O COME, O COME, EMMANUEL! We are officially in the Advent Season, which is observed every year from the fourth Sunday before Christmas up until Christmas day. Growing up in the Anglican church, we had specific hymns that were sang for different occasions.  One of the most popular Advent hymns (which is sometimes sang as a Christmas carol) is

JESUS, THE SON OF MARY. I was having a conversation with a loved one recently. We were discussing about how parenting has changed. To be a parent today requires divine wisdom.  It appears that parents have become extra sensitive about anything to do with their children especially when it comes to discipline and correction. “Don’t be too harsh.” “Be careful,

WHEN THE ROOT REMAINS Many years ago, my father, of blessed memory, planted a mango tree out front. Without much ado, the tree sprouted and some yummy succulent mangos began to spring forth. As a matter of fact, the fruits hung so low we just needed to stretch forth and pluck them off the tree. Members of our household would

COUNT THE COST, THEN BUILD YOUR HOUSE Many years ago, I knew a few people who were securing loans in order to buy plots of land which they eventually built houses on to live in them. At the time, (and maybe even now, still), it was a big deal to be a landlord and not a tenant. They would start

A PRICELESS, PRECIOUS GIFT We all love to receive gifts; and though exquisitely packaged ones are preferred to those that are hastily and carelessly put together, the thought of receiving a gift is always a delight. Lately, I wondered what it is that people think or feel when choosing a gift for someone. I realised that what determines the gift

THERE ARE NO SUPER CHRISTIANS 2 : JUDGING OTHERS I first wrote on the topic of Super Christians on www.theplaceofpraise.com on 26th May,2020. When I was inspired to write on it, I had a different idea in mind compared to the final draft that actualised. I was very happy with the feedback I received and this time around I want

KNOW THE TRUTH AND BE FREE So much has happened in Nigeria in the past couple of weeks. We have gone through a cascade of emotions from anger, determination, strength, hope, shock, disbelief, confusion, grief, sadness, fear, insecurity and to anger all over again. We ask questions like who and why? And no answers are forth coming. There is

MERCY!!! We have never before, witnessed what is going on in our country, Nigeria, today, Tuesday 20th October, 2020. Jesus, please help us NOW! JESUS, Please help us NOW!! JESUS, PLEASE HELP US NOW!!! We have no one but the Father, And Jesus Christ our Brother, Let us not forget the Other, The Holy Spirit our Helper. Send help, Lord!

TAKE THE ASHES OFF THE ALTAR When I think of the altar, my first memory is of the raised structure at my family church where the Holy Eucharist is prepared. It is also where our offerings are placed to be accepted by God. This altar is always very well looked after, spotless, neat and tidy. In the old testament we

LOVE IS THE BOTTOM LINE Love; they say, covers a multitude of sins. “Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8 NLT Even Jesus Christ our Saviour, when asked by one of the scribes what the first commandment was, said it was to love God with