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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…

Relationship and Fellowship

Relationship and Fellowship Everyday reminds us anew of the greatest reality of God’s life, that God is love. He does not look like or behave like but love is the totality of who He is. The scriptures teach that God loves unconditionally;…

The Evil and the Upright

THE EVIL AND UPRIGHT In our world, we have both good and bad people. Both are God’s creation made in His image and likeness; allowed self-will that enables them make choices. Whether we are tagged good or bad, “we all experience a struggle…

THE FAILURE OF MORAL POLICE

THE FAILURE OF MORAL POLICE In our age and time, our society is blessed with so many noble men and women. They have shown successes in academia, in industry and commerce; some among them are most respected and honorable members of congress…

NEW THING: NEW GLORY, NEW VICTORY

God says, “I am making a way for you to go through the desert, streams of water in the dry and empty (wasteland)…” Isaiah 43:19. Isaiah wrote to the Israelites at a bleak period in their history. In captivity, they have lost everything…

WHAT GOD IS DOING TODAY

WHAT GOD IS DOING TODAY As we begin a new dawn, we often remember that God did great things in the past. We praise God for His mighty works in creation, provision and redemption. We worship Him for the gift of His son, Jesus Christ and…

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…

RULE AND REGULATIONS GUIDING OBCA DAY

RULE AND REGULATIONS GUIDING OBCA DAY    1. OBCA DAY is a Biennial Cultural day that OBCA selects for showcasing OBCA cultural heritage and raise funds to for our charity projects. OBCA shall levy its members to fund and support…

THE CHALLENGE OF BELONGING TO A CULTURAL ASSOCIATION

THE CHALLENGE OF BELONGING TO A CULTURAL ASSOCIATION   We live in a complex world that is ever changing and these changes bring forth various needs to meet. Some are met divinely while others physically through human efforts. Needs…

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