Mathew 5:16 says, “Let your Light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your father who is in heaven.” This was an instruction given to us by God. Our light must shine to all men so that the goodness of God shall be known. Our lives ought to be […]
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Apologetics, Biblical Teachings, Creative Writing, Essay Writing
The fruits of the flesh, no matter how pleasurable they may seem, only destroy and sever our connection to God. Daniel knew this. This was why he chose not to defile himself with the King’s meal which is a symbol of idolatry. God is a jealous God and his desire is for us to serve
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These biblical figures serve as timeless models of steadfast faith as modern people work through their difficulties. Their experiences serve as a reminder that the restorative power of religion may bring about transformation and a closer relationship with God even amid pain. The perseverance and faith of these individuals in the face of hardship are
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“Arise, shine, for your light has come, And the glory of your Lord has risen upon you”— Isaiah 60 vs 1. Across the face of a new dawn, an orchid blooms in sunlight-lustre in a sea of rosewater & a prism of mutilated light pares the skin of the river dissolving into an aqua regia of azure fireworks, all
Joseph Merrick was an exemplar of a man who encountered the meaning of suffering. He suffered the shock of growing from a tender-looking child into a monstrous-looking teenager. He suffered the betrayal of rejection by his mom who died too soon, his step-mom who treated him like vermin, and his dad who brushed him aside
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Apologetics, Essay Writing, Homily & Apostolic Evangelism, Illustrations & Artistic Projections, Philosophy
For weeks now, I have been taking us through the journey of the Image of God, as we expand on this topic we gain more clarity of who we are — the Image of God, and how we can live out this reality via the power of perspective. I wrote extensively on these two weeks
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Planted by a Man’s seedBorne off a woman’s womb after nine months,I arrived on Planet Earth,My essence, mission, pathway unbeknown to me,Yet I arrived,As a bundle of joy to my progenitors,I appeared to my world gleeful, tearful, and indeed,Fearful of a strange world wither I emerged. Who am I?Where am I?Who are they?Why am I
How do you meet God? Sounds like a rhetorical question. How do you meet someone you can’t identify or say you know? How do you meet God, especially as a human, if you don’t have a mental picture of Him or can’t recognize His Beinghood from the exact natural order of things? And yet, we
“Do I know God? I am verily aware that He’s present at this moment. But do I understand God? If I don’t understand God, then do I truly know Him?” – Aramide Salako That’s the first thought that came to my mind as I mused on tonight’s note. Most of us claim to know God; […]
Our understanding and interpretation of the world around us are shaped by perception. Perception has to do with how the brain processes sensory data to affect our feelings, ideas, and behavior. Because our perceptions are influenced by our unique experiences and prejudices; perceptions are subjective. In my previous article, I described Imago Dei as the
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