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No ‘pain’ no gain: Stop paying pastors to fast on your behalf
Rev John Buertey Lawerteh
The Reverend Minister in-charge of the Trinity Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) in Big Ada of the Greater Accra Region, Reverend John Buertey Lawerteh has cautioned Christians who pay pastors to fast on their behalf to desist from it since it was not a good Christian practice.
He observed a new trend that people usually preferred to pay pasters on their behalf to avoid the inconvenience that came with fasting.
Reverend Lawerteh gave this advice when he delivered a sermon on the theme “Search for the hidden treasure” during his send-off ceremony after two years of service with the congregation.
He said where there was no pain, there was no gain such Christians were not serious with their Christian lives because no good thing comes easily.
“You must search for the hidden treasure yourself and not sit back and expect someone to do so on your behalf,” he said.
According to him, God is available and accessible to all who seek him deligently and not for a privileged few so everyone should endeavour to have a personal relationship with Him to easily approach Him.
He said there was no guarantee that the Man of God who was paid would honour his side of the agreement.
The Reverend Minister was surprised at the rate at which Christians had become nonchalant with the things of God in this era and advised them to wake up from their slumber and work hard to get the best from God.
He revealed that even in academics, people prefer taking the easy “but it doesn’t work like that. You must sacrifice to get what you want.”
“The youth also engage in sexual immorality yet claim to be praying to God for the right marriage partner which is a double standard because God expects His children to be pure and stay away from fornication,” he added.
Reverend Lawerteh became a catechist with his service with the PCG for seven years and 29 years as a Minister totaling it 36 years of service in the vineyard of God.
From Dzifa Tetteh Tay, Big Ada.
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Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Prophet Courage Heavens set to launch ‘Predestination’ book on March 23
Prophet Courage A. Heavens is set to launch the much-awaited book titled ‘Predestination’ on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 5:00PM.
The launch, which is expected to impact lives, will take place at Crossgates Ministries, Flattop, off N1 Highway, opposite Angel Hauz.
The book is aimed at addressing the way people struggle to understand how free will and destiny align.
It is also aimed at providing clarity on God’s sovereignty and one’s place in His divine plan.
The various chapters of the book address various issues through scriptures and personal stories.
Committed to impacting society, part of the proceeds from the book will go into Courage Heavens Education Legacy (CHEL), an educational foundation transforming lives.
CHEL is dedicated to providing financial support and mentorship to brilliant but needy students, ensuring they have access to quality education and opportunities for a better future.
Prophet Courage Heavens is a prolific writer and previously authored Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani, a powerful book that encourages unwavering faith in times of trials.
In addition, he has written seven more prophetic and life-changing books that are yet to be published.
He is dedicated to raising the next generation for impactful ministry. As the leader of Crossgates Ministries, he nurtures believers in faith and purpose.
