FORGIVING YOURSELF

In many of our cultures, strength is often seen in endurance—but true strength also lies in releasing the weight of guilt and…

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FORGIVING YOURSELF

In many of our cultures, strength is often seen in endurance—but true strength also lies in releasing the weight of guilt and embracing grace. This message reminds us that self-forgiveness is not weakness, but a powerful step toward healing…

EMPTY PLACES

Human beings are created with vacuums that only God, the Creator fills. These empty places make some try to fill with pleasures, riches, greed and earthly treasures as well as idols yet they feel still empty and desire for more. They are…

APPRECIATE YOUR SPOUSE

APPRECIATING YOUR SPOUSE Daily we listen and watch news of spouses abusing each other. It could be a man shot his wife dead or a wife running over a husband in a truck; a husband cheating on the wife or a wife desecrating her body.…

PREAMBLE OF OBCA CONSTITUTION

PREAMBLE   OF OBCA CONSTITUTION The OLD BENDE CULTURAL ASSOCIATION {OBCA} was formed in 1988 in Houston.  Its primary purpose then and now is to provide a platform…

EQUALITY IN AFRICAN MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP

EQUALITY IN AFRICAN MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP Marriage relationship in western culture is purely partnership; man and woman are co-pilots. There are two captains in a ship and no gender supremacy. Each partner brings equal stake, strengths…

Reality of life

THE REALITY OF LIFE    As I flip through pages of Newspapers. I often come across obituary…

GIVE THANKS

GIVE THANKS Every fourth Thursday in the month of November annually, the North American continent celebrates Thanksgivings. This appears the most celebrated holiday in America. Many Americans living in different cities travel to country…

RUNNING THE RACE – CHRISTIAN OLYMPIC

RUNNING THE RACE – CHRISTIAN OLYMPIC The 2012 London (Summer) Olympic ended on Sunday, August 12, 2012. About 204 countries participated in the Summer Fiesta in 302 events in 26 Sports. As I watched the various…

JESUS’ RESURRECTION IS OUR EVIDENCE

The challenges Christian faith faces are understandably not surprising. Christianity rests its foundation on faith on a living personality- Jesus Christ. He died, was raised by the Father and witnessed by several persons at various times…

THE CONCEPT AND ESSENCE OF DOMINION

"Dominion means responsibility, stewardship, and service. It is not about dominance or exploitation, but rather about faithfully reflecting God’s love and care for His creation.” – Reverend David Johnson; There are two things over which you…

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