The journey of one’s life sometime looks so long. We pass through different locations and bus stops. For some people one of the most important things they may have to face and overcome or deal with as appropriate is LONELINESS. Are you a lonely person? Is your life becoming fruitful or futile? Are you the […]
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Widowhood is a mystery that could be understood only by God apart from those directly affected – the widows. Even the experiences in widowhood varied differently from one widow to another depending on so many factors. From our works among widows we can simply identify the following factors:- · The age of the Widow at
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Worry has been considered as the advance interest one pays on troubles that seldom come. The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith. The beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety. Worry, care and anxiety are common experiences which by and large, many people have come to accept as part of normal
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In this seminar discussion, we look at the coping opportunities available to widows, widowers, orphans or those who recently lost their loved ones. Those who belong to these categories are like fish out of water. The Psalmist described their situations from his personal experience as one who is like “a Pelican in the Wilderness”- Ps.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION The testimonies of the Scriptures and indeed those of the entire human race center on this point that God is good and His mercy endures forever. It is not just about what God does but entirely about who He is. Also, the life of our Lord Jesus Christ as exemplified in the
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In the midst of sorrow, suffering, trials and tribulations, God wisely designed us to grow into Christlikeness and be useful to others. Chief among such sorrow or suffering is the demise of a loved one. The trial as well as the developing process of recovery are sometimes difficult, unbearable and slow, yet through God’s grace,
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(I Cor. 10:13, 1 Pet 5:7) A. INTRODUCTION Our Lord Jesus told us that in the world we would have troubles/challenges, but, we must be of good cheer/disposition for he has conquered the world. It can be said that this prophecy of Jesus Christ has proven to be remarkably true, especially when we consider the
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[Isaiah 40:25-31] INTRODUCTION Those who wait on the Lord will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 It is a common knowledge that no one escapes hard times? Some of those times are sometimes life-and-death situations.
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A. INTRODUCTION In this world, different individuals stand as shepherds for us on different grounds. For young children their fathers or mothers are their shepherd. For students their teachers/counselors serve the purpose. To a church, the shepherd is the servant(s) of God puts to oversee the congregation. To a community the King, to a state
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Life is like a journey. We traverse through the thick and thin. Only God knows the various locations we shall individually touch in life. Consider your-life since you were born; how has the voyage been?-Fine, good, encouraging, rough, lonely. The experiences and testimonies of life have divided people into various groups. One common experience with
