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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…

LYING ISN’T FUN

LYING ISN’T FUN            Religious jokes are sensitive to handle. This joke mailed to me by a friend teaches salient lesson. A minister told his congregation, “Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. To help you understand…

The journey of life

Since life is not static, it keeps on moving. As the world rotates, people there in also move and experience changes in atmospheric, scientific and technological advancement and aging as well as death. As long as we have life, we are bound…

Boaz – a man of distinguished Personality

BOAZ – A man of distinguished personality This name sounds like the Hebrews for “by God’s strength.” That was a name given to the North side bronze column in front of the entrance of the Israel’s temple.…

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 ESSENCE OF NEW BEGINNING

“Let go of yesterday. Let today be a new beginning and be the best that you can, and you’ll get to where God wants you to be.” - Joel Osteen

OUR LOST VALUES

Our Lost Values. Would it mean anything to you if your child wakes up in the morning and walk pass you without greetings - I mean saying good morning to you? How would you feel if someone receives a gift from you without sayings thank you?…

Christ Church: Reforming or Deforming

The Church: Reforming or Deforming? As an ordained Presbyterian, we share and uphold reformed traditions and have the popular saying, “Once reformed, always reforming” which means a Reformed Church must always be reforming. To reform…

CROSSING OVER INTO NEW DIMENSION

CROSSING OVER INTO NEW DIMENSION Preamble: Crossing over into a new dimension or New Year is a life’s progressing event, a decision making period for individuals, families and organizations. It calls for serious preparations;…

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