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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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MISUSE OF GOD’S NAME

LECTURE:  MISUSE OF GOD’S NAME                           (PSALM 111: 1-10; LEVITICUS 24: 11 – 16) Early last year we had a study on first and second commandments of God. We recalled that about 1.900…

IS BAD MARRIAGE BETTER THAN DIVORCE?

IS BAD MARRIAGE BETTER THAN DIVORCE: How true and to what extent? It has been stated that sticking with a bad marriage generally is better than divorcing. This “truth” is supported by scientific observations that married people are happier,…

THE STONE THE BUILDERS REJECTED

THE STONE THE BUILDERS REJECTED In the parable of the Tenants in the vineyard, Jesus told His disciples the story of a landowner who planted a vineyard and secured it by fencing and dug a hole for the wine press and built a watchtower. He…

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…

Mother and Daughter in law saga

MOTHER-IN-LAW AND DAUGHTER-IN-LAW SAGA   Most African men living abroad would gladly invite their mother-in-laws into their abode but not without butterfly in their stomach. The reason is common knowledge. What was thought of being an…

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…

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF, EVEN DURING PANDEMIC

“We are not taught "love thy neighbor unless their skin is a different color from yours " or "love thy neighbor unless they don't make money as you do" or "love thy neighbor unless they don't share your beliefs." We are taught "love thy…

Everyone has a sinful nature from birth

Everyone has a sinful nature from birth.  All who live without God go to hell. I know I’m a sinner; I can deal with them myself.  Why do I need God when I can go to a good doctor? Good doctors can cure people but only God can heal the…

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