At the Cross: The Songs That Carry the Weight of Calvary

Songs That Carry the Weight of Calvary

  The cross of Calvary stands as the cornerstone of Christian faith, symbolising the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ for humanity’s redemption. In Nigerian gospel music, this profound theme is vividly expressed through songs that commemorate the event while conveying the depth of God’s love and the transformative power of Christ’s sacrifice. This article explores […]

Behind the Lyrics: “Adun” by Sunmisola Agbebi ft. Yinka Okeleye

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  The Nigerian gospel song Adun by Sunmisola Agbebi, featuring Yinka Okeleye, is a melodious and deeply spiritual anthem of gratitude and affirmation of Jesus Christ’s transformative role in the life of a believer. Rooted in biblical theology, the song emphasizes Christ’s sweetness, sustenance, and glorification in the believer’s journey. With its heartfelt lyrics and […]

Embracing Faith: Understanding the Meaning of Easter

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  Easter holds a special place in the hearts of Christians, as it is a time of deep religious significance and spiritual reflection. As Christians across the country commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, they come together to celebrate their faith and reaffirm their beliefs. In this article, we delve into the religious significance of […]

Why Easter Is the Most Significant Celebration in the Christian Faith

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  Easter is the most important and significant holiday in the Christian faith. It is a time when Christians around the world commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is considered to be the cornerstone of Christian belief. In this article, we will explore why Easter is so important and significant for Christians. Read more […]

The Significance Of Easter Celebration

  Easter weekend is usually the ideal time to plan travel trips and spend time with families. But the celebration of Easter is so much more than Easter bunny chocolates or pastel decorations. Easter is one of the most sacred celebrations in Christendom because it centres on the death and resurrection of our Lord and […]

25th December: Christmas Day

  Today, Christians in almost every part of the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ who according to Bible teachings was born to bring redemption to a sinful world. Today, December 25, 2020, is Christmas Day, and you will all agree with me that it is a privilege to be alive to witness the […]

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! Today marks a day set aside by Christians all over the world to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Whether you are in North Eastern Nigeria, or the South-South, or in the metropolitan cities of Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Kano, or any other part of Nigeria, I can bet you are surely excited today. […]

What does Easter Mean To You?

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Many families will be gathering this weekend to celebrate Easter. Like every other holiday, Easter is a time to get away from the struggles of everyday life to enjoy a few pleasures with family. However, there is a lot more to Easter than just meeting together to enjoy a series of delicious home meals. History […]

Christianity: Do You Know Whom You Have Believed?

Two of the most important phrases for me in the Bible are, “He is…” and “You are” where God is concerned, explicit or implied. The words that follow these phrases are affirmations and declarations of the character of God as revealed through His prophets and His acts. Only when you know the God with Whom […]

God My “Provide”

Eight years ago, my (then) pastor shared with us how Abraham first experienced Jehovah as Jireh. What was most interesting about that sermon was learning that the word Abraham used in Genesis 22:8 when he said to Isaac, “Jehovah will provide”, is the same word David used in Psalm 23:1 when he said, “Jehovah is […]

The Son is Now a King

Prophecies predicted well Imaginations weren’t perfect Until the lighting in the sky Shone of the brightest star Wise men could fathom the signs The Son, oh! The Prince had left His throne Enmity erupted like a tremor The Saviour was saved Growing in the midst of foes But who could have stopped The link to […]

Windows on the Passion

Passion is from the Latin ‘passio’, meaning ‘suffering’. Passiontide or Passion Week is the commemoration of the sufferings of Jesus Christ during the last week before Easter. Passion Sunday begins the Holy Week which is the last week of Lent. It is sometimes called the passion-tide. Palm Sunday is the passion Sunday, and it is […]

Easter 2016

From Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday to Easter Sunday, Christian celebrations would next week (Holy Week), get to the zenith of the Lenten period and usher in the Easter. Palm Sunday, March 20 Christians mark the celebration of Christ’s Triumphant Entry, riding on a donkey on streets strewn with palm branches. […]

Christmas Hymn: In Christ Alone

Merry Christmas, dear readers! Celebrate the reason for the season, Jesus Christ, with this beautiful hymn:   In Christ alone my hope is found He is my light, my strength, my song This Cornerstone, this solid ground Firm through the fiercest drought and storm What heights of love, what depths of peace When fears are […]