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REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL

REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL The word “repent” means ‘metonoia’ which is to feel sorry and to turn around. When we say we repent it means turn away from sin; to change one’s mind and attitude about God which changes a person’s actions…

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 power of Instructions

The power of Instructions As we read the scriptures, we often ponder on one word that describes the Holy Book; the word is INSTRUCTIONS. Literally, to instruct means to teach, educate, inform, to order or direct. The book of Proverbs…

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…

REDISCOVER GOD IN YOUR LIFE[ I]

REDISCOVER GOD IN YOUR LIFE Many of us do not doubt that God exists and created heaven and the earth; knows us personally. He knows where and when we were born, our home addresses, phone numbers and can reach us anywhere and anytime…

CHRISTMAS IS HERE AGAIN

CHRISTMAS IS HERE AGAIN “At the fullness of the time, God sent His son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law that we might receive full rights of sonship (Gal.4:4-5). “For God so loved the world that He…

MAKEOVER DAD

MAKEOVER DAD. Abraham was 99 years old and passing through serious family crises that included his affair with Hagar, the Egyptian housemaid; while Sarah yet had no child. God appeared to him and said, “I’m Almighty God, walk before me and…

RUTH – CELEBRATION OF FAMILY, LOVE AND LOYALTY

RUTH - CELEBRATION OF FAMILY, LOVE AND LOYALTY The name “Ruth” could stand for pity and compassion or lovely friend.  I first read the story of Ruth in a Bible study book as an infant in Sunday school class. She was a young girl known…

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…

DESIRING GOD IN THESE TRIAL TIMES

Life is not always smooth sailing. The most courageous people are not those who always avoid hard times, but those who meet those challenges head-on and make it through, stronger and wiser than before. Often, we feel as though life’s…

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