People In This Highway Called Life
Life can be likened to a portrait. The paint brushes are the experiences you encounter that creates the magnificent strokes of colour and vibrancy that shines. We have different shades: Shades of Dark & Light, representing the highs and lows…
Holy Mary; The Space For The Way
The significance of the holy mother in the faith of celestial church can be traced to the early days of the church as the first hymn of celestial church says; and which shows her great importance. The celebration in honour…
Worship: a lifestyle
CCC Hymn 81 O worship the Lord O worship the Lord Eternal King of great light Radiant in all glory Be eager to worship the Lord In the Celestial Church Eternal King of great light Will free us from bondage…
Get a new life
Man was created as a perfect creature that possesses every nature of God, as the bible says in Genesis 1:26 “Let us make man in our own image, after our likeness and let them have dominion over the fish of…
Comparison is the thief of joy
Why is it that many of us find the need to compare our lives to that of others? This is to the extent that we do not even enjoy the blessings that God has given to us, because we are…
What SBJ Oshoffa said about the cape of Choristers of Celestial Church of Christ
Good morning to you all valuable and meaningful Celestians. Having entertain numerous questions on the Cape of the choristers of Celestial Church of Christ during my lecture in various parishes, I have now decided to come up with what many…
Fatherly figure: The role fathers play
As we celebrate our fathers this Father’s Day, it is important to recognise what makes a man a father. Is it just due to the position he plays in the home, or the fulfilment of his responsibilities for his children?…
Because of you, People suffer
Sometime ago, I was heading home in a tricycle and seated beside me was an old woman looking weary and troubled. The depression was written all over her face and few minutes later, she received a call that made her…
Anointment in Celestial Who is eligible
Anointment is accompanied with benefits, spiritual power and newness of spirit, which when rightly performed, activates and calls to work the spiritual man ordained by God, demonstrating the overflow of Christ in him. In line with this, the sustainability of…
Lessons of Juvenile Harvest
This explains the importance of juvenile harvest and why it is virtually the same as adult harvest thanksgiving service and as well dedicated to children who are the heritage from God. The harvest is a constant reminder of the end,…
International Children’s day: Our Children Are Fruits
Children spread joy and happiness in every season and are the most beautiful of God’s creation. They spread fragrance of love as they grow. They are irresistible and stay where they find love. As celestial weekly join the rest of…
Father to the fatherless
Not having a father in one’s life can be painful. I know for me it was. I didn’t have the privilege of having both parents growing up, and as the years went by I noticed I wasn’t the only person….
Patience is a Virtue
The word patience is linked with faith. If you have faith in a person, you will trust the person’s judgement, aside and patiently wait for the outcome of all situations. Patience is waiting with difficulties. It is confidence in yourself,…
Luli Day
Luli which means grace is the word that Papa SBJ Oshoffa heard whilst in Agonge Jungle. This year as per tradition, on the 23rd of May, many parishes will gather to commemorate this day. It is a day to rejoice…
Anointment in Celestial, is it a decision or is it given?
I find it very interesting, how we as humans in most cases, don’t have much anticipation, or foresight for significant life milestones. We usually only start to think of these milestones when they’re staring us in our faces. None of…
Eyes on the Prize
If there is one sports activity I remember so vividly in Junior High School; it is the relay race competition. The most striking feature of this game is the way the baton is being passed on and on until the…
Guard your heart
We often hear this term, Guard your heart. But do all of us know what this really means? I thought that I knew what this term meant up until recently, and only thought of guarding your heart in respect of…
The Etiquettes of Prophetic Ministry
The seven candles on the altar means the spiritual direction or the spirit system of the working ability of God. That is why says What is the work God gave Papa SBJ Oshoffa? God descended into the world through the spirit…
Pain is a Gift
Years ago, Doctor Marian Diamond, a neurologist and researcher in ageing, known to be the first to conduct scientific analysis of Albert Einstein’s brain, found out that deliberately induced challenges keep our brains healthy, functional and enables us live more…
Scars Make Us Human
Initially I had a topic I wanted to write about; but as I was watching a video by one of my favourite spoken word artists; Joseph Solomon- Scars, I felt God tell me this was what I needed to write…
The Celestial
The abode of the mighty ones Angels flying about Life, Energy, Light everywhere Men in white all around Thrones and thrones The Lamb on the throne of rest. Twenty and four elders seated Living creatures; nameless ones Thunderings and lightning…
Washing of the feet and Holy Communion
This is the song sung by Celestians during the Washing of the Feet Service. Consider these verses of the Holy Scriptures In those days it was the servant that washed the feet of the master hence Peter’s initial response. Why…
The Purpose of Easter
What does the Easter Period represent? As Christians, the annual celebration of Easter marks the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Who, as we know was crucified and died for the forgiveness of our sins. This alone, shows the love,…
Questioning God in difficult times
Being an orphan, I have challenged God (thinking I question Him) in my heart secretly and even openly. It is disappointing for those two to have died considering that they diligently served God as a shepherd in the Celestial fold…
A Life Driven By Purpose
I was walking home with a couple of my friends last year, and I remember bumping into a friend and her fellowship group. One of the guys who spoke to me on that day asked me a question that really…
The Power of a Praying Woman
Never underestimate the power of a praying woman! Women, whether you are a wife, a sister, a daughter or a mother, prayer is an important part of your daily life. There is power in prayer! Prayer is the key however,…
What it really means to be a virtuous woman?
The Cambridge dictionary definition of virtuous is described as: ‘Having good moral qualities or behaviour.’ I’m sure everyone knows the story of Proverbs 31 and the woman displayed within it- in fact many (myself being one) even aspire to be…
The Career Woman and the Homefront : Press for Change
In commemoration with the 2018 international women’s day; celebrating women who have achieved, to shine light on ladies who have contributed to the society with their talent, perseverance and profound wisdom. More also to motivate and unite women globally to…
Lies my father told me
My father said that families are people descended from common ancestral characteristics, source, blood, clan, or town. He further explained that ties of marriage or adoption could unite them. I stopped and thought, observed and pondered on it all over…
Why you need a mentor
It was my sister’s convocation at the University of Lagos (Unilag), Akoka and I needed to grace the occasion as a member of the family. Usually, convocations at Unilag are strenuous. There would be no entry or exit of commercial…