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How to grow the congregation? Strippers versus Church ... a New Beginning.

August 30th, 201007:55 PM ET

By Olabode Ososami

A Pastor is glad that his Church in Ohio - New Beginnings Ministries is growing and the members united as neighbours come every Sunday from the nearby strip club to protest the opposition of the church to their trade...and risk to their livelihood. Meanwhile – as they come to protest they listen to the gospel and receive tracts. CNN Belief ...
Much Ado about Evangelicals Partnering with Mormons – Wars of Faith.

August 27th, 201004:54 PM ET

By Olabode Ososami

How do you respond to issues related to partnering either in ministry, marriage, business, politics and cooperation for good causes? Especially in business and social causes, alliances are almost inevitable and the modus and value of additional spiritual due diligence remains questionable till you consider some thoughts. “A handful of prominent ...
Postmodern Syncretism as Claremont School of Theology trains Pastors, Rabbis, and Imams.

August 23rd, 201010:49 AM ET

By Olabode Ososami

Training and preparations for half-baked religious amalgams and practices did not originate in Claremont. “When Jerry Campbell became president of California's renowned Claremont School of Theology four years ago, low enrollment and in-the-red books threatened to close the 125-year-old institution. But since Claremont is the only United Methodis...
Diagnosing Order in your Church Organisation.

August 21st, 201002:08 PM ET

By Olabode Ososami

The Bible emphasises the need for decency and order. Order suggests alignment, unity and peace in all aspects I Corinthians 14[33] For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [40] Let all things be done decently and in order. Romans 16[17] Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and...
Paternity Testing, Tiger Woods and Spiritual Altars

August 18th, 201005:23 PM ET

By Olabode Ososami

Tiger Woods was born to Earl (1932–2006) and Kultida (Tida) Woods (born 1944). He is the only child of their marriage but has two half-brothers, Earl Jr. (born 1955) and Kevin (born 1957), and one half-sister, Royce (born 1958) from the 18-year marriage of Earl Woods and his first wife, Barbara Woods Gray. From childhood he was raised a...
Obama, Muslim rights and Carnal Weapons

August 16th, 201008:17 PM ET

By Olabode Ososami

It seems America is waking to the reality of some peculiar battles and tests ... with hidden opportunities as well as greater snares if it responds in emotional outbreak. The creation of a Christian “heaven on earth” by the founding fathers - even if not debatable in historicity is at least now colliding with the fundamental human rights of Mu...
Internet/Digital Media Battlefield Strategy Part II

August 15th, 201012:30 PM ET

By Olabode Ososami

In my previous post I described the Internet/Digital media as a Battlefield for destiny... and explained the strategy of Jacob when he changed the offspring of Laban’s cattle by flooding their mind with the images of what he wanted them to produce. We can also win with the same principle. A lesson from that article and Bible text is that we...
The Internet/Digital Media – Conquering on the Spiritual Battlefield or Gaming with Destiny.

August 11th, 201006:41 PM ET

By Olabode Ososami

Digital media is the new reality offering revolutionary opportunities – as the printing press once did...with unique advantages of low cost, little skill, almost no barrier to entry, confidentiality, speed, 24*7 availability, privacy and unprecedented reach. No doubt, this is an enlargement for evangelism but offers equally ideal conditions for o...
Bible Perspective on Healing of Job Loss

August 09th, 201004:07 PM ET

By Olabode Ososami

It's a recession when your neighbor loses his job: it's a depression when you lose yours.-- Harry S. Truman.. How true. How do you heal of the humiliation and leprosy of losing cherished employment? It is so much easier to watch and analyze this when it pertains to others. Often we think we know how others feel but we do not. Instead, we per...
The Problem is not Islam

August 06th, 201001:42 PM ET

By Olabode Ososami

Having lived in an environment where brands of faith and religious persuasions coexist and brutal acts of persecution and socio-religious tensions are not uncommon, I have often wandered what should my focus be and how can I still live victoriously in Christ. 2 Thesalonians 2[3] Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come , e...
Prayers and Wisdom for finding and keeping the best Job

August 05th, 201009:30 AM ET

By Olabode Ososami

In preparing resumes there are obvious clues that many miss and also simple ways to enhance your presentation to stand out from the others. I have listed seven of them. Research your company. Write a targeted resume and not a general all-purpose document. Visit the recruiting page/web site of the company and glea...
Money Baggage and Daniel’s Den

August 03rd, 201004:29 PM ET

By Olabode Ososami

There are weights – unhelpful significant additions we carry around restraining the divine work of grace and hardening us to leadings of the Holy Spirit in finances and other areas. Money baggage includes beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours developed from observing finance matters as we matured. This includes the formative associations, expe...

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A blog about Bible-centric perspectives to victorious Christian living inspite of prevalent storms. Focus will be on Christian Finance, Leadership, Ministry and Lifestyle issues. God is not silent and indeed has comfort, direction and purpose even as He encourages and commands the saint to hold the fort…till Christ returns. Maranatha.