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INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN LIVINGAuthor: Rev.

Babatunde Ezekiel Ajibola

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HUMAN BRIDEGROOM AND ANIMAL BRIDE?

Wonders will not cease to happen in the human realm. That which is induced by nature and that which is motivated by the ignorance often demonstrated by man. The source of all these is fear that emanates out of man's ignorance and inability to come up with a logical solutions to the things that baffles the mind. Superstitions and the invocation of taboos have been the only source of explanations for most occurrences that takes place in the society especially in the primitive age. Unfortunately most of this beliefs are able to survive the many stages of human history and times because they are woven around the mysteries of the universe which are believed to be determined by spiritual forces. Even though science and acquisition of refined knowledge has improved many aspect of human perspective of viewing the universe, there are still many areas to cover and which may not be covered. However, there is a true revelation of knowledge which comes by divine imposition and demonstrated by love for mankind. This revelation is the Bible. A thorough knowledge of the bible by the nurturing of the Holy Spirit reveals the eternal truth about the universe and the position of man in relation to other creatures in it. Far before it was revealed through scientific knowledge that the earth is round, the scriptures had spelt it out in Is.40:22 that the earth is round. It is also forbidding that man must not in any way have bond with animal which includes sexual or otherwise implied. Many human community such as India through their Hindu faith still come up with many such social imposition that make mankind relegated to absurdity. Marrying a child to a dog for whatever reason is uncalled for and primitive. This part of the world is very much in need of the gospel. May the Lord stretches His mighty hand of deliverance to this domain and many other such places across the globe.
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The ceremony, at a Hindu temple in Orissa state's Jajpur district,was conducted with all the rituals observed at traditional weddings.
It included a dowry for the bride - the village bitch.
The dog sported two silver rings and a silver chain, the UNI news agency reported.
Parents of the groom, 18-month-old Sangula, were advised to arrange the marriage when they noticed a tooth growing from their infant son's upper gum.
The growth was considered to be a bad omen in the boy's tribal community.
Village elders believed it would lead to him being killed in a tiger attack - a fate preventable, according to tribal tradition, by marrying a dog.
Sanrumula Munda, Sangula's father, said the ceremony would not stop him from marrying properly when he comes of age.
Superstition is still a potent force in tribal and remote communities of India.

CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE: JOE ARHAVBARIEN

World events in past two weeks have demonstrated the fragile nature of our world in these times. The level and scale of natural disasters, either freely occurring or fanned by human activities gives cause to worry, though in the light of the bible end-time prophecies, these incidences i.e. massive wild fires in Australia, cold and freezing extreme temperatures battering Europe, Collusion of Russian and US satellites in space (first of its kind!) with the risk of further polluting our air space and the monster of global economic recession sure portends to us a bleak future for the only known planet in the galaxy that can support life.

Like in a sweep stake activity, odds of survival in these times sure tends to zero, however, I have strong faith in God for everyone who will not look at the present distresses.

In his book titled – “Facing the Fearful Odds”, Gregory Urwin described how ill-equipped volunteers and handful marines during the depression of the 1940s, at a time when the Americans were at the mercy of the powerful Japanese army, a few gritty Marines and civilian construction workers - every one of them a regular "Joe Everyman" with whom any American could identify - held off the mighty Japanese navy and air force for more than two weeks and dealt them a stunning, crushing blow.

You might see yourself today, as a regular “Joe Everyman”, but with Christ in you, you have the heart of David, to bring down the Goliaths facing you.

The bible is replete with men and women, who face odds, had zero survival chance, Jabez was doomed because of a jinxed name, Joseph, was caged with his dreams, Daniel and his three friends demonstrated great faith in exile, Deborah(Judge 4:8-9) showed that God is able to use a woman to save a nation. They did not remain in bonds forever, God gave them all victory. Yours is sure to come in Jesus’ matchless name!

I believe what the Lord is telling us at times like this, is that no matter what the situation is, He is still God, if He has to make the sun over our lives to standstill a whole day like in Joshua10:12; or to a believer in Christ whom all seems lost - may be health is on decline and you feel you still have more to accomplish for God’s glory, the experience of Hezekiel when he requested Prophet Isaiah in 2Kings 20:5-11 is yours for the asking “ v8.... And Hezekiah said unto Isaiah, What shall be the sign that the LORD will heal me, and that I shall go up unto the house of the LORD the third day? And Isaiah said, this shall be the sign unto thee from the LORD, that the LORD will do the thing that he hath spoken: shall the shadow go forward ten steps, or go back ten steps? And Hezekiah answered, it is a light thing for the shadow to decline ten steps: nay, but let the shadow return backward ten steps. And Isaiah the prophet cried unto the LORD; and he brought the shadow ten steps backward, by which it had gone down on the dial of Ahaz” (Read also Isaiah 38:8)

Extraordinary times require extraordinary manifestations, I was asthmatic for many years until, I got divinely healed, and God really is able.

As you move into week no. 8, know it’s a new beginning to experience God’s power to save in the face of odds.

Today’s’ supplement written by an unknown author, are bold affirmation of faith, which I pray will strengthen us as we move along.

Peace Be Unto You.

Your friend in Christ’s Cause

Joe Arhavbarien

“If you have not known God’s saving grace through Jesus Christ our Lord, this is the time to confess your sins, apply the cleansing power of Christ by faith to wash your sins, join a bible believing and praying church; and if you need help or personal counsel send me a personal email”.

=============I Refuse =============

I Refuse

I refuse to be discouraged, to be sad, or to cry;
I refuse to be downhearted, and here's the reason why:
I have a God whose mighty, who’s sovereign and supreme;
I have a God who loves me, and I am on His team.
He is all-wise and powerful. Jesus is His name;
though everything is changeable, My God remains the same.
My God knows all that's happening; Beginning to the end;
His presence is my comfort; He is my dearest Friend.
When sickness comes to weaken me, to bring my head down low,
I call upon my mighty God; Into His arms I go.
When circumstances threaten to rob me of my peace;
He draws me close unto His breast, where all my strivings cease.
When my heart melts within me, and weakness takes control;
He gathers me into His arms, He soothes my heart and soul.
The great "I AM" is with me. My life is in His hand.
The "Son of the Lord" is my hope. It's in His strength I stand.
I refuse to be defeated. My eyes are on my God;
He has promised to be with me, as through this life I trod.
I'm looking past all my circumstances, To Heaven's throne above;
my prayers have reached the heart of God I'm resting in His love.
I give God thanks in everything. My eyes are on His face;
the battle's His, the victory mine; He'll help me win the race.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!!!!"Vision is not seeing things as they are, but as they will be..."
-Unknown

YOU CAN'T DENY THE FACTS OF HISTORY: Rev. Babatunde Ezekiel Ajibola

DO NOT DENY THE HOLOCAUST
Facts of history can not be denied. Each time such an attempt to deny the facts of history is made, prejudice is always in display and it is often obvious that mischief is also is the making. Holocaust is an historic fact and it is one of the events of history that makes humanity highly degraded and worthless. We can correct this by making sure all human race no matter what religion, colour and ideological affiliation are treated equally in all matters that need be tackled to protect human dignity. There are facts of history that we can not deny because they shine above like the sunshine that the entire location of the earth feel their impact. We can not deny that the first and the second world war was fought and that millions died. We can not deny the fact that man landed on the moon. We can not deny that millions of African descent were taken as slaves and exported to the new found world of america and the islands. We can not deny the Civil Right movement in the U.S.A that inspired the 'I have a dream speech' of Martin Luther King jr. We cannot also deny the Soweto massacre by the tyranous apartheid regime of South Africa and the imprisonment of Mandela. Most importantly we can not deny the Cruxifixion of Jesus Christ of Nazareth who according to prophecy died and rose from death the third day thereby completing the work of salvation for mankind and that we celebrate Christmas to mark the birth of the Messiah. As I can not deny that I exist as I am writing this article right now, in like manner, I can not deny the existence of God who is the author of all things. What do you know do not happen that history is trying to impose on human knowledge. Make it known but definitely not one of the above. The outrage over Bishop Richard Williamson's claim that thhe holocaust never took place should be put to rest. For whatever reason the bishop denied the holocaust, it must be personal and that is that. Will the Jews also continue to deny the resurrection of Jesus Christ and that He is the Messiah that is to come? Let them think about it.

HOLOCAUST DENIAL

VATICAN CITY – In a message aimed at easing the rancor over a bishop's denial of the Holocaust, Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday called the slaughter of 6 million Jews a crime against God, and the Vatican said he would make his first visit to Israel in May.

The pope met with about 60 American Jewish leaders on Thursday and assured them the Catholic Church was "profoundly and irrevocably committed to reject all anti-Semitism," issuing his strongest condemnation yet of Holocaust denial.

The furor blew up after Benedict lifted the excommunication of a traditionalist bishop who denied the Holocaust, sparking outrage among Jews and Catholics alike. The Vatican said Benedict did not know about the views of Bishop Richard Williamson when he agreed to lift the excommunication.

"The hatred and contempt for men, women and children that was manifested in the Shoah was a crime against God and against humanity," Benedict told thet visiting leaders, using the Hebrew term for the Holocaust. "This should be clear to everyone, especially to those standing in the tradition of the Holy Scriptures."

"It is beyond question that any denial or minimization of this terrible crime is intolerable and altogether unacceptable," he said during the meeting in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace.

Jewish leaders applauded his comments, saying the crisis with the church that had been sparked by Bishop Richard Williamson's comments was over.

The Vatican also said that the pope's visit to Israel — the second official visit by a pope _would take place in May. Its date had not previously been announced, and as the outrage over Williamson increased, some had questioned whether the trip would take place.

"We never had an issue with the pope but with the bishop who belittled the Holocaust," said Oded Weiner, director general of Israel's chief rabbinate.

He said theological talks between Israel's chief rabbinate and the Vatican, which had been suspended in the wake of the Williamson affair, are now planned for March 12.

Abraham Foxman, a Holocaust survivor and the national director of the Anti-Defamation League, said the Vatican should excommunicate Williamson again because of his remarks.

"Every moment that he stays in the church gives him credibility," he told reporters after the meeting.

"Today's statement was important but it did not bring closure," he said. "You cannot condemn Holocaust denial and anti-Semitism and reinstate somone who to this day continues to be an anti-Semite and deny the Holocaust."

In an interview with Swedish state TV broadcast Jan. 21, Williamson denied that any Jews were gassed during World War II. He said only about 200,000 to 300,000 Jews were killed, but none of them gassed.

The Vatican stressed that it did not in any way share Williamson's views. But confronted with mounting Jewish outrage, the Vatican demanded Williamson recant before he would be fully admitted as a bishop into the church.

Williamson has apologized for causing distress to the pope, but has not recanted. He said he would correct himself if he is satisfied by the evidence, but insisted in an interview with the German magazine Der Spiegel that examining it "will take time."

Benedict lifted the excommunication of Williamson and three other bishops who were consecrated by the late Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre without papal consent in 1988. Lefebvre founded the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X in 1969, opposed to the liberalizing reforms of the Second Vatican Council, particularly its outreach to Jews.

Benedict's trip in May, which had been planned before the Williamson affair surfaced, would be the second official visit by a pope to Israel.

Pope John Paul II made the first official visit in 2000.

The only other visit by a pope, in 1964, reflected the strained nature of the relationship in those years. Pope Paul VI spent only part of one day in Israel, and never ventured into Jewish west Jerusalem. He never uttered the word "Israel" in public.

DUTCH MP BAN FROM ENTERING UK; KORAN THE ISSUE?

A Dutch MP who described the Koran as a "fascist book" has been banned from entering the UK amid fears his presence would endanger public security.

Freedom Party MP Geert Wilders was invited to show his controversial film - which links the Islamic holy book to terrorism - in the UK's House of Lords.

But Mr Wilders, who faces trial in his own country for inciting hatred, has been denied entry by the Home Office.

Mr Wilders said the move was "cowardly" but one peer said it was "welcome".

'Offensive'

Mr Wilders' film Fitna caused outrage across the Muslim world when it was posted on the internet last year.

Its opening scenes show a copy of the Koran followed by footage of the 9/11 attacks in the US and the bombings in Madrid in 2004 and London in 2005.

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The Dutch prime minister has said the film served "no purpose other than to offend".

Mr Wilders was asked to show the film at the House of Lords by UK Independence Party peer Lord Pearson.

However, he received a letter from the British Embassy in the Netherlands telling him he would not be allowed into the UK.

The Home Office said there was a blanket ban on Mr Wilders entering the UK under EU laws enabling member states to exclude someone whose presence could threaten public security.

"The government opposes extremism in all forms," it said in a statement, adding that it had tightened up rules on excluding those engaging in "unacceptable behaviour" in October.

"It will stop those who want to spread extremism, hatred, and violent messages in our communities from coming to our country."

Mr Wilders described the decision as "cowardly" and said he still intends to travel to the UK on Thursday to take part in the event.

'Very saddened'

He told the BBC: "It's incredible that an elected politician who was invited by one of your parliamentarians to a discussion with people who are against me, or in favour of me [was banned from the UK]."

Mr Wilders added: "I was surprised and very saddened that the freedom of speech that was a very strong point of UK society has been harassed. I thought Great Britain had the mother of all parliaments."

It would be unwise to have him in the UK because this man's presence would cause hatred

Lord Ahmend


Profile: Geert Wilders

The Dutch government is reported to be trying to overturn the ban.

In the past, Mr Wilders has called for the Koran to be banned and compared it to Mein Kampf.

Earlier this year, a Dutch court ordered prosecutors to put Mr Wilders on trial for inciting hatred and discrimination by making anti-Islamic statements.

Labour peer Lord Ahmed, who expressed his concerns to the Parliamentary authorities about Mr Wilders' visit, said he welcomed the decision to ban the MP.

"It would be unwise to have him in the UK because this man's presence would cause hatred," he said.

"He has a case against him in the Amsterdam court for inciting hatred."

'Attacked obviously'

Lord Ahmed, who said other Muslim peers shared his concerns, stressed that Mr Wilders' views would certainly present a threat to public order.

"When Muslims are attacked obviously you will see people react to that."

But Lord Pearson said the decision to bar him was "weak and unacceptable in the extreme".

"The Home Office is guilty of appeasement on this, clearly."

The peer said the screening would still go ahead on Thursday whether Mr Wilders was present or not.

He said the parliamentary authorities were happy for the event to take place but had ordered extra security for it.

"The film does not threaten anyone," he said, adding that it simply showed how violent extremists justified their actions.

He said the screening would be followed by a debate on issues relating to the Koran, extremism and freedom of speech.

ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL, THE LORD GOD MADE THEM ALL

Doctors in California have been astonished by a baby boy born with 24 perfectly formed and fully functioning fingers and toes. Skip related content
Related photos / videos Double Dozen Digit Baby Blessing Kamani Hubbard has six digits on each hand and foot, a condition commonly known as polydactylism.

Doctors at St Luke's Hospital in San Francisco say, because the extra fingers and toes are so well formed, they do not consider it a deformity or disability.

Maternity staff and the radiographer did not detect the baby's extra digits, so it came as quite a surprise to Kamani's father.

Kris Hubbard said "I was in amazement. It took a little while for me to take it all in.

"My son has six fingers, then I saw his toes and I thought 'This is quite unique'."

Polydactylism affects around 1 in 500 babies.

The extra digits are usually small pieces of soft tissue. They occasionally contain bone without joints and are rarely complete, functioning digits.

Famous polydactyls include: actress Gemma Arterton; West Indian cricketer Gary Sobers; Blues guitarist Hound Dog Taylor; and Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII.

Dr Michael Treece, a paediatrician at St Luke's Hospital, said: "It's merely an interesting and beautiful variation rather than a worrisome thing.

"Imagine what sort of pianist a 12-fingered person would be. Imagine what sort of flamenco guitarist. If else, think of their typing skills."

The parents have not decided whether to have the extra fingers and toes removed, but doctors say the baby should keep them.

THE SKEPTICS WILL NOT BELIEVE

THE SKEPTICS WILL NOT BELIEVE
Rev. Babatunde Ezekiel Ajibola


By the time I started to put together this write up, my heart was very heavy and because a desire was burning in my heart to make the entire world population know what the Lord Jesus said about this generation.
Do you notice how I have chosen to spell the word ‘Sceptics’ in the title of this write up, yes, I decided to spell the word in the archaic manner because what I am about to say is regarded as archaic by many and not fitting into the present day perspective of the world in general.
You might say the old time religion but I say no, it is the eternal truth which is the narrow way constructed for you and I to travel on our pilgrim journey and any other way is towards destruction.
I just received an email message from a friend who I mailed a message from my blog in which I tried to relate what is happening to the world economy as one of the signs of the end time.
In his reply, he felt I am probably becoming a dooms day prophet and he assured me things are going to be better for the world in general and that the world will continue to prosper to eternity.
He is my very good friend with whom I have done many things together with. We have both experienced the good and the bad together but while I am seeing things from the biblical point of view, he prefers to see things from the other perspectives believing we should not take the bible too serious and yet he goes to church.
I know there are many people like that out there and it makes me sad when I come across people like this because they make it appear as if to tell people about the word of God as written in the scriptures is an uphill task. Though it is not for us to take care of the inside but the Holy Spirit, may God continue to strengthen our faith to continue to tell the story of life to people so that we do not lament like Jeremiah did in Lamentation.
When we look at what is happening to the world economy, as redeemed of the Lord who pray and watch, it is obvious that we are experiencing the end time signs that must precede the great tribulation. “Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.”Lk.21:36
We woke up suddenly and here we are, banks are going bankrupt, houses being repossessed, thousand s are losing their jobs, businesses closing down and there is fear everywhere in the heart beat of most men and women upon the surface of the earth if these diverse misfortunes would soon knock on their doors.
The question that is being asked is, ‘how long will this last?’ Some say it is the beginning of another world economic recession that will take time to solve, some say we might not totally get out of it for a long time.
About a week ago in the United States a man who lost his job killed his wife, his five beautiful children and finally himself leaving a suicide note that there was no need to keep his children alive and to the care of others hence he decided with his wife to include the children in the list of termination.
This man like millions in the world today have the worldly material possession as the source of their joy while for us who are redeemed of the Lord have the joy of the Lord as our strength that even if we lose the entire world we are rest assured in the Lord for the return of our captivity.
“Man's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.”Lk.21:26
To the redeemed of the Lord, let us the prudent in all our financial budgeting and avoid spending on things that we don’t actually need. We should avoid one of the fruits of the flesh which is emulation and envy which may lead us to wanting to do what we see others do. And in every thing as the scriptures say, we should with praises and thanksgiving make our needs known to the Lord.
“Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.
Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses.
And he led them forth by the right way that he might go to a city of habitation.”Ps.107:5-7