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WHEN WE OWN OUR ACTIONS, WE OWN OUR FUTURE

Responsibility is a value deeply rooted in African culture, where actions carry consequences not just for the individual but for the family, clan, and community. From the lessons of Adam and Eve to the everyday realities of marriage,…

LIVING IN UNSAFE WORLD

We live in a world that is not only unsafe but also full of unsafe people. Unsafe people are troubled and capable of creating an unsafe environment, as well as causing harm on other people. It could be physical, emotional, spiritual or…

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…

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…

CHRISTIAN LIFE – QUESTION AND ANSWER

CHRISTIAN LIFE – QUESTION AND ANSWER                                            RE - SPRAYING OF MONEY Dear friend and Pastor Dr. Awe,   Thanks for your reflection on the above – mentioned topic. It is…

GOOD FOLLOWERSHIP

There are so many books on the shelves and markets on leadership and not much work has been put out there on followership. Many seminars are held to discuss leadership without ever touching on followership; whenever they do, they gross…

WHEN THE HEART BOILS: TURNING ANGER INTO WISDOM

Anger is a natural emotion we all experience, but like a wild fire in the harmattan, it can warm or destroy depending on how it is handled. In African communities, anger often arises from stress, injustice, hardship, or wounds carried in…

PREPARING FOR VICTORY

PREPARING FOR VICTORY The number 7 signifies completion and 14 stands for double completion and fulfillment. As we celebrate this season of love –The Christmas – God’s greatest gift to mankind, which also bring us to the end of the…

WHAT MARRIAGE IS – Part 1

Part 1   Marriage is a choice   Our world and its surrounding events suggest that the most taskful problem facing mankind is that of choice. Mankind is faced with a variety of options that compete for our priority. Since God created…

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