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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,…

Greatness in Ministry is the Ability to Win Souls, Build People and Make Disciples – Archbishop John Osa-Oni  Discipleship is seriously lacking in the church today and this is seriously affecting spiritual growth and development of many Christians in Christendom. The presiding prelate of Vineyard Christian Ministries with its headquarters, Archbishop John Osa-Oni made this known in Lagos when he was speaking during a four day school of ministry for ministers and ministerial assistants with the theme, “Reaching the Goal with No Limits”.  He described it as unfortunate where the message of prosperity and how to succeed without the fundamental…

Ways To Amplify God’s Mercy – Pastor I. S James The founding pastor and General Overseer of Glory Christian Ministries, Ijeshatedo, Lagos, Pastor Iruofagha has said, Mercy only comes when someone has received Jesus Christ  into their life, because Jesus Christ is mercy. Pastor James was speaking to his congregation on the topic, “How to Attract and Amplify Mercy”. Taking his text from the book of Romans 9:15-16, James said, “as Christians, as we mature, the evidence of mercy has to be amplified in our lives also.” Explaining ways to amplify God’s mercy, he stated; fear, love and obeying God…

Is Goal Setting Biblical? (1) By Babatunde Olugboji  At the beginning of each year, many of us, after reflecting on the goodness of God in the past year, often ponder on what we want to achieve in the New Year and put pen to paper and set some goals for the next 12 months. However, many believers struggle with goal setting. Should I leave everything to God and let Him do as He pleases since He is the ruler of the universe? Would setting goals mean I am not trusting God with all my heart? Does it mean I am…

Rev. Samuel Olutoye Retired to Glory  A leading gospel minister, frontline evangelist and father of faith in Nigeria, Rev. Samuel Olutoye is reportedly passed on to glory.  According to a confirmed report, Rev. Olutoye passed away last Saturday after a brief illness.  A respected and highly sought Bible teacher, conference speaker and mentor, until his death, he was the General Overseer, Words of Eternal Life and Revival Ministry, Idimu, Lagos. Also, a member, National Advisory Council, PFN and at a time, the chairman, PFN Kaduna State Chapter. He is survived by a wife, biological children, grandchildren and many spiritual children.…

Pastor Adeboye Berates Political Prophets Prophesying 2023 Presidential Election Winner  The respected General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has openly berated many acclaimed prophets going on social media prophesying the winner of the 2023 presidential election. Pastor Adeboye made this known while delivering his message during the January edition of Holy Ghost Service tagged ‘Wonderful’ at the Redemption City. “Prophecies are good if it is from God. They are not conjectures. But there are some clowns in Nigeria calling themselves prophets and they don’t know the meaning of prophecies”, Adeboye said. He said…

P.I.T.T.O.T. – Procrastination Is The Thief Of Time By Gracious Akintayo These letters stood for a slogan I am going to apply into my own life, and suggest it to those reading to do the same and apply it as well. It is largely part of what can help us become a success in anything we plan and desire to embark on in 2023, and I believe it is a principle that is spiritually applicable to us as well. When opportunity comes our way, we should assess the situation swiftly, and then land on a decision to act on it…