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Re: Dotted Lines ... by Queenxstar(f): 11:30am On Oct 27, 2013
Winnie1950: Continue! Thanks 4 this update queens xtar. Waiting 4 more.
So Welcome.
Re: Dotted Lines ... by Queenxstar(f): 11:52pm On Oct 28, 2013
The final chapter comes up tomorrow.
Re: Dotted Lines ... by Queenxstar(f): 12:45pm On Oct 29, 2013
FIFTEEN

Prince came out of his car and walked into the church after 15 minutes of contemplating. The last time he was in church was when his step mum had passed on, his mum had compelled him to attend so his father doesn't disown him.

He sat on the seat the usher directed him to and saw the usher file back to the seat. Afterward, a man mounted the pulpit and he knew he was late.

"Shall we rise and open our Bibles to 1John 3:8."

They all stood, all present but some watching via live transmission.

"He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose, the son of God manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. " He smiled at the congregation. "It is a great day! I am excited and I employ you to be too. For the works of the devil is destroyed today, Amen? "


'Amen! ' They chorused excited.

He stared surprised at the excitement of the congregation. They applaud.


"John 8:11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go and sin no more."

He traced the words with his fingers mesmerized in such a way he didn't join in the prayer.

"Go and sin no more …for the Same reason the son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Which is sin, Satan's Identification Number. Many of us still go about with that identity. "

Chidubem's eyes did not leave the screen and he listened raptly.

"These days, it is worst than the days of Sodom and Gomorrah, the children rape by adults, masturbation, incest, homosexuality, gayism and lesbianism, corruption in high and low places, our musical videos are now permissive pornography, violence, ladies now go about practically naked even in the day, parents now provoking their children to wrath and so on. Defiling our bodies the temple of the living God. Nailing Christ to the cross over and over again.

Imaobong lowered her head and dab her eyes.

Temilade heaved.

"Virginity is now old fashioned, a nineteen year is proud to say he is a player and a girl barely in her things can make a married man come running to her for sex. Abortion is now a norm! People are no longer contented with their fellow humans, they seek sexual satisfaction in animals ..." He paused and silence prevailed. "Men now butcher their wives at the slightest provocation. We now give ourselves glorified excuses to indulge in sin. What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid.

Iniobong bit her quivering lower lips.

"Jesus is saying to you this lovely Sunday morning, neither do I condemn thee. For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. We are have a past, the adamic nature. Romans 6:6 says Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. Verse 7 - For he that is dead is freed from sin. Whosoever shall call on the name if the Lord shall be saved. He is not willing that any should perish but all should come to repentance. He is knocking at the door of your heart, will you let him in …?"

Iniobong fell on her knees. 'I am sorry dear Jesus … I failed you …'

"Acknowledge yourself as a sinner."

Prince stood and raise both hands. 'I am a sinner Jesus, how are going to ever forgive me …Oh God …'

'Confess yourself your sins."

'Oh God I was a sex addict, I fornicated, I defiled marriage beds …' Tears rolled down Chidubem face.

'I am deeply sorry O Lord … 'Imaobong sobbed with both eyes closed. 'I provoked my children to wrath, I pushed them until they became prey to the enemy. Oh …how I disappointed you as a mother.'

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Re: Dotted Lines ... by Queenxstar(f): 1:38pm On Oct 29, 2013
"Forsake them …"

'I forsake my sin dear Jesus, please have mercy on my family and I. ' Omoefe opened his palms before him.

"The word of God standeth sure, whatever you sow you reap. Repentance and holiness is not a bread and butter affair, it won't be all rosy. There will be consequences for your past actions but His yoke is easy. Ask for grace and mercy. Pray for God riches at Christ expense."

'Gracious Redeemer, I ask for your grace and mercy. Give my sister and I grace, give us the strength to face the consequence of our action and come out refined. Purge us …' Indifreke laid on the floor and wept to God.


Overwhelmed by a force he couldn't contained and his nose now weeping, Prince slumped.

"Thank God for answered prayers … Thank God for your salvation. "

'I am grateful King of all, my Hope against Hope, I give all the gratitude. Even if my body is tongue alone is not enough to express my appreciation to you.' Cynthia whispered with enclosed palm.

Temilade smiled and raised both palms. 'Thank for this peace you have given. Thanks for bringing me back to you. I can no more serve sin.'

'Our dotted lines are filled in you, thank you for this precious privilege. ' Eniola had her palms enclosed.

"Restitution is very important, go back and restore what you have taken forcefully, if you can't restore it back, go and make peace. Go and sin no more, for your lines are complete in God. Your Life is now graven upon the palm of His hand and your walls are now before him.

They stood brand new, a terror to the dark kingdom.

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Re: Dotted Lines ... by Queenxstar(f): 1:38pm On Oct 29, 2013
"Forsake them …"

'I forsake my sin dear Jesus, please have mercy on my family and I. ' Omoefe opened his palms before him.

"The word of God standeth sure, whatever you sow you reap. Repentance and holiness is not a bread and butter affair, it won't be all rosy. There will be consequences for your past actions but His yoke is easy. Ask for grace and mercy. Pray for God riches at Christ expense."

'Gracious Redeemer, I ask for your grace and mercy. Give my sister and I grace, give us the strength to face the consequence of our action and come out refined. Purge us …' Indifreke laid on the floor and wept to God.


Overwhelmed by a force he couldn't contained and his nose now weeping, Prince slumped.

"Thank God for answered prayers … Thank God for your salvation. "

'I am grateful King of all, my Hope against Hope, I give all the gratitude. Even if my body is tongue alone is not enough to express my appreciation to you.' Cynthia whispered with enclosed palm.

Temilade smiled and raised both palms. 'Thank for this peace you have given. Thanks for bringing me back to you. I can no more serve sin.'

'Our dotted lines are filled in you, thank you for this precious privilege. ' Eniola had her palms enclosed.

"Restitution is very important, go back and restore what you have taken forcefully, if you can't restore it back, go and make peace. Go and sin no more, for your lines are complete in God. Your Life is now graven upon the palm of His hand and your walls are now before him.

They stood brand new, a terror to the dark kingdom.
Re: Dotted Lines ... by Queenxstar(f): 1:40pm On Oct 29, 2013
"Forsake them …"

'I forsake my sin dear Jesus, please have mercy on my family and I. ' Omoefe opened his palms before him.

"The word of God standeth sure, whatever you sow you reap. Repentance and holiness is not a bread and butter affair, it won't be all rosy. There will be consequences for your past actions but His yoke is easy. Ask for grace and mercy. Pray for God riches at Christ expense."

'Gracious Redeemer, I ask for your grace and mercy. Give my sister and I grace, give us the strength to face the consequence of our action and come out refined. Purge us …' Indifreke laid on the floor and wept to God.


Overwhelmed by a force he couldn't contained and his nose now weeping, Prince slumped.

"Thank God for answered prayers … Thank God for your salvation. "

'I am grateful King of all, my Hope against Hope, I give all the gratitude. Even if my body is tongue alone is not enough to express my appreciation to you.' Cynthia whispered with enclosed palm.

Temilade smiled and raised both palms. 'Thank for this peace you have given. Thanks for bringing me back to you. I can no more serve sin.'

'Our dotted lines are filled in you, thank you for this precious privilege. ' Eniola had her palms enclosed.

"Restitution is very important, go back and restore what you have taken forcefully, if you can't restore it back, go and make peace. Go and sin no more, for your lines are complete in God. Your Life is now graven upon the palm of His hand and your walls are now before him.

They stood brand new, a terror to the dark kingdom.




THE END.

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Re: Dotted Lines ... by Queenxstar(f): 1:42pm On Oct 29, 2013
I want to dedicate this work, Where are my readers …? Yemi Where are you?
Re: Dotted Lines ... by Jiteshell(f): 3:32pm On Oct 29, 2013
Am here o
Re: Dotted Lines ... by aprilwise(m): 12:22pm On Oct 30, 2013
Gud job Weldone
Re: Dotted Lines ... by Queenxstar(f): 7:51am On Oct 31, 2013
april wise: Gud job Weldone
Thank you.
Re: Dotted Lines ... by Queenxstar(f): 7:54am On Oct 31, 2013
Where is Olufunmi, Zika, Cash matters, Ifeomavanessa, you and you …Where are you? I'm compiling a list.
Re: Dotted Lines ... by Queenxstar(f): 7:55am On Oct 31, 2013
Oh Where is Winnie?
Re: Dotted Lines ... by Queenxstar(f): 8:04am On Oct 31, 2013
I need this work to be criticised.
Re: Dotted Lines ... by jjagz: 9:22am On Oct 31, 2013
Xtar. Been a silent reader since. But after you replied someone I just kept my onions to myself, the response was scary. Anyway. To the story.

Nice concept. Nice idea. Nice message. Good beginning. However, towards the middle of the story, I just think you didn't do it when it came to proper character differentiation. A simple header before jumping to Imaobong or Eniola would have done magic. At this point, though am at the end I can't seem to get the exact circumstances that lead to their repentance because everything is painfully clutered up.

I believe proper editing and reorganisation of the story would do it a great deal.

There, I said it. *closing eyes waiting for bashing*
Re: Dotted Lines ... by Nobody: 10:55am On Oct 31, 2013
Queen xstar: Where is Olufunmi, Zika, Cash matters, Ifeomavanessa, you and you …Where are you? I'm compiling a list.
I'm right behind you oh. Sorry for the silence. Good job smiley
Re: Dotted Lines ... by Queenxstar(f): 7:58am On Nov 01, 2013
jjagz: Xtar. Been a silent reader since. But after you replied someone I just kept my onions to myself, the response was scary. Anyway. To the story.

Nice concept. Nice idea. Nice message. Good beginning. However, towards the middle of the story, I just think you didn't do it when it came to proper character differentiation. A simple header before jumping to Imaobong or Eniola would have done magic. At this point, though am at the end I can't seem to get the exact circumstances that lead to their repentance because everything is painfully clutered up.

I believe proper editing and reorganisation of the story would do it a great deal.

There, I said it. *closing eyes waiting for bashing*
Oh Sweetheart, open your eyes, am not like that na. This what I wanted all along, a constructive criticism. If you bring it all along, I probably would have written better. Thank you very much, point accepted.
Re: Dotted Lines ... by D9ty7(m): 8:16am On Nov 01, 2013
We ar all behind u. Nice story kip it up
Re: Dotted Lines ... by Queenxstar(f): 9:39am On Nov 01, 2013
jjagz: Xtar. Been a silent reader since. But after you replied someone I just kept my onions to myself, the response was scary. Anyway. To the story.

Nice concept. Nice idea. Nice message. Good beginning. However, towards the middle of the story, I just think you didn't do it when it came to proper character differentiation. A simple header before jumping to Imaobong or Eniola would have done magic. At this point, though am at the end I can't seem to get the exact circumstances that lead to their repentance because everything is painfully clutered up.

I believe proper editing and reorganisation of the story would do it a great deal.

There, I said it. *closing eyes waiting for bashing*
Haba Dear, did you say you don't know the exact circumstances that led to their repentance? Readers come to my rescue o.
Re: Dotted Lines ... by Queenxstar(f): 9:40am On Nov 01, 2013
D9ty7: We ar all behind u. Nice story kip it up
Thanks love.
Re: Dotted Lines ... by Queenxstar(f): 9:41am On Nov 01, 2013
IfeomaVanessa:
I'm right behind you oh. Sorry for the silence. Good job smiley
Yea!
Re: Dotted Lines ... by Queenxstar(f): 8:44pm On Nov 02, 2013
DEDICATION

To all readers, you kept me going.

To all those who could relate with this work, God save and keep you.

I'm so lost without you, My Hope against Hope, God.

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Re: Dotted Lines ... by zika1(f): 10:02pm On Nov 02, 2013
Queen xstar: Where is Olufunmi, Zika, Cash matters, Ifeomavanessa, you and you …Where are you? I'm compiling a list.
I'm here oo babez. Sowie dis is coming late been so busy I hardly read dis days bt I'm here nd I'm ryt on track. Tnx 4 dis beautiful piece. As u knw I will always speak my mind. I dnt tink dis shld hv ended dis early looks like u kinda rushed 2 finish it. Tho dats d right way 2 end bt I expected a lil more. Well done all d same I knw its nt easy 2 write @ all. Wit u dear God bless u.
Re: Dotted Lines ... by zika1(f): 10:12pm On Nov 02, 2013
Queen xstar: Haba Dear, did you say you don't know the exact circumstances that led to their repentance? Readers come to my rescue o.
lolz I kinda agree wit the guy bt I will help u out. Well dey all repented after full realisation of their wrongs or deeds.imaobong realised she had been a bad mother nd realising what ws actually goin on in her house nd nt having been d best mum. Same goes 4 prince nd temilade dey all saw d light nd repented. Dats basically all bout it. If I'm wrong pls correct me. Dis is d way I understand it.
Re: Dotted Lines ... by Queenxstar(f): 7:17am On Nov 03, 2013
zika1: lolz I kinda agree wit the guy bt I will help u out. Well dey all repented after full realisation of their wrongs or deeds.imaobong realised she had been a bad mother nd realising what ws actually goin on in her house nd nt having been d best mum. Same goes 4 prince nd temilade dey all saw d light nd repented. Dats basically all bout it. If I'm wrong pls correct me. Dis is d way I understand it.
You nailed it girl! simple and short. Not really a pleasure but a ponder story.
Re: Dotted Lines ... by Queenxstar(f): 7:21am On Nov 03, 2013
zika1: I'm here oo babez. Sowie dis is coming late been so busy I hardly read dis days bt I'm here nd I'm ryt on track. Tnx 4 dis beautiful piece. As u knw I will always speak my mind. I dnt tink dis shld hv ended dis early looks like u kinda rushed 2 finish it. Tho dats d right way 2 end bt I expected a lil more. Well done all d same I knw its nt easy 2 write @ all. Wit u dear God bless u.
You a psychologist or what!? Truthfully …didn't want to prolong it and probably water it more than necessary.
Re: Dotted Lines ... by Winnie1950(f): 9:35am On Nov 03, 2013
cry i'm here o sorry 4 leaving u like that. This story realy gives something to ponder on. I hope any one going through any of the situations stated in the story would learn from this.
Queen xstar: Oh Where is Winnie?
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Re: Dotted Lines ... by Queenxstar(f): 4:25pm On Nov 03, 2013
Winnie1950: cry i'm here o sorry 4 leaving u like that. This story realy gives something to ponder on. I hope any one going through any of the situations stated in the story would learn from this. :
I will be fulfilled when that has happened.
Re: Dotted Lines ... by zika1(f): 5:55pm On Nov 03, 2013
Queen xstar: You a psychologist or what!? Truthfully …didn't want to prolong it and probably water it more than necessary.
lolZ ntin close 2 bein one. I love 2 read so I knw wen tinz re jst fixed 2geda so as 2 come 2 an end. Well u did well bt I strongly believe u cn do way better. Well I will advice wen nxt u want 2 write on this forum,take ur tym dnt jst conclude cos reader want 2 get 2 d end. Put in a lot of suspense dat will kip dem coming bk everyday 2 check 4 updates even if dere is non. Bt amidst it, u cn apologise 4 no updates so d reader dnt get offended. Nd guess u shld hv d story all written down 2 d end b4 startin.
Re: Dotted Lines ... by ceira(f): 10:43pm On Nov 03, 2013
Nice n luvly
Re: Dotted Lines ... by Queenxstar(f): 6:12pm On Nov 05, 2013
zika1: lolZ ntin close 2 bein one. I love 2 read so I knw wen tinz re jst fixed 2geda so as 2 come 2 an end. Well u did well bt I strongly believe u cn do way better. Well I will advice wen nxt u want 2 write on this forum,take ur tym dnt jst conclude cos reader want 2 get 2 d end. Put in a lot of suspense dat will kip dem coming bk everyday 2 check 4 updates even if dere is non. Bt amidst it, u cn apologise 4 no updates so d reader dnt get offended. Nd guess u shld hv d story all written down 2 d end b4 startin.
Noted darling. if I decide to place another here, it will be one of what have written.
Re: Dotted Lines ... by Queenxstar(f): 6:13pm On Nov 05, 2013
ceira: Nice n luvly
Thanks darling!
Re: Dotted Lines ... by Queenxstar(f): 2:13pm On Nov 17, 2013
Parenting is important! Train up a child in the way he should go.

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