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MAKE A FRESH START (Isaiah 43:18-19)

Brethren, let’s pause and think for a moment about the New Year. Every emerging year has harder and tougher challenges. Do you have some goals and plans for the New Year? Then take a cursory look at your past and the present; making some…

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…

BECAUSE I SAID SO

BECAUSE I SAID SO. Have you ever instructed your child to do some stuff and he/she screams back at you, ‘but why?’ The reply that might’ve followed could be, “because I said so.” Great number of parents say this phrase more often than…

ONLY GOD SATISFIES AND FULFILLS [TRUE HAPPINESS]

ONLY GOD SATISFIES AND FULFILLS . Many people think if they have billions of dollars in their bank accounts they would be happy; if they obtain college degree and secure highly paid job that will bring happiness. College degree is a ticket…

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…

SEEING GOD’S GLORY IS THE ULTIMATE

Human beings could be grouped into four groups:Those who know where they are going and are making efforts to reach there. They seem to know that we are stranger here and make effort just to reach heaven but do not know what they want…

Loving — Even When it Hurts

Loving — Even When it Hurts Tips to help parents through their teen's rebellion by Tim Kimmel Isn't it puzzling that kids brought up in loving, Christian homes choose to rebel against their parents, or worse, against God? After all,…

Every Problem Has Expiry Date

“In times of difficulty you may feel that you problems will go on and on, but they won’t. Every mountain has a top. Every problem has a life span. The question is, who is going to give in first; the frustration or you?” by Reverend Robert…

The message of Easter

The Message of Easter – Jesus is alive “He’s not here but is risen” . Impossible, unbelievable, indeed inevitable. Jesus was arrested, appeared before Herod and Pontius Pilate and death sentence passed on Him. He was seen nailed to the…

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