Readings: Joshua 24:1-2, 15-18; Psalm 34; Ephesians 5:21-32; John 6:60-69 Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus be with you. In the first reading of today, Joshua assembled the leaders of the people of Israel at Shechem and asked them to decide on who they want to serve, God their deliverer, or the gods of other nations. Today, many people are living their lives back and forth, postponing visions and missions, indecisive and unstable. At some point in life, we just have to make decisions, what we want in life, who we want to be,…
Author: Pride Team
HOLY HUMOUR Not Heaven Two ministers met in the afterlife. One said, “After all our years in parish ministry, isn’t heaven wonderful?” The other replied, “This isn’t heaven!” Sunday Quote. I was thinking about how people seem to read the Bible a whole lot more as they get older; then it dawned on me. They’re cramming for their final exam. – George Carlin SUNDAY JOKE New Year’s Prayer As she was passing through the nave late on New Year’s Eve, Sister Mary Martha saw the aged priest kneeling in prayer before the altar. She was touched by his…
You don’t know how grateful I am. Grateful for all you have done. For all your words and encouragement, And the love you show me. I am glad that I’m alive, You made this a way to be for me. I see people lacking what I have. You gave all I have to me, To make me useful in the society. Thank you very much, I am forever in your debt. Adaudo Anyiam-Osigwe from her book of poems Words from Beyond when Crying for Myself: Musings of Childhood xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ…
Richard Poplak and Diana Neille’s award-winning film ‘Influence’ is now available in Nigeria. Based on the rise and fall of London-based PR firm Bell Pottinger, the film can now be accessed by Nigerian film lovers on the film’s website. Produced by Neil Brandt of Storyscope (South Africa) and Bob Moore of EyeSteelFilm (Canada), the film serves as a terrifying reminder of the dangers that lurk within the post-truth era, in which masters of disinformation use new digital tools to wage ancient propaganda wars — undermining the very fabric of democratic societies. Nigerians have firsthand experience of this infowar, with President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration…
Music diva, Tiwa Savage has released her highly anticipated EP ‘Water & Garri’. The five-track project features appearances from an international cast including Nas (United States), Brandy (United States), Amaarae (Ghana), Tay Iwar (Nigeria), and Rich King. The 5-track EP is a follow-up to the award-winning singer’s hit 2020 album “Celia“. The project has been endorsed by Rap mogul Pharrell Williams. The Hip-Hop icon described a song off ‘Water & Garri’ as “A classic.” She announced the release on her social media page. Water & Garri EP: 01 Work Fada [ft. Nas and Rich King] 02 Ade Ori 03 Tales…
Mozambican actress, producer and director, Hermelinda Simela, has died while giving birth in hospital. News report says the 38-year-old was being treated for complications caused by the delivery. Her newborn daughter is in good health. A long-time colleague and friend, Alvim Cossa said that Mozambique was mourning a great actress and a notable producer, responsible for many successes. “The country has lost a strong, resilient woman, an exemplary mother and, above all, an engine of our dreams. “Hermelinda encouraged theatre people and created opportunities for actors to succeed,” He said. In the capital, Maputo, Simela helped found an important theatre…
From time immemorial, women have been known to be competitive with other women. And that may not be a bad thing in its entirety. The issue is going to the extent of damaging the other lady. From childhood, reading through storybooks, the picture painted was that the most beautiful always ended up with the prince charming. Who does not want such? The media further buttresses the assertion that good looks sell. We only get to see ‘hot’ ladies with the big stars and well-to-do, but this is not the real deal because beauty does not last, the Holy book says…
“This life no balance at all” Candy said to Phoebe. They had highlighted from a bus. The journey back and forth was not smooth. “Give your life to Jesus or you will go to hell” The preacher in a black suit with bushy eyebrows and hair, refused to let passengers in the bus have some quiet. “Heaven is real! Hell is real!” He kept shouting. It was getting offensive. The passenger directly in front of him had had to change his seat because he was almost soaked in saliva coming from the preacher’s mouth. Candy and Phoebe had sat at…
Would you consider hiring a professional, or ask a favour of a friend to be the Master of Ceremonies on duty at your wedding? Whichever your choice, the role of the wedding MC can never be overlooked. He/She will ensure the smooth and timely running of the day. The Master of Ceremonies (MC) at a wedding reception is the point person and with the microphone in hand, the loudest person in the room. His/her job is to guide the guests and inform the wedding party of what’s happening and what they can expect to occur in the near future. Most…
Skincare should be a priority for everyone. The skin is the outer layer of the body and is a reflection of what goes inside. This is why we should be mindful of what we take and what is going out. Beauty experts advise we indulge in skin toning routine for best results. Skin toning is the process of treating uneven skin tones. It involves using products like toners, washers, serums, and lotions. This process cleanses the skin, removes any excess oil or dirt, and maintains the skin’s pH balance. It also helps to shrink the pores. While some people would…