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 …
THE CHRISTIAN AND HIS UTTERANCES
Proverbs 15:4New International Version (NIV) 4 The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. The tongue is a muscular organ in the mouth. The tongue is vital for chewing and swallowing food, as well as for speech. Speech is primarily defined as the expression of or the ability to express thoughts and feelings …
WAGING SPIRITUAL WAR AGAINST CULTS
A ritual cult group that goes by the name Badoo, has been terrorising residents of Ikorodu area of Lagos State and has killed at least 26 people and injured 14 in the last 12 months. The deaths, according to reports, were carried out between June 5, 2016 and June 27, 2017. The modus operandi of …