Knowing Jesus for yourself
It is sad to see that a lot of people depend on their spiritual leaders/pastors/mentors a little too much, forgetting that they are human just as we are and not saints. It was not specified in the scripture that only…
Broken Cisterns
“My people have committed two sins: They have forsaken me, the spring of living water, and have dug their own cisterns, broken cisterns that cannot hold water.”Jeremiah 2 : 13 NIV One of the greatest challenges of man is distraction and the moment…
Understanding the Purpose for which God has called us
Halleluyah! Halleluyah! Halleluyah! It baffles me to know that the elderlies shout Halleluyah in Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) louder than the youths. In most gatherings I have been, whenever a call to chant Halleluyah is raised, the well advanced…
Diet and Ageing: Healthy Diet Habits for Older Adults
Healthy diet habits can be difficult to follow as we age, and there are a number of factors that can make it difficult to maintain healthy diet habits. Maybe you aren’t as active as you used to be but are…
Unplugged
If you ever had someone who battled with a life threatening disease and whose only means of sustenance was life support, you will understand the meaning of staying plugged. You all know I am a sucker for narratives, I’d share…
Naming ceremony in Celestial Church of Christ
Naming ceremony is a done on the 8thday of a child’s birth and it is a very important in Celestial Church of Christ which can never be over emphasized because it’s a key thing that affects the life of a…
CW: You’re the founder and chief editor of Celestial News Online (CNO). Now, when we talk about media outlets that have significantly increased CCC’s exposure online, CNO has paved the way. How did it begin? What led to the establishment…
There was a little boy who would always steal his father’s papers just so he could draw all kinds of things on them. From flowers to rivers and mountains, he fed his habit of drawing anything he sees around him….
CW: How did your journey as a prophetess start? AB: I thank The Lord who alone raises up His prophets. I was born in this great church, through our late Pastor and Supreme Head worldwide, Pastor A.A. Bada of blessed…
Meanwhile, live in such a way that you are a credit to the message of Christ. Let nothing in your conduct hang on whether I come or not. Your conduct must be the same whether I show up to see…
Easter: Deception in Christianity
INTRODUCTION If I have caught your attention, that is intended. This is by no means to cause controversy but rather to stir the minds of people to evaluate what they are doing at any given time. What you are about to read…
Palm Sunday
Hosannah! As a Sunday school teacher, we must be able to communicate and teach our students about theefficacy of Palm Sunday, how it affects us all and how it should be celebrated. Most people see the day as an ordinary…
Exclusive with A/V/S/E John Maforikan
Testimony: I was dead. God revived me with the simple guidance of the Holy Spirit. CW: We all know that CCC was founded by the power of the blood of Jesus, and because of these miracles do happen in the…
The Woman’s Curse or double-fold blessing?
Bible Text: Proverbs 18:22 ‘He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favour from the Lord’. Where are my ladies at? Pure joy flows from within typing this. I’m here again o. Let’s learn together. Well, I…
The youths of today have more opportunities but…
CW: You’re quite passionate about the development of the youth because you joined Celestial as a youth yourself, and your experience was quite unique. Could you tell us again how you joined CCC? DB: I actually joined CCC as a…
OUR TEENAGE GIRLS HAVE BECOME SERIAL MURDERERS, WHERE ARE THE FUTURE MOTHERS?
In commemoration of the 2019 Mother’s day; an event celebrated all over the world to show love towards mothers, respect their commitment, recognize the efforts of maternal bonds and the role of mothers in our society. To reminiscence on…
Meditation
This spirit that comes and goes with MONEY should not be allowed to anchor any human. How ambivalent it can be! I need no other spirit to tell me that such spirit cannot be the Holy Spirit. As in, how…
The church of today should be run more like a modern organisation
CW: Thank you for honouring our request for an interview sir. When we talk about one of the brilliant minds of the UK diocese, you are counted as one of the pillars for progress and a great advocate for change…
The tenet of CCC
The most important thing to know about the Tenet of CCC stated in the Constitution is the clause “It is ordained by the Holy Spirit that:”. This clause points to the truth that holy spirit Himself gave us these set…
The Role of Women in Celestial Church of Christ
Women; a gender that takes up a number of important positions- mothers, helpers, carers, sisters and so much more. Although, it is often questioned about what position we take up in the church? As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it…
Be Responsible, Nigerians!
An English Philosopher once said, “A person may cause evil to others not only by his actions but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the injury.” That’s because by virtue of our…
Stress Management : Self-repair mechanism for dealing with stress
Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to the demands of life. A small amount of stress can be good, motivating you to perform well. But multiple challenges daily, such as sitting in traffic, meeting deadlines and paying bills,…
Sup. Evang. Michael Adekale on C.C.C U.S.A NATIONAL CONVENTION
CW: Thank you so much for taking the time to talk with us regarding the plans and expectations for the C.C.C U.S.A National Convention. As the Regional Head of the Region hosting this convention tagged “The Clarion Call”, we would…
Securing a better future for the youths of Celestial Church of Christ
For any concept on earth to be well set, it is needful that a firm foundation is laid in furtherance of a meaningful future. In building construction, the foundation of a building determines what is to be built on it…
Are you still connected to the source?
Staying connected Relationship with the Source It may be easy to connect to the Source, but to stay connected is another level. Not only is it hard to remain consistent, but let us be real with ourselves, it is not…
The ME-CENTRIC life
“Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with Him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn’t love in order to get something from us…
Bringing Pride back to CCC
“Can anything good come from Nazareth?” John 1 : 43 – 49 Nathaniel once asked sarcastically. Eventually, his first encounter with Christ changed the narrative. He hereby pronounced Him to be the true Son of God and also became his…
Where did Communitarianism go?
A community does not exist in a void, neither does a single person make up a community. A combination of individuals are responsible for influencing an atmosphere, redefining a place or moment; through attitudes, character, and disposition that could either…
Dr. Omololu of CCC Covenant Cathedral – Why we built a clinic
CW: We want to first congratulate all members of Covenant Cathedral for the dedication of its new clinic. This is a great achievement for the Parish and is worthy of praise. If you don’t mind sir, could you please kindly…
Christianity, Celestial and Culture
‘For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son.’ John 3 : 16 This scripture in John 3:16 explains the entire good news message of what has become known as Christianity. Jesus Christ became flesh and…