CHURCHY VIBES                                                                

Christianity to some people is a mere religion which gives hope to the people. Some even thoughtlessly see it as the benign opium relished by the masses and a strategic medium to shut the lips of the under-privileged and the deprived. But we Christians understand our faith better, that it is a way of life contingent on solid principles. That it is a means of regulating our lustful and aggressive desires.

Partaking in church activities and attending ecclesiastical programmes may sound absurd in the minds of some people. It is a complete waste of time, they argue. Well, against this uninformed background, I think they’ve in absolute terms convinced me that attending secular programmes, watching a pornographic movie with some popcorn, and other secondary endeavours are not ‘a complete waste of time’. Hmm, more gracious grease of Christ to their gradually deteriorating elbows. But I want to point out something, that church activities and programmes are not platforms for showing off newly sown garments or breasts spluttering in baby oil like we see in secular shows, but rather to foster into the individual the spirit of teamwork and unity. It establishes an insurance firm where the pains, anguish, predicament, sorrow, confusion, and hopelessness of individuals are spread out and premiums are borne by the throne of Grace which guarantees swift indemnities. Salvation is personal but fellowship with God is communal.

Some time ago, I used to think that Christianity is like taking a tablet of chloroquin with a cup of acid to land it into one’s throat, but after seeing some politicians ever-ready to exploit satanic alternatives to access power, some prostitutes ready to service uncountable men for GH30, some people confidently wearing the tag ‘GAY’, some lazy youth engaging in money rituals, I told myself that even if Christianity means buying a new Bible morning, afternoon and evening, I would do it!

Unwaveringly i believe that the peace cake distributed in Ghana predominantly comes from the kitchen of Christians. Of course with the support of other credible religions, particularly, Islam and African traditional religion, who also played certain crucial roles.

Christianity is never kaleidoscopic. The principles are buttered in the Bible begging for life-application. Comrade, get into the Bible and arrest your destiny!