A heartfelt reflection on the timeless biblical command to honor and respect parents. Drawing from Scripture, cultural wisdom, and practical life lessons, the article reminds readers that parents’ sacrifices, discipline, and guidance often go…
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Healing Words – Sunday Morning Newsletter
- Break Free: Greatness Begins Beyond Your Comfort Zone June 7, 2026
- Honor Never Dies: Remembering the Heroes Who Paid the Price May 31, 2026
- Children: The Anchors of a Mother’s Heart May 24, 2026
- Don’t Lose Your Soul While Chasing the World May 17, 2026
- The Hands That Shape Generations: Celebrating the Influence of Mothers May 14, 2026
- Protect What Matters Most: The Power of a Soul Anchored in God. May 3, 2026
- Beyond Self-Help: When Only God Can Create a Clean Heart April 26, 2026
- The Cross: When the World Showed its Worst, God Revealed His best. April 19, 2026
- After the Resurrection: Does God Have Your Whole Heart? April 12, 2026
- From the Grave to Glory: The Power of Easter Victory April 5, 2026
RESURRECTION: THE BEDROCK OF CHRISTIAN FAITH AND BELIEFS
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the heartbeat of the Christian faith and the foundation of every believer’s hope. If Christ had…
FORGIVING YOURSELF
In many of our cultures, strength is often seen in endurance—but true strength also lies in releasing the weight of guilt and…
PURE HEARTS, STRONG FOUNDATIONS: MORAL (SPIRITUAL) PURITY IS GAIN
In a world where values are shifting and temptations are everywhere, the call to moral and spiritual purity remains a timeless…
LIVING UNDER OPEN HEAVENS: WHEN GOD’S PRESENCE MEETS OUR DAILY WALK
An open heaven speaks of a season where the barrier between heaven and earth is removed, allowing God’s presence, power, and…
From the Archive Church & Fellowship God & Christianity Inspiration
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;…
CHRIST IS RISEN: REALITY AND HOPE
Christ's resurrection comes with hope, joy, peace and love and the power to overcome sorrow, sufferings and live daily in abundance (Phil 3:10; 1 Peter 1:3-4; Heb 11:35).
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…
