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Matchless …

1Jh.4.4 (MSG ) My dear children, you come from God and belong to God. You have already won a big victory… for the Spirit in you is far stronger than … Continue reading

January 17, 2019

You Stretch Out And Touch God This Christmas…

Mat 9:21(KJV) For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. On every encounter with JesusA guilt-ridden man is pardoned When men touch … Continue reading

December 25, 2018

Poem: When Life’s Rules Are Not Taught…

Proverbs.25:2 (KJV) It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter. Why am I often lost In the … Continue reading

December 12, 2018

Poem: Gather Up the Fragments …

… he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the … Continue reading

December 6, 2018

Poem: Just A Little Yeast…

Evil triumphs where good men do nothing! -Edmund Burke When ‘ordinary’ men underrate the power of their ‘little’ contribution, they quit trying. However, evil triumphs when good men do nothing, … Continue reading

October 1, 2018 · 2 Comments

‘Big-Day Syndrome’ – A Poem by Funmi Adebayo

The Unprofitable Servant feels grossly disadvantaged Heavily plagued by the ‘Not-Enough-Syndrome’ “I’m not good enough Not rich enough Not connected enough…. This venture doesn’t look profitable enough… So why try?” … Continue reading

November 10, 2017 · 5 Comments

When Life’s Rules Are Untaught – (A Poem by Funmi Adebayo)

September 25, 2017 · 1 Comment

Delusions…

Greatness is not a function of circumstance. Greatness, it turns out, is largely a matter of conscious choice.-James C. Collins,Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and Others … Continue reading

September 11, 2017 · 3 Comments

When Life Comes Calling… #Poetry #NoSanctuaryForCowards

When life demands more Than I can humanly supply Help me to trust in Your Grace And not opt out… ForI was never built To handle life On my own … Continue reading

May 27, 2016

I’ve Got The Power Within Me!!! #Poetry

Thank You Lord for teaching me To start my day Storing up the Power of Christ Within me! So when life seems overwhelming I will not despair For I have … Continue reading

May 4, 2016