DO NOT BE AN ENEMY
DO NOT BE AN ENEMY “Water; e no get enemy” – This is the title of one of late Fela (Anikulapo) Kuti’s songs. (And it is quite a nice song, if you ask me. The melody is good but the horn arrangement is fantastic. A must listen!) This song eulogises water; it talks about waters benefits, praises it and says
Continue ReadingFRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES
FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES. A couple of weeks ago, a young girlfriend of mine got married. The ceremony was a huge success and we are truly thankful to God for that. The wedding party was a whole ‘nother level of entertainment of guests. It was an “A-list” event having in attendance the who is who of Lagos elites and socialites.
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THE FATHER’S LOVE A quick dash towards my baby where I had lain him down for a diaper change and I was able to avert a disaster as he spewed forth the contents of his mouth being his recently consumed lunch of milk, into my palm. Phew!! Thank God for that. I did not have to add another baby grow
Continue ReadingSTRATEGIES OF THE MASTER!
STRATEGIES OF THE MASTER God, our Heavenly Father is a Master Strategist and honestly, sometimes His strategies are rather bizarre. Yet He always knows exactly what He is doing. “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11 KJV There are
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THE JOY OF THE LORD. A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO US ALL! As however cliché as this may sound, 2019 is a fresh start and a new beginning. A new beginning does not have to include incorporating a drastic change into our lives that we may have a more likelihood of failing at. It may just be a little change
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TRUST IN THE LORD ALWAYS “We can make our plans but the Lord determines our steps.” Proverbs 16:9 In just a few hours, we will officially bid farewell to the year 2018 and we will welcome in the year 2019. As always this out going year like any other before it has been a great year for some and a
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TELL ME THE STORY OF JESUS “Tell me the story of Jesus Write on my heart every word, Tell me the story most precious Sweetest that ever was heard.” Fanny J. Crosby-Sweney It’s Christmas once again and the celebration in the air is almost palpable. It’s the season of good cheer. The season to be jolly. All in all
Continue ReadingTHE EVERLASTING LIGHT!
THE EVERLASTING LIGHT! A young lady, Ire, was a new bride and had to go with her husband Uche to the village for Christmas (their very first together) with the whole family i.e her in-laws. It was a mega big deal. Everyone wanted to show off what they had accomplished or acquired during the year especially materially. It was always
Continue ReadingTHE SECOND ADVENT
THE SECOND ADVENT The term “Advent” is a version of the Latin word which means “coming.” The Advent season is traditionally observed by Christians as a period of waiting expectantly for the “coming of Christ.” Each year according to the Gregorian calender Advent is celebrated beginning from the fourth Sunday before Christmas up until Christmas. It might appear that
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ANNOUNCE THE WORD! Psst!!! I just want to share with you the amazing power in proclamation. The Oxford Dictionaries define “proclamation” as “a clear declaration of something”. To proclaim therefore is to clearly broadcast, pronounce, speak up or voice something out without any ambiguity. Whenever I plan on setting out to do something new, it does not come without
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