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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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IF NOT FOR GOD II

IF NOT FOR GOD On the Cross Over night into 2008, I was at work and about midnight, two of my colleagues and I came together and held hand in prayers. We explore the Psalm 124, as we exalted the Lord in thanksgiving for His great love and…

PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER

PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER Marriage is an honorable thing. The creator designed and instituted it with a manual to work through its success. Any diversion from the laid down principles attract associated consequences. Most times we easily…

WHY DO MARRIAGES CRUMBLE?

WHY DO MARRIAGES CRUMBLE? Definitions: Two key words drive this topic: Marriage: In both English tradition and African culture, marriage is a contract based upon a voluntary private agreement by a man and woman to become…

TRUE RELATIONSHIP: APOLOGY AND FORGIVENESS

True Relationship: Apology and forgiveness. My parents taught us three great phrases: I’m sorry, thank you and excuse me. We learnt from home that I’m sorry is a form of apology. When we do something wrong, we should say to the offended…

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…

Chritian Race

CHRISTIAN RACE The London 2012 Olympic ended in August 12, 2012. About 204 National Olympics Committees participated in 26 sports made up in 302 events. In an atmosphere of friendship and yet…

WHO IS A CHRISTIAN?

T he word ‘Christian’ is widely used to describe those who believe or have faith in Jesus Christ. Others use the term loosely to include all who go to church; members of Church families and denominations. It could include those who claim to…

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…

Raising Successful Children

Raising Successful Children By MADELINE LEVINE PHRASES like “tiger mom” and “helicopter parent” have made their way into everyday language. But does overparenting hurt, or help? While parents who are clearly and embarrassingly…

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