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FINDING SOLACE IN AFFLICTIONS

GODLY LIVING ATTRACTS PERSECUSION Our world is boiling in troubled waters. Her people are suffering the pains and afflictions of natural atrocities and the consequences of wrong choices. We cry out loud but no…

APPRECIATING FATHERS

APPRECIATING   FATHERS  As the world celebrates 2010 Father’s Day, I am humbled by the singled privilege and honor to appreciate all fathers of the world today and always. We often forget and take for granted the sacrifices of our…

THE STORM IS OVER [MARK 4:35-41]

THE STORM IS OVER . Definitions: Literally, a storm is a strong wind, with rain, snow, thunder and lightening. It could include heavy fall of snow, rain or shower of object such as missiles.  Also a storm…

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…

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…

CHRISTIAN RACE

CHRISTIAN RACE The London 2012 Olympic ended in August 12, 2012. About 204 National Olympics Committees participated in 26 sports made up in 302 events. In an atmosphere of friendship and…

Loving — Even When it Hurts

Loving — Even When it Hurts Tips to help parents through their teen's rebellion by Tim Kimmel Isn't it puzzling that kids brought up in loving, Christian homes choose to rebel against their parents, or worse, against God? After all,…

SPEAKING THE TRUTH

SPEAKING THE TRUTH! (Pub) i A couple of years back I read in a magazine that a group of students in New York had sued McDonald foods for causing them obesity. The students’ attorney argued that the condiments used in the preparation…

Prayer is Falling in Love With God

Saint Augustine once wrote, “True whole prayer is nothing but love.” This statement appears explicit but many don’t get it. At first, the deeper I thought about it the more confused I was. How dare one ever say that prayer is love? Love is…

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