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Today being Sunday, I believe this write-up may be impactful to somebody. This is a practical and ordinary understanding of religious faith. I am not so good at the appreciation of the Bible but a bit of philosophy, sociology, and common sense will be relied on in reference to the Bible. Let me state from the beginning that, this piece is not meant to counter the work of any particular man of God, it is not also to cast doubt on the miraculous works of prayers. As a Christian with a catholic orientation, I am not unaware that there is nothing God cannot do! He is the omnipotent and omnipresent God! He is the Alpha and Omega! The purpose of the write-up is to inspire and guide young men and women alike to know the boundaries of prayer and hard work. I don't know it all. I have my personal weaknesses in the face of God, I have not made it in life, and may not be in a better position to counsel you but perhaps,  God speaks to his people through men. Such men whose tongues speak the wo...

  By Denis Andaban — The Village Boy from DBI Through deep philosophical reflection, I have arrived at a new conclusion: habit is a spirit. Ordinarily, spiritual powers are conceived as extraordinary forces that originate from an external source—be it God, the gods, ancestors, or other entities, depending on one’s belief system. Spirituality, in this common understanding, is often associated with the possession of supernatural or mystical power. While I do not dismiss these conventional interpretations of the concept of spirit or spiritual power, I argue that they represent only a limited understanding of the term. To me, a habit itself embodies the nature of a spirit. When one commits to doing something consistently and regularly, a certain spiritual force begins to form and strengthen within. This force germinates as passion, which eventually takes control of one’s thoughts and actions, guiding behavior almost automatically—like a remote control directing its subject. To test thi...

In a significant boost to sports development in the Nadowli Kaleo Constituency, the Honourable Member of Parliament, Anthony M. Sumah, has donated 25,000gh Cedis to TF Exponential, a local football team. This timely intervention will enable the team to embark on their journey to Tamale, where they will face off against Tamale Real United in their third game of the Division One League. The MP's donation was received with gratitude by the team management, with Team Manager Moses Sunbobo expressing heartfelt thanks on behalf of the team. "This gesture is a huge morale booster for us," he said. "We are grateful for the MP's support and commitment to sports development in our district." In his remarks, Honourable Sumah urged the team to continue their hard work and dedication, assuring them of his continued support whenever possible. "As the MP, I'm committed to supporting initiatives that promote sports development in our district," he said. "...