heb 10:31). In accordance with divine justice, this sentenced...
The human condition is neither morally neutral nor spiritually incidental; it is decisively fallen. Scripture testifies with unsettling clarity that all have sinned, and thus all stand guilty before a Holy God. This guilt is not abstract, as it invokes divine justice. And justice, by its very nature, demands satisfaction. The rightful wage of sin...
The Apostolic Church-Ghana has banned the practice of kissing the bride before the altar during marriage ceremonies on wedding days. This decision, approved by the Council of Apostles and Prophets (CAP), was adopted by delegates at the 6th General Council Meeting held at the TAC Conference Centre, Fafraha, Accra. President Ami-Narh explained that the decision...
