Will this mighty outpouring result just in or be confined to an exhibitionism of emotional excesses or will it go on to produce lasting impact? Read more
Will this mighty outpouring result just in or be confined to an exhibitionism of emotional excesses or will it go on to produce lasting impact? Read more
Small communities, that too rural ones, exist and survive through a pattern of relationships and associations. These are upheld by habits of interchange and primary of these is speech or conversation. Read more
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Ageism can change how we view ourselves, erode solidarity between generations, devalue or limit our ability to benefit from what people can contribute, impact our health, longevity and well-being and have far-reaching economic effects and consequences. Read more
Who is a validator? A validator is one who validates, or one who certifies, confirms, corroborates, backs up, substantiates, verifies and authorizes. Such a person or persons is important in every walk of life and in every field. They are needed in a family, at work and also in Christian ministry. A validator could be a mentor, a parent, a family member, a co-worker, a team mate, a subordinate, or even a random person. The validator is one who is... Read more
Weekly Update My children and I catch up weekly on what was preached in each other’s churches. This is very advantageous in sharing the wealth of God’s word, especially when it is striking! This week, in one of their churches, the sermon was on how we use divine encounters. It was pointed out that when we are in God’s presence or meet His power, we just allow it soothe or comfort us for the moment. Then, we go merrily on... Read more
MOVIE MANIA Movies interest me very much since they are an effortless way to know, understand, and pick up culture, customs and orientation of people or countries. I take time to watch all types of movies – family, home, historic, western, bravery, comedy, war and valor, but not horror or sci-fi! I get inspired by depictions of valor and bravery, team and groups, especially when I watch them move together in disciplined unity and brotherly sacrifice. I am fortunate in... Read more
A poetic encapsulation of the real Christmas story! The Christmas Story is about the One Who went From heaven to hell From riches to rags From plenty to poverty From glory to gross From luxury to want From beauty to ugly From love to the lost From the best to the base From kindness to rottenness From delight to dismal From joy to sorrow From calm to storm From paradise to misery From the throne to the cross From God... Read more
In the midst of the confusion and chaos of covid, my daughter and son-in-law wrote and staged a play for their church titled Christmessy. The play showcased all that went wrong on that first Christmas day and the events surrounding it. The play portrayed how the birth of the One we call Savior was not perfect, in fact, ot was nothing but a true mess! It set me thinking of the events that happened so long ago, and how appropriate... Read more
When we think about the birth of Christ or read the story of Christmas, we tend to focus on a number of specific happenings and people. The angel appearing to a virgin, Mary visiting her cousin Elizabeth pregnant in her old age, Joseph silently thinking of putting Mary away, the angel speaking to Joseph, their marriage and trip to Bethlehem, the appearance of a star, the wise men bearing gifts, the shepherds being visited by the angels, flight to Egypt... Read more
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