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NEW AGE IDOLATRY

Webster’s New World dictionary defines idolatry as the worship of idol or excessive reverence for or devotion to a person or thing. An Idol is an image of god used as an object of worship or any object of ardent or excessive devotion. Also…

Can we worship God for whom He is

CAN WE WORSHIP GOD FOR WHOM HE IS? I’m privileged to visit different places of worship or gatherings of Christian fellowship; listened to teachings and messages as well as prayers. It’s fast becoming obvious and certain that the reason…

Inexplicable Tragedies

Inexplicable Tragedies.                Often times, people face tragedies and calamities. Some result to infirmity or death of person, closed relatives and loved ones. When such happens, we…

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…

WHEN GO MEANS COME

WHEN GO MEANS COME! In some African Countries, when someone tells you that he/she is coming, the opposite (going) is always the outcome. For better understanding of this group of people, one…

Night sorrowa, Joyful morning

Night sorrows, Joyful mornings “Joy is a net of love by which you catch souls. A joyful heart is the inevitable result of a heart burning with love” - Mother Teresa   Literally, joy is defined as being happy, glad 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…

CHALLENGE IT AND IT WILL CHANGE

CHALLENGE IT AND IT WILL CHANGE. In our world we take a lot of things for granted. We uphold tradition and culture without knowing the reason behind them. We accept status quo without questioning the rationale. We have casual attitude…

WHEN WE FEEL LESS OF GOD’S PRESENCE

WHEN WE FEEL LESS OF GOD’S PRESENCE Is God asleep, or has just gone on vacation? Where is He? Why is He missing in our daily lives and does not answer when we most need Him? Is it possible that God sometimes hides himself that we have to…

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