Season's greetings

Remember the reason for the season (Matthew 1.21). Carnal rituals and ceremonies contradict the spirit of the season.  

Wishing you a refreshing, sparkling clean and splendid new year!

GJ or MB?

 Of the two leading contenders, who will wear the crown come 2015? I don't know. The election is fast approaching. Do I want a change? The change needs to be qualified because things seldom remain static under any leader, it is either there is a change for the better or a change for the worse. I want a change for the better. Of the two contenders, who will bring about that positive change that Nigeria desperately needs? I don't know because I am not omniscient. In the biggest country in Latin America, one of the top contenders for the presidency in the last elections that returned the incumbent died in a plane crash during the period of campaign. I do not pray for such. There were seven years of plenty, followed by another seven years of famine under the same Pharaoh in biblical Egypt and there was a period of famine followed by one of prosperity under the same king in the history of Israel. We should not get too desperate because no one can boast of tomorrow.

The greatest event in God's program for this age is certain and imminent

The greatest event in God's program for this age is not only certain; it is also imminent. Now is the time to make sure you don't find yourself on the wrong side. "After death and judgment, the eternal state will be fixed and unchangeable".

The greatest event in God's program for this age will soon unfold; get the facts

The greatest event in God's program for this age will soon unfold. I am sure you want to be ready.

THE CERTAINTY OF CHRIST’S SECOND COMING
Revelation 1:7,8
This passage reveals the sublime and climactic announcement of the greatest event in the program of God for the Church, Israel and the world. “Behold, He cometh with clouds.” This is the theme of the Revelation - everything pointing to and moving towards Christ’s coming again! 

Talent alone won't cut it

If you want to reach your potential, you need to add a strong work ethic to your talent.
                                                                                                                              -John Maxwell

Nigeria stinks? Who/what is responsible? (video)

A post, Corruption: the bane of Nigeria's greatness, was published on this blog some hours ago. Just came across this News Hour video, posted on Facebook, which might not be new but buttressed my view. It is obvious that Nigerians are primarily responsible for this malaise but some foreigners are complicit in the matter. See video after the cut.

An Astronaut with a higher mandate

'As I was returning to earth, I realized that I was a servant - not a celebrity. So I am here as God's servant on planet Earth to share what I have experienced that others might know the glory of God'
                                                                                                            - Colonel James Irwin, Astronaut

I guess this is a direct challenge to all believers to wake up to the task of evangelism. Tell what you have experienced at the Cross. That is the only life-giving information that promotes the glory of God.

The meaning of empathy

'I do not ask the wounded person how he feels, I myself become the wounded person'
                                                                                                                              - Walt Witman

Corruption: the bane of Nigeria's greatness

Corruption is the bane of Nigeria's greatness. It is the one single most important contributor to the sorry pass in which this potential giant has found itself. It hurts when these Western guys lambast and lampoon Nigeria but the truth is the country positioned itself for such ridicule.

Receiving an international package in Brazil is highly problematic

Receiving an international package in Brazil is highly problematic and this does not befit the 7th largest economy in the world. The fault appears to lie, not with the postal service per se but with the customs. Taking delivery of your international orders in Brazil is a herculean task especially if it does not fall in the category of those exempted from custom duties (e.g. orders for educational institutions). Apart from generating income for the Government, I do think they are doing well at all and the Government should look into this. Brazil is a tourist destination with a large number of foreigners at all times of the year. Some are there temporarily while others are there for longer periods. These foreigners as well as Brazilians will engage in international transactions of one kind or the other. 

Welcome to December

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