Posts - December 2013
Loving Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ, As we keep this Christmas Season in memory of the Baby of Bethlehem:Give us the acquiescent faith of the young Mary,Grant us the courageous devotion of a mature Joseph, andTeach us to receive and love our children as they did the Christ Child.While we read the ancient stories of his birth yet again,May we worship with the joy of an angel chorus,Feel the eager excitement of shepherds who heard their song, andBring the Blessed Son a gift more precious than Magi could offer.When we gather with family, friends, and those whom we love most,Let us celebrate our joys and successes without boasting or envy,Help u...
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you. You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger’” - Luke 2: 8-12
And then we know a great company of angels began to sing praise to God and blessings of peace to people on earth whom God approved. Next, the shepherds went to see the baby Jesus and began praising God and telling others about what they had seen.
When I was very...
And then we know a great company of angels began to sing praise to God and blessings of peace to people on earth whom God approved. Next, the shepherds went to see the baby Jesus and began praising God and telling others about what they had seen.
When I was very...
When my son was about to celebrate his 2nd birthday, I spent days wondering what I would buy for him as a birthday gift.
I decided to check out a departmental store and browsed through the toy section. I could not really make up my mind on what to buy. Just as I was about to give up, I saw a toy motorcycle and I knew I had hit jackpot! My son loved motorcycles and would appreciate this toy as a birthday gift!
On the day of his birthday, I presented the gift to my son and boy, did he love it! Nothing interested him any more but his 'Okada'. Back in the day when we were living in Nigeria, that was the name given to commercial motorcyclists.
That same day however, the motorcycle and its plastic rider met their untimely end. I was quite upset, could not imagi...
I decided to check out a departmental store and browsed through the toy section. I could not really make up my mind on what to buy. Just as I was about to give up, I saw a toy motorcycle and I knew I had hit jackpot! My son loved motorcycles and would appreciate this toy as a birthday gift!
On the day of his birthday, I presented the gift to my son and boy, did he love it! Nothing interested him any more but his 'Okada'. Back in the day when we were living in Nigeria, that was the name given to commercial motorcyclists.
That same day however, the motorcycle and its plastic rider met their untimely end. I was quite upset, could not imagi...
The year 2013 has come and is about ending…..
It is very close to the end of the year, indeed it is less than six weeks away from Christmas!
Christmas is around the corner and you may not have any reason to look forward to celebrating.
You probably have questions running through your mind like,
“What happened to all the promises from God?
“What about the dreams, plans and ambitions I had for the year? ,
“Will this year end for me just the way it started?”
As a matter of fact, you may have given up on God!
As much as I can identify with those feelings (largely because several years ago I felt the same way, I want to share a story from the Bible, as recorded by Mark the disciple of Jesus in chapter 10 verses 46 to 52 9 (The book of...
It is very close to the end of the year, indeed it is less than six weeks away from Christmas!
Christmas is around the corner and you may not have any reason to look forward to celebrating.
You probably have questions running through your mind like,
“What happened to all the promises from God?
“What about the dreams, plans and ambitions I had for the year? ,
“Will this year end for me just the way it started?”
As a matter of fact, you may have given up on God!
As much as I can identify with those feelings (largely because several years ago I felt the same way, I want to share a story from the Bible, as recorded by Mark the disciple of Jesus in chapter 10 verses 46 to 52 9 (The book of...
