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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.

THE PRECIOUS MAN By Dr. (Mrs.) Chioma Dauji  In the content of creation, male and female are equal in the sight of God and have precious seeds planted in them. However, the manifestation of this seed through our characters and behaviours determines if we are precious or not. When something is precious, it has great value and quality, and it is to be adored, honoured, cherished, respected and revered. To be qualified as being precious, you must: Be filled with praises in your mouth, regardless where and how you find yourself. You must be ready to protect and preserve those…

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The Concept of “Double Portion” By Babatunde Olugboji The idea of a “double portion” in the Bible is one of a double blessing. The Bible makes specific reference to a double portion in six places. When someone receives a double portion, he gets a gift twice as much as that given to others. It was first mentioned in the Law of Moses in respect of the right of the firstborn. (Deuteronomy 21: 17) A firstborn son was entitled to twice the inheritance of that of the other sons, in addition to the right of succession. Because Hannah could not have…

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Every Woman Should Seek God’s Wisdom to Build Her Home and Not on Drama Series or Films – Pastor (Mrs.) Mojisola Adeyemi Pastor (Mrs.) Mojisola Adeyemi is the co-pastor of City of Divine Grace Ministry, Lagos and the proprietress of Pearl Regal School. Aside from co-pastoring  a church with her husband, and being a school proprietress. She is also the convener and the host of annual Interdenominational Women of Honour Conference (WOHC). In this interview with Gracious Akintayo, she shared the vision of the annual conference and attributes of Women of Honour. Excerpt: Kindly describe your Christian journey and going…

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MEMORIAL: Here’s the last message late Dr. Bola Akin-John broadcasted on his social media page: JESUS OUTSIDE THE DOOR of MOST of OUR CHURCHES (Rev. 3:20) By Bola Akin-John  One of my friends on Facebook posted something where he said a silent millionaire told him, ‘I know many pastors, but I don’t know their Jesus. Most pastors that come to me ask me for money, but they don’t tell me about their Jesus’.  That reminds me of what we have discovered about most churches -there are more nominal Christians than truly born-again ones. More people are religious Christians by name,…

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Healing is The Children’s Bread By Dr. (Mrs.) Chioma Dauji Jesus assures us that healing is indeed available for all those who believe in Him and trust Him. This healing comes by the power of the Holy Spirit, through faith and surrendering to the will of God. Healing is a provision that belongs to us from our maker the Heavenly Father. As God’s children we know that bread is made available for our earthly father to feed us but as far as healing is concerned, it belongs to the Creator of Heaven and Earth. Healing is our blood bought right…

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What Does Gift of God Being Irrevocable Means? By Babatunde Olugboji The statement by Apostle Paul in Romans 11:29, that “the gifts and callings of God are irrevocable” or “without repentance” (KJV) often creates confusion among believers. What does it mean that God’s gifts are irrevocable? We will seek to answer the question this week. This statement could be interpreted with the gifts of the spirit in mind, but we will examine it in the sense of gifts more broadly. Gifts are those things that are freely or graciously given -think of the Christmas gifts you may have been given…

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TRIBUTE: Late HRM, Eze (Dr.) Pastor Patrick O. Ogbuagu, the Eze Aja of Nkporo Ancient Kingdom, Ohafia LGA, Abia State. The transition to glory of a prominent Nigerian  Christian leader and traditional ruler, HRM, Eze (Dr.) Pastor Patrick O. Ogbuagu, the Eze Aja of Nkporo Ancient Kingdom in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State has been announced.  The late traditional ruler described as a good husband, godly father, great leader, counselor, Bible teacher and prayer warrior was a retired senior staff of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) where he worked for worked for many years before he meritoriously retired …

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WOMEN RETREAT and EMPOWERMENT: A high powered preparation for an International Women Ministers Retreat, theme, “Walking and Working Together for Christ” has been packaged to impact, enhance and empower Nigerian women in the ministry for a greater exploit in home management, successful ministry and better society. The retreat schedule to be held at Agape Generation International Church, Ugbeje Aki Street, Mende, Maryland is expected to attract young and aged women in every area of calling and ministry to equip and expose them to winning strategies to succeed in their various callings and ministerial life without stress. The two days retreat…

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We Are on Divine Mission to Nigeria -Bishop Micaiah Young The newly elected Ecclesiastical Jurisdictional Bishop of The Nigerian United Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ (COGIC), Nigerian-US born, Bishop Micaiah Young Sr. was recently on mission to Nigeria Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction in Owerri, Aba and Lagos on what he termed, Divine Assignment. He was accompanied on the mission to Nigeria by his biological mother, Mother Cecelia Williams-Young, who also was elected as Nigeria Ecclesiastical Supervisor. They were first received at the Owerri church by Bishop Kingsley Anorue and later moved to Aba where they ministered at the church and…

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REVELATION PROVOKES REVOLUTION By Dr. Segun ‘Tremendous’ Oshinaga New revelation is the key to new privileges in life. In early 1995, 1 taught for several weeks on a series on our WISDOM FOR LIVING TV broadcast – REVELATION PROVOKES REVOLUTION.  Every revolution in human history has been produced by high information. The industrial revolution came with new and high information. The French revolution began as new, exciting information spread throughout the society. You will never unlock the tremendous potential in you until you get hold of new information. Even technology, as powerful and terrific as it is today, is fed…

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