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The Danger of Having “If Not For Me” Friends -By Babatunde Olugboji There was something refreshing about the friendship between David and Jonathan. The Bible talks about Saul initially embracing David as one of his own, but things changed as David became an astute military leader in his own right. A popular song of the day was “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.” (1 Samuel 18:7) When Saul realized that God was with David, he sought to kill David at every opportunity. David succeeded in evading the numerous attempts on his life with the help…

Clerics Easter Celebration Message to Nigerian Christians Nigerian clerics has used the period of Easter celebration to enjoined Nigerians, especially christians to emulate and replicate the reason for Easter celebration, which is the spirit of love and sacrifice. In different messages made available to PROVIDENCE News, it is evidently clear, Easter celebration is unique time for believers to commemorate the persecution, sufferings, crucifixion, death, burial, ressurection and ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is not just another holiday or celebration time, but memorial period of what it stands for, means and require of Christians. It is an accurate…

Christ is Risen! By Babatunde Olugboji Jesus was wounded for our transgressions, crucified on the cross and died for us. He died so we may live. And on the third day He rose from the dead that we will also rise again with Him unto eternal life and forever be with our Lord and Savior. Glory to our father in heaven! The world below lies desolate. Christ is risen. The spirits of evil are fallen. Christ is risen: The angels of God are rejoicing. Christ is risen: The tombs of the dead are empty. Christ is risen indeed from…

Ikale Heritage Greets Nigerian Christians, Sanwo-Olu , Akeredolu at Easter The Chairman, Ikale Heritage Development Association (IHDA) worldwide, Otunba Sola Olatunji  felicitates with Nigerians, particularly the Christian faithful, as they join the rest of the Christian world in celebrating Easter. Olatunji notes that Easter is one of the most important events in the Christian calendar which is to celebrate the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In his Easter messages, the socio-cultural leader  likened the social menace such as  banditry, kidnapping, robbery and insurrection ravaging the country to the persecution of Christ whose resurrection we are about to celebrate…

Interesting Facts You Should Know About the Month of APRIL and origin of April Fool! By Gracious Akintayo Every month of the year is significant and peculiar. But the month of APRIL is strategic, positioned and more significant than other month. APRIL is a spiritual month FULL of blessing and outstanding proof of God’s power, grace, deliverance, salvation, resurrection, restoration, redemption, recovery, reformation and promises of new beginning. Known as 4th month in the Gregorian calendar and synonymous with Easter celebration (a season of marking the end of 40 days fasting; eating of the last supper, betrayal night, arrest, suffering,…

More Than A Story -Surveying the wondrous Cross -By Gracious Akintayo The traducers of Jesus made sports and fun of Him. They formed a council -the elders, chief priests and scribes of biased and prejudice; gang up and conspire against Him. Still He did not react or got angry! He was beaten, bruised, battered, broken and betrayed. But Humble and blesses. He was insulted and sorely provoked (Despite His power to call down fire or legions of Angels, He never pray fire, fall and die prayers). He was mocked and maltreated He was revile, yet did not revile back. He…

UGSOSA, Lagos Chapter Holds Inuagural Meeting, Inaugurate Interim Exco. By Dignity Divine The Uzere Grammar School Old Students Association (UGSOSA), Lagos Chapter recently met and had its maiden meeting at Tedi town in Ojo local government area of Lagos State. The meeting inaugurated a 4 man Interim Exco headed by Rev. Greg Uregha as co-ordinator. Other members of the Interim Exco include Barr. Sam Akora as Secretary, Mr Vincent Unufe, Treasurer and Mr Simeon Okworide as P.R.O. In his address, the Co-ordinator, Rev. Greg Uregha thanked the members for the confidence and trust reposed on him and his Exco. He…

What Makes A Friend A Friend? -Babatunde Olugboji Friendship should be important to us as believers. If we choose friends wisely and become a supportive and trustworthy friend, we can strengthen our faith during challenging times. As iron sharpens iron, so, one man sharpens his friend (Prov. 27:17). The story of David and Jonathan is illustrative of what qualities should attract you in a potential friend. After David killed Goliath, King Saul enquired: “Whose son are you, young man… David said, “I am the son of your servant Jesse of Bethlehem” (1 Samuel 17:58). As David finished speaking to Saul,…

There are more reason than situations to thank God -Majiyagbe The Ancient Faith Gospel Church, fulfillment chapel, in Egbeda-Oluwo area of Ibadan, Oyo State recently celebrated Excellent Praise with the theme, “Sing Aloud Unto God Our Strength” at the church auditorium. The celebration, according to the General Overseer of the church, Pastor Akin Majiyagbe is coincidentally organised and packaged to celebrate and thank God for His goodness in the life of the church, the choir who celebrate 6 years anniversary and the birthday of the senior pastor. Majiyagbe whose aged mother was among the congregation said, as Christians, there are…

OTUFODURIN Says, Writing is the Soul of Communication… no child develop without writing culture, Akintayo added The Executive Director of Media Career Development Network and President of Journalists for Christ (JFC), Mr. Lekan Otufodurin has described writing as the soul of communication and it is necessary not only to get our youths to read and acquire the knowledge they need at every stage of their lives, but need to write academically as required in school and also master other forms of writings. Otufodurin was the special guest and keynote speaker at the formal commissioning of The Writers College in Egbeda,…