As the cock crowed the third time, he remembered and in shame he dashed out of the courtyard and wept like a baby, feeling probably what we can only imagine to be the worst. How on earth did Peter forget, even after he was given an insight by his Master that it would happen, he brag had argued earlier on, even had the audacity to admonish his Master, “Lord please don’t say that, how can I deny you? Please sir, say another thing. Me, eh me that I know, me Peter deny you, You Jesus, you My Master! Oga that means…
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Ezekiel 16: 1-15, 60, 63; Resp: Isaiah 12; Matthew 19: 3-12 To properly examine the Gospel of today, we need some hours or a week. However I will try to just summarise the message of today though I can assure you I might preach longer than usual. Jesus taught us a whole lot about the sanctity of marriage. Some Pharisees came to test Him on the question of the ideal of marriage and the whole controversy around divorce. You would agree with me that even today, this is a very sensitive topic that many people do not want it to be…
Sex is sacred; hell when we were kids, a kissing scene had us searching for bacteria on the floor until it was over. In an ideal setting those days, sex was reserved for those conjugated in holy matrimony to make children and maybe have some fun. Any pre-marital or extra-marital affair was met with public condemnation and in a village setting, the erring couple was ostracized. Sex was never talked about in public, even our genitals we’re given names like pee-pee, rat and so on. Our parents are guardians of this era and continue to keep sex education in the…
Setting out my feet on the huge whirling ball, Above my head the sky tilted black, Peeling off it eyes in piecemeal For a bright dawn to set in. We ride on still On the floating vessel of the Island Stretched above the sweat of the earth. An insignia that divides The bourgeoisies from the proletariats. Caught in the web of traffic hiccups That pinned to ransom the hurrying legs Of yellow and twin black-stripes buses. Not to forget the dripping sweat and heat That may cause the flesh to Renounce allegiance to the collared-sleeve. Fumes rage…
HOLY HUMOUR Change comes from within. The Buddhist approached the hotdog vender and asked, “Make me one, with everything.” When he received lunch, he handed the vender a $20 bill and waited, and waited, and waited, until he had run out of patience. “What about my change?” the Buddhist said. The hotdog vender smiled: “Change comes from within.” Sunday Quote. “Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That’s why its called the present.” — Alice Morse Earle Actual Announcement from Church Bulletins All singles are invited to join us Friday at 7 p.m. for the…
British actor and writer, Daniel Kaluuya is set to produce and star in the Netflix adaptation of “The Upper World”, the debut novel of Togo-born British-Nigerian writer Femi Fadugba. The Oscar nominee Kaluuya will play Esso, the lead figure in the time-travelling young adult fiction. “The Upper World” is the first in a planned series of novels. “The Upper World” follows the story of Esso, who is caught in a deadly feud and on the verge of expulsion when he realizes he has an unexpected gift: access to a world where he can see glimpses of the past and the…
United States rapper, Will Smith and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith‘s production company Westbrook Inc. has paused the ongoing production of one of their projects. This is coming after 10 members of staff tested positive for coronavirus. Variety reported that Westbrook Inc. is the ‘first significant transmission reported at a production company’. In a statement made available to Variety, Westbrook inc. said: “We received 10 positive tests and the crew members quarantined and remain in quarantine. All 10 people were retested and have received negative results. We will continue to follow all official guidelines and safety protocols.” The company helps…
Nigerian singer, Waje has revealed how her church banned her from singing in choir because she got pregnant in SS3. She disclosed this in a recent Instagram Live chat with gospel rapper, Bouqui. According to Waje, the unexpected pregnancy birthed her 21-year-old daughter, Emerald Iruobe. The singer also went down memory lane about her ”relationship” with the father of her child. Recounting her experience, she said that she loved him at the time and felt sleeping with him was the best way to express her love. She said: “I got into a relationship in SS3 and the relationship went from…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde made a shocking revelation on social media that she tested positive for coronavirus. The actress disclosed that she is in Isolation and now getting better. Omotola also expressed her pain hearing of the news of youths crushed to death by trailer. She further pleaded with the governor to do something about it. She wrote: “Hello All, I know Mist if you Have been Wondering where I’ve been. Well, i Contracted Covid. I have been ill , in Isolation and Now getting better. More on this details of this soon. However, I have been Reading on…
Red outfits have been known to evoke passion. It is the colour of love, no wonder it has been associated with Valentine’s day. Many times, ladies wear red to send a message across about their feminine prowess. A classic red outfit, matched with the right accessories would make you elegant , sophisticated and vivacious. Are you doubting how to add a touch of red to your outfits? If you are sacred of wearing bold colours like red, you may want to start with the basics. Take a cue from these fashionistas giving us some style-inpired red outfits: For the formal look:…