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How to be emotionally intelligent as a Christian

Knowing that emotional intelligence is a skill which we should endeavor to have as believers. The next question is; how can we be emotionally intelligence?? Some people believe that emotional intelligence is inborn i.e , one is born with it just like IQ where one thinks a child inherits it from the parents. Some others […]

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Defending the faith with boldness

Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. Philippians 1:20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with […]

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7 things that God hates

Proverbs 6:16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:6:17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,6:18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,6:19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. […]

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Communication: Conflict resolution in the church

COMMUNICATION; THE PRINCIPAL THING How do you feel When you find yourself complaining about someone, ranting and expressing yourself verbally without choosing your words and then realize that you misjudged someone’s intentions all along? How do you make up for all you have said? Will your apology erase all of that People do not easily […]

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The power of appreciation

THE POWER IN APPRECIATIONI was trying to organize the room which was littered with my son’s toys after trying unsuccessfully to make him clean it up himself. After watching me for sometime, he picked up one of the toys and arranged it himself. I smiled at him, patted his head, clapped and said”That’s my good […]

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You shall have dominion!

God established certain key principles at the very beginning which would work out for good in all human activities , if they were followed . In that sense Adam and Eve were representatives of all humanity and their experiences , for good or I’ll , would be helpful for all their descendants Examining the challenge […]

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Mortification of the flesh and Godliness

To crucify the flesh requires a positive , active repudiation ( rejection ) of evil ; to develop Godliness requires humble submission to the will of God – not only on Sundays , but every day . WHAT IS THE POINT OF DEVELOPING GODLINESS ? ” Godliness has the promise that now is , and […]

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Life’s crosses

THE CROSS !! YOUR CROSS  !!! Text : Mark 10 : 17 – 23 ….v20 , And he answered and said to Him , ” Teacher , all these things I have kept from my youth ” . v21 , Then Jesus , looking at him , loved him , and said to him , […]

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What is unforgivable sin? Can it be forgiven?

The Lord Jesus addressed the scribes and Pharisees in Mk. 3 : 28 , 29 , ” But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit hath never forgiveness , but is in danger of eternal damnation “ BLASPHEME – is to do or say anything that derogate or insults God .Do we wonder , […]

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From despair to everlasting joy!

FROM DESPAIR TO JOY .Casting back your minds to the triumphant entry of our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem: From the excitement of entering into the ” City of the great King ” with the crowds shouting ‘ Hosanna ‘ , the praise and admiration from the people in the City , to the agony […]