Deborah Asamoah

Deborah is a writer for OGGM and freelancer in broadcast television. She enjoys reading, making music and serving her local church.

Samson and Delilah: A Cautionary Tale About Flirting with Sin

The story of Samson and Delilah in Judges 16 is one of the Bible’s most sobering cautionary tales. It’s the story of a man chosen and anointed by God, equipped with incredible strength to deliver Israel, who fell not because of his physical weakness but because of his inability to resist temptation. Samson’s downfall serves as a warning to us today about the dangers...

Three Reasons Why Your Past Does Not Define You

We often reflect on the past with a myriad of regret. We wish that we hadn’t done many things. We wish many things hadn’t...

Is Submission Relevant Today?

We hear a term that, nowadays, is considered to be an ugly word in our society today. Submission. It is mocked as being outdated,...

Why Every Christian Should Desire To Be Unimpressive

Pause for a moment. Close your eyes. Imagine yourself as being average. Easily forgotten. Unimpressive. I bet the idea of it makes you squirm...

Dear struggling Christian, don’t give up on God

Winter is coming. I find that this time of the season is always tough for me. Temperature dips and often I find that my...

How to Deal with Academic Failure

In these past weeks, you’ve probably learned how crippling the education system has been to the hopes and dreams of your own, that of...

Home Is Where The Lord Is: A Guide to Finding a Good Church

Walking into a new church for the first time can be daunting. You approach the door with clammy hands and a lump in your...

Why Your Quiet Time Should Include Theology

Now more than ever, the Church’s calendar seems to be inundated with worship events, gospel showcases, worship conferences, worship seminars, and worship jams –...

Overcoming Anxiety in Sharing the Gospel

Sharing the Gospel may feel like a laborious task for those of us who find it more comfortable to share it in specific settings/methods...

The Origins of Pain and Suffering

"Israel gained by education. The Lord was not going to lead a mob of slaves into Canaan, to go and behave like slaves there....

Will We Ever See Complete Justice in Our Lifetime?

The Plight of the Black Woman Oluwatoyin Salau. Breonna Taylor. Joy Morgan. What do these names have in common? Over the past few weeks, it...

Can We Find Hope in Our Grief?

"Grief is powerful and grief is not wrong, however, if it is left to fester it can be a hunting ground for the Devil....

An Open Letter To My White Christians.

Dear White Christians, As you can most probably tell, black people are upset. In fact we are absolutely livid. And I hope that you understand...