WHaT is LOVE?

April 10, 2014May 2, 20141 Comment

Most of us would say that you love someone when their happiness is very important to you, so that you behave in a kind and caring way towards them Or you feel romantically or sexually attracted to them, and they are very important to you.
But what really is love?
God is love. And love is God’s unconditional positive regard towards us. According to John 3:16. God had great love for the inhabitants of the world (humans) that he gave his only son for all our sins to be washed away, that we might not perish but have everlasting life. And this can only happen if we believe in him.
The love of God brings everlasting life and this everlasting life is abundant for every single person that exist on earth. You were created to worship God. He loves you.
When you go within, you know that your core (your very being) is made fully of love. This is God’s love. So pure and genuine. And all we can do is share that love with ourselves and others.
The bible says in the book of John 15:9-14 that the same way God the Father loves us, is the same way that Jesus loves us and he wants us to continue in this love by keeping his commandments and abiding in his love. In doing this, the joy of the Lord would remain in you and your joy would be full.
This is the commandment Jesus gave before leaving earth, that we should love one another as he loved us. There’s no greater love that a man can have than to lay down he’s own life for his friends. And he ends it by saying that we are only his friends if we do whatsoever he commands us to.
What kind of love do you have for your friends? Do you know Jesus and have you told your friends about him? Do so today and you will see a great transformation in you life.
By GRACE ENO-OBONG EGBO-EGBO

FREEDOM FROM LUST! by Dr Dan Ozoko

March 24, 2014March 24, 20142 Comments

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!

LECTURE TIME!

November 6, 2013May 2, 2014Leave a comment

I think it’ll be good for every saint, as God chose to call (christian, according to the name the people gave us and never God), who wants to have mastery over every affair of life and put satan to where he belongs, that is under their feet permanently, to undergo a training, called, ‘Sonship/Daughtership Training Programme.’

-The grand lecturer: The Holy Spirit. Jn. 14:26, 16:8-13, 1 Jn. 2:20, 27

-Other lecturers: Other anointed ministers of the gospel of Jesus

-The Main Course Material: The Holy Bible

-Other Materials: Anointed teaching materials absolutely according to the Bible

-Duration: As determined by the Holy Spirit, and also the individual cooperation and obedience will be a factor. This will definitely vary from one person to another.

-Requirements: You must be dead to self and sin, that is, you must hate sin passionately. Gal. 2:20, Rm. 6:11-14 & 12:1-2

-Course Outlines/Course Materials:

-Introduction: The supernatural is attainable unto all. Jn. 3:3, 31. 5:19-21, 26-27, 8:23 & Rm. 10:12. (Hint: To be born again means ‘to be born from above/heaven)

-Decision/Determination: Lk. 14:27-33, 9:57-62, Jude 1:3

-Discipline: 1 Cor. 6:12, 10:23, 9:24-27, Mt. 16:24, Lk. 9:23 . . .

-End Result:

-Walking in the supernatural: Jn. 14:12, The supernatural operations of prophet Elisha in 2 Kgs, The story of Jesus’ Apostles, Acts of Apostles.

-Sustenance in the Supernatural:

-Good Conscience: 1 Tim. 1:19, 3:9

-Humility: Mt. 11:29, 1 Pt. 5:5-6, James 4:6-7, Phil. 2:5-9

Adebayo Funmi

HASTE

November 5, 2013Leave a comment

Away away they always seem to go,

Time is precious and life is spinning away.

From dawn to dusk, birth to death,

Always trying to gain without appreciating the last deed.

Seemingly discontented , never at peace forgetting all is vanity.

Always quick to anger and to speak but slow to listen and reason

Even if James 1:19 proves it the other way round.

We live in a changing world of compromise

Although we have hopes of eternal life so try to match up to the expected standards.

Is dere a way out, many seem to say but create shades of grey

Simply because white or black is just too hard.

With no self control, we try to dwell where there’s no middle ground

But push out d fact that two masters can’t be served.

A time to sow, a time to reap, a time for patience n a time to be swift

But how it is spent depends on you.

The question is am I heading the right way or have i missed what i would have gained

If only I took time to hear, believe and obey?

Jesus said the same measure you deal out will be dealt to you so judge not.

Imitate Christ whose mission was to heal

Odimbu Peace

CLOCKWORK

October 29, 2013March 21, 20141 Comment

As the morning lights breaks through the night

Automatically darkness gives way to daylight

Our mini-skirts and shorts give way to church hats and ties

Smoky eyes and red lips give way to ‘just as thou art’ makeup style

Words full of grace have to play cos vulgar words or lies don’t sound right.

Tequilas and red wine give way to Holy Communion and rites

Pornographic materials give way to huge bibles and pads to write

Clubs and parties give way to solemn gatherings and messages of Christ

Even the radio stations switch to amazing grace and gospel playlists just for a while. Continue reading →

HOLD YOUR PEACE

October 25, 2013March 21, 20141 Comment

After a slap,

a blow, a kick,

a tear,Or a cut…

An injury is created. ..

And when apology is withdrawn,

The injury deepens.. ..

When justice is denied,

The injury gets ugly!

But when you choose the right medication,

You will be just fine..

Injuries don’t heal in a day, that I know.

All you need is the right therapy!

Just cleanse the wound with mercy..

Bandage it with forgiveness..

And take Jesus’ Healing Tonic everyday..

Don’t miss a dose..

But you can have an overdose..its good!

Where can I get d TONIC? U may ask..

Open your bible, its there.

Talk to your pastor about it, its there.

Listen to the still small voice within you, its there.

You can also tell God directly on your knees..

Let it go..! Unburden your heart!

Give yourself some rest!

Concentrate well at work!

And sleep well at night!

Cos God will surely fight for you,

IF only you will be still!

Ebisike Amarachi

SOMETHING MORE

September 30, 2013March 21, 2014Leave a comment

As I lay on my bed and closed my eyes, I could see that there is something more than this earth..
Something more than the predictable routines of human life..
Something like lying on a bed of colourful flowers
Something like listening to the chirps of birds..
Something like being lost in a cool romantic breeze..
Something like riding on snow-white horses…
Something like flying without wings..being lifted carelessly by the wind..swaying from side to side like a pendulum..
Something like laughing loudly and heartily as you blow up water bubbles into the air and splash the ocean surface..
Something like dancing in a flowing white gown…as you lift it up and turn in circles..
Something like wearing a crown and striding up and down in the skies..
Something like no more tears and no more sorrows..
Something like a careless abandonment in supreme ecstasy..
There must be something like this…
The Holy book cannot lie..
Even as I view it behind closed eyes, the reality of it hugs me tightly…
I only caught half a glimpse of it
It is Heaven…and it is soon..
It is Heaven…and it is for those that accepts JESUS