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His name was Staff Sergeant Chinedu Nkemakonam.
To his village, he was the boy who always danced first at every masquerade festival.
To the Nigerian Army, he was a fearless fighter — the man who never let a single bullet scare him.
But to his wife, Amaka…
He was just “Nedu” — the husband who never stopped smiling, even when he was tired from battle.
The call came on a Friday.
Troops were needed urgently to back up men pinned down near the Sambisa axis.
He packed quickly. Hugged his twin sons. Gave Amaka a note sealed in nylon.
“If I don’t come back, open this.”
She slapped his chest playfully, laughing through her tears:
“Stop that, Nedu! You’ll come back. You always do.”
He smiled. He always smiled.
The operation was brutal.
A hidden IED tore through their Hilux.
Shrapnel hit three soldiers.
Chinedu was the last man standing.
He radioed for air support, dragged one bleeding corporal behind cover, and kept firing…
…until he didn’t.
When reinforcements arrived, they found Chinedu slumped over his radio — hand still clutching the mic.
“Enemy approaching from the east… hold line… I repeat—”
And that was his last transmission.
Three days later.
A knock on Amaka’s door.
Three officers in dress uniform.
One folded flag.
She knew.
She opened the nylon he gave her. Inside was a letter written in ink and rain-stained fingerprints:
“If you’re reading this, Amaka, it means I didn’t make it home. But I died for you. For our boys. For this land we call Nigeria. Tell Chisom and Ebuka that their father was a warrior. And tell Mama… I’ll see her again in the land of ancestors.”
Today, in the compound of Chinedu’s family house, his mother still beats the ogene (metal gong) every evening — not in celebration, but in mourning.
And his twin boys?
They now wear little wooden necklaces carved with the letters “SN” — for Sergeant Nedu.
And when anyone asks who their father was, they say:
“Our father danced into battle… and never stopped until the music faded.”
He was a son, a father, a fighter. And now, a name carried by the wind.
By @iamossy_
A nurse, Elizabeth Mwewa confessed to swapping close to 5000 babies between 1983 and 1995 in UTH where she worked in the maternity ward for 12 years. She confessed on her sick bed while dying of terminal cancer. Sad part is, she said she did it for fun.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14mNjh2YvU/
Have you taken your baby to school and they came back wearing the wrong clothes, swapped belongings or had eaten another baby’s food? If your response is Yes, then things like this are probably possible in hospitals with high delivery rate.
Google AI reports up to 500,000 babies are at risk of going home with the wrong parents each year. This can be due to – human error, inadequate systems or misfortune.
After I had my son, I heard of nurses who are paid by couples or other mothers to switch babies either due to wanting a particular sex, special needs babies, or dead babies.
That story messed up my head for a long time, says ndidiazaah
There’s a story in India where the switched babies now grown, refused to be switched back to their birth parents
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-42743982
MY THOUGHTS…
In the case of a DNA that shows a man is not the father of the child, yet the woman claims strongly that the spouse is the father, a DNA test should also be conducted for the mother. Tests for both parents should be conducted in at least 2 hospitals or labs.
If parents can afford it, DNA test should be done within the first 2 months of having the baby but conducted in a different hospital or lab.
Families should insist on having a trusted person present during delivery that follows the baby; if possible tag or mark the baby (marker) until the baby is formally handed over to the parents.
It should be a punishable offence by law, to KNOWINGLY give a man, another man’s child.
What do you think? This is a global issue sadly but more prevalent in some areas.
NdidiAzaah
This was the reason I had my 2 kids in
1. Same hospital
2. PRIVATE WARD
3. Had my hubby and mother Inlaw present incase they choose to send one on an impromptu errand
4. Insist they carried out all procedures where one of my family members can see
Glad they complied
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayers
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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Spiritual Exercise:
As a parent, you play a significant role in shaping your children’s health habits and attitudes towards wellness. By modeling healthy behaviors and prioritizing your own health and well-being, you can set your children up for a lifetime of healthy habits and a positive relationship with their bodies. We are exploring questions on the importance of parental influence on children’s health habits and provide strategies for promoting healthy behaviors in your kids.
Questions that begs for answers:
The Implications of the Trinity: Exploring the Perichoresis of God Part 2 by JOSEPH MATTERA
Theology
The Trinity’s Impact on Human Government, Plurality, and Harmony in Society
The doctrine of the Trinity, particularly through the lens of perichoresis (mutual indwelling and dynamic unity), offers profound insights into human governance, societal structures, and relational harmony. It addresses the tension between the One and the Many—unity and diversity—and provides a model for harmonious interaction within families, businesses, and communities. Here are the key ways the Trinitarian framework can shape and impact these spheres:
The Trinity and Human Government: A Model for Unity in Diversity
The Trinity exemplifies a perfect balance between unity and plurality. In the Godhead, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinct persons with unique roles, yet share a single essence and will. This dynamic provides a theological basis for understanding how governments can embrace plurality while maintaining unity.
Unity of Purpose: Governments can reflect the Trinity by fostering shared values and goals (e.g., justice, peace, and human flourishing) while allowing for diversity in representation and expression.
Plurality of Roles: Just as each person of the Trinity plays a distinct role, governmental structures should recognize and respect the unique contributions of individuals, regions, and societal institutions.
When governments prioritize unity without erasing or promoting diversity without abandoning shared purpose, they reflect the relational harmony of the triune God.
Balancing the One and the Many in Society
The philosophical problem of the One and the Many—how unity and diversity coexist—is resolved in the Trinity. This balance has implications for human society:
Community and Individuality: The Trinity shows that individuality and community are not opposed but interdependent. Societies thrive when individuals are valued for their unique contributions while working toward the common good.
Authority and Cooperation: In the Trinity, there is both authority (e.g., the Father sending the Son) and cooperation (e.g., the Spirit empowering the Son). This dynamic provides a model for leadership and collaboration within societal structures.
A Trinitarian vision avoids extremes like totalitarianism (unity at the expense of diversity) and anarchism (diversitywithout unity).
Harmony in Families: The Trinity as a Relational Ideal
The relational nature of the Trinity provides a powerful model for family life:
Mutual Love and Respect: The Father, Son, and Spirit honor and glorify one another in perfect love (John 17:1). Similarly, families thrive when members practice self-giving love, mutual respect, and humility.
Distinct Roles in Unity: In the Trinity, distinct roles (e.g., Father as Creator, Son as Redeemer, Spirit as Sanctifier) do not diminish equality. Likewise, family members can embrace their unique roles (e.g., parents and children) while valuing one another’s equal worth.
Families reflecting the Trinitarian model prioritize both individual needs and collective well-being, fostering an environment of harmony and growth.
Trinitarian Principles in Business
Businesses can also reflect the unity and diversity of the Trinity:
Shared Vision and Goals: Just as the Trinity acts in unity with a shared purpose, successful organizations align their efforts toward common objectives. A clear mission fosters unity across departments and teams.
Diversity of Gifts and Contributions: The Trinity celebrates diversity in action (e.g., the Father planning, the Son accomplishing, the Spirit applying redemption). Similarly, businesses should value diverse skill sets, perspectives, and contributions, recognizing that variety strengthens the whole.
Relational Leadership: A Trinitarian approach to leadership emphasizes relationship over hierarchy, prioritizing collaboration, servant leadership, and mutual empowerment. Businesses that embrace these principles create cultures of innovation, trust, and shared success.
Community Structures: The Trinity as the Blueprint for Harmony
The relational and cooperative dynamic of the Trinity provides a blueprint for harmonious communities:
Interdependence: Communities thrive when individuals and groups recognize their interdependence. The Trinity shows that no person or group exists in isolation; each contributes to and benefits from the whole.
Unity Amid Diversity: Communities can maintain unity despite cultural, ethnic, or ideological diversity by focusing on shared values, just as the Trinity is united in love and purpose.
Conflict Resolution: The Trinity’s self-giving love serves as a model for resolving conflicts. Communities can overcome division and foster peace by prioritizing humility, reconciliation, and mutual understanding.
The Trinitarian vision calls for communities to embrace both unity and diversity, cultivating environments where all can flourish.
Theological Foundations for Leadership and Authority
The Trinity provides a theological framework for understanding leadership:
Servant Leadership: The Son demonstrates leadership through self-sacrifice and service (Philippians 2:5–8). Leaders in any sphere—government, family, business—should emulate this example by prioritizing the well-being of those they serve.
Shared Authority: Just as authority is shared within the Trinity, leadership structures should encourage collaboration and delegation rather than centralized control. This model fosters trust, accountability, and mutual respect in leadership.
Justice and Equity: Lessons from the Trinity
The relational equality of the Trinity inspires principles of justice and equity in societal structures:
Equality in Value: Though the Father, Son, and Spirit have distinct roles, they are equal in essence and dignity. Similarly, all individuals should be treated with equal value and respect, regardless of their societal role or status.
(This does not mean that everyone should impose their ideology on society. True unity honors diversity without compromising truth. Just as the triune God embodies perfect harmony in distinct persons, a flourishing society must uphold values rooted in God’s moral order—values that affirm human dignity, justice, and love. While all voices deserve respect, only those value systems aligned with biblical ethics can sustain the flourishing that reflects God’s design for humanity.)
Fairness in Distribution: Just as the Trinity operates in perfect balance, societal systems should strive for fairness in opportunities, resources, and responsibilities.
Justice rooted in the Trinity promotes dignity, fairness, and harmony.
Creativity and Collaboration
The Trinity’s creative activity (e.g., in Genesis 1:1–2) highlights the power of collaboration:
Creativity in Diversity: The triune God demonstrates that diversity enriches creativity. Teams and communities that embrace different perspectives and talents produce innovative solutions.
Shared Work and Joy: The Trinity works in joyful unity, revealing that collaboration is productive and deeply fulfilling.
Creativity rooted in Trinitarian principles leads to flourishing in art, business, and problem-solving.
The Role of Self-Giving Love in All Structures
At the heart of the Trinity is self-giving love. This love should shape every human institution:
In Families: Parents and children reflect the Trinity when they prioritize each other’s needs above their own.
In Businesses: Organizations thrive when leaders serve employees and customers with generosity and integrity.
In Governments: Policies rooted in self-giving love prioritize the well-being of citizens over personal or partisan gain.
Self-giving love transforms relationships, making them reflect the character of God.
Toward a Trinitarian Society
Ultimately, the doctrine of the Trinity offers a vision for a society where unity and diversity coexist in harmony:
Unity Without Uniformity: Societies can remain united without suppressing individuality or diversity.
Diversity Without Division: Differences can be celebrated without fracturing relationships.
By reflecting the relational nature of the Trinity, human societies can overcome division, foster peace, and pursue shared flourishing.
When we allow this vision to shape our structures and interactions, we reflect the glory of the triune God, creating a society marked by justice, peace, and relational flourishing.
PERSPECTIVES WITH JOSEPH MATTERA
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayers
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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10 Most Important Igbo Wedding Traditions You Should Know
1. Iku Aka – The official “knocking” where the groom’s family visits to declare intentions and seek the bride’s hand.
2. Iju Ese – Background check done by both families to investigate character, health, lineage, and reputation.
3. Ime Ego – Bride price negotiation, where the groom’s family fulfills a traditional requirement (not seen as buying the bride).
4. Nkwu Nwanyi – The wine-carrying ceremony where the bride locates her groom in the crowd and gives him palm wine.
5. Idu Uno – The formal act of taking the bride to her new home, usually with gifts and escort by her family.
6. Breaking of Kola Nut (Iwa Oji) – A sacred ritual that opens every gathering, symbolizing unity and peace.
7. Blessings from Elders – Both families give prayers and traditional blessings to the couple for fertility, peace, and prosperity.
8. Egwu Ndi Igbo (Traditional Music & Dance) – Cultural displays and dance steps like Egwu Amala bring joy to the event.
9. Presentation of the Dowry List – A detailed list from the bride’s family, including items like yam, drinks, wrappers, and more.
10. Iri nri – The best part of every traditional wedding ceremony!
Did we miss any?
Ólú ndị Igbo
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayers
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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To help us continue in the spreading of The GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST to every corner of this world,
Thank You Very Much For Your Support,
May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,
May God Bless Israel, May God Bless Nigeria, May God Bless America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!
May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!
By Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,
𝔹𝕀𝔹𝕃𝔼 𝕀ℕ 𝕆ℕ𝔼 𝕐𝔼𝔸ℝ: Deuteronomy 31:1-32:27; Luke 12:3-34; Psalm 78:32-55; Proverbs 12:21-23
FIRE 𝕊ℂℝ𝕀ℙ𝕋𝕌ℝ𝔼: Leviticus 20:9
𝕄𝔼𝕄𝕆ℝ𝕐 𝕍𝔼ℝ𝕊𝔼:
Exodus 20:12 – “Honour your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.”
𝕄𝕆𝕋𝕀𝕍𝔸𝕋𝕀𝕆ℕ𝔸𝕃 ℚ𝕌𝕆𝕋𝔼𝕊:
Those who honour their parents are designed for dignity and distinction.
ℙℝ𝔸𝕀𝕊𝔼 & 𝕎𝕆ℝ𝕊ℍ𝕀ℙ
ℙℝ𝕆ℙℍ𝔼𝕋𝕀ℂ 𝕎𝕆ℝ𝔻 𝔽𝕆ℝ 𝕋𝕆𝔻𝔸𝕐:
𝙂𝙤𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨, 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙅𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙨 𝘾hrist! Amen!
𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕄𝔼𝕊𝕊𝔸𝔾𝔼:
The Oxford dictionary says that honour means “to regard someone with great respect or high esteem.” The word honour means “to esteem and value as precious.” To honour someone is to value him or her highly, to bestow value on him or her. Without complete and genuine honour to your parents, it will be impossible to honour anyone else.
The fifth commandment states, “Honour thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee” (Exodus 20:12). The relationship with your parents is so significant that it is the first earthly relationship addressed in the commandments and it is the only one that comes with a blessing from God.
So, anytime you are not obeying your parents, or not giving them honour, it means you are displeasing the Lord. If you want to please the Lord, you must honour your parents.
You can find a good example in the Bible – our Lord Jesus Christ. You will discover that Jesus honoured His earthly parents even though they were not perfect. In the book of Luke 2:41 -51, you see that Jesus followed His parents to Jerusalem to worship, but when they were going back, Jesus stayed behind and was listening to the scribes. The parents assumed that he must be part of the company on the journey, and they had gone a day’s journey before they discovered that Jesus was not with them. They turned back and looked for Jesus for three days, before they found Him in the temple. They said, “Son, why did you treat us like this?” He replied, “Don’t you know that I should be about my Father’s business?” He got up and followed them and was subject to them. That is Jesus Christ. This shows you the importance of honouring your parents.
ℙℝ𝔸𝕐𝔼ℝ ℙ𝕆𝕀ℕ𝕋𝕊:
𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆
1. O Lord, deliver me from the spirit of Belial, in the name of Jesus.
2. Spirit of obedience to my parents, fall upon my life, in the name of Jesus.
3. I refuse to be a rebellious child, in the name of Jesus.
𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆
4. Spirit of dishonour, lose your hold over my life, in the name of Jesus.
5. O Lord, deliver me from the spirit of the vagabond, in the name of Jesus.
6. The spirit of disobedience shall not possess my life, in the name of Jesus.
7. I shall not die young, in the name of Jesus.
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayers
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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By Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,
A friend told me her mum died of hunger last year! I wanted to laugh, but when I saw she was serious, I had to comport my self.
She said they kept making excuses:
“What does mum need money for?”
Everything she wanted was in the farm, behind their house, she just needed to walk into the farm, harvest and cook.
“But Sis XYX and Bro. ABC sent her money the other day”
“Mummy should be reasonable in her spending Ooo! Times are hard!”
When she died they discovered she had not cooked for the longest time. Her kitchen and utensils were covered in dust and cobwebs. Lizards’ feces littered the whole place. Not even a single grain of any food stuff was found in that house.
During the burial of a woman that died of hunger, people ate and drank, and her mother was survived by 12 Children.
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayers
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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Matthew_18-18: Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven
1.Thank You Father for Your love and kindness to me and my family.
2.Thank You Father for the gift of children to Your church.
3.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of Your glory, please, forgive me.
4.Father, let every spirit of rebellion and disobedience in my life be consumed by Your fire.
5.Father, by Your mercy, take me and my family away from every road leading to destruction and place us on the path of eternal life.
6.Father, let every spirit of pride and arrogance in my life and family, be consumed by Your fire.
7.Father, please, purge my life and those of my children from evil and destructive tendencies and behaviours.
8.Father, release upon all the children You have given to the church, godly wisdom, knowledge and understanding.
9.Father, give us godly, humble and obedient children that could not be lured into cults or any form of addiction.
10.Father, please help me to be obedient in all things and help me to fulfill Your purpose for my life in Jesus’ name.
11.Your Personal petitions. (Philippians 4:6)
13.Thank you Father for answered prayers.(1 Thessalonians 5:18).
“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.
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Hebrews 13:4: Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
1.Thank You Father for the institution of marriage.
2.Thank You Father for giving me a helper and a companion, in my life’s journey.
3.Father, in any area, I have fallen short of your glory in marriage, have mercy and forgive me.
4.Father, please, make my spouse my best half, helper and companion, indeed.
10.”Marriage is honourable in all and the bed undefiled…”
Heb 13:4 – Father, give me the grace to be faithful to my spouse and let me never defile the bed, in marriage, in Jesus’ name.
11.Father, I believe in the institution of marriage according to the Bible, please help me to build a strong happy and joyful home, in the mighty Name of Jesus.
12.Your Personal petitions. (Philippians 4:6)
13.In Jesus’ name I pray. (John 15:16)
14.Thank you Father for answered prayers.(1 Thessalonians 5:18).
Biblical Concept On Marriage
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Husbands, Love Your Wives, Just As Christ Loved The Church And Gave Himself Up For Her
Ephesians_5-25: Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it
A woman’s greatest need is for security. Her most secure environment is one in which she is married to a sacrificial, sensitive man.
The Bible describes that kind of husband in Ephesians 5:25. Paul writes, “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”
Men, Jesus gave His life for you, and you are to follow His example in your marriage. In other words, love her more than you love yourself. Sacrifice for her.
What does a sacrificial husband look like?
• He is dedicated to serving his wife.
• He puts her needs above his own.
• He makes sure she gets whatever she needs.
• He studies his wife to understand her better.
• He communicates with her and shares what’s on his heart.
• He doesn’t need to be nagged. When she asks for something, he does it.
Paul says a husband’s love for his wife is to be the same kind of love that Jesus had for the church. Jesus sacrificed Himself as the perfect Lamb of God.
To meet your wife’s need for security, guys, you have to show that same sacrificial spirit—which means you may have to give something up.
You might have to sacrifice:
• An interest or hobby, even if it’s something you’re passionate about.
• A certain group of friends who are destructive toward your marriage.
• An event or opportunity that takes you away from home or your family.
• A promotion that means longer hours or more travel.
• A job that is keeping you from being the husband and father she needs you to be.
Jesus sacrificed for us, and a husband is called to sacrifice for his wife. Meeting her need for security means using both your words and actions to tell her, “Nothing is as important to me as you are, and I will give up anything to make sure your needs are met.”
A woman will feel insecure when the man she has married is selfish and detached, when she knows she is low on his priority list. She will feel the most secure when she knows her husband is always thinking about her—and willing to sacrifice anything for her.
Guys, does your wife know that about you?
Thank You Jesus!
Ephesians_5-2-2: And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savour
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Tips For Stress Free Happy Christmas Holidays
During this holiday season, I hope that you started working smart by getting your gifts and shopping done early. Safety tips for you this Christmas holiday season:
1. Be proactive. If you haven’t gotten your shopping done, go NOW or later on tonight. Due to cold weather, most people try to be in by 9 or 10pm.
2. Make a list before you go. That way you don’t forget anything and have to drive back in crazy traffic.
3. Stock up on everything that you need so you can spend more time with family vs running around going crazy.
4. Start cooking early. People wait till the day of to start cooking. Prepare turkey and food Sunday or even Monday to be ahead of the game.
5. Manage your MONEY very well. Make a budget for what you want to spend and don’t go over it. People go broke trying to please everyone else. You must be smart and SAVE. Always have a little left over for emergencies.
6. Take a time out for YOU. Listen to some Christian music. Relax with a glass of non alcoholic fruit wine and take a much-needed break before family comes over for dinner. That way you can enjoy their time and have energy as well.
7. Take a body stretch to relax your muscles. We tend to be so busy before and after Christmas that our bodies become weak, tired and stretches helps to keep our muscles on tract.
8. Make your phone calls early daytime on Christmas day. The early bird catches the worm. The more time you spend talking, the less time you have to spend with your family. Or just send a text those you don’t want to talk to.
9 If you want to go out with family or friends, plan it and make sure you organize whether for the movies, to a dinner or a party. BE PREPARED!
10. HAVE FUN, SMILE AND TELL SOMEONE YOU LOVE THEM! AND REMEMBER TO HAVE YOUR QUIET TIME WITH OUR HEAVENLY FATHER!
May GOD bless Nigeria, America and Israel and take care of us; May GOD make His face shine upon us, And be gracious to us; May the LORD lift up His countenance upon us, And give us peace, In Jesus Christ Name, we pray! Amen!
WHAT A GIRL SHOULD KNOW.
Once a girl reaches the age of puberty, these are the following things her parents should let her know.
1. A girl should have a thorough knowledge of her body. She should know what menstruation is all about, how to count the dates, when it is safe and when alarm will blow. She should know the cause of pregnancy and how to give birth.
2. A girl should be told about all the risks involved in sex. From pregnancy to venereal disease (STD) and emotional trauma. She should know that there is no sex without the opposite sex (A Male). So she should be told about the nature of men.
3. Every girl should know about precautions, starting from the knowledge of her gestation period to other forms of contraceptives. She should be told that the best contraceptive is to Abstain from SEX till she gets married.
4. A girl should know what pride and dignity means. And should know that a lot of her dignity is related to her sexual conduct. Remember your body is yours and it is the temple of the HOLY SPIRIT! Don’t be forced into doing what you don’t want to do and please, do it only when it is safe; in Marriage!
May the LORD bless Nigeria, American and Israel and take care of us; May the LORD make His face shine upon us, And be gracious to us; May the Lord lift up His countenance upon us, And give us peace, In Jesus Christ Name, we pray! Amen!
Stained glass at St John the Baptist's Anglican Church http://www.stjohnsashfield.org.au, Ashfield, New South Wales. Illustrates Jesus' description of himself "I am the Good Shepherd" (from the Gospel of John, chapter 10, verse 11). This version of the image shows the detail of his face. The memorial window is also captioned: "To the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of William Wright. Died 6th November, 1932. Aged 70 Yrs." (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Daddy, I Need to Hear Your Voice
by Simon T. Bailey
Women have two problems with men. (I can almost hear a few ladies saying, “only
two?” with a smirk.) The two key issues are that, as men, we don’t talk and rarely
listen. When we do talk it is all about us, and when we listen we have selective
hearing. Well, this couldn’t be farther from the truth in this next instance.
My father recently had to have surgery and I decided to fly up to Buffalo, New York
to be with him. I won’t bore you with the details, but he made it through with flying
colours. Thank goodness. On the day prior to his discharge, we were just sitting
in the hospital room when all of a sudden my father started talking to me.
It was way deeper than sports, weather, politics, or the economy. Someone or something
turned on a faucet inside of him and for the next three hours we had one of the
most meaningful dialogues I have ever experienced in my life. My Daddy did more
than communicate, he connected with me. He looked me in the eyes and gave me an
oral history of our family for the last 100 years.
Now, my Dad is a man’s man. I have never seen him break down, but he broke down
twice while talking to me about leaving Jamaica to come to America at 19 years of
age as a migrant worker picking oranges in Florida. Then he went to Perry, NY along
with another migrant worker to pick up apples. You would think that I would know
this history, but I didn’t. I’ve been working since I was 12 years old and really
didn’t know my family.
Some might say, perhaps you need to go and see a shrink. It’s all good. I am okay.
This is just one of those moments that caught this “A-type control freak” personality
of mine by surprise.
What is so amazing about this is that for the last twenty-five years, since leaving
Buffalo, NY to carve out my own path, I have talked to my parents just about every
Sunday evening. Our conversations are short, sweet and unemotional. I know for
some that this might be TMI (Too Much Information), but I have been waiting for
the last twenty-five years for my father to peel back the layers of his masculinity
and be emotionally available. Is it a sign of weakness? Hardly. I believe it’s a
sign of strength.
Those three hours of talking, listening, and sharing with my Pops left me speechless.
I know you find that hard to believe. Me, speechless? I had to get up and walk
around the hospital to clear my mind. In those three hours, he filled in so many
blanks. He told me that when I was 7 years old I would say that I would write a
book. He told me what he saw in me. He closed the loop in sharing what was in our
family DNA. He told me that my Grandfather, his father, was a brilliant man with
a sharp mind. I never met my Grandfather; I wish I could have. A part of me has
always sensed that there was a missing piece to my life’s puzzle. My Dad’s talking
to me helped me understand why I have a such free, cavalier, and often independent
spirit. It’s because of him.
He filled in the blanks and in an instant built a bridge from the past to the present.
The most touching moment was on the ride home from the hospital as I sat in the
back seat with my Dad. I was reminiscing with arrows of emotions shooting through
me wondering, “did my Daddy ever hold my hand when I was growing up?” I am sure
he did. Nevertheless this 40+ year-old man reached over and grabbed my Daddy’s hand.
I don’t know why I did but I could hear Luther Vandross singing in the symphony
hall of my soul – Dance with my father.
For fifteen minutes during the ride home, I held my 70 year-old father’s hand and
I got it. It clicked. As a father of two incredible children, I realized the heavy
sense of responsibility I have to help them uncover their purpose and identity.
When we arrived home, I made sure that my Pops was okay. He turned to me and said,
“Son, I am so glad that you came.” In that moment, my Dad hugged me with his words.
WOW! I didn’t know that I needed to know that my visit really mattered to him.
He then did what was most profound … my Daddy put his hand on my shoulder and
closed his eyes and started talking to God. It was like he was a friend of God.
He said, “God, thank you for Simon. Please watch over him and his family. Keep
him in all of his ways.” My Daddy talked to God about me. As a result, I know everything
is going to be just fine.
I stood frozen and leaned over this 5’7”, 140 lb. giant of man and kissed him on
his forehead. I said to myself, “That’s my Daddy. He doesn’t belong to anyone else.
That’s my Daddy. That’s my friend.” I don’t know how much time my Dad has here
on earth. But one thing is for sure, if he should depart Earth, I know beyond a
shadow of doubt that he loves me. That’s all I’ve ever wanted to know, that I mattered
to him.
Please my friend, do not go to your grave without talking to those who matter the most to you.
Be real. Be authentic. Put your truth on the table about how you are really doing.
I can promise you that when you do your life will make a significant shift. Thank
you for letting me bend your ear.
May the LORD bless Nigeria, American and Israel and take care of us; May the LORD make His face shine upon us, And be gracious to us; May the Lord lift up His countenance upon us, And give us peace, In Jesus Christ Name, we pray! Amen!
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Developing Bolder and Brighter Kids
by Pastor Joy Amenkhienan
Learn how to take care of your kids from the stage of growing up (between the ages of 3-7) to the stage of discernment.
The Growing Up Stage
At this stage, parents should ensure that their kids attend church services regularly. They should not leave them at home while they are in church.
It’s also at this stage that parents ought to start activating their plans for their kids. That’s when they should compliment their children on whatever they do. This would give them the boldness to do better next time. They should not be hushed up whenever they try to say something and emphasis should not be placed on the wrong things they do but on the good. Parents must also talk their children up. For example, they don’t need to have passed an examination before you let them know they’re intelligent. Parents must use faith-filled words in communicating to their kids.
Most importantly, kids should be properly dressed at all times. Good dressing gives them self confidence. They should be neatly and decently dressed at all times. They should wear the best.
The next stage is between ages 8 and 14.
The Stage Of Discernment
This is a very critical time for the children. Parents should pay close attention to their kids because whatever they learn at this age will not be easily forgotten. Here they begin to make choices about what appeals to them. Here, constant communication between parents and kids is very important in avoiding wrong influences. The parents should guard against wrong habits in their kids.
Parents must know their children’s friends. They have to ensure that their kids have children of like minds and from Christian homes around them. Playtime should not just be about playing; parents should ensure that their kids get the right kind of information during leisure. This includes the right language, the right games, the right movies, the right books etc.
Kids can write confessions and place them on their walls or on their bed sides. They can also have “talking” sessions and engage in Bible games.
Prayer Point 