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Congratulations Kakazee.

tpia5:
Crackhous you need to work on yourself.

Personally, I would find it embarassing as a man, to spend all my time nagging and stalking women. Neither is there anything to be proud of in it.

Do you have other hobbies?

kelechiMarie:
anyway i'm over that now

Alright... Good for you that you overcame it.

[quote author=kelechiMarie post=28367796][/quote]What is responsible for the depression?

^^^ Which argument?

Can you give a specific example?

I read this piece on a blog, so I decided to share it here. Its a well written article. The summary is "why do Christians question sudden death of supposed saints".

The Church has sometimes preached an incomplete gospel whose flavour is saccharine delight. We have concentrated on preaching the blessings of God, which is all well and good… But that is not the full gospel. Christianity is not just about blessings. There are non-sugary aspects of faith. An imbalanced theology cannot reconcile the totality of the revealed word of God about God. God blesses his children no doubt, but he also assures us of his discipline when we err. (Proverbs 3:12, Hebrews 12:6).

The integrity of God concerning his discipline is as valid as the integrity of God concerning his blessings. The promise of blessing and the promise of discipline, both are promises of God. There are duties and responsibilities in Christianity: responsibility to God, to his Body, to our fellow man and society. Christianity is not just Give me, Give me, Give me! It is also Serve Me, Serve Me, Serve Me. We are God’s children but also his servants. Jesus is our Lord and Master.

Somehow man has conceived a God in his own image and likeness. This God is irreconcilable with scriptures. This image of God distorts our understanding of issues of life and death. We can’t see revealed truth! This God WE conceived is a moral God. A moral God will of course not allow those who serve him to die in accidents. Our moral theology says a good God will not allow bad things to happen to good people. And so when a man of God dies, say in a plane crash we are befuddled and begin to question God. Some start imputing trespasses, maligning the memory of just men made perfect. Some have even been known to speculate on the final destination of a servant of God, betraying ignorance of salvation. If a saint dies suddenly the absurd reasoning goes, he would not have had time to repent and so wind up in hell! We are looking to rationalize facts with our misbegotten theology, pontificating fancies. God is a righteous God, not a moral God. His righteousness has always been; morality came after the fall of man. Our conception of a moral God reduces God to our sinful standard. There is no morality without sin.

Our imbalanced saccharine gospel also mandates a Christian must at least attain the age of 70. This is of course a misreading of Psalm 90, yet some have built a whole theology on it. It is not age or longevity that matters, it is fulfillment of purpose, the completion of assignment! Our Lord Jesus lived on earth for only 33 years, but he famously declared, “It is finished!” He completed his assignment. John the Baptist died young, probably in mid 30s or 40s, extrapolating from Josephus and biblical accounts. In truth, the moment he introduced Jesus the assignment of John the Baptiser was over! He fulfilled his calling.

We pray for God to satisfy us with long life but what is that if we don’t fulfill our calling or realize our purpose! The evidence from scriptures is that God’s view of death is at variance with our theology. Death is actually God’s enemy, the last political authority and power Jesus will destroy. 1 Corinthians 15:24-26, Romans 5:14. However a Christian dies it CANNOT depreciate his worth before God. His worth is pre-determined in Christ. Those who struggle with non fairy tale endings of servants of God have not studied history or scriptures. James was beheaded by Herod Agrippa I, AD 44. Steven was stoned to death, AD 34. Peter was crucified in the Neronian persecution upside down cross, AD 64. Andrew was crucified upside down in Patrae in Greece on an X-shaped cross, AD 70. Matthew died a martyr in Ethiopia, AD 60. Thomas was lanced in India by a local king, Masdai, AD 70. James Alphaeus was thrown down a temple, then stoned and his brains bashed out with a club, AD 63. Jude Thaddeus was clubbed to death, his body axed into pieces, AD 72. Paul’s head was decapitated, AD 67, and that was because Roman citizens were not crucified. Bartholomew was skinned alive and beheaded at Derbent in modern day Azerbaijan, near Russia, AD 68. John was the only apostle who died a natural death. But he was thrown into boiling oil. He somehow survived. In a space of ten years (AD 64-74), ten or so of the original apostles were martyred.

And to those who define faith as only Give me, Give me, the Book of Hebrews tells us there is ANOTHER dimension to faith. We’re told the saints of the day were tortured to death, scourged, imprisoned, stoned to death, sawn asunder, killed by the sword… Yet they won a divine approval the Bible says. (Hebrews 11:35-39). So where did we get the notion that a servant of God must die in his bed, and if not there’s a carelessness, or sin!

Why does God allow the gruesome death of his saints? The answer lies in bifurcated reality. Reality is on two levels: the terrestrial and extra terrestrial. There’s so much stuff going on behind the scenes - spiritual political dynamics we have no inkling about. For example, concerning the killing of God’s saints there’s the mystery of the vampire woman. Revelation 17:6, 18:24. The wrath of God has to be revealed, Revelation play out before we understand the dastardly death of saints. Revelation16:6. Psalm 116:15 (AMP) tells us it is an important and no light matter to God when a Christian dies.

Our McDonalds theology - the gospel of entitlement and invincibility is imbalanced! This imbalance is why we struggle to rationalize trials. God promised us trials. John 16:33, Psalm 34:19, 1 Peter 4:12. Trials bring out endurance, steadfastness and patience in us. It’s like those immunity inoculations. James 1:2-4. If we preach the full gospel those passing through trials will not be condemned as lacking in faith. The enemy capitalizes on this telling them their trial was caused by a grievous sin. But what sin did Job commit? No doubt we occasion temptations by ourselves, carried away by our own lusts, but trials come from God. James 1:13-14.

And when it comes to his servants God CAN be unemotional about death. It’s just translation after all. “And the Lord said to Moses, your days are nearing when you must die!” Deuteronomy 31:14. “Get up into this mountain… and die on the mountain…” He buried Moses himself! Deuteronomy 32:49-50, Deuteronomy 34:5. Then he approaches Moses’ successor, Joshua and tells him, “Moses my servant is dead. So now arise…” In other words, Get on with the programme! The programme, the programme, the programme… What’s your programme?

As Christians, death is not something we should be scared of, however, wherever, whenever it comes. Have no fear of death! “I am the Resurrection and the Life,” Jesus said. And make sure you finish your assignment. Complete your programme. What is long life without fulfillment of purpose?

Source: http://lekealder.com/faith/illuminare/An_Incomplete_Gospel.php

cheedyH:
Thanks bossladyMo. I finished from NAU. BSc Bjayzeez where are you? Pls I want to know d implications of adding relatives or family members to EOI. Input from all who has undergone. Thanks.

Are you planning to add relatives as migrating dependent or non-migrating dependent?

bossladyMo:
Toyota Hiace bus 2007 Model (Nigerian used, but in PERFECT condition).
2.4m (Negotiable).
Hola if interested!
A referral to a buyer gets a commission.

Open a thread in auto section with the pictures of the bus. Add a contact number to it.

[quote author=mikkyjagga1 post=28356848][/quote]Not everybody is a coward and "liverless"...........

You should have walked up to them, ask the lady in question to eat part of the food before the man left with it. If she eats it, it probably may be an harmful substance and if she had refused to eat, then it is something not friendly to the system.


As it is, you have blown the chance.

chaircover:
I just wish that people knew how damaging and hurtful it is to cheat on someone and then weigh it out first. They will see that the 3 minutes excitment [b]in a dirty hotel room [/b]is just not worth it at all.

It could be in a 7-star hotel located under water....

cheedyH:
God has done great thing for Me. Just got positive assessment from VETASSES. Am so happy!! Thank God for me my people. Am going for SA state nomination. Anybody knows how long nomination takes.

IF you provide all necessary documents, it takes about 2-4 weeks depending on who is handling your application.

@Izykvision0,

Have you gone through all the available occupation on SOL/CSOL list before arriving at one that is putting you in a "tight corner"?

I guess you should add the BSc accounting degree, you never can tell. Is there no way you can suit your work reference to fit in to a skill relevant to accounting.

As explained on the website that three years experience can suffice in lieu of non-relevant degree, I guess you have a chance. However, I don't think a one year Bachelor study, irrespective of the country it is from, can equate to AQF bachelor degree not minding the MBA. This should make you add the BSc accounting.

I have been using NIPOST registered mail for all my international letter/envelope services and they have been very efficient and effective including sending my transcript to VETASSES from IFE. I guess something must be wrong somewhere.

^^^^ ha ha ha ha ha....


Na joke ooooo

hispinkolo:
Una call me what u want but I'm being very candid as i'm anonymous.v

You can't be too sure of that. My software found you out...

@retaliation, it is better you walk away than retaliate except you have a stony heart. You may not be able to live freely with yourself afterwards.

Meddler:
And that excuse that men are bound to cheat is just stu.pid. This only means that humans are mumu

Nothing can be more stu.pid........

She probably grew in "Freetown".

She has exclusive right to distribute her asset without your interference. After all, you've had your own fair share of the commodity.

Either you stick to her and die prematurely of high blood pressure or take a walk and shut the door to her completely.

The choice is yours.

Kanwulia:
Well written!

But how does this apply to me?
What is YOUR PROOF?

The definitions I gave do not in anyway refer to someone with mental challenge(s) but those who do not follow conventions. People who invented stuffs that an ordinary mind deemed impossible.

Referring to you, you are on a different pedestal. I like people who are bold, confrontational and can lay bare their minds(blunt people) which you are. However, your inability to be able to hold somethings back often portray you as one without empathy which is untrue. It makes you look weird and not crazy as per psychiatric patient. Like Coogar rightly put it, most people, I guess, see you as crazy not in an insulting way.


@Freecocoa,

Your moniker is funny. Cocoa is an expensive commodity, I would love to see where I can get it free...

enilim:
So do you suggest i assess with ACS then? assessing under skill level 1, under which ANZSCO code?
am confused

Go through VETASSES and ACS websites thoroughly, then choose what is best for you.

[quote author=enilim post=28260927][/quote]VETASSES may assess your qualification equivalent to Australia's Bachelors but you need minimum of 4 years experience to get a total positive outcome. The 4 yrs would account for equivalent of degree in project administration. It is what ACS does, deduct years of experience from non-ICT degree people.

enilim:
Thank you so much, I appreciate your response.
I do noy have any work experience in Ict. I also can't afford pre asssesment advice.

I am afraid the 3 yrs experience alone may not be enough to be assessed positive for a qualification for the job role.

However, you can try your luck by sending a mail to VETASSES for clarity. They may respond positively while you evade the fee.

enilim:
Thank you. I have 3 years experience. My bsc is in computer science, and msc knowledgement but work experience in project admin

The 3 years experience is not enough to substitute for the degree. Is there no course in ICT that can fit into your work experience?

You can read VETASSES' website for detailed information. If you have the resources, you can opt for pre-assessment advice (advisory note or so) from them for a fee.

enilim:
Hello Al

God bless you for the good works.
Please someone kindly help answer the question below.

I am planning to apply for my assessment with Vetassess for project/program administrator.I have a BSC In comp science from Nigeria and masters in Knowledge management from abroad.Can i apply for the assessment with my masters degree alone? as i have the required experience.Thank you.

Your MSC is only a year study, it is not enough for a positive assessment. How many years of experience do you have in project/program administration?

moca:
Now u r talking Mr Bellong!
A nice smelling............good!
By d way, I know where u live
I look u up sometimes if I miss u

How family and work?

Family is doing very well by God's grace...

Thanks...

How your end and family too?

moca:
Mr bellong, u said
Ok, I get u, u don't live in nigeria and may probably live in a cold region.
If not.......................
Do u know that some extremiteis must smell? No matter how clean u r eg d armpit if u r in a hot region?
Yuck yuck!!

I live in Nigeria and one of the hottest part of the country

Those extreme parts can be controlled without deodorant if they are daily taken care of. A nice smelling deodorant is good though compared to most used by people.

alutacontinua:
You must be patronizing Hausa men for your deodorants

Say yes to nice, sweet-smelling deodorants!

For real, people should clean up!

I don't use any... I came with factory fitted nice body odour

Most of the deodorant I smell on people have this pungent smell that makes you want to puke.

Yes, being dirty is a big turn off.

Where did get the 99% statistics from? Why must someone use deodorant? Deodorant shouldn't be encouraged, I hate the smell.

The message should be for both gender not dirty husbands alone. There are thousands of lazy and dirty wives out there who need schooling.

^^^ why are you always having friends with bad husbands yet none with bad wives? Can two walk together except they agree.

@topic, the woman has options to either divorce him or forgive him and both of them should reach a compromise. She needs to quit whining.

@Meddler,

Not giving full details maybe because of the respect he has for you and like he said, he didn't want to aggravate an already bad situation. It could be he told you the truth.

His actions after this episode will help you in trusting him again. Much of the work lies with him. It is natural for you to lose complete trust but you have to find a place in your heart to forgive him and start afresh.

Meanwhile, he needs to show a sincere remorse for his actions and must be willing to wholeheartedly turn a new leaf.

You guys shouldn't just talk about the event on the surface. You should discuss the roots and reasons for engaging in extra marital affairs. Understanding reasons for what he did will help in forging a way forward. And he has to be completely honest and sincere about it to achieve a positive outcome.

When a person does not conform to norm, s/he is seen as a "crazy" person for having "unconventional" opinion.

When someone's actions/inactions portray a radical deviation, such a fellow will be seen to have a mental problem.

An individual have the right to challenge custom in court for a vehicle impounded after paying the evaluation fee done by her staff legally.

How do you know its under evaluation when you have no such arrangement with the evaluation officer. Citizens cannot be made to pay for the incompetence of any government agencies' staff.

My point is, the evaluation done at any command without inducement is legal. Custom herself doesn't have a uniform duty. How can we explain the disparity of evaluation done by Tin can island command with that of Apapa command, Seme etc.

If we stand up to exercise our right, nobody can intimidate us.

Not all FOU know what they are doing. I have met FOUs on the way who think every dealer is a smuggler on my way to deliver a client's vehicle. I had to school them the meaning of smuggling.

For the record, I am not in support of short changing the government.

Contrary to what you wrote above, Benin republic shares border with Nigeria also in Kwara state. This means, there is a custom command at that border (Chikanda) that legally collects import duty for vehicles.

Kimoni:
The major problem I have with you telling her is that this type of information should be confidential and should only come from her boss, not from a colleague talkless of an outsider. If you tell her, she can easily use the information to blackmail her boss and your contact that told you. Hearing her appraisal from an outsider will certainly put her bosses in trouble.

In the interest of these ones, I would say you should keep mute about whatever you've heard.

True.... I agree with this.

Op, don't tell her in the interest of innocent parties not because she was ungrateful.

yeyenatu:
hehehe... sabbatical. how are you?



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I am fine as always... You?