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Understanding True Worship – Apstl. Chioma Okeagu The Senior Pastor of Ebenezer Embassy and Ministry Worldwide, Surulere, Apostle (Mrs.) Chioma Okeagu has called upon Christians to make worship an integral part of their lifestyle of fellowship with God rather than other religious activities. She made the call during the church Holy Ghost Worship service held at the church auditorium in Surulere, Lagos. “When you are a believer and your worship is borne out of light and truth, the host of heaven will rise up for you”, she charged. Quoting from the scriptures to buttress her points, Apostle Okeagu highlighted some…

Wilson Yinka Badejo Foundation Provides Succour for Indigent Students The Wilson Yinka Badejo Foundation continue building on the legacy of it’s founders to realize its objectives, “we help and empower the less privileged in reaching greater heights”, has opened the window from March 15 to April 30, 2024 for the award of 2024 scholarships to some indigent students in the nation’s public higher institutions of learning as part of activities mark for the coming annual WYBF Lecture.  The foundation, founded in 2007 by late Rev. Dr. Wilson Badejo (a former General Overseer, Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria) and his late…

When God Calls Your Name Twice (1) By Babatunde Olugboji God called plenty of people in the Bible, but only a few people He called by name twice in a row. When God calls your name twice, there is an elevation for you, He is preparing to take you to higher heights. Throughout the Bible this happened to only a few men and women of God.  Abraham! Abraham! God gave Abraham one final test of faith: sacrifice the promised child, Isaac. Abraham is ready to obey, and just before he killed his son, the angel of the Lord interrupts. “Abraham!…

Nigerian Cleric, Segun Oshinaga Partners Kitui County Assembly, Kenya on Servant Leadership in Governance Respected Nigerian pastor and acknowledged inspirational speaker, Dr. Segun ‘Tremendous’ Oshinaga has during his missionary journey to Kenya on the invitation of the Kitui Pastors Forum, led by Bishop Dr. Joseph Nganda, met with Kitui County Assembly Hon. Speaker, Hon. Kevin Katisya Kinengo and other members of the County Assembly on partnership for transformative leadership and governance conference. Dr. Oshinaga’s visit to the county as a missionary and speaker was to inspire the leaders and emphasize the important role of servant leadership in governance. While speaking…

The Believers’ Hope (2) By Babatunde Olugboji One of the Bible verses in which we find the word hope is Hebrew 11:1. “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” This verse carries with it all of the confidence that comes with knowing for sure, with no question, what God has promised us in his word. Our faith is confident assurance, for it is founded upon the rock of our salvation, our Lord Jesus Christ. All the actions of the heroes of the faith recorded in Hebrew 11 were made…

Growing the Local Church is A Mandate – Pastor Iruofagha James  The founding pastor and the General Overseer of Glory Christian Ministries int’l., (GCM), Pastor Iruofagha James has given the assertion that growing the local Church is a heartbeat of God that must be implemented.  He made this known while speaking on Growing the Local Church to herald the church annual summit, theme, “COME!… stepping out into the miraculous.” and her 32 years anniversary celebration held at the church headquarters in Ijeshatedo area of Lagos from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 March, 2025.  Pastor James asserted that, “when Jesus said,…

The Believers’ Hope (1) By Babatunde Olugboji In the beginning of Romans 5, Paul pointed out that suffering produces endurance: a deeper, longer trust in God. This in turn produces character, meaning we more consistently and deliberately choose to do what honors God. This then produces hope, where we experience growing certainty that our ultimate destiny is an eternity of good in God’s presence. Now Paul concludes this chain by saying that our hope will never put us to shame. By that, Paul means our hope will be fully vindicated. We will never, in the end, be disappointed for hoping…

Applicants, my foot! Gbenga Daniel’s Wife Make My Agbada For Years – Pastor Tunde Bakare  … called for civil servants reform The Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), Pastor Tunde Bakare, has narrated how the wife of former Ogun State Governor, Yeye Olufunke Daniel, have been the creative force behind his native flowing gown (Agbada) for several years. The lawyer turned cleric made this revelation while speaking on the importance of adopting what he termed the “Jewish Phenomenon.” He lamented against the prevailing trend of job seekers prioritizing certificates over their inherent talents and natural gifts. “I…

“His Mercies are New Every Morning” (2) By Babatunde Olugboji God’s mercies are indeed new every morning. If there is a question to be asked, it is how are God’s mercies new every morning? We already know his mercy flows out of his love. Since he has eternal love then his mercy will be as well because they are connected. The statement that God’s mercies are new every morning is really a reminder to us. God provides mercy for each day, and it is refilled and refreshed each morning. This is not just a statement about availability, it is also…

“His Mercies are New Every Morning.” (1) By Babatunde Olugboji Arguably one of the most comforting and reassuring words you will find in the Bible is in Lamentation 3. “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentation 3:22-23) God’s love and mercy not only are never ending but are being renewed every morning. It goes through a process of renewal every 24 hours. Can you find greater hope and comfort than that? But the question is how does this work and how are…