Billy Graham’s 9/11 Message From Washington National Cathedral

God cares for us, whatever our ethnic, religious or political background may be. The Bible says that He is “the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles.”

We confess our need of God. We’ve always needed God from the very beginning of this nation. But today we need Him especially. We’re involved in a new kind of warfare. And we need the help of the Spirit of God.

The Bible says, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.”

But how do we understand something like this? Why does God allow evil like this to take place? Perhaps that is what you are asking. You may even be angry at God. I want to assure you that God understands these feelings that you may have.

What are some of the lessons we can learn?

First, we are reminded of the mystery and reality of evil. I have been asked hundreds of times why God allows tragedy and suffering. I have to confess that I do not know the answer. I have to accept, by faith, that God is sovereign, and that He is a God of love and mercy and compassion in the midst of suffering.

The Bible says God is not the Author of evil. In 2 Thessalonians 2:7 the Bible talks about the mystery of iniquity. The Old Testament Prophet Jeremiah said, “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure.”

The lesson of this event is not only about the mystery of iniquity and evil, but, second, it’s a lesson about our need for each other.

What an example New York and Washington have been to the world these past few days! None of us will forget the pictures of our courageous firefighters and police, or the hundreds of people standing patiently in line to donate blood.

Finally, difficult as it may be for us to see right now, this event can give a message of hope—hope for the present and hope for the future.

As a Christian, I have hope, not just for this life, but for heaven and the life to come. And many of those people who died this past week are in heaven now. And they wouldn’t want to come back. It’s so glorious and so wonderful. That is the hope for all of us who put our faith in God. I pray that you will have this hope in your heart.

We never know when we too will be called into eternity. I doubt if those people who got on those planes or who walked into the World Trade Center or the Pentagon on Tuesday thought that it would be the last day of their lives. And that’s why we each must face our own spiritual need and commit ourselves to God and His will.

"We've seen so much that brings tears to our eyes and makes us all feel a sense of anger. But God can be trusted, even when life seems at its darkest." — Billy Graham (Sept. 14, 2001).

Bob Swierupski, 9/11 Survivor - “I was walking in the street right next to the firemen going directly into the area from which everyone else was evacuating. I could see the fearless intensity in their faces. They were going to put out the fire and save lives.”

Michael Hingson, 9/11 survivor - "I may never know the answers to the questions that plagued me after 9/11. But I know if we lean on God and each other, we will be guided to a better, brighter future."

We remember - and we give thanks! " Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits."

Selah.

Words of wisdom from our big brother, Mr. Richard Edzeame - shared on Facebook on 18th September, 2012.

12 years on - still very true! Pass it on! Cheers, to newly-weds all around the world! 

Wedding rings

"The frequent expressions of affection and approval couples give each other during courtship and in the honeymoon stage can dwindle in the first years of marriage. You may still love each other just as much, but you start to talk about it less. 

Contrary to the fairy tales we were weaned on, romance always fades. But you can keep your romantic love alive long after the honeymoon has ended. The secret is simple: Do everything you can now to establish lasting habits of loving behaviour. 

The habits you develop now can lead either to actions that will nurture lifelong love or to behaviours that will sabotage your love. The little things you do now - without thinking - will shape your relationship for years to come. So pay attention to those little things. 

We tend to think about romance on a grand scale - such as the perfect, once-a-year getaway - and neglect the little opportunities that present themselves every day. Consider how you greet one another after work, or how well you incorporate common courtesies like saying "please" and "thank you". Be sure to maintain a dating habit, too, to keep your marriage from falling into the doldrums of working all week and coming home to collapse on the weekends. 

Keep love alive - starting now - by establishing daily habits of romance, passion and intimacy. Your honeymoon will become more than just a memory. It will become a way of life. God bless. "

Selah.

Wednesday nights. 7pm. Choir rehearsals. Memories. KNUST. 

Tonight, I celebrate my University Choir family and especially, a man i met in my first year - Julius Richardson; God used him to change my perception about joining a Choir.

At the time I met him, I thought it was 'ok' to be a 'little late' for Choir rehearsals and sing 'just well enough' when singing (because you'd be among others and the song will turn out 'just fine' to listeners). You should have seen the shock on my face when at one of my early rehearsal sessions, one of the 'highly esteemed' alto soloists was about 10 minutes late and was 'punished' to stand for a few minutes. The reason for my shock? - In some choirs, the 'lead singers' are almost 'untouchable'; no one talks about their issues for fear of the choir being 'abandoned'. Not so with the University Choir, KNUST. No one was above the law. We were all equal...bringing Glory to God....singers, soloists, Choir masters, pianists, etc. We were made to understand that we were not doing God or anyone a favour by being in the Choir.

A lesson / value I picked up from 'Choirmaster Julius' in particular was this----God deserves our best. You could hear him say (with his strong voice) while conducting; 'Sopranos, what screeching sound is that?', 'Organist, don't slow me down...this song is supposed to be played faster than what you're playing now', 'Choir, I don't think this song we're singing is pleasing to God...the song is supposed to be sung with joy. We're either singing it or we're not'. His passion for excellence was contagious. God bless you Sir! 🙂

We often associate this scripture with work; 'whatever you do, do it heartily as to the Lord and not to man'....but it should apply to many more areas of our lives. If we're singing or playing an instrument, God deserves our best. In everything, we shouldn't give Him less than our best! SING! HALLELUYAH!

July 2019 - with 'Choirmaster Julius'

June 2021- with Augustus & Julius

13th September never passes without a smile on my face...thanking God for you. You wrote this about Komla Dumor and today, I repeat the same words about you: 

"He is gone but his legacy lives on. You can be gone and your legacy will live on. We each leave a legacy. What kind are you leaving?"

...Now when Nii Sai had served God's purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep...You're celebrated, soldier!🥳🙏 #2020post

1st Sept.2012 by Nii Sai (Facebook)  "Sometimes we obsess with getting the answer "yes" from God. Truth be told sometimes His best answers are "no," "wait" or "my Grace is sufficient." If you're saved and your life is entrusted to Him, know that His responses are always the best and instead of going round from camp to camp, why not trust your life to Him, whatever the answer. He is sovereign and He works it all out for His grander purpose. It is enough for me that He is God and that He is in charge. Selah" - Sidney Laud Yaw Schandorf , 12th Feb., 2014

Photos taken by Nii Sai on 11th June 2011

u know he's anti photographs but he represented