WORK -SHIP

 

WORK SHIP

Treating Your Work and Career as Your Utmost Worship and Honour to God

In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, work is often reduced to a paycheck, a position, or a personal ambition. But for the believer, work is far more than that—it is a sacred offering. The term WORK SHIP is a reminder that our daily labour is not separate from our faith; rather, it can be one of the highest forms of worship we offer to God.

When we work with the right heart, we bring God into our office, our workshop, our classroom, our business, or whatever sphere we occupy. Work ceases to be a mere task and becomes a ministry, a testimony, and a sweet fragrance of honour before the Lord. Scripture reminds us in Colossians 3:23–24:

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters… It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”

1. Work as Worship

Worship is not limited to songs, prayers, or church services. Every spreadsheet you prepare, every patient you treat, every class you teach, every client you serve—done with excellence and integrity—is an act of worship. God is glorified when His children reflect His nature: creativity, diligence, and order. The very first image we have of God in Scripture is of Him working—creating the heavens and the earth. When you work, you are imitating the Creator.

2. Honour in Excellence

When we give our best in our careers, we are not simply building a name for ourselves; we are declaring to the world that our God deserves nothing less than excellence. Excellence is not perfection—it is faithfulness. It is doing your task well, even when no one is watching, because your ultimate audience is God. Daniel’s exceptional spirit distinguished him in Babylon, not because he was chasing human applause, but because he served as unto the Lord.

3. Integrity as a Sacred Offering

A worshipful work ethic requires integrity. In a world where shortcuts, dishonesty, and compromise are common, the believer’s unwavering honesty is a powerful testimony. Every time you choose truth over deception, diligence over laziness, and service over self-interest, you are lighting a candle of worship in your workplace.

4. Service Beyond Self

Work becomes worship when it transcends personal gain and focuses on adding value to others. Jesus Himself worked—whether in the carpenter’s shop or in the ministry—always with a heart to serve. The real measure of our work is not just the profit we make, but the lives we touch and the good we leave behind.

5. Daily Dedication

Before you start each workday, dedicate it to God. Pray over your tasks, your interactions, and your decisions. Invite Him into your to-do list. This transforms even the most routine assignments into moments of fellowship with Him. You’ll find that joy, peace, and purpose begin to flow into your work.

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Your desk can be an altar. Your tools can be instruments of praise. Your deadlines can be divine appointments. When you see your work not as a burden, but as an act of worship and honour to God, your career becomes a calling and your workplace a sanctuary.
So today, step into your WORK SHIP—where your labour becomes your liturgy, and your career becomes your cathedral.

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Stop Preaching, Live the Word

 

Ladies and Gentlemen of the cloth (and those aspiring to wear it),

Brothers and Sisters of the sacred microphone,
Distinguished Bishops of Biblical Banter,
Reverends of Reverberating Repetition,

I bring you no greetings, for we have all heard enough of those on Sunday morning. Instead, I bring you a word. Not “a word from the Lord,” but a word about you and me—professional talkers of the Word.

Let’s admit it: We love preaching. We preach in pulpits, on buses, in WhatsApp statuses, and sometimes even in our sleep. If there were Olympic medals for preaching, many of us would have already opened our own display cabinets by now. Preaching is our superpower. But here’s the problem:

We are preaching the Light without being the Light.

Oh yes, we know how to roar like lions in the microphone, but in traffic we behave like devils with horns. We declare, “Let your light so shine,” then spend the rest of the week hiding it under the bushel of bitterness, gossip, and ego.

We quote entire books of the Bible, but can’t quote one neighbour who thinks we’re kind.

We declare, “You shall know them by their fruits,” but if someone dared to taste ours, they might ask for spiritual antacids.

We shout, “Holiness unto the Lord!” while secretly negotiating contracts with Pharaoh. And don't get me started on how we preach humility with the body language of a small god. It's miraculous how we can deliver a message about pride with so much pride.

We have turned the pulpit into a stage, the anointing into a performance, and the sermon into a showreel.

Where is the Light?

We preach "Jesus is the way,” but the way we treat our staff, our spouses, and those who can't tithe 500 cedis is a GPS nightmare.
We preach “God is love,” but even mosquitoes get more affection from us than the people who annoy us.
We preach “Blessed are the peacemakers,” but online we fight like baptized keyboard warriors.

And the congregation? Oh, they’ve noticed. They’ve watched us preach against worldliness and then fight for front-row seats at worldly banquets. They’ve seen us thunder against sin on Sunday and slip into it quietly by Tuesday.

So here’s a revolutionary idea:

What if we… lived the Word?

Yes, I know it sounds radical. Dangerous even. But imagine a world where preachers became practitioners. Where our sermons were not just heard, but seen. Where our greatest message was not behind a mic, but in a moment of selfless service. Where instead of shouting “Repent!” at strangers, we quietly invited them into our homes and loved them with truth and grace.

Jesus didn’t say, “You are the preachers of the world.”
He said, “You are the LIGHT of the world.”

Light doesn’t talk. It simply shines. No megaphone. No mic. Just presence. Just power. Just clarity in darkness.

So maybe it’s time we put the sermon notes down and picked up a broom. Maybe we need fewer conferences and more confessions. Fewer expositions and more examples.

And maybe, just maybe, the world would believe our message if it could finally see it in us.

Preach less. Shine more.

And if you must preach, preach with your life.

DON'T BURN BRIDGES

The Power of Forgiveness and Mending Broken Relationships

In life, relationships are the bridges that connect us to opportunities, wisdom, healing, support, and growth. Whether in our personal lives or professional paths, the people we meet and interact with form a web of influence and impact that we often don’t fully appreciate until those relationships are strained—or gone altogether.

There’s an old saying: “Don’t burn bridges—you may need to cross them again.” Yet in moments of conflict, misunderstanding, or disappointment, the urge to sever ties can feel justified. Anger demands immediate action. Pride insists on silence. Hurt screams for distance. But burning a bridge is easy—rebuilding one takes time, humility, and grace. And often, in the ruins of a broken relationship lies the key to something we deeply need in the future: wisdom, restoration, peace, or even a divine redirection.

Relationships Are Investments, Not Transactions

Every healthy relationship is built on trust, time, and vulnerability. Whether it's a colleague, friend, family member, mentor, or even someone you once mentored, your history together carries weight. When we walk away from people because they have disappointed us or failed to meet our expectations, we risk discarding years of shared experiences that could be redeemed with a conversation and a little humility.

People change. Perspectives shift. Sometimes, what seemed like a betrayal was just a misunderstanding. It’s dangerous to assume that today’s offence justifies a permanent severance. Remember: relationships are not perfect because people aren't perfect. But they are worth protecting because people are worth redeeming.

Forgiveness Is Strength, Not Weakness

Forgiveness doesn’t excuse what someone did—it frees you from being controlled by it. When we refuse to forgive, we carry a silent burden that bleeds into other areas of our lives. Unforgiveness can quietly harden the heart, making us cynical, guarded, and slow to trust even those who mean well.

Forgiveness is a choice, not a feeling. It’s the decision to release someone from the prison of our expectations, and in doing so, we release ourselves too. True maturity is being able to say, “You hurt me, but I won’t let that define how I treat you or remember you.”

And in choosing forgiveness, we keep the bridge standing. We keep the possibility open for healing, growth, and reconnection.

Reconciliation Is Not Always Immediate, But It Should Always Be Possible

You may not always be able to return to what was. Some relationships will shift in nature or change permanently after betrayal or deep hurt. That’s okay. Reconciliation doesn't always mean returning to closeness; sometimes it means restoring peace, respect, or understanding. But the door should never be slammed shut completely.

A kind word, a sincere apology, a phone call, or a thoughtful message can begin the rebuilding process. Even if the other person doesn’t respond, you've taken the high road. And often, when the time is right, hearts soften and healing begins.

The World Is Smaller Than You Think

Whether in ministry, business, education, or family life, paths often cross again. That colleague you fell out with? You may meet them again in another organisation. That friend you stopped speaking to? Your children may attend the same school someday. That church member you cut off? You may need their help—or their forgiveness—later.

How you treat people in conflict reveals more about your character than how you treat them when things are going well. Let your legacy be one of grace, not grudges.

Relationships Reflect the Heart of God

At the core of the gospel is reconciliation—God restoring His relationship with humanity through Christ. If God didn’t burn His bridge to us in our mess, why are we so quick to burn bridges with others?

Scripture reminds us in Romans 12:18: “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”That doesn’t mean tolerate abuse or ignore repeated harm, but it does mean choosing peace, even when justice is not fully served on your terms.

Be a Bridge Builder

The world has enough cynicism, division, and brokenness. Be someone who repairs, not one who rips apart. Be someone who reaches out, not recoils. Be someone who sees the image of God in people, even when that image is clouded by hurt, conflict, or misunderstanding.

Before you burn a bridge, ask yourself: Can this be fixed? Can I forgive? Can we heal? More often than not, the answer is YES.

So take the call. Send the message. Say sorry. Choose love.

Because in the end, relationships matter more than pride, and grace travels farther than grudges.

Pursue Love: A Call to Healing and Wholeness in a Broken World

 

In a world where selfish ambition often takes center stage, and where people are celebrated more for their status than their sincerity, the call to pursue love might seem quaint—idealistic at best. Yet, love remains the most powerful force on earth. True, unconditional love has the power to heal, to restore, and to bind what has been broken. When we intentionally pursue love, we embark on a journey toward inner peace and the transformation of our relationships, communities, and world.

The Healing Power of Love

Love is not merely an emotion—it is a healing balm. Many wounds of the heart, soul, and mind are not caused by the lack of intelligence or opportunity but by the absence of love. Rejection, abandonment, betrayal, and neglect are all wounds inflicted where love should have been present but wasn’t.

Love brings restoration. It mends broken hearts, rebuilds shattered trust, and breathes life into relationships that once seemed beyond repair. A kind word, a forgiving heart, a listening ear—these are small expressions of love that have the power to heal decades of pain.

Jesus Christ, the embodiment of perfect love, healed the sick, forgave the sinful, and restored dignity to the despised. He demonstrated that love reaches beyond the barriers of offense, weakness, and unworthiness. When we choose love, we choose to reflect that same redemptive power.

 The Cost of Lovelessness

The absence of love creates a vacuum that is quickly filled by pain, bitterness, and resentment. Where love does not reign, relationships suffer. Families fracture. Communities divide. People withdraw. Bitterness takes root when offenses are not met with understanding. Resentment grows when forgiveness is withheld. Insecurity festers where affirmation is absent.

Lovelessness causes people to build walls instead of bridges, to harbor suspicions instead of offering trust, and to fight for control instead of yielding in compassion. These conditions break down our emotional and spiritual health, leaving us isolated in a world full of people.

We were not created to thrive in such conditions. The human soul was designed for love—nurtured by it, shaped by it, and strengthened by it. Without it, we simply survive; with it, we flourish.

 Pursuing Love in a Loveless World

In an age of superficial connections and transactional relationships, pursuing love is an act of courage. It is swimming upstream against a tide of self-centeredness, indifference, and distrust. But pursue it we must.

Here are a few ways to pursue love intentionally:

1. Love God First

   The pursuit of love begins with God, who is love. As we draw closer to Him, we are filled with His love—a love that is patient, kind, and not self-seeking. When our hearts are full of His love, we are better able to love others sincerely and sacrificially.

2. Love Yourself with Grace

   Many cannot love others because they have not learned to love themselves. Embrace your worth in Christ. Forgive. Be patient with your growth. As you learn to receive and reflect God’s love, you become more compassionate to others.

3. Love Others Unconditionally

   Love others not because they deserve it, but because love is who you are becoming. Love expects nothing in return. It blesses even when it’s not acknowledged. It gives without demanding. This is the kind of love that transforms people and environments.

4. Pursue Forgiveness

   One of the highest forms of love is forgiveness. It releases both the offender and the offended from the chains of bitterness. Holding onto grudges only deepens pain. Love chooses healing through release.

5. Choose Empathy over Judgment

   The world doesn’t need more critics; it needs more comforters. Empathy listens to understand. It considers another’s perspective. It seeks peace over proving a point. This is how love becomes tangible.

6. Be a Safe Space

   In a harsh and hypercritical world, be someone who offers refuge. Let your presence be a sanctuary of kindness. Let people find rest in your presence because they encounter grace, not judgment.

Love Is the Greatest Pursuit

Of all the things we chase in life—success, security, significance—none can fulfill us like love can. The Apostle Paul reminds us, “Now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13)

To pursue love is to walk in the footsteps of Christ. It is to bring light where there is darkness, hope where there is despair, and healing where there is brokenness. It may not always be easy, but it is always worth it.

So in your home, your workplace, your school, your church—pursue love. And in doing so, you’ll become a source of restoration, a witness of God's heart, and a vessel of healing in a hurting world.

Rising Out of Mockery: How to Overcome Life’s Hurdles with Resilience - By JB Eshun

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Rising Out of Mockery: How to Overcome Life’s Hurdles with Resilience

By JB Eshun 

Mockery. It’s one of the most painful things to endure—especially when it comes at your lowest moment. Whether it’s in the classroom, boardroom, family circle, or on social media, mockery can leave deep emotional scars. But it can also become the fire that refines you.

This post is a call to resilience—to dig deep and rise out of mockery stronger, wiser, and more determined. And just as importantly, it’s a reminder to tread carefully when we encounter those who are down. Mockery is never harmless.

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When Mockery Strikes

Life doesn’t always go as planned. We lose jobs, fail exams, fall short of goals, or face disappointments that leave us exposed and vulnerable. It’s in these low moments that mockery can hit hardest. The laughter of others, their dismissive words, or sarcastic remarks can break a person’s spirit—if they let it.

But the good news is this: you don’t have to let it.

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Choose to Rise

Resilience is more than just enduring pain; it’s turning pain into purpose. Many of the world’s most inspiring figures were once mocked, rejected, and ignored. But they chose not to quit. They chose to rise.

You can do the same.

When you refuse to be defined by others' ridicule, you begin to reclaim your power. Your story doesn’t end where they laugh—it begins there.

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Caution: Don’t Mock People in Their Low Moments

Before we go further, let’s pause for a moment of reflection.

We must all be careful not to mock others when they are down. It’s easy to laugh or judge when someone’s life seems off-course. But life has seasons. Today’s struggler could be tomorrow’s star. Instead of mocking, try empathy. Instead of laughing, extend a hand.

Be the reason someone rises—not the weight that keeps them down.

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3 Powerful Strategies to Rise Above Mockery and Life’s Challenges

1. Reframe the Mockery—Use It as Fuel

Mockery hurts, but it can also motivate. Let every negative word push you toward your goals. Prove the doubters wrong—not with anger, but with excellence. Write down what was said, and write beside it what you will become. Then take action.

“What they laughed at today will be the reason they applaud you tomorrow.”

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2. Surround Yourself with the Right Voices

The voices you listen to in hard times can either build or break you. Find mentors, friends, and resources that inspire and uplift. Join a faith group, read the Bible, listen to motivational podcasts, or follow people who’ve overcome.

Cut out voices that drown your hope—online or offline.

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3. Commit to Growth

When life knocks you down, rise with a plan to grow. Learn something new. Start a project. Take a course. Improve your character. Pray more. Read widely. Serve others.

Growth is the most dignified response to mockery—and the one your future self will thank you for.

Mockery can’t stop you—unless you let it. You may be down today, but with faith, focus, and resilience, you will rise. And when you do, your testimony will silence every laugh, every doubt, and every insult hurled your way.

You are not your lowest moment. You are your rising.

Let this be the day you start climbing.

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Have you ever experienced mockery or had to rise through a tough season? Share your story in the comments—I’d love to hear how you overcame!

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IMAGINE JESUS

 

Imagine Jesus, eyes aflame,  

Turning away when we call His name.  

No more replies to desperate pleas,  

No gentle whisper on the breeze.  

Imagine Him folding His arms tight,  

Saying, “Enough with your endless fight—  

Your bitterness, your angry tones,  

Your unforgiveness turned to stones.”

He won’t respond when we pretend,  

Or feel our pain we never send.  

Our prayers fall flat, our songs grow cold,  

When love is lost, and truth is sold.  

Imagine Him walking past the door,  

Not waiting for us anymore.  

“You praise with lips, but hearts deceive,  

I will not stay where spirits grieve.”

And yet—imagine grace not gone,  

His silence deep but not for long.  

A tear still falls upon His cheek—  

Still hoping we’ll return and speak.

LOOK TO THE FUTURE WITH HOPE, NOT THE PAST WITH REGRET.

 Look to the Future with Hope, Not to the Past with Regret

Life is a journey filled with chapters—some beautiful, others painful. Yet, how we choose to look at life determines how we live it. Too often, people spend precious moments staring into the rearview mirror of their lives, consumed by past mistakes, losses, betrayals, and disappointments. While reflection can be helpful, living in regret is like walking forward while looking backward—it only leads to more stumbling.

Regret is a thief. It steals our peace, our present, and our potential. It anchors us to moments we can no longer change, draining us of the energy needed to build a better tomorrow. Letting go of past pain is not about pretending it didn’t happen; it’s about choosing not to let it control what comes next. Your past may explain you, but it does not define you.

Hope, on the other hand, is a powerful force. It lights the path ahead and breathes life into our dreams. When you choose to look into the future with hope, you choose healing, possibility, and purpose. You choose to believe that better is still coming, that joy can return, and that every closed door was not a denial, but a redirection.

Let go of what hurt you. Release the bitterness, the betrayal, the what-ifs and if-onlys. Don’t let the pain of yesterday pollute the promise of tomorrow. Every sunrise is a fresh invitation to hope again, dream again, and live again.

So raise your eyes. The future is not behind you—it is in front of you, and it is full of great expectation. Walk forward with courage. The best is yet to come.