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Alex Bamgbola: A Good Man, Practical Christian and Bridge Builder Passes On  The Lagos Chapter of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria has formally announced the passing away to glory of its former Chairman and immediate past Chairman, Lagos State chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Apostle (Prof.) Alexander Oyewole Bamgbola. In a statement jointly signed by the state chairman, Apostle Apostle Enyinnaya Okwuonu, the Secretary, Apostle Akin Akindejoye and the Publicity Secretary, Apostle Tonye Oliver respectively. Lagos State PFN described Apostle Bamgbola who passed on in the US after a brief illness on Monday, January 31 2023 at the…

Be God-centered, Not Self-centered By Babatunde Olugboji  ‘Self’ is always out to promote ‘self,’ seldom interested in supporting others. Or promoting God. ‘Self’ is often centered on ‘self. ‘The dictionary describes self-centeredness as being concerned solely with one’s own desires, needs, or interests or immoderate concern with one’s own interests and well-being, self-love or egotism. The Bible makes it clear that “people who are self-centered aren’t able to please God” (Romans 8:8). Self-centeredness is the polar opposite of what God wants because it is akin to looking inwards, given to self-gratification and overlooking other people’s needs (Romance 2:8; James 3:16).…

Business Nuggets – By Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija  From navigating the ever-changing economic landscape to understanding the unique needs and preferences of the Nigerian market, I have had the privilege of gaining valuable insights into the intricacies of doing business in our dynamic and sometimes complex environment. With this understanding, I believe that it is possible for businesses to thrive against all odds, by adopting a strategic, adaptive, and forward-thinking approach. One of the key things that I have learned is the importance of being adaptable and flexible in the face of economic uncertainty. This means that you have to be…

SEVEN UNIQUE QUALITIES OF THE BIBLE By Success Kanayo Uchime  The Bible, also known as the Word of God, is the book of life. It’s the revelation and inspired word of God. It’s dynamic; it has a transforming power. Here, therefore, are the seven unique qualities of the Bible: (1) IT FURNISHES A LIGHT  In the midst of darkness. It illuminates the heart of believing Christians: “The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes” (Psalm 19:8), “Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to…

Get Over Stuff To Reclaim Your Stuff – By Babatunde Olugboji  In 1 Samuel 30, David arrived at Ziklag with 600 men, surveyed the ruins, wept, encouraged himself in the Lord, and asked God, shall I pursue? Go ahead, said the Lord, you shall recover all that the Amalekites took. And he set out on the trail of the Amalekites. But there was a very important hurdle the pursuing party needed to scale. They had to cross the Besor brook. Of the 600 men with him, only 400 were able to cross with David their leader; 200 who were too…

Some Social Etiquettes You Should Know – By Gracious Akintayo  When someone hugs you, do not be the first to break away. Remove your sunglasses when you’re speaking to someone. Irrespective of your closeness, do not ask your friends for their clothes, shoes and accessories. They are ‘personal belongings’. Do not order for expensive things when you are not the one paying or sharing the bill. Time is literally money, do not unnecessarily delay people or keep them waiting on appointments.  If you borrow someone’s novel or books, do not mark on them. Return them in a good condition and…

Pride Earns Me 10 Years Suspension From Mount Zion Films Ministry – Ben Ope Johnson A renowned and acknowledged christian cinematographer and filmmaker, Asiwaju BEN OPE JOHNSON who shot the Mount Zion Films classic, “Just a Little Sin”, has opened up on why Mount Zion Films Ministry suspended him for ten years from shooting films of the ministry due to pride, gross insubordination and indiscipline. While advising people to Thread Softly and quoting from the Bible, BOJ as fondly called said, “The Lord resists the proud and gives grace to the humble”.  He said, after shooting the classic, Just a…

Christian Group Drums Support for Peter OBI  CHRISTIAN TRANSFORMATION NETWORK (CTN) a strategic credible platform set to engage the Christian Community for national and global reformation has thrown her weight in support of the Labour Party Presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi and his Vice President, Dr. Ahmed-Datti. The non-denominational christian body resolved and openly declared its support for Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour Party at a meeting, titled, Good Governance, Strategy and Synergy held on Monday at Ojodu Berger area of Lagos. The well attended strategic meeting with men and women of God, including church workers from…

Is Goal Setting Biblical? (2) By Babatunde Olugboji Last week we started a series on goal setting, which many people usually do at the beginning of each year. Is this Biblical? Does articulating  goals contravene Psalm 118 verse 8 which says, it is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man? We will conclude this series this week. The Bible says in James 1:56: But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. Our planning and goal setting,…

Five Major Things to Deal With in the Life of a Believer – Apstl. David Aboderin  The Convener and president of Joint Christian Minister Crusade (JCMC), also the General Overseer of, Faith Family Bible Church, Ojodu-Berger, Apostle David Aboderin has declared, All that today’s church supposed to be is in their hands as Christians, ministers and church leaders. Rev. Aboderin made the declaration at the just concluded 4 day annual Fresh Fire Conference, held at Alpha Mission Prayer Garden, Ibadan, Oyo State, organized by the JCMC for gospel ministers and church leaders in Nigerian with the theme “Revive”. He said,…