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THE TRIALS OF LIFE

TRIAL Even though some use trial and temptation interchangingly, there appear to be different in meanings. Trials are described as testing signifying the difficult circumstances, painful events and surprise set backs that plaque us all .…

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…

IS IT STILL POSSIBLE!

It is still possible! A certain man, named Lazarus of the city of Bethany was sick. His sisters: Mary and Martha were worried and disturbed on his state of health. We have similar experiences when a member of family is sick or going…

Topic: Teaching on Witnessing (Evangelism)

Topic:            Teaching on Witnessing (Evangelism)   Definition:         What does it mean to witness?   i.                     Literally the concise English dictionary defines WITNESS as one who sees, or   present or have…

A CHILD IS BORN

The season of Thanksgiving is closely followed by the coming of a Messiah which resonant the story of the birth of a child. Ironically, as we thank God for everything, the birth explains the reason we must be thankful. The coming of the…

Godly Fears

GODLY FEAR “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding has all those who do His commandment” . The fear of the Lord describes an obedient response of wonder and awe before the Most High God. Fear is often a result…

Responsible parenting:

Responsible parenting:           Wilfred A Peterson once said in practicing the art of parenthood, ‘an ounce of example is worth a ton of preachment.’ The old philosophy, “Do as I say, not as I…

TURN WEAKNESS INTO STRENGTH

TURN WEAKNESS INTO STRENGTH Often, we find ourselves making the same mistakes over again. We may have repented of them severally. We feel sad and frustrated, ashamed, and guilty. We feel dismay and helpless. The fears from these weaknesses…

MOTHER-IN-LAW AND DAUGHTER-IN-LAW SAGA

MOTHER-IN-LAW AND DAUGHTER-IN-LAW SAGA   Most African men living abroad would gladly invite their mother-in-laws into their abode but not without butterfly in their stomach. The reason is common knowledge. What was thought of being an…

The Lord’s Return – Is this the end of time

The Lord’s Return – In the age of deception. One of the greatest fears that confronts human beings of all ages is that of the future . We want to know what would happen to us tomorrow; how the end of age will come about. Would that be…

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