Author: Deji Okegbile

WHERE ARE THE NINE WITH NO SALVATION?

Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus travelled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, ‘Jesus, Master, have pity on us!’ When he saw them, he said, ‘Go, show yourselves to the priests.’ And as they went, they were cleansed. One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him — and he was a Samaritan. Jesus asked, ‘Were not all ten...

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Remaining faithful to an Increasing Buoyant Faith in Jesus.

The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” The Lord replied, “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, “Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you. “Who among you would say to your slave who has just come in from plowing or tending sheep in the field, “Come here at once and take your place at the table’? Would you not rather say to him, “Prepare supper for me, put on your apron and serve me while I eat and drink; later you may...

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‘GOD’S SMUGGLER’: CELEBRATING HERO OF FAITH, BROTHER ANDREW.

The lessons from my life will be useless unless a new generation arises to carry the torch, to look for new and creative ways to take the Bible into places that are torn by war, hatred, nationalism and generations of conflict – Bro Andrew Last week, when I was looking through my study’s book shelves, my eyes went straight to the book ‘God’s Smuggler, One man’s mission to change the world’ by Brother Andrew, John and Elizabeth Sherrill.[1] It was a joyful celebration to later read about the news of Bro Andrew’s transition few days later. I have been...

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DEATH FOUND “THE SERVANT MONARCHY” ALIVE: NATION IN TRANSITION.

When death comes to find you, may it find you alive – African Proverb. This proverb drip power that comes from the proximity of death, hence the need to be alive in Christ. The good news, even today is that, “As in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.” To be alive in Christ is a missional transition based on a foundation that is so strong that even when the storms come, we can live and reign through them. God made us alive with Jesus Christ when we admit that we are sinners and...

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My Art Teacher, Dr Kunle Filani @ 65: A Vintage Art Historian, Art Critic and Catalyst.

I entered Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, now Federal University of Education, Ondo in 1986 to study Fine Art and Education. Looking back, I would describe it as arriving “empty,” that is, knowing very little and open to any and all information, Art education, history, ideas, tools and techniques, and faculty. Everyday, every course, and every class meeting provided me and my course mates the resources, attitudes, and approaches to learning and growing that continue to benefit us in our different endeavours to this day. Faculty were our heroes and models as they inspired us and, yes, showed great...

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