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CHRISTMAS AND WHY WE CELEBRATE IT

It’s that time of the year again. The last Ember month of the year, December is here with all the Christmas festivities. Many folks have different view and opinion of Christmas. Some people believe that Christmas is all about Christ,…

MOTHER-IN-LAW 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…

Relationship and Fellowship

Relationship and Fellowship Everyday reminds us anew of the greatest reality of God’s life, that God is love. He does not look like or behave like but love is the totality of who He is. The scriptures teach that God loves unconditionally;…

QUICK FIX

QUICK FIX One afternoon, as I feebled through my computer, I came across the phrase –“quick fix.” It got my attention and I pondered over it again and again. Quick care and…

EMPTY PLACES

Human beings are created with vacuums that only God, the Creator fills. These empty places make some try to fill with pleasures, riches, greed and earthly treasures as well as idols yet they feel still empty and desire for more. They are…

TRADITION: – Its merits and limitations – Part 2

In the first part of this write up published in the month of February 2003 during Black History celebration attempted to define tradition, describe some aspects and dimensions, mode of preservation by human activities as well as its…

THANK THE GIVER

THANK THE GIVER An African adage says, “When you thank a giver, she gives more.” A Nigerian traditional musical legend, late Chief Oliver the Conque played a track expounding the adage. This theme has been a major sermon topic for many…

HEART ROOM, HEAVEN MANSION

HEART ROOM, HEAVEN MANSION “The worst prison would be a closed heart” by Pope John Paul 11 When Jesus was born, there was no room to house Him. He was born in a sheep pen . Those who could afford the price – the wealthy and merchants had…

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