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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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BALAAM: THE GREEDY PROPHET

Balaam was a celebrated Soothsayer in Mesopotamia. He is one of the greatest tragedies of the Old Testament. He was a Gentile Prophet of God (Peter 2:15-16). His story is very funny and complex; relevance for Christian today. A man who…

Compassionate Spirit

A Compassionate Spirit                 As a follow up to my various presentations on different aspects of marriage life and reactions from warmth responsive readers to my columns in different…

IF NOT FOR GOD

IF NOT FOR GOD On the Cross Over night into 2008, I was at work and about midnight, two of my colleagues and I came together and held hand in prayers. We explore the Psalm 124, as we exalted the Lord in thanksgiving for His great love…

ARE YOU A FAN OR FOLLOWER?

A fan is an enthusiastic admirer or a passionate devotee of someone or something. There are fan clubs for movie stars and singers and sport teams. Fans claim to know what the media puts out there about the person they may have met from a…

FORGIVE EVERYONE, ALWAYS, AND DO IT IMMEDIATELY

The month of February is a time many people express their love to other people. Indeed, Forgiveness is a manifestation of love. People who truly love each other, whether in a marital relationship, as friends, or as family members,…

PRAYER IS FALLING IN LOVE

PRAYER IS FALLING IN LOVE.          Saint Augustine once wrote, “True whole prayer is nothing but love.” This statement appears explicit but many don’t get it. We would have to think deep to fully comprehend what this great man was…

HOW BIG IS YOUR GOD

HOW BIG IS YOUR GOD? Human beings are funny creatures. Sometimes we behave as if we have a giant behind us and no one can hurt or mess with us. On the other hand, we act as if our God is so minute and powerless that we become…

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…

TRUE EVIDENCE, FALSE STORY

I was born in October and cease the opportunity of my month of anniversary to wish everyone born in the tenth month of the year happy birthday. May you enjoy an uncommon favor and blessing of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen. I thank God for…

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