Idols are still very much with us. Lest we assume that we modern Africans have abandoned that aspect of traditional society, they remain (sadly) a part of our daily lives.
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Greed is an Enemy
Greed is idolatry. It stems from valuing created objects wrongly. Whereas true satisfaction comes only from knowing God (John 17:3), the greedy person seeks it in ‘things’. Greed is
Read moreHow My Faith Helps Me Serve Customers
Since the latter decades of the twentieth century, customer service has become crucial among businesses worldwide. Companies increasingly understand that it is not enough to provide an excellent product. Getting
Read moreThe Unsent Christian
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all
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A Tale of Grief Several centuries ago, there lived a wealthy man reputed to be the greatest in the ancient Near East. He was so rich he had multitudes of
Read moreTechnology: Good Servant, Bad Master
Every society relies on some form of technology. From customary farm tools, to the universal needle and thread, right down to the plethora of digital applications today, human society has
Read moreHumans or Helps?
A recent Facebook post by the Zambian pastor, Conrad Mbewe, celebrating his domestic help of over 20 years, garnered over 4,000 likes and nearly 800 comments. Most responses commented
Read moreSacred or Secular
There is a wedge in our thinking. We see reality as consisting of two sections: a ‘sacred’ part where we have God, the Bible, Worship, or Salvation, and a ‘secular’
Read morePraying for My Enemies
“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” (Matthew 5:44) Probably every believer knows that Jesus commands us to pray for our enemies. But how should
Read moreIs there Unbelief in Repetitive Prayers?
God is good. God is powerful. God is loving. In light of these truths, it might seem unbelieving to ask God repeatedly for the same thing. However, this is
Read moreTHE 5&6 OF OUR CITY: LOVING LAGOS DESPITE THE STRESS
A Sermon in A Song I love country music. And one of my all-time favourite singers is Dolly Parton. Her 1980 hit, 9 to 5, was quite popular while growing
Read moreSearching for Dignity
My culture is on a perpetual quest for dignity. We want to be regarded, respected and valued. We teach children to respect their elders (and rightly so). Unfortunately, we often
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