The word ‘Advent’ means ‘arrival’ referring to the arrival or coming of Christ into the world over 2000 years ago. The advent season always gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas and the significance of the birth of Christ. Each week in the advent season points us to […]
In a world that constantly promotes “more,” “now,” and “mine,” it is very easy for children to develop an entitlement mindset. Today, our children are daily bombarded with messages that fuel entitlement, encouraging them to want more, demand more, and expect more without giving anything in return. Also, social media, and endless advertising online and
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How do you remain thankful in the midst of pain, grief and difficulty? When life brings with it challenges, pain or unexpected loss, gratitude might just be the last thing on your mind. Yet, it’s often in your stormy seasons that cultivating a heart of gratitude can have the most profound impact in your life.
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Have you ever found yourself in a season where everything feels overwhelming, and you wonder, “Where is God in all of this?” Maybe it’s that job or financial miracle that you’ve prayed for but still haven’t gotten. Or perhaps it’s a health diagnosis that’s shaken your family and world. For some, it’s the heartache and
My birth and home country Nigeria turned 64 today and I am sitting and smiling as I think of my late aunt whose name was ‘Nigeria’. If I tried to compare the country and the person, there will always be a great difference. We called her ‘Aunty Nigeria’ and as a little child, I often
Have you ever wondered what life looks like for your aging parents? The other day, my 74-year father said – this aging thing is really an interesting phase and experience of life, you get to watch life’s seasons unfold before your eyes. You watch your once youthful and strong body change in appearance, strength, ability
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Are you lost for words and overwhelmed when your thoughts drift to that unsaved family member? Maybe you have given up on that spouse/child/uncle/aunt/niece/cousin and have even stopped praying for their salvation. You are not alone in your thoughts. I recently stumbled on a few verses during my bible study that reminded me of why
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Why would God leave the 99 and go after just one soul? The parable of the lost sheep points us to the heart of the father and shows how much he desires that all men are saved. God is a pursuer of men and heaven always rejoices when one sinner or lost soul finds his
As a Christian in today’s world, there is no greater joy when you think about how that at the other side of eternity, you will get to see all your loved ones again who were all saved and lived for God. Oh! what a great reunion this will be for us in heaven. But what
Many years ago, before marriage and the kids, I used to write poetry. They were words that flowed from my heart, my life, my questions, my thoughts, my environment, my imagination, my relationship with God and the people in my life. And then I took a long break. This year I am hoping to get
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