Month: March 2014

FREEDOM FROM LUST! by Dr Dan Ozoko

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BOOK REVIEW by Ezeonyeka Godswill
TITLE: FREEDOM FROM LUST
AUTHOR: DANIEL C. OZOKO
PUBLISHERS: WORD UNLIMITED
YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 2010
NUMBER OF PAGES: 10 PRELIMINARY PAGES AND 76 PAGES OF MAIN WORK
CHAPTERS: 7
The author introduces the book by challenging the hypothetical attitude of people created by the shroud of shame when seen with a copy of this book; a tool which in the words of the author has been used devastatingly by the devil to wreck havoc on millions. He also introduces SEX as Satan’s biggest tool of bondage on earth today, weakening the moral fibre of the body of Christ through just about every available means. Hence, he then continues to fully outline the amount of damage already done by this renowned enemy and the impending repercussion of not addressing it.
Lust in his words can be defined as strong desire for that which is forbidden (p.17) and it stands a great tool for the enemy till date. To foster his plot the enemy has devised various loopholes normally referred to as thought patterns. These, the author seek to challenge and caution Christians against in the information provided in this book. This a wake-up call for every child of God to confront the spirits of looseness and lust.
Rather than sit around and wait, the author doesn’t stop at the problem recognition but he goes on to explain the way out! Glory to God! By the help of the Holy Spirit the author uses an amazing choice of words to reveal a pathway out to a place of total freedom! This I believe is the core of the book and if any Christian should live a victorious Christian life especially in the area of sexual sins no matter the variations (i.e fornications, pornography, lesbianism, homosexuality, masturbation, adultery, bestiality e.t.c) if they would diligently follow the principles laid out in this book to the latter. Purity is possible!
With its easy to read formation of writing and its obvious portability anyone can successfully source out the priceless principles within it. The book is primarily bible-based and it is well punctuated with passages, parables and verses from the Bible. It stands a tool towards great transformation in our time and a great resource material to have and to hold.
God bless!

FACING THE GIANTS – The Review!

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A movie is many things to as many that see it!
This movie opens us up to the life of Coach Grant Taylor who’s obviously not having a field day with his career, family and life in general. As a good christian, he takes his misfortune in good faith but at the time we could get a peep into his life the problems in his life were definitely mounting to a fatal peak which would in the course of the film define the course of his life in the nearest future.
Coach Taylor’s character I believe represents all the millions of believing christians struggling in their lives. Sadly, most have come to their unfortunate end whilst still in this position. This I’ve come to agree is synonymous to the verse in th bible:
“Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof…” 2 Tim 3:5a
However in this wonderful motion picture we watch how Coach Taylor and any in His shoes can get out of the valley of depression and the burdensome cares of this world and rise to the heights of God’s grace and a limitless problem free life of joy and peace which in reality is HIS promise for us from the beginning!
The movie also reveals the word of God as a manual for life. With several manifestations of God’s miracle working power and a careful study and obedience of the word, we watch as lives transform and the most amazing testimonies abound! The place of prayer is in no way undermined in the character of Mr. Bridges who practically prays a revival to the school and also serves as an encouragement source for Coach Taylor. The amount of wonder that can be wrought by the word of God and prayer could never be understood and a glimpse into the beauty is what this film portrays.
With a cast well loaded with talent this amazing story produced into a motion picture by SHERWOOD PICTURES might as well be referred to as an epic tale but I guess I’ll hold my horses awhile. The message contained in the scenes are beautifully and intelligently portrayed with very laudable graphic, dramatic and artistic perfection.
The movie is directed by Alex Kendrick and stars Alex Kendrick, Tracy Goode, James Blackwell, Shannen Fields, Bailey Cave amongst others. The story on which the movie is based was written by Alex and Stephen Kendrick. The movie also contains some songs from a personal favorite – Casting Crowns. In general the film is an absolute masterpiece meant for every man, woman and family. The lessons that could be learnt from this movie are beyond words. So I’ll just let you go get a peep, then possibly we could do a chat or something on what we learnt! Lol
Have a blessed day!

-by Ezeonyeka Godswill

TWO KINDS OF RIGHTEOUSNESSby E. W. Kenyon

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BOOK REVIEW by Nwazuluoke Ifeanyi
TITLE: TWO KINDS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
AUTHOR: E. W. KENYON
PUBLISHERS: KENYON’S GOSPEL PUBLISHING SOCIETY
YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 1999
NUMBER OF PAGES: 80
CHAPTERS: 20
The thought of being privileged to be able to reach a higher number of people and explain to them the riches exposed in this book by E. W. Kenyon is in itself an exciting idea.
E. W. Kenyon is known for deep revelations and things that first and foremost challenge your Christian faith. However, it is not a book filled with uncertainties but a book filled with a truth that has revolutionized my Christian faith.
Righteousness, he defines as the ability to stand before God or in his presence without a sense of guilt condemnation or inferiority. It is also the ability to stand before the devil as a master over all his works.
The most endearing thing about this book to me is that it opens up to me what Christ did for me not just a vague recollection of the Son of God on the cross, but it opens up the heart of God and shows that God’s main aim for creating man and also redeeming him is to have fellowship, and if redemption could not bring a Man (born again man of course) before the Father’s presence without that man feeling guilty and inferior or condemned, then redemption failed!
“We are not servants. We are not sinners. We are sons” (p. 19)
This in itself is in fact the most important message ever offered to the church. Kenyon uses the pages of this book to challenge some age-old doctrines that have held the church from progressing as was promised Peter by our Lord Jesus Christ. He also goes ahead to open the reader’s eyes to new revelations, understanding and working principles.
“No man who has received Eternal Life and given his spirit an opportunity to develop by feeding on the Word can ever challenge his standing with the Father. Never again will he shrink under that sin teaching of the modern pulpit and look upon himself as a failure and sin-ruled. He is a master. He has as much right in the before the throne of grace as Jesus has upon it. He has much right in the Father’s presence as the Father has a right to sit upon the throne. Why? Because the Father Himself planned the redemption and wrought the Redemption through His Son, and sets His Seal upon that Redemptive work by making the believer in Jesus Christ Righteous with His own Righteousness.” (p.34)
His compelling and authoritative yet simplistic style of writing clearly depicts a divine source of inspiration and a universal audience with as simple a tool as a book.
If I were to keep writing, tears might come to my eyes because this is a book I cherish so much. It has unfolded the riches of His grace to me; I AM the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. I can finally say with all boldness that I love God, because if He loved me to allow me stand before him without any sense of guilt, so that love can finally grow.
I recommend this to any Christian who intends to do any mighty thing for His King!

HAPPINESS IS A CHILD.

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Remember that nursery rhyme..
‘We are H.A.P.P.Y. (X2). We know we are! We are sure we are! We are H.A.P.P.Y. Happy!
Lols.

And indeed, they are happy! With eyes so bright and free of fright
So full of hope and devoid of a wandering mope.
Feet swift to dance and bounce
Caring less of the attention they announce
Hands so free to wave and clap
Giving off little sweet noises
They really don’t care if the sound is organised or nonsense
All that matters is that moment of fun and ecstasy
And yes! They have these moments in abundance. Happiness is a child… It is the embodiment of little giggles and broad smiles
It is being inquisitive and yet not reasoning everything
It is being bold to show your emotions without masking them in deception
It is waking up the next morning without remembering who flogged you last night
It is laughing at yourself when you give out a loud fart without feeling embarrassed
It is worrying about nothing
Forgiving your offenders when they give you biscuits and cookies

Happiness is a child… It is going to bed without an angry thought or venom against someone
It is believing that there will always be daily provision of cookies for you without bothering your mind about its source. Happiness is a child… And that child is inside of you!
The master admonished us in Luke18:17
Regardless of your age,if you are to enter the kingdom of God
You need to become like little children
Not just children
BUT THE LITTLE ONES…
Get rid of the uptight know-it-all adult
That is masking the beauty of the little angel within you… Be happy! Be a child!

By
Ebisike Amarachi