SNAPPY VIEW OF MY BIO AND THE BLOG

Posted by Edith Ohaja
On February 28, 2016

Hi! You are welcome to edithohaja.com. I want to tell you a little about myself and the blog so you’ll be reassured you’ve come to the right place. I said I am a bouquet of grace (right under my pic). You’re probably wondering what that means. It means my life has been decorated and is […]

THIS, IS MY LIFE! (POEM)

Posted by Edith Ohaja
On June 21, 2017

Here is some encouragement in verse for whoever needs God’s help in one way or the other. As the featured scripture says, it is good to hope in God. Why? Because he is preserving us by His mercy and his steadfast love endures forever. Each new day gives us the opportunity to prove this again […]

MY BEAUTIFUL NEIGHBOUR #5 (SHORT STORY)

Posted by Edith Ohaja
On June 19, 2017

The Story So Far: In the last episode, Ebony, feeling he had come to his wits’ end, attempted to pray for a “reasonable” means of livelihood. His involvement in online scams had not yielded the steady windfalls he had expected. However, he cut his prayer short when he sensed he was about to have a […]

THE POWER IN PRAISE AND WORSHIP by RITA F. KURIAN

Posted by Edith Ohaja
On June 16, 2017

Intro by Edith Ohaja It is my pleasure to introduce to you this guest post by my dear friend and sister, Rita F. Kurian. The post is an exposition on the power we can harness when we praise and worship God. The post is rich, as Rita’s writing always is, with personal experience accounts. Rita […]

MY BEAUTIFUL NEIGHBOUR #4 (SHORT STORY)

Posted by Edith Ohaja
On June 11, 2017

The Story So Far: Ebony’s neighbour, Mama Chinonso (Tasia to him), whom he is enamoured with, travelled in the last episode, leaving him devastated. While he was steeped in the blues, his younger sister Razor, paid him an unexpected visit. Through her barbs and the ensuing fireworks, Ebony snapped out of his melancholy. His thoughts […]

MY PENNY-PINCHING HUSBAND (SHORT STORY)

Posted by Edith Ohaja
On June 10, 2017

Intro: This story is a typical slice of life. I personally love and recommend it very much. It will make you laugh and give you food for thought as well. As the title, “My Penny-pinching Husband”, shows, it’s dealing with money matters and the situations that they are generating in a particular home as in […]

MY BEAUTIFUL NEIGHBOUR #3 (SHORT STORY)

Posted by Edith Ohaja
On June 7, 2017

The Story So Far: Ebony, a handsome bachelor, moved to a new apartment in a different part of Enugu to avoid unwelcome female attention and the complications therefrom. However, his married neighbour (Mama Chinonso), is drop dead gorgeous and she shows him unusual kindness. Ebony contrary to his earlier protestations begins to nurse some sensual […]

WHO IS A CHRISTIAN? by DAVIDSON ARINZE

Posted by Edith Ohaja
On June 6, 2017

INTRODUCTION by EDITH OHAJA After the Lord Jesus Christ was taken up to heaven following His crucifixion and resurrection, his disciples began to preach the gospel to others, first among the Jews, but later among the Gentiles also. In one of the Gentile cities where they were thus engaged, people called them Christians, alluding to […]

MY BEAUTIFUL NEIGHBOUR #2 (SHORT STORY)

Posted by Edith Ohaja
On June 4, 2017

The Story So Far: Right after moving into his new place, Ebony’s neighbour shows up and insists on cleaning the dusty apartment for him. Suspicious of her motives, Ebony attempts to pay her for the service later but she is shocked and doesn’t touch the money. This episode recounts their encounter the next day. They […]

JUDGE NOT, LEST YE BE JUDGED by JOLEISA

Posted by Edith Ohaja
On June 2, 2017

Intro: This is a creative account of the story in John 8:1-11 of the woman caught in the act of adultery as could have been told by of one of the men who brought her to Jesus. The story teaches us as Christians or even non-Christians to be careful how we mete out judgement and […]

MY BEAUTIFUL NEIGHBOUR #1 (SHORT STORY)

Posted by Edith Ohaja
On June 1, 2017

PROLOGUE TO “MY BEAUTIFUL NEIGHBOUR” SHORT STORY SERIES You are welcome! The story you’re about to read is fictional. It’s not a reflection of how I think and talk. Thankfully, the chief character-narrator is a guy (called Ebony). This should tell you that the language is not 100 per cent kosher but it’s authentic to […]

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