Inquires From God, Not Friends By Babatunde Olugboji For many believers, taking an important decision often comes down to picking up the phone and checking with friends and family, seeking advice on the best course of action. Even on big decisions like who to marry, what course to study in the university, what career to pursue, or which house to buy or build, talking to friends and family often comes before checking with God. We turn to God when we are in trouble, when the advice of friends and family turns out to be unhelpful. Have you asked yourself why…
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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.
Understanding The Lord’s Prayer (2) By Babatunde Olugboji This week, as we conclude our examination of The Lord’s prayer in Matthew 6, we will highlight the key phrases in this mode of prayer, using the structure of a letter to have a good understanding of this important prayer. The essential parts of a letter are the date, address, introduction, its body and conclusion, including identifying yourself as the writer and sender of the letter. Have you noticed that the first 3 phrases of The Lord’s prayer (Hallowed be Your name; Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth, as…
GCC Sets For National Ministers Conference in Lagos Gospel Church of Christ (GCC) Worldwide with it’s national headquarters in Lagos will be having her annual National Ministers Conference (GCC-NMC 2022) with the theme: Earnestly Contending For The Faith, beginning from Tuesday 15 – Thursday 17 February, 2022 at the church international headquarters, 40, Dada Onijama Street, Awodi-Ora Estate, Apapa, Lagos. Speaking on the 3 days ministers conference that will feature seminar and workshop on issues of interest, including special prayer for the nation, Nigeria and her leadership. The deputy Head of Mission, Bishop Sam Oniekoro said, the 2022 ministers conference…
We Are To Invest And Prepare Our Children For Future Challenges -Pastor Femi Adebayo The president of Club Abraham International, a nondenominational fellowship of developing man value, character and godliness, Pastor Femi Adebayo has challenged parents to invest and prepare their children for the future challenges. In a release made available to Providence by Club Abraham International on their coming 2022 Annual All Men Prophetic Gathering, Pastor Adebayo stated that, “it is our responsibility to prepare our children to take on future challenges with knowledge, integrity and courage. That is why investing in and preparing for the future now is…
Why Tinubu Can’t Be Nigeria President -Ituah Ighodalo The Senior Pastor of Trinity House, Lagos, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, has said a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu can never become the President of Nigeria. According to Mediaroomhub, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, a close ally of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, opined that the astute politician is simply ambitious and not ready to offer anything to Nigerians. “Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is my personal friend, as a person, I love him very much, he has been very kind to me, he is a good man, but leadership today in Nigeria…
Pastor Wole Oladiyun Advises Nigerian Youth Against Money Rituals and Crime The Senior Pastor of the Christ LivingSpring Apostolic Ministry (CLAM), Omole, Lagos, Pastor Wole Oladiyun, has called on Nigerian youths to desist from every ungodly act and sacrilegious, like cybercrime, armed robbery, kidnapping and killing for money-making rituals. Pastor Oladiyun, made the call in Lagos during a CLAM’s mid-week service and frowned at the rising cases of violent crimes involving teenagers and youths, stating that crime is never the solution to problems of unemployment. “There is a time to plant, and a time to harvest. Success in life is…
INSPIRATION & EXPRESSION: #FactsOfLife #Nuggets #TakeAways By Femi Adepoju You Can Identify Your Adversary, If You Can Identify Contradictions To the Word of God. Your lack of God’s favour is due to your refusal to give Him His due honour. Do things with expression of your faith and position God as your priority in life. As the salt of the earth, christians will make others thirsty for the water of life. The more we understand the love of God for us, the more we show love to others. Rev. ‘Femi Adepoju, is the General Overseer of Arena Of Thanks.Miracle International…
TAKE IT EASY and CALM DOWN! By Gracious Akintayo “… the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happen to them all.” -Ecclesiastes 9:11 Dear Young Minister, TAKE IT EASY and CALM DOWN! The work of the ministry and the Church of Christ is an embodiment of divine mysteries. For no one put the honour upon himself, except he is called of God. (Hebrew 5:4) The ministry work never starts big…
The World is Taking Over The Church By Gracious Akintayo The church has opened her door for the world and the flesh to come in; and the church is being taken over by worldly affairs and fleshy activities. What comes out from most church pulpit is an expression of carnality by pretend pastors who manifest and demonstrate the power of carnality in the spirit of carnality in the atmosphere of carnality. Today, the church is carried away by mostly motivation and entertainment with refreshments. Soon, Christianity of pleasure will give way to Christianity of persecution and Christianity of motivation will…
No Prayer Destroys The Devil -Apostl. James Olukayode The president of James Olukayode Evangelistic Mission (JOEM) and General Overseer of Higherground Apostolic Ministry, Lagos, Apostle James Olukayode has said, “There are many who are born again and saved as Christians. But, they are still living in bondage and they are not free from the captivity of sin, sickness, lack, want, poverty, curses, immorality, failure and frustration. Apost. Olukayode made this known during the Indoor Crusade, themed; “Total Freedom”, organised by Higherground Apostolic Ministry in Shomolu area of Lagos. Many are bound in sorrow and need their freedom from bondage, because…