GRATITUDE IS GREATITUDE By Dr. Segun ‘Tremendous’ Oshinaga Gratitude is a virtue. The Roman orator Cicero called gratitude not only the “greatest of virtues but the parent of all others.” The philosopher Immanuel Kant called ingratitude the “essence of vileness.” You can’t be a good man and not be a grateful man. “I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” (Psalm 34:1) Many people face life with a daily sense of dread rather than a daily sense of thanksgiving. We must never allow what we don’t have to make us forget what…
Author: Providence News
Providence News
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.
NCPC Chief Boss, Bishop Adegbite Visits Israel, Jordan …to commence airlift of intending pilgrims on 22nd December 2024 The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite has embarked on a working visit to Israel and Jordan over the 2024 Main Pilgrimage exercise scheduled to commence this month. According to a report on the NCPC website, during the one-week visit, Bishop Adegbite held strategic meetings with relevant stakeholders at the Embassy of Nigeria in TEL- Aviv, Israel. The meeting, according to the report, was attended by the Nigerian Ambassador to Israel, Mrs. Agatha Afoekelu, Embassy officials,…
What Does “Physician, heal thyself” Mean? By Babatunde Olugboji In the early stages of His ministry, Jesus visited the synagogue in Nazareth, His hometown, where the local populace was well-acquainted with His family and had observed His upbringing (Luke 4:16). Upon reading a messianic prophecy from Isaiah and asserting that He was its fulfillment, the congregation reacted with skepticism (v17–22). At this moment, Jesus referenced a contemporary proverb: “Physician, heal thyself” (v23). The people of Nazareth expressed astonishment at His declarations in the synagogue, subsequently recalling His personal background: “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” (Luke 4:22). While they could not cite…
Femi Adesina Frown at Violence Against Women …JFC present report on Trends and Contexts of Misogyny and TFGBV in Nigeria The former special adviser on Media and Publicity to the former Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari, Mr. Femi Adesina, OON, has frowned at discrimination against women in any society and described it as ungodly. Adesina made this known as the special guest of honour during the public presentation of a report on Trends and Contexts of Misogyny and TFGBV in Nigeria by a Nigerian faith-based media and allied organisation, Journalists For Christ International Outreach. The well-attended presentation held at Kessington Adebutu…
OSAREN EMOKPAE Steps Down As Caribbean Foursquare Gospel Church Leader Dr Osaren Philips Emokpae, the pioneering General Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel Church, Trinidad and Tobago, has stepped down from overseeing the Foursquare church in Trinidad and Tobago, as well as being a part of Foursquare Mission work in the Caribbean Island and South America since Sunday 17th November 2024. Pastor Ricky Navarro, the Foursquare Mission International (FMI) representative to the Caribbean Island thanked Dr Emokpae for his service to the Region particularly for the pioneering work in Trinidad and Tobago. Foursquare Mission International (FMI) will now oversee the work…
Ministerial Calling is a Journey of Process, Responsibility, and Grace -Rev. (Mrs.) Esther Madubufo Rev. (Mrs.) Esther Ekwy Madubufo, the senior pastor of Fruitful Men & Women’s Ministry International, Ejigbo, Lagos, is a product of three prestigious higher institutions in Nigeria. A graduate of Political Science from UNIZIK, a product of UNILAG, MSC in Political Science, and an MBA in Human Resources from LASU. A seasoned and prolific Bible teacher, conference speaker, writer, certified counselor, mentor, and administrator. She is a member of many local and international faith-based and professional organizations, including the International Ministers’ Forum (IMF) Nigeria, where she’s the…
Nigerian Society Requires Continuous Impact of the Church – Bishop Micaiah Young Sr The Jurisdictional Prelate, Nigeria United Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ (COGIC) and the Convener, Lifeline Global Crusade, has called on God-loving Nigerians, especially the Lagos State residents to get prepared and excited to be part of the Lifeline Global Crusade, a strategic and multifaceted approach to evangelism and soul winning, scheduled to hold from Thursday 12 to Saturday 14, September 2024 at Transformation House Church, Aguda, Surulere, Lagos. According to Bishop Micaiah Young, the unparalleled participation of local churches, Christian leaders, and organizations in the crusade…
Is Fear Controlling You? By Babatunde Olugboji As a believer, we need to be alert to the spirit of fear, and we need to master the art of dealing with fear, in partnership with the Holy Spirit. For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7) If God hasn’t given us the spirit of fear, that means it must be from the devil and we must reject it and embrace what God has given us: the spirit of power, love and sound mind. Instead of…
Nigeria Needs the Finger of God to Survive – Pastor Isaac Hungbeme The General Overseer of Cornerstone Gospel Global Christian Centre, Igbogbo in Ikorodu area of Lagos State, Pastor Isaac Hungbeme has made it known that the present challenges confronting Nigeria’s society and economic situation bedeviling the country are beyond human capacity and solution. They require the finger of God for a lasting solution, and the expected peace to reign. In his welcome address read by Pastor Oluwaseyi Stephen, to the participants and members of the church during their annual Solution Fire Conference, Pastor Isaac Hungbeme said, the conference is…
Ejigbo LCDA Boss, OBE Commission Road Project with Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi The chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area of Lagos, Hon. Morufu Oloyede Bello (OBE) with his management team and residents of Ejigbo community welcomed the Yoruba foremost Monarch, the Arole Oodua, Ooni of Ife, HIM, Oba Dr. Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II to the community for the commissioning of a reconstructed 26 years abandoned Ifoshi road. The road construction was executed and completed by the administration of Hon. Monsuru Oloyede Bello (OBE). The road constructed in 1980 by the administration of Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd.)…