DIG IT UP: OPPORTUNITY IS SPELT W-O-R-K By Dr. Segun ‘Tremendous’ Oshinaga One of the tragedies of life is to be poor amid plenty and miserable in the land of delight. I read the story of a poor man who sat on a side street in Manhattan, New York, begging for alms in the heat of summer and in the cold of winter. City council workers found him dead one extremely cold morning. They found over $100,000.00 sewn into them when they opened his clothes. Can you believe the irony of a man loaded with so much money begging for…
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GRACIOUS Akintayo is a journalist of many years experience and exposure. He worked in various media organization as a reporter, researcher and correspondent. He had attended many local and international organized professional, leadership and ministerial conference, training, seminars and workshops. He is a media consultant, editor, an inspirational writer, public speaker and social critics. He is the Editor/Publisher, PROVIDENCE News (a nondenominational general interest Christian publication), former President, Christian Press Association of Nigeria (CPAN) and currently, President, Nigeria Christian Media Forum (NCMF). Gracious is a member of many professional, social and Christian faith organization.
LIFE AS A GAME AND REALITY SHOW: Navigating Predetermined Rules for Divine Rewards By Bishop (Dr.) Priscilla Otuya INTRODUCTION. Life can often feel like a game or a reality show, with God’s predetermined rules and regulations. Many individuals fail to reach their ultimate reward because they are misled by societal and religious values and expectations. This write-up explores the concept of life as a game, drawing parallels with a reality show, and underscores the importance of recognizing divine rules, the unconventional nature of God’s rewards, the predetermined end goal and prize, the vital role of the Holy Spirit in guiding…
The Power of Doing Nothing (2) By Babatunde Olugboji The new series we started last week provides an insight into the question of timing. The Bible says there is a time for everything and a season for every activity. (Ecclesiastes 3:1) In other words, there are times when all you need to do is to be still and see the deliverance of God. In Matthew 13, Jesus gave the parable of the weeds. Planting and harvesting is about seasons. Don’t delay your next season by clinging to the outgoing season; don’t hold on to something that has gone out of…
Courage to Build Your Marriage on the Right Foundation By Gracious Akintayo The three keys of a godly Marriage are: -Purpose, Passion, and Prosperity The Bible says, “My people perish for lack of knowledge.” (Hosea 4:6). Marriage is destroyed for lack of knowledge. In present-day society, couples separate and divorce more quickly than you imagine, with broken homes becoming incessant. Marriage is now like cell phone service providers: You can interchange the SIM, and if you don’t like one service, switch to another. The knowledge of the word and its power are significant ingredients missing in most marriages and homes. …
There is Hardship and Massive Suffering in the Land – Bishop Bank Jefferson The presiding bishop and the General Overseer of Mercy Tabernacle Bible Church, Ogba, Lagos, Bishop Bank Jefferson, has declared that “there is hardship in the land, and the situation in the country is a defect of governance, and authority leaders must rise to the challenges with a solution in sight.” Our nation and the entire world need to return to God to benefit from His fullness. Bishop Jefferson made the declaration while speaking on the church’s annual programme, Manifest, with the theme, “Holiness”. Manifest is a yearly…
THE POWER OF A PERSONAL EXAMPLE By Dr. Segun ‘Tremendous’ Oshinaga “Don’t be naive. There are difficult times ahead. As the end approaches, people are going to be self-absorbed, money-hungry, self-promoting, stuck-up, profane, contemptuous of parents, crude, coarse, dog-eat-dog, unbending, slanderers, impulsively wild, savage, cynical, treacherous, ruthless, bloated windbags, addicted to lust, and allergic to God. They’ll make a show of religion, but behind the scenes they’re animals. Stay clear of these people.” 2 Timothy 3:1-5 (The Message Bible MSG) In the late 1800’s, a large group of European pastors came to one of D. L. Moody’s Bible conferences in…
The Power of Doing Nothing (1) By Babatunde Olugboji The new series we are starting this week provides an insight into the need to recognize that there is a time for everything and a season for every activity. (Ecclesiastes 3:1) In other words, there are times when there is power in being still. In Matthew 13, Jesus narrated a number of parables relating to the seed: the parables of the sower; mustard seed and the yeast; the hidden treasure and the pearl; and the weeds. In this series, we will be focusing on the parable of the weeds. Note that…
NIGERIA BAPTIST SET TO HOST THE GLOBAL BAPTIST FAITHFUL AT BAPTIST WORLD ALLIANCE ANNUAL GATHERING The Baptist World Alliance (BWA), the global umbrella for Baptist family organization, is set to hold its annual gathering in Nigeria for the first time. The global event will see congregants and participants from various countries attending the annual gathering. The annual gathering is scheduled to be held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, and the Baptist International Convention Centre (BICC) on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway simultaneously. The event’s major highlight, which will commence on Sunday, July 7, 2024, and end on Friday,…
TITHING: A PRINCIPLE OF LIFE BEYOND CHRISTIANITY’S: By Dr. Priscilla Otuya Introduction: Tithing, often associated with Christian teachings, is fundamentally a universal principle of life. Through personal revelation and scriptural insights, we understand that tithing is not confined to a religious doctrine but is a timeless principle ordained by God to ensure provision and blessings. This write-up explores the purpose and significance of tithing, rooted in Biblical references, and underscores its broader application beyond religious boundaries. Definition of Tithing: Tithing is the practice of giving a tenth portion of one’s income or produce as an offering. This principle is deeply…
Will the Poor Always Be With Us? (Part 3) By Babatunde Olugboji This week, we’ll conclude our examination of Jesus’ seminal statement, “The poor will always be with you” in Matthew 26:11. When Jesus said this, did He mean that we should tolerate poverty because it is what it is? No. First, Jesus was making a point about worship. The only reason Jesus brought the poor into the conversation was in response to the self-righteous misreading of the devotion of a woman we are never to forget. Second, by referring to a passage from Deuteronomy, Jesus was reminding the disciples…