Tag: Femi Aribisala
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Prayer for Nigeria at 62 – By Femi Aribisala
Arugbo ojo. (Ancient of Days). Alewilese (He who speaks and acts). Alese lewi (He who acts and speaks). Awimayehun (He who cannot be contradicted). Adanimagbagbe (The Creator who never forgets His creation). Oyigiyigi (Great and Mighty God). Alagbada Ina (The God covered with fire).
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From Jabez to Joshua – By Femi Aribisala
The rich man died, leaving all He had to his son Jabez. He willed him His houses, lands, cars, money; everything. Except that nobody told Jabez. He never even knew who his real father was. So, he lived the life of a criminal.
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The contradictions of faith – By Femi Aribisala
When Jesus was born, an angel brought good tidings of great joy to all men. But soon after, something contradictory happened: “A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, refusing to be comforted because they are no more.” (Matthew 2:18).
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The God who wounds us [2] – By Femi Aribisala
One of the most dramatic things that ever happened to me is that I was attacked by armed robbers. In the middle of the attack, my ears were opened, and I heard God for the very first time. He promised me that the attack would amount to nothing.
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The God who wounds us [1] – By Femi Aribisala
“You are the Lord that health me” is a popular Christian song. However, in singing this song we omit the vital beginning of God’s healing process. Before the Lord heals us, He wounds us. It is the same God who heals us that wounds us. Therefore, perhaps we need to write another song that says:…
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House on the sand – By Femi Aribisala
I had always wanted to build my own house. I would buy “House and Garden” magazines and look at so many different house designs. As a child, I wanted to be an architect. As an adult, it was clear the nearest I would get to fulfilling that dream would be by designing and building my…
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Living in the consciousness of God – By Femi Aribisala
“When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless.” (Genesis 17:1). Which is more challenging, to follow Jesus or to walk before Him? We are required to do both simultaneously. But there is no question that it is more…
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The goodness of God – By Femi Aribisala
When we are socialized on the wrath of God and on the doctrines of the eternal damnation of sinners in hellfire, it becomes difficult to appreciate the goodness of God. We end up being afraid of God. We see Him as someone with a frown who is out to get us.
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Climbing the Mount Everest of eternal life – By Femi Aribisala
Jesus is walking down the road, and there is this strange man in flowing white agbada running after Him. The man is running like a mad man. He is running and shouting. What could possibly be the matter? But wait a minute. The man running after Jesus is no ordinary man. He is actually the…
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The thief in the night – By Femi Aribisala
Our God is a God of miracles. But sometimes He chooses to heal. Miracles are instantaneous: but healing is a process. Miracles are clinical, but healing is relational. With healing, we get to know the Doctor. We experience His loving-kindness. We realize He is a comforter. We then know we have a High Priest who…