HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF STUDYING (1)
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver – Proverbs 16: 16 (NIV) According to Steven Chew, professor of psychology at Samford University, the following are factors/strategies that influence effective study – Beliefs that make you fail or succeed: The more accurate your beliefs, the more you will …
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FIVE FACTS ABOUT THE NIGERIAN STOCK EXCHANGE (1)
2 Thessalonians 3:10, ESV: “For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.” The most crucial role of any stock exchange in the world is to ensure a ready platform for the sale and purchase of securities, which gives investors …
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SEVEN STRESS-BUSTING & RELAXATION TECHNIQUES
Embrace God-Coping Strategies: With God on our side, problems have expiration dates. The Bible tells us that the way of the Lord is a refuge for the righteous (Proverbs 10: 29). God will give you the wisdom to deal with every problem that comes your way. When we receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and …
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BECOMING AN ACTIVE READER
So much has been said about the poor reading culture in Nigeria and Africa generally. It has often been asserted that Nigerians read, only when they have to, example when they are preparing for an exam. Although Nigeria and the rest of the continent have produced some of the best literary minds in the world, …
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BARRIERS TO COMMUNICATION IN MARRIAGE
Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone – Colossians 4: 6 (NLT) Poor communication in marriage is often a red flag that the marriage is sailing into troubled waters. The effects of poor communication on a relationship can threaten the existence of the relationship, and …
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… OF PETS AND ANIMALS
In my childhood, I grew up with a Rottweiler with its characteristic black & tan colour, and well-built large paws and big jaws. My father named it ‘Crush’ and it was the four-footed member of our family and our reliable sentry. Eight years after my father bought Crush as a puppy, it strayed from our …
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WHEN MEN OF THE FORCE NEED A GREATER FORCE
Title: When Men of the Force Need a Greater Force Author: Gbile Akanni Page Number: 48 Publishers: Peace House Publications, P. O. Box 971, 19 Gyado Hospital Road, GRA, Gboko, Benue State. Copyright Date: November 2014. Type of Book: Trade Paperback. General Subject Matter: Christian/Evangelical ISBN: 978–978-51801-6-9 Book Format & Organisation: The book is the …
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HOW TO EVALUATE CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIONS
The church is encouraged to participate in politics. Kindly refer to my earlier articles on this platform – The Church and Her Franchise and Should Christians Participate in Politics? Elections will always present voters with an opportunity to make choices; whether it is a local government race that will affect your immediate community or a …
SHOULD CHRISTIANS DEFEND THEMSELVES WHEN ATTACKED?
38 “You have heard the law that says the punishment must match the injury: ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also. 40 If you are sued in court and your shirt is taken …
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THE STORY OF AKAFS
On a cold rainy morning in June, a retired CEO of a blue-chip multinational company, drove down to a large popular supermarket in Lagos mainland, to shop for toiletries. He was about to step into the mall when he caught sight of a little boy loitering the terrace of the lofty building. The youngster appeared …