LACKING JOY THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON?
Christmas is usually a time of joy with lots of shopping, giving and receiving of gifts, decorations, carols, get togethers, etc. But what if you’re not feeling the joy of […]
» Read moreAuthor: Edith Ohaja
I am a university lecturer. I teach Mass Communication, mostly writing courses like Feature and Interpretative Writing, Magazine Article Writing and News Writing, and let’s just say I’ve been doing this for a long time. As you have probably guessed, I am a born-again Christian.
THANKING GOD FOR 2018: DO JOIN ME!
As we were wrapping up the service in church last Sunday, the pastor said we should write down 10 things the Lord has done for us this year. We shall […]
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DOES TAKING TIME-OUTS IN A RELATIONSHIP MAKE YOU A BAD FRIEND?
The inspiration for writing this piece came from a question a reader sent me in the mail based on my earlier post, “7 ways to know a true friend”. The […]
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BLESSING UPON THE PEACEABLE (Poem) A tribute to GEJ (Ex-President Jonathan)
During the 2015 presidential elections, then president, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan emphasised that his desire to stay in office was not worth the blood of any Nigerian. On the contrary, […]
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STILL HERE ‘N’ STILL SMILING (POEM AND BIBLE VERSES)
They said the walk with Christ will go swimmingly That the altar call is all you need to rest easy They said that if you give your money willingly That […]
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PRAYER PARTNER (SHORT STORY)
Intro: This is a fictional story about friendship, prayer partnership and some challenges that come with knowing each other’s secrets. Do comment and share the story when you are through. […]
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NAIJA WILL RISE AGAIN (A POEM)
The wings of this beautiful eagle are clipped The talons that she’d used to devour are chipped She pecks in the dirt like a chick to survive Although she works […]
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#ATIKULATE: AN IDEA WHOSE TIME HAS COME (POEM AND COMMENTARY)
Some thoughts inspired by the latest event giving hope to many in Nigeria: the emergence of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate of the foremost opposition party in the […]
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ARE YOU SELLING THE SWEEPINGS WITH THE WHEAT?
One of the poignant reminders that God is interested in how we treat one another is the level of detail in the instructions He gave the prophets for day-to-day living […]
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5 AMAZING QUALITIES OF THE BIBLE (that make me read it every day)
Intro: The Bible is very special because it is God’s word recorded for our benefit. I am therefore not surprised that an article in the Business Insider titled “The 10 […]
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Birthday Poem: The Path of the Just
Due to competing engagements, I was unable to prepare this graphic on September 19th when I celebrated my niece’s birthday. Praise God I finally got round to it. I wish […]
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THE PATH OF THE JUST (POEM AND BIBLE VERSES)
Intro: Hurray! My lovely niece celebrates her birthday today! As is my custom, I want to bless her with a poem. I pray the blessing reaches you the reader too […]
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FAITH AND FAME CAN BE FRIENDS: JOHN GRISHAM’S LIFE
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 […]
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SHOULD CHRISTIANS LISTEN TO SECULAR MUSIC? (4 Things to Consider)
Intro: Checking my Facebook account on Saturday morning, I saw a post made by a pastor friend about Christians singing secular songs in my newsfeed. I shared it on my […]
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HOW RICH IS YOUR BANK OF GOODWILL?
As elections are approaching, politicians are on their best behaviour – honouring invitations, donating in kind and cash to organisations and communities, etc. They want to create an image of […]
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HOW DO YOU JUDGE SUCCESS?
If someone were to ask you the question, “What makes you term people successful,” what would you answer? Would you consider how recognisable their names are, how wealthy they are, […]
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