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GET A GRIP ON REALITY IN A WORLD OF UNCERTAINTY By Dr. Segun ‘Tremendous’ Oshinaga  Many are accustomed to living on fantasy islands. They build castles in the air and their emotions suffer a devastating crash when reality beckons. False expectations impact negatively on our emotions when the chips are down. Emotionally mature people expect trouble and difficulties and are willing to work their way through them with God’s help. The truth is that life is a series of ups and downs, good and bad, sweet and sour and those who survive learn to take each day at a time,…

Believers as Light (2) By Babatunde Olugboji In Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus addressed His disciples as the salt of the earth and the light of the world.  Last week, we began a mini-series on believers as light, and we concluded that light is first and foremost something which is meant to be seen. The mini-series ends this week. Jesus was pointing out that our Christianity should be perfectly visible to all, visible in the shop, at work, in the factory, in the kitchen, on the golf course, in the butcher’s place. Everywhere. It should be visible in the way we treat…

Pharisees in the Garb of Title -By Gracious Akintayo  “Except the Lord builds the house, its builders are building in vain…” “No one takes this honour upon himself, except God called him, just like Aaron was”; and “A man can receive nothing, unless it has been given to him from heaven.” (Psalm 127:1, Hebrew 5:4, John 3:27) Except the Lord called, ordained, anointed, mandated and charged for gain; every other shortcut, inundate, anxious, manmade and charges are in vain. Whatever is not from the above cannot be above all and doing things without God’s perception is a sin. Today the…

THE HEALING POWER OF JOY – By Dr. Segun ‘TREMENDOUS’ Oshinaga Joy is medicinal. Joy builds your immunity against diseases. A joyful man/woman has a better chance of healing than a joyless man/woman. Medical science provides proof that joy, cheerfulness and a positive attitude helps the body to fight all kinds diseases and sicknesses.  “A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones.” (Proverbs 17:22) A joyful heart is an incredible asset. Another version says ‘A cheerful heart.’ That is a heart that is full of ‘cheers’. Let’s look at how the dictionary defined the…

Believers as Light (1) By Babatunde Olugboji  In Matthew 5:13 – 16 Jesus addressed His disciples thus: “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness; how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same…

Glorious Home Going of Pastor Taiwo Odukoya – By Gracious Akintayo  The late founding pastor of Fountain of Life Church (FOLC), Ilupeju, Lagos was yesterday in emotion laden tributes given a befitting burial as he was bade farewell by beloved family, friends, followers and church members as his remains was laid to rest at a private cemetery in Lagos. Bishop David Abioye of Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel) minister during the well attended burial service held at the Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, Lagos. Bishop Abioye described Pastor Taiwo Odukoya as a man of integrity, strong character and charisma. Also…

The Word of God Establishes the Unity of Christians – Bishop Stephen Adegbite  The chairman of Lagos State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bishop Stephen Adegbite has remarked that, to win the current battle and crisis of decaying society going on around the world today, the body of Christ must be one, without denominational and doctrinal issues that has characterized our unity. “The last prayer wish of our Lord Jesus Christ was,” that they may be one” and this is what we all must work toward achieving as Christians”. Adegbite made this remark during the just concluded Kingdom Celebration at…

Nigerians Should Think Outside the Box – Rev. Sam Aboyeji The General Overseer of Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria, Rev. Sam Aboyeji has acknowledged and asserted that, as we are in the country now, though things are very tough. But we should be thanking God and rejoicing. No matter the situation we find ourselves in this country, we should continue to rejoice and again, I encourage Nigerians to rejoice in the Lord. Our situation is still better than some other countries, whose situations are not up to 10% of ours, yet they have no related peace and their citizens have…

Many Men of God Have Disappointed God – Commdr. Peter Olabode The convener and President of Jehu Generation Pastors’ Prayer Network, Commander Peter Olabode has described the present global situation critical, at which Africa is at the receiving end. Comm. Olabode stated this during the 9th annual Ministers/Intercessors Warfare Conference, theme, “Taking it By Force ” held at Igbogbo in Ikorodu area of Lagos. He said, the people that brought Christian faith to Africa, they have turned from serving God, they have backslidden, turned away from God and begin to serve demons and incorporate demons into their lifestyles and this…

Don’t Take God Benefits for Granted – Dr. Samuel Uche … celebrate Lagos CAN Chairman, Adegbite at 55 The retired Prelate of Methodist Church of Nigeria, Dr. Samuel Chukwuemeka Uche has appealed to Nigerians, irrespective of their position and situation, to always remember and acknowledge God in everything. “God remains our perpetual benefactor and we remain His perpetual beneficiary. He is always there to bless us and we can’t do without Him”, he said. Dr. Uche made the appeal during his sermon at the 55th birthday thanksgiving/Eucharistic service and 35 years of service in God’s vineyard of the Bishop of…