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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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HOW DO YOU KNOW GOD

HOW DO YOU KNOW GOD? A man once asked me, what do preacher mean when they say they know God? How do you claim to know someone you have not seen and cannot identify? The question though simple is…

THE PLACE OF KOLANUT IN NIGERIAN CULTURE

THE PLACE OF KOLANUT IN NIGERIAN CULTURE. In most Nigerian gatherings especially among the Igbo tribe, in Houston and of course elsewhere, you will witness them present, blessed, break, distribute and eat kola nut in a ceremony or…

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…

What Thing:

When Things happen on our way!       When something happens, people talk about it. A couple of years ago, Pope Paul II passed on. Within the Vatican as well as in Poland (his home country) and among the Roman Catholic adherence, people…

A REFLECTION ON THE TRAGEDY OF 9-11

A REFLECTION ON THE TRAGEDY OF 9-11 As Americans and in-deed the whole world reflects on the tragedy of 9-11, the day the twin towers of the World Trade Center went down. A terrorist group ran two aircrafts into the buildings. That…

SIMEON PETER

In African churches during the late fifties and beyond most Christians bore two names- cultural names given by our parents and baptismal name given by a European priest for the convenience of pronunciation. The baptismal names were either…

THE STONE THE BUILDERS REJECTED

THE STONE THE BUILDERS REJECTED In the parable of the Tenants in the vineyard, Jesus told His disciples the story of a landowner who planted a vineyard and secured it by fencing and dug a hole for the wine press and built a watchtower. He…

VITAL SIGNS

WELLNESS II:  VITAL SIGNS TEST STATE OF HEALTH As the year 2010 runs to an end, I wish to draw our attention to the importance of vital signs in determining wellness. Literally, Vital signs are basic body information…

IN YOUR YEAR OF SERVICE

IN YOUR YEAR OF SERVICE          Veterans’ week has just come and gone but our veterans remain dear to our hearts. Veterans are remembered yearly for their selfless service to our nation. During veteran’s week we recognize and salute…

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