The true meaning behind Valentine’s Day
As we approach Valentine’s Day, many will be looking forward to spending time with their loved ones whilst also awaiting the giving and receiving of cards and gifts. However, there is a lot more to the annual day of celebration…
Are you faithful
Are you faithful? When many people hear this question, the first thought that comes to their mind is relationship, and whether one has been faithful to their spouse or their partner. But, this blog post goes beyond this and focusses…
The Gulf, The Dream & The Wake-Up Call
The Gulf A night before bed, I was reading ‘The word for you today’ and the bible reading for the day was Luke Chapter 16 vs 19 to 32. There were some specific verses that grabbed my attention which were…
The Celestial Mandate and Spiritual Warfare
Spiritual works in Celestial Church of Christ cannot be academically explained the way we would love/want it to. I will only briefly focus on this, making examples and instances where necessary. We have various spiritual injunctions and privileges which work…
Dare to ask! seeking life questions
Dare to ask what? Dare to know what? Should I be asking these sort of questions? Can I question God? Will people still see me as a Christian after I ask? When I get my answers, how do I know…
The heart of giving: The right and wrong ways to give
As Christians, we believe strongly in worship and that can be done in many ways some of us may not necessarily regard as a sign of worship. However, the true meaning of worship is not just by praying and singing…
The Power of Sanctification (Part 3)
The Benefits of Sanctification The benefits of sanctification are innumerable: Sanctification makes it easy to strive towards perfection You will get more and more perfect, so that day by day you approach the perfection of Christ Jesus. Heb.10:14 “For by…
5 things learnt in 2017
As we are fast approaching the new year, I have been reflecting on what I have learnt throughout this year 2017. What a year it has been! This year has definitely been a year of learning for me and I…
The Power of Sanctification (Part 2)
The Process of Sanctification There are various ways through which a believer is to be sanctified:[pullquote]For this is the will of God, your sanctification 1 Thessalonians 43a[/pullquote] The Word of God “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth” (John 17:17…
Creating wealth through entrepreneurship
Creating Wealth There are many articles available online about the making of Richard Branson, Donald Trump or Elon Musk (to name a few) or books even portraying their journeys to wealth they are today through entrepreneurship. So, in line with…
Managing Marriage, Family and Career/Ministry
Definition of keywords Manage / Succeed Succeed in surviving or in achieving something despite difficult circumstances; cope. Marriage This is a combination or mixture of elements. We need our marriage to be kept in good repair, to keep evolving and…
You are made to stand out, not fit in
Are you an eagle or a chicken christian? I’m sure your looking at this question and thinking, ‘Why would I want to be a Chicken?’ Of course, no one wants to be a Chicken or even labelled as one. I…
Christian Couple moving in together, is this biblical?
This title was intended to get your attention the answer is very simple. There’s no biblical reference as to whether it’s right or wrong for a couple that is not married to move in together. Now, this post is not…
Fighting for joy in the midst of sorrow
It is important not only to have joy, but to think about specific reasons for rejoicing. They can be as simple as daily provisions for you—food, shelter, clothing. Relationships with loved ones can also be a rich source of joy….
Emigrate to America – Religious Workers Visas
R Visas – Religious Workers Visas There are over 35 Non-immigrant visa categories available to Foreign Nationals (FNs) who intend to come to the United States temporarily. This article will discuss one of the not-too-prominent categories known as the R-1…
From broke to blessed: Four Ways To Get On Top of Your Finances
You throw your debit card into the card machine without a thought. You wait a moment. “Sorry, your card has been declined.” Wait…what? You pause for a moment in disbelief. I know this exact scenario because I’ve been there many…
The story of how a woman became poor after Adult Harvest and another became rich
The celebration of Adult Harvest and Thanksgiving Service in Celestial Church of Christ is known to be a time when members rejoice and feast, although some members believe otherwise. On harvest days, which is on Sundays, visitors both known and…
Staying strong for God under pressure
As youths, we face so much pressure, both internally and externally which sometimes makes it very difficult for us to stay strong in the Lord. This pressure may come from our friends (peer pressure), our place of work, living away…
The Power of Sanctification (Part 1)
What is Sanctification Sanctification is defined as the setting apart for special use or purpose. It can also be defined as a state of total separation from all types of ungodliness. It is that on-going and lifelong work of the…
Celestial: A Church of the Spirit
To clarify, Celestial Church of Christ is a church of spirit because people have been asking if it is a church of spirit or whether it is an occultic church. I want you to look at the doctrine of the church…
Forgiveness – do they deserve it?
I mean that man who left you with two kids- does he deserve your forgiveness? The man who raped you, The woman who stole from you, The parent who didn’t protect you, The grandparent who verbally abused you, do they…
Financial Planning
In my last article titled “habits of the wealthy” a key pattern emerged when discussing the attributes of wealthy individuals: planning. Wealthy people, those who live well within their means, plan to do so and also plan to accumulate resources…
Transparency: The difference between a successful and failed relationship
The first day of meeting your choice of man or woman will determine whether you’ll have a successful or failed relationship. To have a successful relationship which leads to marriage, there must be transparency from the beginning and not get…
Your Spouse can be your best friend – Part 2
Your Spouse can be your best friend – Part 1 LINK UP WITH THE LOVER OF YOUR SOUL A list or formula of things to do for a happy marriage is not going to help. You are best prepared for…
Seeing is not believing. Believing is not seeing
eeing is not believing. Believing is not seeing.As humans, we are more or less governed by our five traditional senses: touch, smell, hearing, taste, and sight. The fifth sense is arguably the most powerful and most valued. Losing your sight…
Game of Trade
Introduction Real wealth lies within the spiritual things which money simply cannot buy. There is certainly more to life than to be rich; to buy the best of everything, the best cars, the best houses or a private jet to…
What is spiritual warfare? Part 1
Spiritual warfare is anything that the enemy uses to try and pull mankind’s heart and mind away from God. Our enemy has blinded so many Christians to the realisation that we’re living in the midst of a violent spiritual war…
Growing up in Celestial Church of Christ
elestial Church of Christ is a complete church; there is nothing that God cannot do through this church, the grace is so unique that even Jesus Christ came to Papa Oshoffa in Makoko but if this is the case why…
Habits of the wealthy
oday marks the day I really connected with a remarkable woman in my life as an adult: my step mother. My step mother, though I prefer addressing her as my mum, has been in my life since the age of seven and…
Three Women in the Bible that every young woman should study
pullAs a young woman, there are many women in the bible which we can study to inspire us as we allow God to mold us into the women he has called us to be. I have decided to look at…