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Anthem: Strategies for Fighting Lust

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Lust no doubt is one of the vices prevalent in our generation. It hits both male and female, pushing most to try out their lustful desires, get addicted and become a shadow of themselves spiritually and sometimes physically. These addictions eventually become painful thorns in their flesh. Many have tried different strategies and prayed that God will remove these thorns just like Apostle Paul ( though we actually do not know his own thorn).  But maybe, God is about to use this piece to answer your earnest prayer. I encourage you to please read on. This featured article possesses practical and achievable steps towards overcoming this evil vice. I, personally can attest to it....Kindly dig in

Anxiety attacks

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Can I really do this? Am I good enough? Will this project work out? Can I ever get this job/contract? How would I know the right man?  These and other undisclosed intimate questions have been fighting for a space in my mind lately breeding fear, worry and anxiety. I do understand and believe that I have a father who cares greatly for me. I Peter 5 vs 7 spells it out “ cast all our burdens on him because He cares ” but why do I still worry about life issues? Why do I get depressed when am not going at the pace I planned or getting the desired results? Why does it seem like a dead end sometimes?  It’s simply because I still wear my pride like a badge and cherish it. Pride and Anxiety come in a full package. What’s the correlation between the two words Anxiety and Pride, you may ask? Just look at the two words, what is the letter in the middle of both of them “I”. A symbol of self. The truth is that you are anxious because you bear burdens not meant for you. Phil 4 ...

The Prince of Peace

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There were many pieces of furniture in the tabernacle, and each served a different purpose. But there wasn’t a single seat. Do you know why?  Because the priest’s work was never finished! The people sinned constantly, so lambs had to be constantly sacrificed to atone for their sins. However, when Jesus died, rose again and went back to heaven, the first thing He did was sit down (see Hebrews 10:12). That’s because the work of salvation was finished! The Bible says: ‘Christ did not have to offer himself many times. He wasn’t like a high priest who goes into the holiest place each year to offer the blood of an animal …instead…he offered himself once and for all, so that he could be a sacrifice that does away with sin’ (Hebrews 9:25-26 CEV).