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FAITH AND FAME CAN BE FRIENDS: JOHN GRISHAM’S LIFE

  • Posted by Edith Ohaja
  • On September 13, 2018
Just finished reading John Grisham’s 1999 novel, The Testament. The story is about a cranky old billionaire who nullified his will and disinherited all his known children and ex-wives before jumping to his death from his skyscraper. The guy gave all his wealth to an unknown and illegitimate daughter, which inevitably precipitated some intense legal […]
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MY EXPERIENCE IN CHURCH TODAY: Anointed Singing Breaks Yokes

  • Posted by Edith Ohaja
  • On July 22, 2018
I woke up this morning feeling a strong urge to be in church very early, It was about 6 a.m. so I decided to worship at the nearest church to my house. There is a branch of Dunamis International Gospel Centre adjacent to my house, so I went there for the first service. It was […]
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THE STORY OF A BLESSED MAN: ‘BIG GEORGE’ FOREMAN

  • Posted by Edith Ohaja
  • On May 25, 2018
Yesterday in the news, I saw a very recent picture of former world heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist, George Foreman. He was looking really well and I thanked God once again for his life. I think he’s a good example of a man blessed by God. Big George, as he is called, appears […]
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FROM LADIES’ MAN TO MAN TO GOD: JOEL UGWUOKE

  • Posted by Edith Ohaja
  • On May 23, 2018
CELEBRATING SUPER-JACKSONITES SERIES I am so happy to present to you this edition of our popular series in which we tell inspirational stories of graduates of the Mass Communication Department, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. This edition features Joel Ugwuoke of the 1999 class. Joel is a Reverend Canon in the Anglican Communion and a lecturer […]
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MY UNN STORY AND THE BIRTH OF WE-CARE WITHOUT BORDERS by EBUKA OBI

  • Posted by Edith Ohaja
  • On May 9, 2018
CELEBRATING SUPER-JACKSONITES Intro by Edith Ohaja Many of us have glowing ideas and laudable intentions of how we can serve others and make a positive difference in society. But we don’t often implement those ideas because we are afraid we might fail or we feel we lack the resources to even begin. Many times, we […]
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GOD IS THE FATHER OF THE ORPHAN

  • Posted by Edith Ohaja
  • On May 26, 2017
In all the years I’ve worked at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), I’ve noticed a common trend among students. Many struggle to sustain themselves in school. Payment of fees, purchase of books, taking care of assignments, feeding and other needs are met after much anxiety for many of them. Some depend on coping mechanisms […]
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“DON’T ENVY ANYONE. YOUR MIRACLE IS COMING!” (MY JOB TESTIMONY)

  • Posted by Edith Ohaja
  • On May 4, 2017
When I think back on the goodness of God upon my life, I get very excited. I want to share with you one of my testimonies. This one is about my securing employment after school. (You may wish to see my other praise report: Wonderful Testimony.) The year was 1988. It was the month of […]
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OF BIRTHDAYS AND ORACLES (A TRUE STORY)

  • Posted by Edith Ohaja
  • On March 23, 2017
Intro: This was meant to be a “Thank you” note to everyone who showed me love two days ago on my birthday but I am led to share a true story based on what transpired before and on that day. Be assured that I did not write or post it lightly, otherwise it would have […]
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“CLEVER” WAY OF GETTING BREAKFAST! (NONFICTION)

  • Posted by Edith Ohaja
  • On March 2, 2017
Our people are really showing their “ingenuity” as Buharinomics* is hitting most people hard. Lol! I wanted okpa* for breakfast and there was this sixtyish guy (artisan sort) before me at the stand. He announced he would have two hundred Naira (N200) worth. The lady seller put the hot wraps in a black cellophane bag […]
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A TESTIMONY OF GRACE

  • Posted by Edith Ohaja
  • On January 17, 2017
Intro: This article is a follow-up to my last post: Grace and the Golden Rule. In it, I explained the meaning of grace which I am further elucidating here. Grace was seen not only as unmerited favour but considerate speech and action. Although I have many testimonies of grace from my dealings with people on […]
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