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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...

Make a Difference – Use or Lose It. With the turbulence in the stock market and banks and companies failing and filing for bankruptcy, there is the tendency for most people to fear and put their monies under their pillow. Some are even predicting the end of the world as a result of the recent economic downturn. On the other hand, smart investors are taking advantage of the bargain and buying up stocks at very cheap prices so that they can reap big gains in the future. Today, Jesus confronts our fear of investing and reluctance to use what has been given to us for advancing His kingdom. It is not a question of how much you have but what you are doing with what you have in your hands. You either use it or lose it. Luke 19: 11-23 11While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once. 12He said: "A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself ...

Richness and Wealth, the Greatest Obstacle Few months ago, I read about a billionaire in the London suburb who killed his himself and his family. He did it by barricading the entrance to their gated mansion with heavy duty equipments. He used gasoline and pour all around the premises. Then he shot his wife and children. After that he set the premises on fire and then shot himself. The whole mansion burned to ashes because the fire fighters could not get in since the gate was sealed. What went wrong? What a sad ending! On the other hand we read about other billionaires like Bill Gate and his wife who are doing wonderful things around the world with their money and wealth. The Gates are fighting diseases, improving the health and welfare of the poor around the world. Is wealth and being rich an obstacle, a hindrance or an asset for entering and enjoying the kingdom of God? Wana be rich? Watch out! You are already rich in many ways. Luke 18: 18-30 18A certain ruler asked him, "G...

Have Mercy on Me, a Sinner The 2008 Presidential campaign and election has brought out the worst of us in the American Christendom. Accusations and counter accusations were flying left and right. Christians on one side of the political debate are calling each other hypocrites and other names. Some say because you are not concerned about the abortion disease that has plagued this land, therefore, the others are not “righteous Christians”. Another side says because you are not caring enough for the poor and feeding the hungry, therefore, the others are not “caring Christians”. Each side is claiming to have a hold on righteousness and doing only what God wants. Who is really right and is there really such a one who is right in their position? Can our self righteousness and what we do or don’t do get us any where with God? What really should we be doing and what attitude should we live by? Come on! I know you, like me have and did take a position one way or the other during the debat...

Gratitude will Un-Shackle You We are familiar with the catch phrase, “Your attitude will determine your altitude”. There is some truth to that. There is even a better catch phrase, “Your attitude of gratitude will determine your wholeness, wellness and total healing”. Jesus wants us to learn the power of gratitude in making us whole and setting us free from the shackles of an un-ending pursuit of more stuff instead of being satisfied with God’s provision at the present. What is the point receiving a great miracle when you can’t acknowledge and thank the maker/giver? You can still feel empty inside even upon receiving the greatest miracle of healing or whatever else you prayed for. In addition, Jesus wants to teach us how to exercising our faith through simple obedience and the need for gratitude as an aspect of faith. Luke 17: 11-19 11Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12As he was going into a village, ten men who had lep...