Don’t Defeat Yourself!

By Ose UgbeborThere are many uncertainties in life, but you are not one. So stop allowing what happened to you control what's left of you; Stop allowing what happened in you past control your future. Nothing can hold you back without your permission; Your past can either prepare you for a better tomorrow or convince you one doesn't...

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Don't Procrastinate—Talk to Yourself

Personal encouragement is a surefire way to start getting things done. We all procrastinate sometimes. But I think there are two kinds of procrastination—positive and negative. An example of positive procrastination is when you legitimately need (and make the most of) a little extra time to gather your thoughts. Negative procrastination...

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Wins US National Critics Book Prize for “Americanah”

Ace Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is clearly having the best month of her life as she promotes her new book – “Americanah“. Here’s another reason for her to go dancing in the wind - she has won the US National Critics Book Prize for her novel 'Americanah'. The book was also selected as one of The New York Times’ 10 best books...

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Every Guy's Struggle. Part 3

We also discovered something about the power of Jesus' death on the cross. We came to realize that Jesus not only died for our sins, but he also died for our guilt and shame. Up to that point, guilt and shame were like an enormous weight I dragged around wherever I went. But Jesus' death meant I didn't have to drag around that weight....

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Every Guy's Struggle. Part 2

Then I did take a chance and started confiding in a couple of close friends. I was really nervous about it at first, but I discovered they were a lot like me: feeling guilty about lust, yet unable to gain control over it. Throughout the rest of that school year, we occasionally talked about our problems. Even so, I still struggled. Then...

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Every Guy's Struggle. Part 1

I agonised, I pleaded with God. But then I'd find myself again and again falling into lust. Bored and without much to do on a Saturday night, I was alone in the basement surfing through TV channels. Like snapshots with sound, the images flipped by rapidly, telling me that, as usual, there wasn't much of anything on TV.Then I hit a couple...

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How to Respond to Betrayal

One of the most difficult things we will ever face is how we respond when we are betrayed. So how are we supposed to respond when someone betrays us by walking out on us, lies about us, or gossips about us? The common response is to return evil for evil, and to get really bitter and resentful. It is normal to feel anger and sadness,...

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5 Traits of A Good Man

BY FARRAH GRAY 1. PROMISES –  A man's word is his currency.  A respectable  man is a man of his word. He says what he means and means what he says. His word is his bond. A good man will keep his promises to his woman. He won't break dates and be a no call and no show. He will not play with your emotions.  He...

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Undergraduate scholarships in Nigeria for University Students in 2014.

The following undergraduate scholarships in Nigeria were offered in 2013 for Nigerian students. These award programmes are offered annually. To participate, take note of the previous deadlines for the applications which is likely to fall within same period for 2014 scholarship applications. You need to be aware of the time of the year...

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How Do I Know God's Will?

-How do I make good decisions?-What does God really wantfrom me? -Does God care about every little choice I make?The big question behind all of these questions, of course, isthis: -What's God's will for my life?We decided to explore the sometimes confusing issue ofGod's will.Do my decisions really matter to God? God cares about what's going...

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AimHigh in association with UBA presents (Aimhigh Player Identification and placement project)

Everything else being equal, what makes a young footballer into a star is exposure and opportunity, the earlier in life that a child gains access to good training, top games and opportunity to be seen by scouts, top coaches, clubs and agents, the better chance he has to be a successful footballer. Aimhigh in association with UBA has developed...

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Girls Lust Too

My mom and youth pastor brush off my sexual desires as if they're not real because I'm a girl.Q. I struggle with lust. In fact, I stopped watching the guys at school play basketball because when they go shirtless it causes me to struggle. I try to talk to my mom and youth pastor about my desires, but they just tell me I want to feel loved—they...

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No Going Back!

Sometimes we can't control getting hurt, that, I can understand, but Rehearsing the same pain is a choice; Driving down the same road that led you no where is a choice; Living that very same lifestyle that brought you no good is a choice; Passing through the same fire expecting not to get burnt this time around is a choice; Giving your trust...

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Leading with Integrity: How to Live a Life that Matters

Any time there is a human relationship, there is an opportunity for integrity or a lack thereof. In its most basic sense, integrity means to live out your life in private in the same way you live (or talk about) your life in public. And that's exactly how you ought to live your life.You are called to the highest of ideals. Believe things...

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Oscar! Lupita Nyong’o wins at the 2014 Academy Awards

Congrats to Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o! She has just won the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her role as Patsy in “12 Years a Slave” Lupita ended her emotional speech by saying – “No matter where you’re from your dreams are valid.” So poignant. The sky is so big that if we all decide to fly, it would surely...

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5 Questions to Ask Before You Date

Ever wish you could predict ahead of time whether or not a dating relationship will work out? It would save a lot of headaches and heartache, wouldn't it? While you can't predict the future, you can make choices that will help guide you to relationships that are both exciting and honouring to God. Here's how.As you think through potential...

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Do You Know the Difference Between Love and Sex?

Are you tired of relationships that don't work? Do you long to find that special person you really connect with and have the kind of sexual intimacy that you've always dreamed of? I want you to know that it is possible. God even has a planfor this -- and the key to experiencing His plan is to knowthe difference between love and sex.Hollywood...

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