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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 TAX COLLECTOR [PUBLICAN]

THE TAX COLLECTOR As we celebrate another Father’s Day, our nation and indeed the world is passing through economic recession and financial crises. Many businesses have been shut down while others down size their enterprises. The job…

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…

I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH

I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH Following Peter’s confession, “You are Christ, the Son the living.” Jesus said, “….I will build my Church and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it” . The statement means the Church is built by Christ…

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…

WHEN WE FEEL LESS OF GOD’S PRESENCE

WHEN WE FEEL LESS OF GOD’S PRESENCE Is God asleep, or has just gone on vacation? Where is He? Why is He missing in our daily lives and does not answer when we most need Him? Is it possible that God sometimes hides himself that we have to…

A TRIBUTE TO NNE OMA PHILOMINA

A TRIBUTE TO NNE OMA PHILOMINA Nne oma, I am writing this tribute with mixed feelings – joy and sadness. Joy because you have left this sinful world to a better place and sad because I miss you. I thank God for a life well spent. You…

GOD IS SETTING YOUR SCENE

GOD IS SETTING YOUR STAGE The account of Ruth meeting Boaz will be incomplete if Naomi’s connection and wise counsel is left out unmentioned. Ruth, a poor Moabite woman refused her mother-in-law, Naomi’s…

IT MAKES NO SENSE

IT MAKES NO SENSE   Saint Luke Gospel chapter 23 verse 2 says “they took Jesus to the hill site called Golgotha and they crucified Him". If you may ask, who are they that crucified Him? People are quick to point…

I LOVE YOU

I LOVE YOU! WHAT DO YOU MEAN? (Pub) Literally, love is a feeling of strong constant affection for a person ….attraction that includes sexual desire. Strong affection could arise out of personal ties, on sexual desire and perhaps…

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