Oheneba Akofa

Interesting reads Here and There

2012-02-07T12:21:00.006Z

I don’t plan for this kind of post to be a series as some bloggers do. I just had to share!Mouth Dropping SculptureI’m a bride of Christ and came across Bride of Christ ministries during an online search few years ago. David Magiera has released a mouth dropping sculpture. I keep thinking “wow,” every time I look intensely at the image. Go “wow” yourself too by clicking here, haha!Impact Value of

Christmas Hampers

2012-01-31T14:58:00.001Z

20 years ago in Ghana, there wasn’t anything like “Christmas Hampers.” People would give notable gifts such as a live chicken, a goat, a cow (or parts of a cow), large quantities of meat or a bag of rice or sugar, Danish butter cookies, etc.These days, the corporate world and individuals have become creative in the way Christmas gifts are packaged and given.ENTER: Christmas Hampers.The hampers

Selfishness is weakness

2012-01-23T04:08:00.001Z

“Selfishness is weakness.But loving and caring for others is a position of power beyond anything that we can possibly imagine.” ~~~Joyce Meyer

Jobs, Lessons & Gratefulness

2012-01-20T21:14:00.005Z

I haven’t worked long in the professional world. 6 years is not long or is it? As I move on to a new job this month, I’ve been reflecting on my career experiences and the lessons I have learnt since I started working. And guess what? I feel so blessed!My new boss asked me during the interview, “What do you value in a work place?” I hadn’t really thought of it but somehow I had a ready answer, “

Of Pleasant Dreams & Resurrection

2012-01-19T04:01:00.005Z

I’ve forgotten how to play J.S. Bach’s “Jesu Joy of Man’s desiring.” However, I woke up remembering a dream in which I was effortlessly and skillfully playing it like I used to years ago before I fell out of practice.And the words are so, oh, so... really, I can't find the right words!It’s a New Year. Perhaps, resurrection is taking place. : ) Sorry, the photo is grainy. Mr. Music Score, where

“I can’t go on like this anymore!"

2012-01-14T20:45:00.002Z

Promises to live by: “I can’t go on like this anymore! I’ve no strength left!” Are there days in your life when it seems as if you have no strength to go on? Responsibilities overwhelms us, the state of important relationships are not as desired and we are unable to accomplish significant goals. These seasons come and go, but while we are in it, we wonder when it will be over.I was fervently

11 days gone already!

2012-01-11T20:09:00.003Z

Wow, it is 11 days into 2012 already!!Where did the days go?Yours truly finally took down the Christmas decor this morning. My Christmas posts has photos of a few of them. The rest of the photos didn’t come out well… still testing the new camera I got for Christmas, courtesy of my lovely mom. Yippee!As expected, the season was all eating, drinking & chatting with family to the point that I had to

A Christmas quiz of some sort

2011-12-20T21:36:00.004Z

I must say that I started playing Christmas carols in … ahem… in October. Weird, I know. Okay, I do play carols in the middle of the year... just because... well, just because I can! So I’ve been rather psyched up for a looooong time. It’s only left with the food and family part then it will be complete, haha! I found this quiz on Faith's blog and decided to play along. Ssssh… Faith doesn’t know

Of my favourite Christmas carols

2011-12-20T07:47:00.007Z

I have always loved Christmas carols; both listening and singing to them.If you ask what my favourite Christmas song is, I doubt I’d be able to pin point a single one. I tried listing my favourite 5 on my facebook page and then remembered all the others that I love but didn’t list, haha!In my childhood days, I listened to whatever carol was available and eagerly learnt those taught in our singing

It wasn’t my turn: God’s voice in an unprepared teacher’s day

2011-11-25T18:40:00.002Z

It wasn’t my turn. So I wasn’t prepared to teach. I was only prepared to assist my co-teacher by monitoring the sweet, often restless 7 to 9 year old kids and by guiding them through an activity, if need be.Unexpectedly, I was called to teach an older class because as an assistant teacher wasn’t available to take his Sunday School class. “How do you teach 11 to 13 year old kids, unprepared?” I

"Auntie Akofa is here!"

2011-11-05T22:49:00.005Z

“Auntie Akofa is here! Auntie Akofa is here!”These days, that’s how I’m welcomed whenever I go to my friend’s E.’s place. The voices belong to her 3 ½ year old son and her 2 year old daughter, excitedly announcing the arrival of a familiar face; a family friend.Sometimes, my arrival is too early in the morning, that is on bread collection days, and though the little ones are awake, it seems they

Who? Me? Yes, you!

2011-10-27T16:47:00.003Z

Hi, Hi, Hi! I’m taking part in a BIG BLOG BASH... lol! And just as people introduce themselves to one another at parties, I’m introducing myself to party goers who hop over to say, “Hello!” Helloooooo! It's great to meet you! : -)You asked: Who are you?I’m Lady Akofa from and living in Ghana but haven’t necessarily exclusively lived all my life in Ghana. I’m a royal princess because I’m a

Lifting your heart to God in the wait

2011-10-21T11:02:00.001Z

I have not read any of Elisabeth Elliot's books, not yet. But I have been to her website and read other books, blogs with quotes from her books and writings. From the little that I've read about her, I think Elisabeth Elliot is one wise, old lady impacting the younger generation for God's kingdom. Here is one of those profound quotes I found from a devotional: I do know that waiting on God

Not a Word: Yellow Flower bud

2011-10-19T07:00:00.000Z

Lady Akofa’s WHAT EVERY WOMAN NEEDS IN HER WARDROBE

2011-10-12T20:00:00.000Z

Obviously, this is a vain list… for people like moi who have such time to think up such a list… Of course, not all women can afford this, I know. And most women have lived without these items. But what does it matter? Do I have all these items? Nope! This may well be my 1st submission for “Vanity Fair” magazine, wink, wink. For the sake of silliness, humor, vanity, self-indulgence, I also seek

Lady Akofa’s ESSENTIALS FOR THE HOME

2011-10-10T15:17:00.000Z

These are things I think homeowners or renters (is that a word?) need, but don’t always consider or think that these tools are needed until there is an emergency. In order of importance, not written. :-)1. A plunger2. A cobweb brush3. A ladder4. A fire extinguisher5. A rake, if you have a yard or a garden6. A screw driver and spanner set7. Bolts and nuts8. A sewing kit9. A torchlight/ flash

Of Key holders and Love

2011-09-23T14:02:00.007Z

There is a new trend in Ghana where couples give gifts to their guests at marriage ceremonies. They are often pens, a set of jewelry or necklace for ladies, can openers, book markers, a set of mini-towels, mugs and... key holders. Some of the gifts can be as glamourous as big hampers full of assorted goodies, if the couple is well-to-do or if one or both of the married couple are from rich

All Things Blue

2011-08-10T00:15:00.007Z

Hi there! I got this idea from a lady photographer's blog in which she posts pictures of random things of the same colour from time to time. I was a bit bored and realised I hadn't taken photos in a while. The colour BLUE came to mind and the word 'randomities' as well, haha! Of course, Bethany's shots are better than mine. She is a professional, I'm just a beginner. :) So here we are: Yep,

Of Randomness and Randomities

2011-07-15T09:07:00.009Z

I know, “randomities” cannot be found in the English dictionary, don't you think I know that? I created it! Ain’t I so brilliant?! Let me tell you a secret. Sssh.. don’t tell anyone, okay? Just between you and me. By the time your grandchildren are born, you’ll find “randomities” in any Standard English dictionary, haha! : - )Eating pleasures: Eating hot Koose (fried bean cake) with spring

... like a thief in the night.

2011-05-28T12:08:00.007Z

Helloooo?Why am I still here? And why are YOU still here? Weren't we supposed to have gone to heaven a week ago? Did we miss the bus?Well... Harold Camping and friends got it all wrong! Before 22nd May, 2011 I had never heard of him or of his ‘special revelation’ of the rapture, so that I could prepare, you know. Wink, wink. So I was surprised to have heard that I may have missed the bus if

Heaven, Unlimted Space

2011-05-14T21:14:00.007Z

"If we were to go to heaven with our possessions and things, our containers like in Tema Harbour, heaven would be congested before we get there."~ Will not identify the person who said it.So... the above statement was made at my Bible study group while we were discussing Matthew 19:16-30, in the context of priorities sometime last year. I was so ticked that I had to write it down at that time. I

Dear April...

2011-04-01T01:14:00.003Z

Dear April, March is gone and I’m so glad that You are here.You start with a day that many have played pranks on family, friends, loved ones and even strangers. Some of these pranks have been mean and others, harmless. Mostly it's been hilarious!Do You remember a Ghanaian radio presenter invited his listeners to his long anticipated wedding at a public venue on 1st April? People showed up in

You say...

2011-03-23T14:50:00.006Z

You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked.I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire,so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see.Revelations 3: 17-18Too much to take in? The gold has been

Hope whispers...

2011-03-18T09:38:00.005Z

When the world says, “Give up,”Hope whispers, “Try it one more time.”~Author Unknown~

History like a weaved fabric

2011-02-23T12:30:00.006Z

“... history is like a giant piece of fabric with very intricate and complex patterns. During the minted span of our lifetimes we see only a tiny fraction of the pattern. Furthermore, as been observed by others, we see the pattern from the underside. The underside of a weaving usually makes no sense. Even the upper side makes little sense if we view just a tiny piece. Only God sees the upper side

I write

2011-02-21T10:52:00.003Z

I write to capture flying birdsTo neatly arrange them in nestsAnd feed themAll on a baobab treeBefore they fly awayTo be a blessingTo my eager and curious readersBy Lady Akofa©God bless ya,Lady Akofa.

Your worth

2011-02-14T11:52:00.004Z

Your worth is not defined by your success or failureYour worth is not defined by your past mistakesYour worth is not defined by your present achievementsYour worth is not defined by aspirations for the futureYour worth is not defined by your familyYour worth is not defined by your friends, marital status or social affiliationsYour worth is not defined by the town or village your live inYour worth

I will get there

2011-02-04T11:25:00.011Z

I know I will get there, But I don’t know how to get there.So LORD, I need you to lead meTo guide me through this winding roadTo the place called home.For You are The Sure Way.In this world theories aboundLies and deception lead astrayBut You are the Unshakable TruthMy Rock who keeps me sane. I don’t know all the answers But I know that You are the AnswerThe

GOD and me = Me and an ant.

2011-01-27T14:13:00.015Z

I’ve always been fascinated by cartoons and animated films about the animal kingdom. In Monster Inc., it was ‘frightening’ to see monsters scaring kids at night for a living, lol! I think I was fascinated that one of the monster’s name was “Boo.” Boo? Yeah! And there was one called, “Fungus!” “Finding Nemo” was just as exciting for me, the day I watched it. And my favourite for all time has

Peace when all goes haywire

2011-01-19T20:02:00.002Z

So prices for fuel and major commodities have gone up all over the world. Everybody is digging deeper into their pockets. Investors are worried. Next door Cote D’Ivoire is in a state of political unrest. The sudden uprising in Tunisia feels like, “Wow! Where did this one come from?” For the largest country in Africa, Sudan, the question is, “To split or not to split?” Australia and Brazil are

2 things!

2011-01-18T11:59:00.004Z

I’m sooo not over the Christmassy-New Year season, although I’ve been back at work since the 4th day in the year. I’m still in the reflecting-resolution mode, learning to be at peace as I trust my God for each day.2 things I like about Christmas season. : -)1. Piccadilly BiscuitsSee, the Piccadilly biscuits are made in Ghana. It’s an annual tradition for lots of Ghanaians to have this goody at

A time to make New Year Resolutions 3

2011-01-14T12:58:00.005Z

Goals can be set or resolutions can be made in different areas of one’s life. Here are 6 start-up categories but certainly not exhaustive.Spiritual: Evangelism and Discipleship, Bible study (Personal, Corporate), Prayer (Personal, Corporate), etc.Financial/Economic: Budgeting, Giving, Tithing, Saving, Investing, Acquiring a property, Repaying Debts, Building/Creating a business, etc.Educational/

A time to make New Year Resolutions 2

2011-01-12T16:11:00.006Z

I’m sharing some articles this area. I’m not necessarily using all these ideas but depending on where you are in your walk with God or what you want God to do in your life... it may trigger something, bring clarity to your situation or lead you to consider new things. I really hope that this post blesses you in some way, even if it’s teeny-tiny, lol!1. Annual resolutions and our daily habits seem

A time to make New Year Resolutions 1

2011-01-11T14:35:00.000Z

“Tis the season to be jolly” is over for most of us around the world who celebrate Christmas and go by the Georgian calendar. Now is the season to be sober, to reflect and make resolutions, lol! For those still in the “New Year resolution mood,” this post is for you.So last year, I said I wouldn’t make any resolutions. I didn’t and kept on with this life of mine. And then, mid-year 2010, I

Bonne année!

2011-01-06T14:58:00.002Z

HAPPY NEW YEAR!My new year message is this... click here!I do pray that you will meditate on Him and know that God is with you.Blessings, Lady Akofa.

Immanuel! Immanuel! Immanuel!

2010-12-24T10:41:00.011Z

I’m hoping for a different and unique Christmas season this year. I hope to spend time with my family and over good food, of course! : - ) I might visit a few friends as well.I’ve been listening to Christmas carols. Sometimes I meditate on the words, especially those that speak of the coming Messiah’s birth and the salvation His has brought to all people. You should try it! I mean take out a

Caught in the Act but Free in the End!

2010-12-06T18:23:00.008Z

I’m really, really fascinated by the story of the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1-11). Sweet Grace! This is more or less my rendition of the story: So this woman was caught in adultery. I can imagine the commotion as the person(s) who saw the act, the Pharisees and the teachers of the laws dragged Madam from the ‘crime scene’ through town to the temple courts. I can imagine the taunts and

Trusting God: Some lessons will never end

2010-11-19T11:13:00.006Z

A few things I’m learning about Trusting God: Nobody is born knowing to put our trust in another person. We learn it based on the reliability of the person as shown over time and through various experiences. A newborn knows to turn his/her head a particular way with an open searching mouth because the baby knows the direction of breast milk through an established pattern. And the baby also grows

Only in Ghana! MJ Wafer

2010-11-12T08:37:00.005Z

So, so, so.... One of our lovely moms gave this to me in church last Sunday. She is always giving small gifts to people at Sunday services. I was so amused to see the label: Michael Jackson's initials and an image of him moonwalking. Hehehe! And yes, that's a made-in-Ghana product.I have yet to eat it though.God bless ya,Lady Akofa.

Service is the call for all leaders; not squabbles!

2010-11-04T12:03:00.007Z

Ah! Who am I that I should even stand before these big, big people, eh? I recently had a bit of epiphany and I just had to share to our African leaders, specifically these 3 groups of people: politicians, traditional chiefs and religious leaders, especially Christian leaders who should know better! There is a deep sense of pride and power that potentially comes with “rising to the top.” There is

That I am His Child, For all Time

2010-10-07T09:31:00.004Z

People may take pride in their profession such as a doctor, domestic engineer, journalist, chief executive officer, wife/husband, movie agent, celebrity model, pastor, etc. All these are temporary because they are limited to earthly circumstances and to this earth but of this, I’m sure:That I am His Child, Forever. ♥Amen and AMEN!Delighting in Him, Lady Akofa.

Only in Ghana! Speaking in Tongues

2010-09-01T12:53:00.005Z

Sometimes, I’m tickled by conversations I have with people, especially whenwe speak different languages (literally) orwhen people use inappropriate words or unintentionally use certain words to mean something else. This makes for potential misunderstanding and conflicts but can be a source of humour! Sometime ago, I had a brief conversation with a retired cleaner and messenger. He wears many hats

Only in Ghana! Potholes

2010-07-12T14:07:00.006Z

Rain does some pretty wonderful things... Brings life and ... death. Remember the flood in Noah's day? It rained 40 days and needless to say, you know what happened in the end.Fire does some pretty wonderful things too.But I'd take water if let let me choose between fire and water. I think you can recover some things after a flood but I'm not sure what one can recover from ashes. About a week or

Not Enough Containers 2

2010-05-28T11:50:00.004Z

It was windy. There was thunder.There was lightening.It was pouring. And the containers were still not enough to contain the blessings that gives us food to eat and water to drink, wash, etc... When you brush your teeth every morning with water, my sister, my brother... thank the Giver of Life.Yes, that was the 'best picture' I could get. God bless ya, Akofa.

Not Enough Containers

2010-05-21T11:50:00.003Z

Ever since our gardener got laid off early this year, I’ve taken a special interest in watching out for the plants in the flower pots. It gives me great pleasure to uproot weeds, prune the plants, dig up fallow soil and to water the plants. I’m even more excited to see tender shoots, leafs fresh and tender and flowers blossom.When plants start to droop and wither, I know that their nourishment

Only in Ghana! - Abro ne nkate

2010-04-23T14:02:00.007Z

Okay, I'd like to think there are some things you'd only find in Ghana like my latest delicacy: Abro ne nkate (corn and groundnut/peanut). Like you see at the side. It's roasted corn (you can see the popped corn) and roasted peanuts. When I bought this I asked for lots of peanuts and little corn. The corn is usually hard.It's considered a snack for the average Ghanaian, and it's not what you'd

“I was arrested…!”

2010-04-07T12:23:00.002Z

I’m always amused whenever I hear Christians in Ghana share their conversion experiences and often describe the significant turning point with such words, “The Holy Spirit ‘arrested’ me and I gave my life to Christ that day.” Hehehe! Can you picture Mr. Holy Spirit as a police man holding a BIG stop sign at the end of a dead end street? Hehehe!And then I remember it used in a context where an

No title but deep stuff

2010-03-30T21:21:00.005Z

Occasional loneliness is actually not such a bad thing if we know where and who to turn to when we find ourselves friendless and abandoned. Should we look into ourselves into depths that confound us, we lose sight of what’s true. But if loneliness drives us to seek the True God then that’s a good thing because we have found a Friend. And what blessedness it is to find Him! Or better still, when

God Dey!

2010-03-26T20:00:00.001Z

My personal translation of Psalm 139:7-12 is this:Heeey... where you gonna go that God no dey, that God no see, that God no know?Don't you think my next publishing project should be a new bible called, "God dey Bible" or something like that?God bless ya, Lady Akofa. *** "God dey" means God is there or God exists.

The Ultimate Woo-er

2010-02-26T19:09:00.004Z

At a group bible study yesterday, I was reminded of God’s commitment to love us and humanity’s incapability to love the way He does. A lady was confounded by her own inability to love God with complete abundance and felt her love for God was inadequate. Her concern portrayed a desire to go deeper in her walk with the LORD. ♥♥♥God reminded me of 1 John 4:10-11, which I shared with the lady. The

His Mercy

2010-02-23T15:35:00.003Z

I've been thinking about God's mercy lately and how undeserving I am of His goodness. Yet He freely gives it... ABUNDANTLY.At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things

In the News!

2010-02-22T08:34:00.006Z

I don’t know whether it is because Ghana now has a Domestic Violence Act/ Law thus more people are reporting gender based violence than before or whether it seems we have a few insightful journalists or it’s just an increase in gender based violence in general but about 3 weeks ago I was going through December ‘09 and January ‘10 newspapers for work related purposes and was heartbroken over the

On Service...

2010-02-10T16:24:00.003Z

So.... last year, I was collecting quotes on "service" for my church news magazine and found these online. When we were ready to send our articles to the press I just couldn't find them, lol! Anyway... it's not too late to share on a different forum, right? I share! Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.- Albert Einstein Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones

The enemy

2010-01-29T14:49:00.003Z

Below is a profound thought, a quote by yours truly, if you will, that has consumed my thoughts today and I'm completely awed! I just had to share."The stuck reality that sin, not Satan, is my greatest enemy of all time and the comforting and assuring TRUTH that sin can be overcome in JESUS CHRIST."--- Lady Akofa---And I'm incredibly floored by the realization that God had already provided for

To Blog or not to Blog?

2010-01-05T16:32:00.001Z

Happy New Year!I think I’m back to publicly sharing my thoughts and experiences on this blog… or maybe not. Wait and see whether I’m able to publish any substantial stuff within the next quarter then you can decide to completely abandon me, lol!May 2010 be an AWSOME year for you.God bless ya,Lady Akofa.

A good dose...

2009-11-24T15:37:00.001Z

This is the first time, I'm blogging since this blog went private. Too busy for my liking. U-haul should come and get me to change my lifestyle, hehehe! :)Below is a quote about thought patterns and gratitude. A good dose of gratitude every single day will certainly show you how rich you are. "I cannot tell you anything that, in a few minutes, will tell you how to be rich. But I can tell you

A Time for Everything

2009-09-29T17:18:00.006Z

Another end has come; new things are in store. There is time for everything. His faithfulness and love is beyond full comprehension. No thanksgiving can ever be enough but I'll THANK Him anyway. I ♥ my Papa.A Time for Everything1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,3 a time to

A Season of Change

2009-09-15T14:51:00.001Z

Hello Blog readers,How are you?I'm afraid this is going to be a looooong post and it would be inappropriate to do a part 1 and 2 series, considering the nature of the message.I’ve been reflecting on my fickle purpose for this blog for quite a while and I sense it’s about time I changed its direction.When I started blogging, I intended for it to be a place to share creative writing stuff and keep

"No-no!"

2009-09-15T08:58:00.002Z

Earlier this year in response to a suggestion, I started praying about a venture. After all, it seemed a good idea. But as weeks turned into months with no kick off, I continued seeking the LORD’s face about this issue until I hit a revelation jackpot.Interestingly, when I started praying early this year, God laid Proverbs 3:5-6 on my heart. Oftentimes, that Scripture would literally cut off

Making Home Elsewhere for the Sake of Others

2009-09-01T08:43:00.003Z

For some reasons, I’m quite excited about September. By the way, some theologians have concluded from research that Jesus Christ was born in September. We all know He wasn’t born in December but it doesn’t mean Christmas celebrations should be halted, banned, etc. Jesus Christ is not bound by time, He is the Alpha and Omega so He sure doesn’t need a birth date! So I wish you Happy September 2009!

Stopping to Smell the Roses

2009-08-28T15:27:00.002Z

.......ooooops, I mean the aloe!Didn't know Aloe vera plants flowers like this! Until, I stopped to take a closer look. Click on the image to view a larger size. God bless ya, Lady Akofa.

Flowers fall...

2009-08-17T13:57:00.002Z

"All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field. The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the LORD blows on them. Surely the people are grass.The grass withers and the flowers fall, BUT the word of our God stands forever."Isaiah 40:6b-8 (Emphasis mine)God bless ya, Lady Akofa.

Great who?

2009-08-12T15:19:00.006Z

On discussing recent trends in publicity and adverts of church ‘power-packed’ programmes in Ghana:"Why not say, .... the man of the Great God instead of ....the great man of God?"asked by Mrs. E.B. Quarcoo-July 2009Are we excessively qualifying the servant/man of God yet failing to give proper recognition to the Incomparable God, who is much greater than the human vessels He chooses to use?Food

Brown Gold

2009-07-29T13:07:00.010Z

Ghana, formerly called the Gold Coast, is one of the world's mine for gold, you know that? Cocoa has also been a major incoming generating product for Ghanaians. My late grandfather (maternal side) was a cocoa farmer. I remember eating cocoa with my cousins from our grandmother's farm as a kid... Fresh cocoa handpicked from the farm, busy mouths and licking fingers......ooooooh! Oh, I'm

Days of Rain

2009-07-14T09:25:00.010Z

These are the days of plenty rain! The cloudy weather make for cool days.Plus +++I'm loving it all. Thank you, Daddy God!"As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease."Genesis 8: 22God bless ya, Lady Akofa.

'Blogless' bringing you food-FULL links

2009-07-10T11:17:00.007Z

It’s been a while I know. You definitely miss me too, don’t ya? These days, I’ve just been speechless, wordless… ‘blogless’, although there are lots things of happening. I have too much on my heart to share but just don’t know where to start from. If you ever come back and see mumbo jumbo on this blog, know where it’s coming from… hehehe!So being ‘blogless,’ I would compensate by recommending

Not a Word... but see

2009-06-19T07:29:00.001Z

This. Extending the hugs to my bloggy friends and readers.God bless ya, Lady Akofa.

Not a Word... from the Mango House

2009-06-11T17:08:00.000Z

:) ,Lady Akofa.

Trusting ...

2009-06-08T07:12:00.003Z

Trusting that what Jehovah says He will do, will be done.Trusting God’s Sovereignty and His mysterious, unfathomable ways. I shouldn't question His ways, however foolish they may appear to me. Indeed, the foolishness of God far outweighs the highest wisdom of man.Trusting my Papa God, that He is in control. He knows and does what is Best for me.Trusting my Papa God doesn’t mean complete absence

Adventures in Nkↄm Nkyere 2

2009-06-05T14:25:00.013Z

First of all, let me reiterate that I don’t know all there is to fasting. So I consider this to be a journey.Secondly, I fast not because I think it works per say. I fast because I have faith in God. Faith that if God chooses to work in this manner and has commanded that I do so, then it’s for His Glory. Of course, there are some things that simple prayer will not be enough. Granted. Make sure

Book review: Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough

2009-05-31T07:31:00.010Z

Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough: A Guide to Nine Biblical Fasts by Elmer L. Towns, Regal Books, CA, US; 1996I repeat my disclaimer: I’m not an expert in fasting and I think I would pass away if I ever tried Moses and Jesus’ 40-day fast. Leave it to the fast-perts!I’ve read several books on prayer and fasting, most of them borrowed from friends. I was searching for something new and different

Adventures in “Nkↄm Kyere”

2009-05-27T07:32:00.003Z

As a kid, I was a skinny, underweight girl who had to be coaxed, scolded and beaten to eat her food. I simply didn’t like to eat. Not until I went to the boarding house in secondary school. The food often consisted of two ladles of rice or less, to my dismay. There was no food to waste like I did back at home those days. I remember the first vacation, I came home and savored the homemade

I thought I was done….

2009-05-25T15:50:00.004Z

….but I’m not done with my mango blog series yet. Can you stomach just one more post about mangoes, pleeeeeaase? Imagine a BIG, cheesy, toothy, molar to molar smile from Mango lady. :)After lamenting on the slow mango season, which is so, well this weekend, 3 mango trees decided to go on a speedy ripening session over the weekend. Talk about overflow. I spent Saturday morning and afternoon

Yellow Mango Story

2009-05-18T07:13:00.007Z

I intended getting some pictures of yellow mangoes as promised as a sequel to my Green Mango Story and ended up doing fun self-portraits in front of the mango trees. : )Look at this fruit basket….…. it used to be full and overflowing at last year’s mango season. This year the harvest has been slow, so it’s not uncommon to see a lone yellow mango amidst plenty green ones, like this:Now to the fun

Green Mango Story

2009-05-05T17:05:00.020Z

Did I tell ever you, I looove mangoes? Then let me say that again... listen well. "I heaaaaaaaart mangoes!"Alrigh-dee. You really didn't have to listen to me, although you might want to see some mango shots from my home sweet home.Can you see this picture above? That's our border wall with one of the mango trees leaning towards the wall. So that particular corner has been a source of fun,

Cruising through a beach community

2009-04-29T13:37:00.000Z