The local church system means a whole lot to me because I've been one of the greatest beneficiaries of its essence, structures, and divine blessings since I was a boy many years ago. This is one of the reasons why I keep giving priority to the local church system and advising everyone to have a commitment to a local church family. As I progress gallantly in life by God, a time will come when I will be graced by Jesus to write a story of my life. But here, let me give you a short testimony.
I was born into a mixed-faith home, my mum a Christian, and my dad was a liberal Muslim who allowed his children to practice the Christian faith. Now, my mum's church was a distance from where we lived, hence my mum permitted her children to attend a nearby local church with some neighbors.
As a 6-7-year-old in the children's church, my children's teachers were quick to spot the grace of God upon me and never discriminated nor ignored me because my parents were not members. Rather, I became the children's class pastor (during children's anniversaries, the kids take charge of the service of the big church). So I started preaching in front of adults at a tender age, and it was helpful in preparing me for my future and refining my gifts.
Eventually, after approaching my teenage phase and it was time for transition from the children's church into the main adult church, my then church pastor quickly started entrusting into my hands responsibilities that helped became structures and systems that ensured I keep engaging God in a corrupt environment.
It is important to note that I grew up in a society where corruption is the order of the day, and living in sin is a trendy thing. One of the reasons I wasn't drawn into the corruption prevalent with my peers was because I was busied with church responsibilities. As a young teenager, I was a Sunday school teacher, an interpreter, an usher, a part-time chorister (because I can't be doing ushering and choir at the same time), I was part of the evangelism team, I was a youth leader (some of the people I lead were far older than me), I became the sort-of district youth pastor without being ordained (the other youth pastors in the zone were far older).
To cut the story short, my local church became a training and empowerment center God used to shape me for today and the future. After leaving the church to go to the university for my undergraduate studies, it was easy for me to serve with my student fellowship (where I was eventually appointed the President).
In conclusion, it doesn't matter the extent of the attack against the body of Christ, the church is a big blessing to me (and many like me all around the world).
Jesus said - "I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it." (Matthew 16:18 NKJV)
madridguy: Haniyeh has played his path and his soul will be blessed and happy for dying for the truth.
There is about one hundred more dedicated Hamas members ready to take his place. So don't celebrate too much.
Haniyeh has joined allah-Satan and his false pedophile criminal prophet Muhammad in hell with his share of 72 demon-wives who will scourge him in hell forever.
Botragelad: Hey guys, remember when Ismail and his crew were praying, celebrating, and smiling in their hotel after the Hamas attack on October 7? Well, most of them are now dead.
Ismail Haniyeh, most of his family got wiped out, too. You can't mess with Israel and expect to get off scot-free, you'll be on the run forever, because Israel always gets its man, no matter what. Go figure.
The message is clear: Israel can reach you anywhere, even Iran isn't safe, we've seen it before. Terrorists have no place to hide. Their supporters can keep talking trash and spreading fake news, but Israel does the real work, taking out the bad guys. madridguy, you didn't believe me when I said Hezbollah's number two was toast, but now Ismail's gone too, let's see how long you can keep spinning your lies, haha! 🇮🇱
Them sent him to join Allah-Satan and his false pedophile prophet Muhammad in hell.
God1000: This region has never known peace from generation to generation, we can argue from now till tomorrow about the conflict in the middle east and who is at fault and who is not
Some of you have resorted to name calling just to silence your opponent, I believe political and diplomatic solution is needed right now before things turn ugly, dialogue is better than the use of force
All the parties involved in this conflict should come together and embrace peace, acknowledge each other's right and freedom
There will be no peace as long as islam remains a religion there as the books of islam by their pedophile criminal prophet Muhammad says the end will not come until muslims destroy jews and Christians so the muslims are only playing out their satanic role of ensuring nọ peace.
JAMO84: Islam is the solution for humanity She obviously wanted to be buried the Islamic way.
I did not attack any religion, anyone that come here to attack me or my religion will die a miserable death. I know you Nairaland non Muslims, anything about Islam gives you migraine.
You want her to buried according to the ways of the religion founded by a Arab pedophile.
officialwdhtv: Traditionalists embark on a spiritual procession to heap powerful prayers on those who intend to join the #EndBadGovernance protest in Imota, Ikorodu, Lagos State.
ScamDemicEra: ... now the synagogue of satan can have their expansionist war while waiting for their hand puppet mugu USA to eliminate Iran for them. Trump or Kamala -makes no difference.
May what you wish be upon you and your generation both born and unborn.
It is a done deed for a hungry criminal like you both the ancestors and the children after you were all hunger criminals who sold their birthrights to the devil for a paltry meal.
Rape is rape. A girl married our legally at tender age to a good Muslim will be protected till she got matured before engaging in sexual intercourse. That is the beauty of Islamic religion that doesn't exist with many other religions. Some other people will wait for their girls to finish from baby factories or become first class prostitute before getting legally married. Islamic religion frown at fornication and adultery more than some other religion that only worship only one day in a week.
The same your mad Muhammad that fornicated and committed adultery with the naked wife of his adopted son, Zayed or is it another islam that you will find that in?
No wonder, you are the most stupid person ever created by ALMIGHTY GOD still existing in this world. A wasted generation that always looks for trouble. You made this comment to attract the wrath of we Muslims and here you got it. If you don't desist from this kind of Islamaphobic tendencies, it will result to your death eventually and prematurely.
You are mad fellow.
Muhammad did have erection for a 6year old doll playing girl child named Aisha and 1.5 billion muslims like this man rever that dead pervert pedophile as some sort of "best man".
Sabadon: like how does someone get an erection for a minor? some people re really a disgrace to humanity
Muhammad did have election for a 6year old doll playing girl child named Aisha and 1.5 billion muslims like this man rever that dead pervert pedophile as some sort of "best man".
You see American women not all, LGBT queers, etcetera.
They can be so stupid falling for any type of dirty narrative that they will vote for a Kamala destroyer than for Trump who was great for America in his first tenure.
Be sincere with yourself. Are you interested in the protest because of the hardship or because you lost politically?
Are you going to join the protesters or you are just going to incite them on social media while you sit at home sipping yoghurt?
God will punish you if you fail to join the protest but incite it. Or don't you know that lives may be lost and businesses destroyed if the protest goes haywire? You are like the Pharisees and Sadducees spoken of by Jesus.
Matthew 23:4 King James Version (KJV) For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.
Do you think God will be happy when Mama Kennedy is crying because her son who was inspired by your social media post died on the protest ground?
Why preach what you can't practice. Why call for protest, yet you kick against such holding in your region? You want another person's region to go up in flames while yours is safeguarded. You are very evil and people like you always lament and never achieve their desires.
Are Nigerians suffering? Yes. But evil people like you want to take advantage of that to score political points. You never care about the people suffering; you just want to get at the President because your own candidate was beaten in a fair game.
While you sit and make loud noise about your evil plans, have it at the back of your mind that some people are silently watching. The evil you wish others will befall you.
The protest will fail because if truly the country is as bad as we all paint it, the protest will be spontaneous. There won't be any need to notify the public. Notification letters only come from shady elements who want to weaponize people's sufferings as a means to getting close to Nigeria's cookie jar. Did APC do the same? If yes, what makes you think you can beat them using their own strategy? Good luck with that.
What I've said so far seem like bias but it's the truth. Don't let Obi or Atiku 's loss sour you into a willing tool at their hands. Where are their children? Look, you might think I'm shielding Tinubu, but such is not the case. He has a greater judgement waiting for him from God as Nigeria's leader. If his intentions are bad, he will answer to God. Such notion gives me peace of mind instead of storming the street and achieving nothing at the hand.
Enter EndSARS... are police no longer carrying out brutalities?
Those who incited the EndSARS protest that brought untold destruction in Nigeria, what happened to them? They got donations from all over the world and bought properties in Maldives while the empty brains they incited got injured and died for nothing. If you think protest solves anything, then think again.
Look, government is not here to help you but to give you a reason not to blame yourself for your own failures. We humans always love to blame others for our own failures. Instead of working extra hard to make ends meet, we blame government. Tinubu's mother didn't give birth to him to put food on your table. If you benefit from government 8nterventiom today, be grateful and don't dwell on it. While you blame PDP and APC for bringing hardship and corruption to Nigeria, note that some people are not even aware of such. Those are the people who spent their time focusing on their purpose in life instead of blaming government for every problem. That is why they are not bother by the cry of hardship.
Ask yourself, which would you rather be: the protester (complainer) or the one who doesn't need government?
Dumbo.
The broadcast message they gave you to share in your APC whatsapp group.
Now go get your 2000 meal ticket for a job well done.
Masterviolence: The deep stated is hell-bent on preventing their pockets from running dry. Trump's strong-headedness is the reason I think this election won't be a flawless conquest for him. The fact that he's putting an end to the cash cow in Ukraine upon assuming office is one of the many reasons they hated him so much.
Except he cut a deal with the deep states, the journey is not a smooth sailing for him.
But. The democrats and deep states has handed him the oval office by nominating a woman like Harris who's part of the current failed government, trump should be preparing to get back soon. It won't be easy but Trump will win.
The evil dems have got some plan up they sleeve.
I won't see if the evil dems later substitute Kamala with Michelle Obama knowing Kamala might not beat Trump.
Trump is the man. Man is standing tall despite the persecution from the evil dems.
God1000: Another new front, there will never be peace in that region, this circle of violence will continue till the oppressed people have their freedom.
How can a country that relies so much on america for weapons be looking for trouble everywhere, I only pity the american taxpayers
Israel wants to fight a war with Hamas, Houthi and Hezbollah at the same time knowing fully well that it doesn't have the capacity to do so
The genocidal Zionist regime should stop attacking oil facilities and civilians, US and UK have been striking Houthi for months without killing innocent people.
To those throwing curses and insults at me because of a foreign country that doesn't care about your existence, I pity una
Islam by the false pedophile criminal minded prophet Muhammad is a cancer to the world.
He will continue to burn in hell for all the jew-christian, LGBT, atheist, etcetera hatred he brought the world.
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