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You catch a glimpse of your face in the mirror and wince. Your facial skin has so much potential but you’re constantly battling with one blemish or another. You’ve tried every facial care product you can lay your hands on but they never seem to work. Trust you’re not alone …

Years ago, I was in an office conversation with co-workers laughing over the fact that no matter how many times we proof a document, it seems a typo or error will be found just after the e-mail has been sent or 1,000 copies have been printed. “I always wonder what …

In Galatians 2:16 the Apostle Paul says, “No one will ever be saved by obeying the law.” We become right with God, not by doing what the law commands, but by trusting in Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:4-9 explains how we are defined by God’s grace. “He gave us life” so …

In a consumer-driven society that broadcasts values that don’t reflect what you believe, how can fathers teach values to their kids? Here are ten ideas to help you: Tell them your life stories and teach through your stories Kids love to hear stories about your childhood. Weave in some moral …

“Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.” Colossians 4:2 Janet’s son was brutally murdered but she turned to God to handle such a painful loss. Sometime afterwards Janet spoke with a grieving mother in a similar ordeal. But that woman was vengeful, bitter and angry. …

“The LORD hates what evil people do, but he loves those who do what is right.” Proverbs 15:9 (NCV) Perhaps the wound is old. A parent abused you. A teacher slighted you. A mate betrayed you…. And you are angry. Or perhaps the wound is fresh. The friend who owes …

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all …

“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14 Sometimes, it’s hard to know what other people need. But here’s one thing I can assure you: your neighbor needs a word of encouragement… It could be a mom who’s about at the …

When tests come through those who irritate me, I have to ask myself, “Am I loving God by loving them?” If I am not loving them, I am not loving God. John’s repeated admonitions in 1 John about personal relationships convicts me every time. For example, “If someone claims, ‘I …

Traveling for Nigerians increasingly requires adequate planning. With Nigerian passport ranking 83rd in freedom to travel across the world, acquiring a visa is always difficult and strenuous. However there are visa-free countries accessible to all Nigerian passport holders. With just a valid passport, you can gain entry into these African …