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Aug 06, 2009 by Alex Mekonnen | 4 Comments
As I reflect back on my thirty-four years of ministry and ponder Scriptural and autobiographical readings, I am amazed how often the Lord brings great things out of small beginnings. Contrary to our human ambition, God wants to work with insignificant, despised, poor, unassuming workers to ... [More]
Jul 09, 2009 by Alex Mekonnen | 1 Comments
Professor Lewis B. Smedes, in his book, “Caring and Commitment: Learning to Live the Love We Promise” (1988), said:
Our deepest relationships are held together by an invisible cord called commitment. Every important community we have with other people depends on the strength of that ... [More]
Jun 01, 2009 by Alex Mekonnen | 0 Comments
Text: Gen. 32:22-32
Unlike most of us, the story of Jacob and his relationship with God started before he was born. Paul writes in Romans 9:10-13:
…Rebekah’s children had one and the same father, our father Isaac. Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or ... [More]
May 01, 2009 by Alex Mekonnen | 2 Comments
In last month's article, I stated how important it is to put Christ at the center of our leadership role. Without a clear understanding of humanity and a good grasp of Christ's attitude towards human beings, it is impossible to be effective in Christian leadership. So we ask, what is man? In his ... [More]
Apr 06, 2009 by Alex Mekonnen | 14 Comments
When it comes to people who have influenced and impacted our lives, we all have heroes and heroines in our society-sports legends, politicians, scientists, successful business people, missionaries, pastors, theologians and the like. So long as it is compatible with the teachings of the Scripture, ... [More]