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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 and…

WHY DO MARRIAGES CRUMBLE?

WHY DO MARRIAGES CRUMBLE? Definitions: Two key words drive this topic: Marriage: In both English tradition and African culture, marriage is a contract based upon a voluntary private agreement by a man and woman to become…

PASS IT ON: The values we cherish and uphold

PASS IT ON: The values we cherish and uphold                          I read a piece under the column “PASS IT ON” titled “THREE THINGS” by Natalie Whittle, in a Guide Posts, August, 2004 edition. It was…

JUST TO GET OUR ATTENTION

JUST TO GET OUR ATTENTION We live in a world that is full of distractions, deceit and distortion. Many things contest for our time and our attention. Eight out of every ten persons on steering talk on cell phone. Some men glue their…

NIGERIAN MARRAIGES IN FOREIGN CULTURE

NIGERIAN MARRAIGES IN FOREIGN CULTURE.   A young man came to US in early 1980’s, studied and completed his higher education and obtained Master’s degree in Political Science.  While doing his studies, he worked in Fast-Food shop…

A MAN UNDER AUTHORITY

A MAN UNDER AUTHORITY We live in a rebellious society where people find it difficult to adhere to instructions and obey orders. Unfortunately, we’re at a time and era where people do not like to be told what to do. Little surprises both…

THE BIRTH OF CHRIST

THE BIRTH OF CHRIST   In a few weeks time, the world and Christendom shall be celebrating the birthday of Jesus Christ popularly referred to as “Christmas” The word “Christmas” comes from two Latin words – Christ and mass (feast)…

THE SHOCKING REALITY

THE SHOCKING REALITY Daily the decease of someone brings to mind a shocking reality – “death is real; we shall die one day.” The time of one’s death is uncertain. Death is a necessary end and…

IF NOT FOR GOD

IF NOT FOR GOD On the Cross Over night into 2008, I was at work and about midnight, two of my colleagues and I came together and held hand in prayers. We explore the Psalm 124, as we exalted the Lord in thanksgiving for His great love…

HOW TO COPE WITH THE CHARACTER OF A WOMAN

HOW TO COPE WITH THE CHARACTER OF A WOMAN   One has described marriage as a parcel which you possess without indept knowledge of the content.  Whatever you see when you open it, you take.  This appears a defeatist approach but believe…

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