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Very sad news indeed 👆

Acknowledge your mistakes and shortcomings

Thu, 18 Sep 2025

‘Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed.’ James 5:16

We all make mistakes, misjudge issues, and mess up at some point. We’re all human. The truth is that mistakes are one of the major ways in which we learn and get wiser.

But because of our fear of being criticised or losing face, we often attempt to hide our mistakes. The only real calamity about mistakes is if you don’t learn something from them. Failing to admit a mistake blocks the path to growth. Listen to the words of the Lord when He admonished the Israelites to learn from their mistakes: ‘Jeremiah, say to the people, “This is what the Lord says: ‘When people fall down, don’t they get up again? When they discover they’re on the wrong road, don’t they turn back?”’ (Jeremiah 8:4 NLT). It’s a relief to you and an inspiration to others when you can acknowledge your mistakes without being defined or derailed by them. Circumstances and other people may have swayed our decisions, but in the end, we are each responsible for what we do. When we make a mistake, the action we take is—our choice. The best approach for dealing with your mistake is to accept complete responsibility, learn from it, decide how not to repeat it, and go on. Interestingly, other people will connect with you more and even respect you more when you are able to acknowledge your weaknesses. And it sets them free to do the same thing. Humility is one of the attributes that people esteem in others; pride is hated—even by other proud folks.

Ogun State again? What a blessing for the state all the time. But yet, the state government doesn't have the clue.

Show grace under fire

Wed, 17 Sep 2025

‘Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.’ Romans 12:18

Author Chuck Swindoll says that when he was a young man, he couldn’t understand how two people who loved the Lord and believed the Bible could come to different conclusions:

‘In my two-by-four thinking I was convinced that all godly minds held identical conclusions…I soon discovered that there weren’t only various opinions, but God had the audacity to bless those who disagreed with me…He isn’t nearly so narrow-minded as many of His people…God’s much easier to live with…tolerant…full of more grace and forgiveness than all of us.’ In order to show grace under fire, you must understand and accept these two things: (1) People’s opinions and convictions will often differ from yours. Yes, you must never compromise Bible truth and core values, but it costs no more to be tactful and gracious than it does to be critical and caustic. And that’s especially true when confrontation and correction are called for. Paul writes, ‘If another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path’ (Galatians 6:1 NLT). Pay careful attention to the words ‘gently’ and ‘humbly.’ (2) Everyone’s perspective has some merit. When you grow up in a home that functions on a right-versus-wrong justice scale, the person who is ‘right’ gets praised while the person who is ‘wrong’ gets put down. And that’s a pity because generally it’s not an ‘I’m-right-and-you’re-wrong’ issue as much as it’s an ‘I-see-it-this-way-and-you-see-it-that-way’ issue. So before you go to war, ask yourself what’s more important: your need to correct this person or to connect with them.

I'm told the UBA headquarters in Lagos is on fire. Please we need anyone with more information 🙏.

Get on the bus!

Tue, 16 Sep 2025

‘If you suffer for doing good and you endure it.’ 1 Peter 2:20

Are you in ‘the school of hard knocks’ today? Are you wondering, ‘Why am I going through this?’ Because God is more interested in your character than your comfort!

Patsy Clairmont writes: ‘Jason, our youngest, has two goals in life. One is to have fun, and the other is to rest. And he does both quite well. So I shouldn’t have been surprised by what happened when I sent him to school one fall day. As Jason headed off for the bus, I busied myself, preparing for a full day. The knock on the door was a surprise and disruptive to my morning rhythm, which is not something I have a lot of. I flew to the door, jerked it open, only to find myself looking at Jason. ‘What are you doing here?’ I demanded. ‘I’ve quit school,’ he announced. ‘Quit school?’ I repeated in disbelief, at a decibel level too high for human ears. Swallowing once, I tried to remember some motherly psychology. But all that came to my mind was ‘A stitch in time saves nine’ and ‘Starve a fever, feed a cold’… Somehow, they didn’t seem to apply to a six-year-old drop-out dilemma. So I questioned, ‘Why have you quit school?’ Without hesitation he proclaimed, ‘It’s too long, it’s too hard, and it’s too boring!’ ‘Jason,’ I instantly retorted, ‘you’ve just described life. Get on the bus!’ The Bible says, ‘If you suffer for doing good and…endure it…this is commendable before God.’ So when you find yourself in ‘the school of hard knocks,’ rejoice—God is training you for bigger and better things! So, get on the bus!

Which country is Oraimo from self? 🤔

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frankmoney:
And Kim Jong un might be watching this movies in his personal home o

very correct 💯

The Bible helps us to overcome temptation (5)

Mon, 15 Sep 2025

‘How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to Your Word.’ Psalm 119:9

When we give in to temptation, it’s easy to blame other people and our environment. ‘Women dress too provocatively today… Men are too sexually aggressive… The media is too explicit.’ These statements may hold some truth, but they do not help us overcome the tempter’s tactics.

Humourist Will Rogers is attributed with saying, ‘Things aren’t what they used to be, and probably never were!’ Rose-coloured glasses can be deceptive when it comes to looking back. Satan, our enemy, hasn’t altered his tactics. They still work because human nature hasn’t changed. David learned this lesson painfully. Bathsheba’s bath routine didn’t cause his failure. Owning responsibility for his behaviour, he prayed, ‘I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against… You only, have I sinned, and done this evil in Your sight’ (Psalm 51:3-4 NKJV). Notice two important lessons David learned: (1) He discovered that forgiveness, restoration, and freedom begin by repenting and taking responsibility for your actions. (2) He also learned that the way to maintain power over your lustful nature lies in frequent time spent in God’s Word, not your own efforts. ‘How can a young person stay on the path of purity?’ God’s answer isn’t mystifying or hard to understand. His universal solution is, ‘By living according to Your Word.’ David’s new attitude and purity of heart came from practicing this truth: ‘I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you’ (Psalm 119:11 NIV). And that’s a formula for victory that will work for you too.

Whatever God has ordained can't be altered.

The Bible helps us to overcome temptation (4)

Sun, 14 Sep 2025

‘Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.’ Galatians 5:16

Lust is as natural to us as breathing. Our flesh nature lives to fulfil its selfish desires. It never gets enough or stops wanting more.

Alternatively, our new nature craves more of what satisfies the Holy Spirit who lives in our redeemed spirit. We’re more familiar with the appeal of the flesh because we have invested more time and energy in nurturing it. We understand its urgency, its appeal, its control, and its compelling tug. But as we invest equal time and energy in what pleases the Holy Spirit, we experience the fulfilment and power the Spirit alone can bring. So, what does ‘living in the Spirit’ really mean? Paul tells us, ‘Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh’ and ‘Thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place’ (2 Corinthians 2:14 NKJV). There is a way to live above the gravitational pull of the flesh, a way that beats living in a constant cycle of defeat/repentance/defeat. Granted, God is a God of forgiveness and restoration who accepts the genuine confessions from the hearts of His people and forgives all our transgressions (See 1 John 1:9). But ‘abundant life’ means living where most of your time is spent rejoicing in victory. Just as living in the flesh implies living in accordance with the edicts of your human nature, living in the Spirit implies living in accordance with the guidance of the Holy Spirit as outlined in God’s Word. And the end result is that ‘you shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.’

ajalawole:
they can't enter South or Southwest bro. Kwara is North and that is where they all stop. Yoruba in the South arent sleeping on there matter.

I pray so oooo. This is what Sunday Igboho has been guarding against from the time memorial. We honestly needs to beef up our intel (on security) now. God help us in the Southern States.

Gradually moving towards SW. This bandits mean business in Nigeria. And yet, Nigeria government is taking this very unseriously.

Impressive act. But we need to see how she manage to cook the rice from the beginning too

Great topic for discussion. God bless the OP for this wisdom.

Happy birthday dearest crush......lol. Many more years on earth in Jesus name 🙏

For how long will this continue? Why are we like this in Nigeria? Are our leaders not ashame?

But all the same, most of the cars are not in use again 🤔

The Bible helps us to overcome temptation (3)

Sat, 13 Sep 2025

‘No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man.’ 1 Corinthians 10:13

According to Jesus, lust is preceded by temptation and can lead to sin (See Matthew 5:27-28). But the good news about dealing with temptation is that you’re not alone.

God’s Word tells us, ‘No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it’ (v. 13 NKJV). In light of this Scripture, simply saying ‘I couldn’t help myself’ is an excuse that doesn’t hold up before God. The Bible says no temptation is greater than God’s faithfulness. If you choose the way of escape which He offers, you won’t fall into the trap. And if you do fail, it will be because you didn’t draw on God’s faithfulness. The temptation may not disappear immediately, but you will be given a way to bear it, to hold out against it. The temptation remains an active possibility, but God gives us the option of trusting in His reliable, delivering power. Bearing temptation implies an ongoing process. You can win the battle, but the war will never fully end until the last shot is fired at the coming of Jesus when every foe will become his footstool (See Acts 2:35). In the meantime, ‘be vigilant and cautious…for that enemy of yours…roams around like a lion…seeking someone to…devour. Withstand him; be firm in faith…knowing that the same…sufferings are appointed to your brotherhood…throughout the world’ (1 Peter 5:8-9 AMPC).

The Bible helps us to overcome temptation (2)

Friday 12th September 2025

‘Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.’ Psalm 119:105 KJV

The patriarch Job said, ‘I made a covenant with my eyes not to look with lust at a young woman’ (Job 31:1 NLT). Job couldn’t control his environment and its temptations any more than we can. Still, we can learn a valuable lesson from Job’s words.

A covenant is a promise made in good faith with the intention of keeping it. It’s a step of faith you commit to before you know what circumstances you will encounter, not unlike a marriage covenant. The Bible tells us, ‘The just shall live by faith’ (Romans 1:17 KJV), not by our own efforts. Faith is based on God’s revealed will, and our part is agreeing with God’s will with the understanding that only by His power can we fulfil our vow. Our selfish nature militates against keeping God’s commandments; that’s why everything we need to succeed is ours because of the Holy Spirit who indwells us. If you wait until you feel strong enough to honour your covenant with God, it will never happen. But if you make it by faith, recognising your own weakness, the Holy Spirit will provide the strength you need to keep it! His covenant, made by faith, enabled Job to say, ‘I will not…look lustfully at a young woman’ (Job 31:1 NIV). But isn’t it better not to make a covenant than to make one and break it? No, because all our failures are covered by Christ’s blood. ‘If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us…and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness’ (1 John 1:9 KJV). Repentance brings forgiveness and a fresh start!

The Bible helps us to overcome temptation (1)

Thursday 11th September 2025

‘For the word of God is alive and powerful.…It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.’ Hebrews 4:12 NLT

It seems like no matter where you look nowadays, there are temptations. Our young people are bombarded by imagery that confuses, seduces, and erodes standards of decency and self-control.

A wise and devoted eighty-year-old pastor was asked at what age sexual temptation was no longer an issue. Without hesitation, he replied, ‘It must be sometime after eighty!’ The truth is, if you’re breathing— you’re vulnerable! And it doesn’t end there. Research shows that a growing number of women are becoming ensnared in the easily accessible world of seductive literature, movies, and videos. Willpower, internet filtering, and personal accountability partnering are all valuable and can help. But these alone won’t bring about deliverance or provide healing from the moral wounds inflicted by the Enemy. We all need to hear and heed some Bible directives offered for our protection. Jesus said, ‘You have heard…it…said, “You shall not commit adultery.” But I tell you…anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart’ (Matthew 5:27-28 NIV). The first step is to recognise that lust is destructive and scripturally forbidden. Now, Jesus isn’t talking here about a momentary glance. He is talking about a longing look that inflames desire and leads to sin. It implies a process rather than a fleeting thought. The Greek word blepo used here for ‘looks at’ implies special contemplation or wilful, extended thought. Clearly then, a look that stirs up wrongful passion should be our cue to call on the Holy Spirit to help us resist sin and walk in purity.

I have someone in Ajaka, Kogi State nicknamed as EROSION 😁😁

Rest and relaxation are essential

Wed, 10 Sep 2025

‘Jesus said, ‘Let’s go off by ourselves…and rest.’’ Mark 6:31

God instructed the observance of the Sabbath day with good reason: rest from our labours. Now if God felt He should rest after six days of creative activity, how much more should we?

Jesus was a big advocate of taking time off. Once, He sent His disciples on an evangelistic journey. When they returned thrilled about all the wonderful miracles that had happened, you would imagine that He would urge them to maintain the momentum. He didn’t. ‘Then Jesus said, ‘“Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn’t even have time to eat. So they left by boat for a quiet place’ (vv. 31-32 NLT). Note the words ‘people coming and going.’ Does this sound like your normal day in which you rarely get a chance to take a breather? Jesus was concerned that His disciples would get out of balance. What did He know that we continue to miss? He never rushed around, never seemed to be harried or controlled by the crowds, kept His priorities in order, and always managed to complete what He set out to do. Jesus knew the importance that rest and relaxation played in His disciples’ continued effectiveness. But ‘time-outs’ won’t occur without firm determination and planning. You must view such times just as important as any other undertaking. Prayer: ‘Father, help me to make rest a priority in my life. Help me to stop dishonouring my body, this temple you have given me to perform my purpose here on earth.’

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Why do Anambra Governors love FAKE suspension bridges.


What are this cables actually suspending? 😆😆😆😆😆

Obiano built same.

The architect and chief engineer need to be arrested and jailed. This is the peak of unprofessionalism.

at least it beautify the bridge now, a bi? 😂😂😂. God bless Soludo

Don’t ‘assume’ your children are okay

Tue, 9 Sep 2025

‘His parents…assumed.’ Luke 2:43-44

The Bible says: ‘Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. When Jesus was twelve years old, they attended the festival as usual. After the celebration was over, they started home to Nazareth, but Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents didn’t miss Him at first, because they assumed He was among the other travellers. But when He didn’t show up that evening, they started looking for Him’ (vv. 41-44 NLT).

This story has a happy ending because Jesus’ parents found Him. But it doesn’t always turn out that way. Don’t ‘assume’ your children are okay. Today they have access to drugs, guns, and pornography via the internet, where they can meet dangerous predators. That should concern you. Jesus said Satan comes to ‘steal…kill, and…destroy’ (John 10:10 KJV). Don’t let him have your family. After being set free from demonic control, a man wanted to travel with Jesus as one of His disciples. But Jesus said, ‘Go back home to your family and tell them what the Lord has done for you’ (See Luke 8:39). Your dream job or house will feel empty if you lose your children. Indeed, your achievements may taste like ashes in your mouth. If you have been travelling the road to success and neglecting to bring your family along with you, make a U-turn! Go back and get the people who matter most. Commit yourself to making the journey only if it includes them. Pray with the psalmist, ‘I need your help, especially in my own home, where I long to act as I should’ (Psalm 101:2 TLB). Don’t assume your children are okay—be sure they are.

Your encouragement—it can make the difference

Mon, 8 Sep 2025

‘Encourage each other and build each other up.’ 1 Thessalonians 5:11

In the 1996 Olympics, gymnast Kerri Strug had the weight of winning the gold medal for her team on her shoulders. All she had to do was make a successful jump and the United States would secure the gold.

However, when she performed her first jump, she sprained her ankle and could hardly walk. She fell and did not obtain the score needed to win. Sitting on the mat with tears streaming down her face, she cried for two reasons. First, she was in pain. Second, she could see no way to make up the score needed to win. But she had another jump! She felt like quitting, but her coach, standing on the sidelines, said, ‘You can do it, Kerri!’ Limping as she tried to prepare for a vault, she found it difficult to move. After the jump, she explained to an interviewer that all she could do to persist was to keep her eyes on her coach. He kept her from focusing on the pain in her ankle. She was hurting—she was crying—but her coach believed in her. And she found strength from his encouragement that she herself didn’t have. Even with the limp, she took off running and did the jump. She had to nail the landing in order to win. She had to try to do this with one good ankle and one injured ankle. And she did it! With her coach’s encouragement holding her up, she did the impossible. She earned a high enough score for the US team to win the gold. Your encouragement—it can make the difference.

Overcoming Loneliness

Mon, 1 Sep 2025

‘Show deep love for each other.’ 1 Peter 4:8

You don’t have to be alone to be lonely. Some of us are married to emotionally unavailable spouses. Some of us remain in unhealthy relationships because being alone feels even harder. Some of the loneliest people you will meet are in crowded bars at ‘happy’ hour. They mingle, but they don’t connect.

What is the answer? (1) Get involved in a cause greater than self-interest. After the Prodigal Son had spent his last penny partying with so-called friends, they forsook him, and he ended up alone in a hog pen. On the other hand, when the disciples were persecuted for their faith, the Bible says that ‘being let go, they went to their own company’ (Acts 4:23 KJV). They had friends who shared their faith and their vision, who knew how to pray with them, strengthen them, and stand by them. And God has people like that who are waiting to become part of your life; you will find some of them in your local church. (2) Practice being accepting of others. When you love and accept people as they are, they’re drawn to you. ‘Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins’ (1 Peter 4:8 NLT). (3) Reach out. Begin nurturing your relationships by connecting more often with the people you know and value. Don’t get sucked into the Facebook/email/text-message-only communication vacuum. The founder of Wired Magazine says that his favourite form of communication is face-to-face, his second is by phone, and his third is via the internet. Take a leaf out of his book.

Welcoming you to the 9th month of year 2025. A blessed month to all in Jesus name 🙏.

Happy New Month.

More grace in Jesus name 🙏. May the Lord bless you with more years of prosperity and good health in Jesus name 🙏

Happy Sunday everyone.

The challenge of developing leaders (3)

Sun, 31 Aug 2025

‘The things you have heard me say … entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.’ 2 Timothy 2:2

A leadership expert who conducted a poll to find out how people came to be leaders writes: ‘I asked if they became leaders because

a) they were given a position; b) there was a crisis in the organisation; or c) they had been mentored. More than 80 per cent indicated that they were leaders because someone had mentored them in leadership—had taken them through the process … As leaders, if we feel any uncertainty or insecurity about the leadership development process, it is usually not related to the training we give. The uncertainty we feel comes when we contemplate releasing our leaders to lead. It is not dissimilar to what parents feel with their kids. My children are grown and have families of their own, but when they were teenagers, the hardest thing for my wife and me was releasing them to go their own way and make their own decisions. It is scary, but if you don’t let them try out their wings, they will never learn to fly. As I have grown older, I have come to think of myself as a lid lifter. That is my main function as a team leader. If I can lift the leadership lids for the members of my team, then I am doing my job. The more barriers I remove for my people, the more likely they are to rise up to their potential.;’ Jesus told His disciples, ‘You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, …’ (John 15:16 NKJV). If you want lasting fruit and enduring results—take the time to develop leaders.

The challenge of developing leaders (2)

Sat, 30 Aug 2025

‘He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant...’ 2 Corinthians 3:6

In the Bible, you discover that leaders were most often trained ‘on the job.’ A leadership expert writes: ‘It takes secure leaders at the top to let the leaders working for them be full participants in the organisation’s leadership process. If mid-level leaders … question them, they don’t take it personally. When they share ideas, the leaders cannot afford to feel threatened. When people lower than they are … want to take risks, they need to be willing to give them room to succeed or fail. Leadership by its very nature challenges out-of-date ideas … old ways of doing things … and the status quo … The secret to developing new leaders is to remain secure and let them find new ways of doing things—ways that are better than yours. Instead of trying to be Mr. Answerman or Ms. Fix-it, when your leaders start coming into their own, move more into the background. Try taking on the role of wise counsellor and chief encourager. Welcome the desire of your best leaders to innovate and improve the organisation. After all … a win for the organisation is a win for you.

So what role are you playing in your organisation? Are you ‘the expert,’ or are you more of an advisor and advocate? Ask yourself, “Am I providing an environment where people can ask questions, share ideas, and take risks?”’ If your goal is to build God’s Kingdom and not your own, you know that the answer to that question can be found in these words of Paul: ‘Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—…’ (2 Corinthians 3:5-6 NIV).

I'm honestly with Peter on this. This government is bitting more than they can chew.