Author: Deji Okegbile

20 YEARS OF EXPENSIVE DEMOCRACY WITHOUT VALUE AND IDEOLOGY (1999-2019).

20 YEARS OF EXPENSIVE DEMOCRACY WITHOUT VALUE AND IDEOLOGY (1999-2019).

Posted by | Feb 20, 2019 | , |

Nigeria, a creation of European ambitions and rivalries on the attainment of Independence on 1st October, 1960, became the new hope of Africa and the black race. Nigerians had our own history, spirituality, and prosperity before the arrival of the Colonisers. Nigeria was looked upon as the ‘Giant of Africa’ a big and promising experiment in parliamentary democracy. The sudden emergence of the military coup of 15th January, 1966 followed by another coup in 29th July, 1966 was the beginning of Nigeria misfortune when the glory started to depart. The truth is that, all the ethnic groups suffered from...

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Nigerian Politics and John Wesley’s Election Advice.

Nigerian Politics and John Wesley’s Election Advice.

Posted by | Feb 18, 2019 | , |

My recent visit to Nigeria shows that Nigerian politics are polarised and the polarisation is increasingly cultivating a lack of civility. The tragic news is that incivility has resulted in community and family divisions to the extent that different political sides are demonising the other. To overcoming the looming danger, we need civility and charity beyond the on going hatred and acts of violence. The worst is yet to come if the church in Nigeria continue to be busy but guilty hence so inactive in making effective disciples. The church in Nigeria in every day occurrences is becoming and...

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THE TWO SIDES OF LIFE – POINTERS TO BLESSINGS AND WOES IN THE CHURCH AND OUR NATIONS TODAY.

THE TWO SIDES OF LIFE – POINTERS TO BLESSINGS AND WOES IN THE CHURCH AND OUR NATIONS TODAY.

Posted by | Feb 17, 2019 | , , , |

The Luke’s version of the four beatitudes, the Gospel for today is less well known than Matthew’s version of the eight beatitudes (Jn 20-26, Matt 5:3-10). However, the Luke’s version is very powerful, dynamic, striking, compelling and persuasive. Luke’s version of the Beatitudes, more to the point, ‘hinges on that decisively important spiritual attitude of detachment … It means that I am unattached to worldly values that become a substitute for the ultimate good of God.’ Luke’s reflection is that, Jesus not only teaches, he heals. Jesus came down to the level and needs of the people. He is...

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PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR: OVERCOMING BLINDNESS THAT LIMITS MIRACLES AND AFFECTS OUR PROPHETIC VISION

PROPHET WITHOUT HONOUR: OVERCOMING BLINDNESS THAT LIMITS MIRACLES AND AFFECTS OUR PROPHETIC VISION

Posted by | Feb 3, 2019 | , , , |

In a world gone wrong, a world turned upside down, many think of prophetic voices, people saying the truth by declaring the undiluted word of God as narrow minded. The resigned world is noted for denying and separating itself from the truthful, sound world of the soul. Among the essence of a prophet especially in a world almost devoid of soul is the denial-free thinking. A prophet as emissary from the soul’s world are continually outcast by persecution and denial. It is therefore increasingly becoming more difficult to attain the prophetic vision when our reactions are very often filled...

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HOLOCAUST, A LIVING MEMORY: Dare to be a Esther.

HOLOCAUST, A LIVING MEMORY: Dare to be a Esther.

Posted by | Jan 30, 2019 | , , , , |

Many of our troubles occur because we base our choices on unreliable authorities; culture (“everyone is doing it”), tradition (“we’ve always done it”), reason (“it seems logical”), or emotion (“it just felt right) – Rick Warren The vision of the just concluded Week of Prayer for Christian Unity awakens us to keep alive the vision of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church in order to prevent the people from perishing. In contrary, the symbol of holocaust, a defining experience in the life of Jewish people today and for the generations to come stands for what human beings are...

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