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A Better Deal We are constantly looking for better deals. Some people live by the “Sales” sign such as “2 for just one low price”, “buy one and get one free” or the one everyone looks for; “Going Out of Business Sale”. I went rushing to Circuit City this past week for a good and better deal. As a result of the hard economic times, Circuit City one of the big names in the electronic retail market is going out of business and going through liquidation. We pray for all who are suffering at this time due to loss of job and other economic hardship. May the Lord provide and sustain them, amen. Well, I was disappointed at Circuit City. They were offering 10-30% off from original sale prices for merchandise. Even with the discount, the prices were higher than what I saw in some other stores for similar items. Maybe I have to wait till the last week of the liquidation when maybe they will offer 50% off. Stop laughing at me because I know you are just like me – always looking for a better...

Presidential Honor This is a historic week in our city, country and as a matter of fact, the whole world. President-elect, Barack Obama will be inaugurated and sworn-in as the 44th President of the United States of America. Who would have believed this regardless of your political persuasion? President Barack Obama, the son of an African immigrant and a white teenage girl of all people would occupy the highest post of the land is unthinkable. I thank God that Barack was not aborted in the womb to make room for the convenient lifestyle of his parents. This week also says that there is hope for all of us regardless of our race and creed. It tells me that there can be a future President Jonathan C. Udo. Why not Jonathan or any other of our sons or daughters? I thank God that America has collectively said no to the yoke of hatred and racism that has crippled this nation. It is now up to us, the Church to put flesh to it and reach out across the denominational and racial lines and se...

House and Hearts of Prayer As we continue our study of the Gospel of Luke, we see Jesus’ triumphal entry into the city of Jerusalem. He rides on a donkey to fulfill prophecy and the crowds shout Hosanna and praise God. However, as Jesus “approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace – but now it is hidden from your eyes.” Luke 19:41-42. How true are the words of Jesus today over the city of Jerusalem, Israel and the crisis in Gaza. Peace seems to have eluded that region of the world. What will bring peace in the Middle East and the whole world has been hidden from the world’s eyes. The world has rejected the Prince of Peace. Unfortunately, what will bring peace in our own lives elude us as we employ means that are contrary to God’s plan and design. Instead of going to our Father in Heaven for our peace, we as individuals and corporate entities as a Church have resorted to everything but pr...