18-01-2024
Quote of the day “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” — Desmond Tutu Today’s VerseAnd let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.Galatians 6:19
Day 18 -God Is Self-Controlled
Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self- control. —Proverbs 25:28 Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit we often teach our children because we don’t want them to be spoiled. However, as adults, we often rationalize our own lack of this fruit. “I’m an adult,” we say. “I…
BREAKING: Tension as explosion rocks Ibadan
There was palpable tension in the city of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State on Tuesday night as unexplained explosion rocked some parts of the city. Among the areas affected by the unfortunate incident, which reportedly led to loss of lives and properties are Bodija, Agbowo, Eleyele, and Orogun. Though, the cause of the explosion…
17-01-24 Quote
Quotes of the day “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. Bible verse 19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, –Hebrews 6:19
Day 17 -Learning to Have a Gentle Spirit
To slander no one, be peaceable and considerate, and always be gentle toward everyone. —Titus 3:2b Kindness and gentleness are listed as fruits of the Spirit in Galatians. Are they the same thing? What does it mean to have a gentle spirit? This verse lets us know gentleness is a fruit all its own, and…
Day 16 -Listen for God’s Gentle Whisper
After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. —1 Kings 19:12 When reading the Bible, we often run across stories of God’s incredible miracles, especially in the Old Testament. Stories such as Moses’ encounter with the burning bush, Elijah calling down…
God of hope fill you with all joy and peace
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. —Romans 15:13 Hope is a familiar word for Christians, but most of us don’t know exactly what it means. Sometimes we equate hope with…
At least 140 people were killed in Nigeria’s central Plateau state
At least 140 people were killed in Nigeria’s central Plateau state. The attacks are believed to be linked to the country’s herder-farmer crisis. Throughout the week we’ll be looking at the major events of this past year on the continent. Today, we’ll be speaking to Paul Melly from Chatham House about the year in African…
Report names worst religious persecutors globally
Nigeria – a nation the U.S. Department of State has failed to designate as a Country of Particular Concern – is among the worst persecutors of Christians, an international religious freedom watchdog group reported. “Nigeria is arguably the most dangerous place to be a Christian in the world today,” International Christian Concern stated in its…
Hundreds of Christians killed in Nigeria, churches destroyed, thousands flee
NORTHCENTRAL NIGERIA (BP) – At least 450 Christians have died in a series of attacks on Christian villages in three northcentral Nigerian states since May, according to reports from governmental and nongovernmental religious freedom advocates. Christian death tolls include at least 300 in several attacks in Plateau state spanning May 15-17, according to reports from…