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LAWRENCE OSAGIE: The Transition and Home Going of a God General By Gracious Akintayo  The General Overseer and founding bishop of Powerline Bible Church (Wisdom House), Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Ijeshatedo was finally laid to rest in Lagos on Friday, 10 November 2023. He passed on to glory on Sunday, 10 September, 2023 at the age of 65. Bishop Osagie until his death was a spiritual father, leader, mentor, teacher, model and pastor to many sons and daughters who have passed through him. He was a vessel God has used to reach out to many souls, raised many people of faith and…

Character, Service and Integrity are Fundamental in Ministry – By Dr. Segun ‘TREMENDOUS’ Oshinaga You have no business being in the ministry, if you have no character. The biggest issue we have today is about character! There are too many people wearing a collar as Bishops or even Archbishop and other ministry offices who have absolutely no business with the ministry. Remember the old proverb – the collar does not make the Monk. Putting those titles before or after your name will not make you one.  Every Dick and Harry wants to be a pastor. Apostle! Bishop! Without the corresponding…

Let us Approach Situations With Help of the Spirit – Evang. Amazon Udonkwo The President of Ladies Intercessory Fellowship and Empowerment (LIFE), a nondenominational fellowship of ladies building a lifestyle of prayer and Convener of annual Woman of the Spirit Conference (WOSC), Evang. Amazon Udonkwo have declared that the present situation and circumstances in our society can only be by spirit helps. “Neither the government, the political class, families or organizations can give reasonable help and support, except by the spirit of God”, she declared. Evang. Amazon, also the leader of Dream Alive Outreach made this known while speaking on…

Nigerians Need Reorientation – Pastor (Mrs.) Yemisi Duggan Pastor (Mrs.) Oluyemisi Duggan is the pastor, Glory Christian Ministries (GCM) CBN Estate, Satellite town is a woman of many parts. A retired senior bank manager and a product of Haggai Institute of Leadership. The church recently celebrated her 29 years anniversary and in this interview with Gracious Akintayo, the 70 years old well traveled wife, mother, grandmother and counselor, bared her mind on some life lingering situation, proffering useful solutions. Excerpt; How would you describe the ministry journey over the years? It’s been God all the way these 29 years. In…

TACN LAWNA TERRITORY LEADERS Announce Changes in Leadership …Pastor Emmanuel Awojide bows out and Pastor Gabriel Uyeh become the 6th Substantive Chairman The current Territorial Chairman, The Apostolic Church Nigeria (TACN) LAWNA Territory, Pastor (Dr.) Emmanuel Segun Awojide JP bows out from January 1, 2024 and the leadership of the Territory has announced the appointment of Pastor (Dr.) Senior Gabriel Okpako Uyeh JP as the 6th Territorial Chairman with Pastor David Oluwasegun Ajibade also appointed as the TACN LAWNA 2nd Vice-Chairman. The leadership of the Territory made the announcement after their recent General Executive Council (GEC) meeting.  According to a…

Worshiping in Spirit and Truth By Babatunde Olugboji In John 4, Jesus was having a conversation with the woman by the well when He spoke about worshiping the Lord “in spirit and truth.” In His discussion with the woman about places of worship, He said that the Jews worshiped at Jerusalem, while the Samaritans worshiped at Mount Gerizim. Jesus had just revealed that He knew her secrets, her many husbands, as well as the fact that the current man she lived with was not her husband. This made her awkward, so she attempted to divert the attention of Jesus from…

Nigeria’s Turnaround Will Shock the World – Pastor Adebayo Adeniji The Senior Pastor and church Leader of C & S Movement Church Movement (Seal of Life Chapel), Ayo Ni O, Idimu District, Itoikin Road, Ikorodu, Lagos, Pastor (Prof.) Adebayo Adeniji has declared that, “there shall be showers of blessing in Nigeria and it will shock the whole world. God is going to turn this country 360 degrees for good and those that are hindering the success of this country and the progress of mankind shall be visited by divine power of God”. Pastor Adeniji made the declaration at the 23rd…

GOD CAN USE LITTLE:  SMALL BUT STRONG By Dr. Segun ‘TREMENDOUS’ Oshinaga When you’re small, you are only able to do so much. Just because you can’t do much does not mean you can’t do something. Do something even if it’s not much. I hear people say that they wish they are big, they will do so and so. What can you do NOW? Do it!  You may not have the resources to feed a whole nation or city. But if you can feed a few extra people in your building, do it. As you do what you can do,…

THE PRECIOUS MAN By Dr. (Mrs.) Chioma Dauji  In the content of creation, male and female are equal in the sight of God and have precious seeds planted in them. However, the manifestation of this seed through our characters and behaviours determines if we are precious or not. When something is precious, it has great value and quality, and it is to be adored, honoured, cherished, respected and revered. To be qualified as being precious, you must: Be filled with praises in your mouth, regardless where and how you find yourself. You must be ready to protect and preserve those…

The Concept of “Double Portion” By Babatunde Olugboji The idea of a “double portion” in the Bible is one of a double blessing. The Bible makes specific reference to a double portion in six places. When someone receives a double portion, he gets a gift twice as much as that given to others. It was first mentioned in the Law of Moses in respect of the right of the firstborn. (Deuteronomy 21: 17) A firstborn son was entitled to twice the inheritance of that of the other sons, in addition to the right of succession. Because Hannah could not have…