Tag: anger
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Nwachukwu: Anger and the hangman – By Francis Ewherido
“In your anger do not sin” (Ephesians 4:26). This was Apostle Paul’s admonition in his letter to the people of Ephesus, but it applies to us the way it applied to the original target audience. Paul simply acknowledged that anger is a natural human emotion, but admonished that you should not allow your anger get…
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Controlling anger (2) – By Femi Aribisala
Causeless anger often relates to deep-seated sin, such as envy or pride. Malice refers to deep-seated anger that makes a man inclined to interpret the actions of another negatively.
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Controlling anger (1) – By Femi Aribisala
Anger is the feeling of displeasure because of something evil or unpleasant. It is produced by the reception of real or imagined injury. It is also an expression of displeasure, often resulting in the chiding, rebuking, or punishing of the offender.
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Chelsea teammates angry with Romelu Lukaku
Romelu Lukaku reportedly left angered his Chelsea team-mates last season. The Belgian was signed from Inter Milan in the summer of 2021 in a deal worth £97m. But Lukaku endured a tough debut campaign, making just 15 Premier League starts.
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How my mother prayed about my anger issues for 15 years ― Keppy Ekpenyong
Veteran actor, Keppy Ekpenyong has averred that his mother prayed about his anger issues for 15 years. The award winning role interpreter made this known in a chat with Punch. According to him: “I know that for about fifteen years, my mother’s prayers when we made New Year resolution was that, ‘I pray that Keppy…
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#EndSars: The anger this time – Chido Nwakanma
By Chido Nwakanma Convert this anger into engagement. My column on 28 May 2019 after the General Elections called on citizens to do more. I decried the Sisyphean Rock that politicians and leaders of all stripes had seemingly condemned citizens to roll up the boulder unsuccessfully. I noted: Anger roils the land. There is a…
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Healing the anger in the land, By Stephen Ojapah MSP
Stephen Ojapah MSP You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, You shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgment. But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment (Mathew 5:21-22). As I prepared to write this reflection, the thought came to me…
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God is slow to anger and abundant in mercy – Femi Aribisala
By Femi Aribisala The Lord sent me on an errand. He asked me to go and talk to an old man about Christ. I can never say “no” to the Lord, but I dragged and dragged my feet. I had known the man all my life and felt it would be presumptuous for little me…
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Anger as Lagos police allegedly arrive robbery scene two hours after robbers escape
There was pandemonium on Efon Alaye Close, Ojodu-Berger, Lagos, on Saturday, as a four-man robbery gang operated freely in the area and vandalised many vehicles. According to a report by The Punch, a distress call to the 767 emergency line made by one of the residents during the attack around 3.30am did not yield positive…
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I once broke my phone because I was angry- Waje
Nigerian songstress and vocal power house, Waje has recounted how she expresses her depression through anger. The award winning singer said sometimes people confuse anger for depression. She further recounted how she broke her phone as a result of being angry. Speaking in a chat with Pulseng, she said: “The thing is, many times when…