Tag: love
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Christians must beware of dead works (1) – By Femi Aribisala
Dead works are works of presumptive righteousness that are very displeasing to God. Born again Christians specialize in these works, but their most ardent practitioners are pastors, especially the so-called mega pastors.
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: He loves you just the way you are
Do any of the above statements sound like you? If truth be told, we are all guilty of whining over one issue or the other and wishing we were the opposite of some of the traits we manifest. At some point in my life, I had wished `I was a more adventurous person, so that…
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The subjects of marriage – By Francis Ewherido
Many people agree that marriage is a school where you remain a student until you die; no graduation. That is why you get your certificate at inception to show that you enrolled in the institution of marriage, but no certificate of graduation. Of course, there is death certificate and divorce certificate, which are outside our…
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In Love, As in Football, Size Does Not Matter. Here’s Why – By Azu Ishiekwene
It’s a great time to be a football lover. It might not feel exactly so if your country is not one of the 32 taking part in the 22nd edition of the World Cup in Doha, Qatar. But being a fan means managing to love the game without having your dog in the fight.
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: A more excellent way
Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is …
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Re: Divorce – By Francis Ewherido
I am taking the topic, divorce, today from the Christian perspective. Divorce is not one of the topics I enjoy writing about. I have quite a number of people close to me who are involved. I know their cases first hand and I really empathise with them. I used to believe and I still believe…
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Why I am still single – DJ Cuppy
Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, billionaire daughter of Femi Otedola has opened up on why she is still single.
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‘I should show people more love’ – Burna Boy reflects on Sound Sultan’s death
Nigerian music sensation, Burna Boy has reflected on the death of late veteran singer, Sound Sultan, saying he needs to show people more love while they are still alive. The Grammy-award winning singer said this on the last track of his new album ‘Love, Damini’. Excerpts from the song read: “I should have talked to…
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: The reckless love of the father
The ‘one’ is important to God. That unsaved one. That lost one. That forgotten one. That lonely one. That one who feels different from everyone else. This‘one’ is so important to the Father, that He leaves the ninety-nine to go after him. To man, it makes no sense. It seems a bad move. What if…
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Some YouTubers with sterile contents – By Francis Ewherido
I have been going to YouTube, specifically African YouTube channels, for a while now. I started with wildlife channels before adding travel channels and others. Initially, I really enjoyed the experience because it opened my eyes to the developments taking place in the rest of Africa. But since some people, especially young and inexperienced African…