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It's the Yuletide again. The period of celebration of a pre-Christian festival associated with the (northern) winter solstice, later absorbed into the festival of Christmas. The whole world has alluded the festival to the commemoration of the birth of her saviour, Jesus Christ. As glamorous as the event always turn out to be yearly, it is also true that it is a season of deceit, chiefly from teachers to pupils. We all (in this part of the world) grew into the mentality of having Santa come from Rome to our various schools. The media says the same - even churches claim this to be so. I would never forget the day I realized that our long awaited Father Christmas from Rome was a form teacher in my school. I was indeed disappointed. It was more as if the whole world has lied to me. I hated being deceived. The scenario is still standing up till date. Kids are still made to believe that Santa comes from Rome with so many gifts and lots of fun. Although, sooner or later, they come to ...

The assertion 'I can't wait' is often heard from the lips of many. For instance, college graduates in Nigeria would say - 'I can't wait to go for National Youth Service - even right from while they write their final exams as undergraduates. Few months into the service year, they can't wait still to complete it and get a job, followed closely by marriage. This I noticed has been the trend - the default setting. Very few of us have chosen to defile this anyways. I like to propose my ideal pattern for living which is ENJOY EACH MOMENT TO THE FULL. One of life's greatest tragedies is to arrive at the end of your journey and realize you could have done more, loved more , laughed harder, played more intensely and lived more vivaciously - T.D Jakes KEYS TO LIVING MAXIMALLY 1. Minimize your load Travelling is a lot less stressful with reduced luggage. Most people live with malice, hatred, hurtful feelings and they expect to soar fast and high. I often like to p...

Every product created and released into the market by a manufacturer has a purpose to fulfil. As a matter of fact, the purpose is first conceived before the product creation begins. Man is/was created by God for a sole purpose - which is to rule over the heaven and earth created for him. Hence, he is the crown of all creation. Having said the above, it is important for each individual to discover his/her place in the scope of fulfilling this great mandate. What on earth are you here for? Take time out to diligently follow through this six steps. It has worked for me - you won't be an exception. 1. Look Above You Man would not be far from insanity to believe that he is a mere product of chance. The consideration of your body systems and how they all work together for the sole purpose of your earthly existence is enough proof that there is a designer behind the design. When there are questions as regards a product in the market, who do we channel them to? The manufacturer of ...

Ephesians 6 :1 - 4 1 - recall wives submit to your own husbands as to the Lord. Apostle Paul knew that they were submitted to the Lord for Lordship require total submission. Hence, he admonishes the believing wife to submit to HER own husband in the same similitude. Here, children are admonished to obey their parents in the Lord. These guidelines are for the family *in the Lord* and are not necessarily expected to work outside the believing home. 2 & 3 - Parents deserve to be honoured for they occupy a ministerial as well as stewardship position in the lives of their children. Since they must give account, it is required of the children to honour them 4 - the Father likewise is laden primarily with the responsibility of bringing the children up in the way of the Lord. He prepares the path for the children to walk in.

Ephesians 5 : 22 - 33 22 - Women are never made second to men in general, but the wife is specifically called to accept her husband's leadership and not endeavor to dominate. The husband must lead with mutual respect. The wife leads through influence, the husband through position of authority. That balances the equation. The same way the saints pray and see things happen...we are the bride of Christ. 23 - The husband being head is a position of responsibility. He is responsible over the nurturing and feeding of his family...both spiritual and physical. 24 - To such a husband, the wife can willingly submit herself. For she knows he has her interest at heart. We are sure God cares about our welfare for he has said he will never leave us nor forsake us 25 - Absolute love from the husband and total submission from the wife is equal to a successful marriage relationship. 26 - without the submission of the church to Christ, there won't be the washing of water by the word 27 - ...

Ephesians 5 : 15 - 21 15 - circumspectly means to walk cautiously, sensitively, as a person would walk through thorny terrain. Walking as who we are - the wise. 16 - redeeming the time is capitalising on every appropriate opportunity. We give no chance to the devil to take advantage of us for we are not ignorant of his devices. He always wants to separate us from God's love and fellowship. It takes the wisdom of God to thrive in these evil days 17 - the will of God is in fulfilling God's purpose for your life. It is in making his light shine through you 18 - the being filled with the Spirit is here contrasted with being drunk with wine in excess. Wine mocks, the Spirit glorifies God and dignifies man 19 - notice where the melody stems from...the heart. Not just from the lips. True worship is not a good voice or pitch. It is that which comes from the heart to the Father. They that worship him must do so in Spirit and in truth. Spiritual songs are impromptu rhythmic lyrics g...

Ephesians 5:8-14 8 - Apostle Paul was talking about two different dispensation and their realities. The old man is darkness, the new man is light...the default state of a new man is light, hence the walk as children of light 9 - the seed of God is sown in the new creation man at salvation. The fruit includes goodness, righteousness and truth 10 - the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit in us makes us know what is acceptable of the Lord. This requires a daily communion. Just the same way you know what dad likes and dislikes through daily interactions with him 11 - I told you earlier that light exposes darkness. This scripture has confirmed that. Have no fellowship/communion with the unfruitful works of darkness rather fellowship with the fruitful works of light 12 & 13 - light does not fear being exposed, only darkness does. The only secret place we have is the place of prayer; and even this is open to fellowship with other saints. Notice that we are not to hate the Gentiles...