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It is still possible

It is still possible! A certain man, named Lazarus of the city of Bethany was sick. His sisters: Mary and Martha were worried and disturbed on his state of health. Sometimes we have…

I have a dad

I HAVE A DAD A story goes like this: A woman had an irreconcilable problem with her husband and she moved out and took with her their little son. They returned to the woman’s family. The boy joined the mom…

WE ARE THE UNDO PEOPLE

WE ARE THE “UNDO” PEOPLE In early 1950’s, in my early toddler years, I started attending school for young children or A B C class known as Kin-der-garden. My school supply comprised dry white chalks,…

AND GOD SHOWS UP IN THE DARKEST HOUR

AND GOD SHOWS UP IN THE DARKEST HOUR He gazes at us, surrounds us and manifest all over us yet we do not see Him. We find it difficult to accept that God is present especially when passing through hard times or trials. We wonder if God is…

THE MEANING AND ESSENCE OF ETERNAL LIFE

Eternal life, within the Christian tradition, is understood as both a present possession and a future hope for believers. It is a life that transcends physical death and is characterized by an everlasting communion with God. This concept…

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…

“NOTHING ABOUT US, WITHOUT US”

Many advocates around the globe claim to speak for disabled persons without knowledge of their plights. The slogan “Nothing about us without us” hit the nail on the head, for it demands the inclusiveness in the community, autonomy and…

where’s God in your marraige?

WHERE IS GOD IN YOUR MARRIAGE? During Panel Discussion Session on Family Life, at the African Christian Fellowship (ACF), Houston meeting on Sunday April 21, 2013, this question popped up: “Where is God in your marriage?” As I progress on…

BEING a Christian Witness, Not Just “Witnessing”

BEING a Christian Witness, Not Just “Witnessing”by Pastor Jim Feeney, Ph.D. Sermon summary: Christians often talk about “witnessing” to others about Jesus. But Jesus’ command to the believers is to “BE witnesses”. Our failure to “be…

A LOSER BECOMES A WINNER, IF……

A LOSER BECOMES A WINNER, IF…….   A couple of months ago I watched one of the European Soccer Competition matches on television. The match was so tactical that the first half (45 minutes) ended goalless. The second half…

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