Thought for the week

They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on.  A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.  The crowds that went ahead of him and those…

The History and origin of mothering Sunday has many versions across the globe. However a most popular version has it that many years ago in the history of the church, Mothering Sunday was a special event usually celebrated on the 4th Sunday in Lent where prayers were said for the mother…

Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say I am?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that one of the prophets of long ago has come back to life.”  “But…

Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to…

Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, He was hungry. The temper came to Him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread” Jesus answered, “It is…

“Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned,…

Paul said, “… I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.” (Galatians 6:17). Paul was in prison at that time. Chains were upon his ankles, but his soul was free. He was a prisoner of Rome, but he was a free man in Christ. He was in…

This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 3:6 Today is Epiphany day, commencing the season when the Church focuses on events that publicly disclosed and identified Jesus as…

This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 3:6 Today is Epiphany day, commencing the season when the Church focuses on events that publicly disclosed and identified Jesus as…

“And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb, and because of the word of their testimony; and they loved not their life even unto death.”   [Rev 12:11 (ASV)] Everyone loves to celebrate; it’s a time of joy, a time of victory. More so during this yuletide season,…

Then He (Jesus) turned to His disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things you see; for I tell you that many prophets and kings have desired to see what you see, and have not seen it, and to hear what you hear, and have not…

When I, (Paul) left for Macedonia, I urged you (Timothy) to stay there in Ephesus and stop those whose teaching is contrary to the truth. Don’t let them waste their time in endless discussion of myths and spiritual pedigrees. These things only lead to meaningless speculations, which don’t help people…

In the year King Uzzaiah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple… Above it stood Seraphim: each one had six wings… And one cried to another saying. Holy, Holy, holy is the Lord of hosts,…

“The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armour of light.” (Rom…

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16: 33) Perseverance is key to the life of a Christian.   Etymologically speaking, the word persevere started in the Mid…

“May Your kingdom come soon; may Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10). Man is the crowning glory of the creation of God. He was made in the image and likeness of God and given dominion over the earth (Gen. 1:26). His home was…

“May Your kingdom come soon; may Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10). Man is the crowning glory of the creation of God. He was made in the image and likeness of God and given dominion over the earth (Gen. 1:26). His home was…

Today, we have both the responsibility and the joy of presenting before God men and women as well as some youths who have attained the age of discretion so they can voluntarily and publicly declare their allegiance and commitment to the cause for which Jesus Christ was disgraced, humiliated, rejected…

Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. Romans 13:1-2 But Peter and…

"And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as were being saved.”  Acts…

This page is taken up today by the facilitator of the ‘Week with the Lord’, Mr. Balarabe Usman. We are grateful to him for giving us some clips of what he shared with us in the course of last week. ARE YOU AVAILABLE TO HELP GOD TRANSFORM NIGERIA? But Noah found grace…