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In many of our cultures, strength is often seen in endurance—but true strength also lies in releasing the weight of guilt and…

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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…

GOD LOVES YOU

"God’s love is not dependent on us. “The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us.” C.S. Lewis. .“God’s unfailing love for us is an objective fact affirmed over…

What Thing:

When Things happen on our way!       When something happens, people talk about it. A couple of years ago, Pope Paul II passed on. Within the Vatican as well as in Poland (his home country) and among the Roman Catholic adherence, people…

God and Depression: Elijah’s Experiance

Depression has been described as a feeling of despair or sadness that communicates to a person that their life is “out of control.” Depression is not just feeling sad; rather it is a state of mind that makes it difficult for people to…

A Thankful Heart

When someone does something good to us or extend some kindness or gestures to us, we say thank you. Thank is a way of showing gratitude and appreciation for the good done to us. When we say thank you, it means we have through words of…

BELIEVING THE IMPOSSIBLE AND STRIVING BEYOND LIMITATIONS

“Virtually nothing is impossible in this world if you just put your mind to it and maintain a positive attitude”- Lou Holtz “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination” -Tommy Lasorda. “The most…

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…

CHRISTMAS IS HERE AGAIN

CHRISTMAS IS HERE AGAIN “At the fullness of the time, God sent His son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law that we might receive full rights of sonship (Gal.4:4-5). “For God so loved the world that He…

WE ARE THE UNDO PEOPLE

WE ARE THE “UNDO” PEOPLE In early 1950’s, in my early toddler years, I started attending school for young children or A B C class known as Kin-der-garden. My school supply comprised dry white chalks,…

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