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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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The Reality of Life – (Part 1)

As I flip through pages of Newspapers. I often come across obituary announcements of men and women who had passed on to great beyond. Other medium of announcements are: word of mouth, telephone, radio, television as well as e-mail. Also you…

Hannah: A Personification of Ideal Motherhood

I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life. - Abraham Lincoln The name "Hannah" is Hebrew with attractive meaning of grace or favor. In some societies, it has been shortened to Ann,…

WHEN GO MEANS COME

WHEN GO MEANS COME! In some African Countries, when someone tells you that he/she is coming, the opposite (going) is always the outcome. For better understanding of this group of people, one…

Is Christ Church: Reforming or Deforming?

IS Christ Church: Reforming or Deforming? As an ordained Presbyterian, we share and uphold reformed traditions and have the popular saying, “Once reformed, always reforming” which means a Reformed Church must always be reforming. To reform…

A PROFILE OF ABRAHAM, FATHER OF THE JEWISH NATION

Abraham, the founding father of the Jewish nation of Israel, was a man of great faith and obedience to the will of God. His name, Abraham in Hebrew means "father of a multitude." Originally called Abram, or "exalted father," the…

IS MARRIAGE STILL COMMENDABLE?

IS MARRIAGE STILL COMMENDABLE? In our society marriage is disintegrating and its values depleting, divorce rate is skyrocketing; gay marriages are instituted and getting unholy welcome while single parenthood had long gained general…

IS MARRIAGE FOR EVERYBODY?

Is marriage for everybody? Marriage is a perfect union designed and instituted by God before sin ever entered in our world. It was made to take place between a man and a woman . Jesus re-emphasized this model in Matthew 19:5-6. Apostle…

GOD, CREATION AND SIN

God, creation and sin We live in a moral world, where laws and orders regulate the way we live and our relationship with other people; our limits and boundaries. Whether these rules were put in place by God or man, we know when we live in…

THANK THE GIVER

THANK THE GIVER An African adage says, “When you thank a giver, she gives more.” A Nigerian traditional musical legend, late Chief Oliver the Conque played a track expounding the adage. This theme has been a major sermon topic for many…

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…

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