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Poverty Has Messed up Christianity + why they call me Baba Cote D’Ivoire – Pastor Ola Okeyode  Pastor Samuel Ola Okeyode is the General Overseer of Mercy Evangelical Apostolic Church Int’l., Bariga, Lagos. He was a missionary and evangelist to Cote D’Ivoire for 16 years before relocating back to Lagos, Nigeria to continue the mission’s work. He recently shared his thoughts with Providence during the annual thanksgiving and convention of the church in Lagos. Tell us about the ministry: Mercy Evangelical Apostolic Church Int’l., started In Cote D’Ivoire and by the grace of God I received the call to come…

HOW A WOMAN CAN HAPPILY GIVE TO HER MAN By Gracious Akintayo  … reviving your relationship with supernatural success tips  The issue of giving in a relationship or marriage has generated a lot of misunderstanding and controversies. Majority of women ignorantly believe it is the sole responsibility of a man to give, while they are only to receive without giving.  Fact is, both couples are in a relationship to give, but in different ways. Oftentimes, they may not realize this and instead of trying to amicably figure it out, they’re will be quarrels, contention and conflicts leading to divisions, misunderstanding…

Finishing 2022 Strong (1) By Babatunde Olugboji  As the year draws to an end, many of us have a lot of unanswered questions, and perhaps some unanswered prayers. God, am I still in line for that promise you made at the beginning of the year? God, will I get that breakthrough this year? While it is good practice to see the end of the year as a point of reflection on where we are in terms of the list of things we want to achieve, as believers, finishing strong means being faithful in seeking God to the end of the…

Characteristics of True Christian Life By Success K. Uchime For anyone who desires to live a true Christian life, they must possess certain life qualities.  As we strive to live good Christian lives, may God enable and strengthen us to pursue the following qualities; New Birth – “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit”. (John. 3:5) A Growth – “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ”. (2 Peter 3:18) A New Dress – “I delight greatly in the…

Make Christmas Season Another Journey of Faith – Pastor Tunde Olalere  Pastor Tunde Olalere has urged Christians not be weary by situation around them in this Christmas season. But, they should put their trust in God through the Lord Jesus Christ. Pastor Olalere made the admonition during the annual Carol Nite with Priscilla and Aquila Help Ministry at Ebute area of Ikorodu with the theme, “The Beginning of our Harvest”. He said, “No matter how life has treated you or the challenges and situations you may have gone through, even when everyone abandoned you, just trust and look up to…

Christians Must Know What They are Doing and What They Want – Rev. David Aboderin  Rev. David Kayode Aboderin  is currently the senior pastor and General Overseer of Faith Family Bible Church, Ojodu, Lagos and convener/ president, Joint Christian Ministers’ Crusade (JCMC Int’l.). He has a great burden to see the land delivered from every situation and with like minded ministers of God, to take over the land for Christ. In this interview with Gracious Akintayo, Rev. Aboderin speaks on the need for fresh fire in the present state of the church and the society. Excerpt; Briefly tell us about…

God’s Word is Right, True, Tried, Profitable and Perfect By Babatunde Olugboji  We’ve examined the Word as a sharp sword, as fire, and as that powerful tool called hammer, and as Spirit and life. This week, we will conclude this series on the essence of God’s Word as we discuss the Word as something that is right, true, tried, profitable and perfect. RIGHT: The Psalmist reminds of that “the word of the LORD [is] right; and all his works [are done] in truth.” (Psalm 33:4) While the word coming out of our mouth could be right or wrong, God’s Word…

This is Not The Time To Play Church – Rev. Ifeanyi Maduekesi  The General Overseer of Divine Palace Church, Rev. Ifeanyi Maduekesi has called on Christians, mostly those who religious go to church on Sunday’s, to occupy a seat and mark their presence without desires to serve and have encounter with God, this is not the time to play church, if they truly desire to know more of God and have encounter with Him. Rev. Maduekesi made the call while declaring open the church annual convention and thanksgiving theme, “Jehovah Over Do” at the church Festac town, Lagos national headquarters.…

10 Reasons Most People Can’t Understand A Deep Person By Gracious Akintayo  Relationships today have gone beyond funfair and fairytale affairs. You need to be prepared, deep and meaningful, of what you actually want in a relationship, what type of relationship and who is the person you want. The deep called into the deep and got deeper to get the deep person. Most of the broken, lamentable and regrettable relationships today are as a result of fairytale and funfair without going deep. They are smart moves without intelligence. The deeper you are, spiritually, emotionally and mentally, the harder it becomes…

Family of Six Wiped Out By Wall Gecko  The sprawling neighbourhood in Ogun State has been thrown into mourning after a family of six was discovered stone dead in the early hours of Friday. The cause of death is suspected food poisoning after a wall gecko had allegedly walked on their food. The victims are identified as Mr Adeleke John Samuel, a Chartered Accountant, his wife, two children and two other relatives. A source said, they are believed to have kicked the bucket after eating the food the wall gecko walked into. The sad event was uncovered when their gateman,…