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Lists of Ewe names and their meanings

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In the Ghanaian community and bringing it down to the Ewes, names are specifically given for different reasons. The main reason why names among this tribe are never taken for granted is that the names normally have a direct impact on the bearers. Names are given for a reason since they reflect or have an influence on the people to whom they are given. All names have meanings they represent and Ghanaian names and specifically Ewe names are not an exception.  You will be enlightened on some of these Ewe names and their various meanings. In fact, this article gives you an idea of what some Ewe names mean. Names are like organic components of the people per the people's beliefs.    We believe that individuals become the name they are given and for this reason, names are chosen carefully before being given to individuals. Some of the names are just given to show the day of the week a person is born whereas some show the circumstances around a person's birth. Below are some nam...

Finding the Treasure in Clay

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Ceramics refers to all that involves the study and creation of objects, structures in the major material clay and its accompaniments like sand, sawdust, terracotta etc. The practice of ceramics has without a trace of doubt existed from pre-historic times in many useful ways and we will be looking at many of these uses in daily living. The practice of ceramics is an art and can be seen at work worldwide. Objects produced in ceramics include sculpture works, beads, cups, pendants, vases, jugs, among others. Clay Prospecting and Preparation Clay prospecting is a term that describes how a clay deposit is identified and further accessed for acquisition of the clay for use. Clay is a type of soil and has its own features. These features include but not limited to: Has high water retention capacity. It has low porosity. Hard when dry but wet when waterlogged. It is heavy when moisture is present in it. It is plastic or elastic when wet. Clay is a special type of soil that ...

HOW TO FIX TORN SLIPPERS Simple hack to mend your foot wears

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        Shoes, sandals, slippers and other foot wears sometimes get some little faults and we tend to throw them away as a result of not knowing how to fix them or due to a lack of desire to spend any money on them. This article teaches a real skill that cobblers especially employ to mend torn foot wears and even some bags. It can sound  a  bit strange but the reality is that everyone can learn this and do it to avoid some excess expenses. You only need some four tools or materials and you are all set to undertake this hack that will be of great help to you.    In fact, you will enjoy doing this as it offers you the opportunity to exhibit some unique creativity even whiles mending your shoes. Things to get ready at hand – An awl A strong thread (any color depending on the color of foot wear) Cutter knife or blade Matches Tool set for cobbling Now that you have acquired these easy to get materials or tools ready, you are all set...

Places where the Holy Spirit was mentioned in the New Testament

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There are many places that the Holy Spirit has been mentioned in the New Testament and all the bible verses in this article are taken from the English Standard Version(ESV) The Gospel according to Matthew Matthew 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with a child from the Holy Spirit . Matthew 1:20b “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit . Matthew 3:11 “I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spiri t and with fire. Matthew 3:16 And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; Matthew 4;1 Then Jes...