Author: Deji Okegbile

PRAYER BEYOND BREXIT EMBATTLED DEBATE.

PRAYER BEYOND BREXIT EMBATTLED DEBATE.

Posted by | Jan 15, 2019 | , , |

“It’s back to the Bible—or back to the Jungle” – Evangelist Luis Palau God is not an author of confusion hence, in the midst and time of our national gravity, we should not be distracted by rowdy hype or ‘by embattled debate or media frenzy.’ As we prayerfully prepare for the Brexit vote today, a decision time for our nation at the Parliament, Westminster, The Methodist Covenant Service is scheduled hold today in The Chapel of St Mary Undercroft in Parliament, Westminster. I believe, this is very prophetic and God ordained. At the crossroads of decision or critical time...

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 LEADERSHIP RETREAT: IDENTIFYING OUR ROLES – OUR BEING AND DOING

 LEADERSHIP RETREAT: IDENTIFYING OUR ROLES – OUR BEING AND DOING

Posted by | Jan 13, 2019 | , , |

Introduction: If you were asked to identify critical roles within the Circuit/Local church, which would top your list? For example in the airline industry, l believe, many might say the pilot because they are highly skilled and must safely operate the aircraft. The question is what about the flight attendants, bag handlers and ticket agents? This introduction is primarily intended for the profit-oriented business organisation in a world of business, yet it speaks volumes to leaders in the Circuit/Church today bearing in mind that the world is our parish. Indeed, the Church as the redemptive agent is called to...

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Jesus, the ‘Star’ to follow: Missionary Thrust.

Jesus, the ‘Star’ to follow: Missionary Thrust.

Posted by | Jan 11, 2019 | , , , |

Jesus, the ‘Star’ to follow points to the divine initiative in the church’s proactive Gentile mission. Walter Kaiser rightly claims that “the Bible actually begins with the theme of mission in the Book of Genesis and maintains that driving passion throughout the entire Old Testament and on into the New Testament.” The mission and evangelism theme above other themes ‘is paramount, defining Scripture from beginning to end.’ We are in an age when specialist short-term work, humanitarian relief and support services are all being called missions. However, the account of the Wise men show us that following the ‘Star’...

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‘Epiphattitude’: Overcoming Herods inside and outside us

‘Epiphattitude’: Overcoming Herods inside and outside us

Posted by | Jan 5, 2019 | |

A renewing Christmas shaped by active expectation of fresh and future possibilities suggest that we do not need to cling to the familiarity of 2018. The New Year 2019 stretches before us like a blank white piece of paper and clean slate provides opportunity to set some goals to work toward. The Second Sunday of Christmas being celebrated as Epiphany Sunday serves as opportunity to refocus on our spiritual pilgrimages as the Magi, as well as the holy family’s flight to Egypt. The English word “Epiphany” comes from the Greek word epiphaneia, which means “appearing” or “revealing.” The feast of Epiphany...

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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU – PREPARATION FOR ETERNAL LIFE

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU – PREPARATION FOR ETERNAL LIFE

Posted by | Jan 2, 2019 | |

If you read history you will find that the Christians who did most for the present world were just those who thought most of the next. The Apostles themselves, who set on foot the conversion of the Roman Empire, the great men who built up the Middle Ages, the English Evangelicals who abolished the Slave Trade, all left their mark on Earth, precisely because their minds were occupied with Heaven. It is since Christians have largely ceased to think of the other world that they have become so ineffective in this. Aim at Heaven and you will get earth...

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