I have published a lot of editions of Effectual Magazine in the past, like the very first one, this holds a special place in my heart. I must confess that I knew something was missing during the break we took. I always felt like this was one area of my life where I was letting God down massively. It became my heart cry that one day again, God will release the grace to get back …
A term very often used as a defence for the unlawful shooting of a person by an armed officer. At a time, this was a very common occurrence in Nigeria. The scenario was typical; an armed man trying to get the attention of another person would aim their gun at the fellow, either to threaten, caution or intimidate them, and then, boom, someone’s been shot. At this point, a situation to be regretted for a …
Lord, I consider Esther and the price she had to pay, all those women around her, the concubines. I consider Ruth who lost and gave up the rest, I consider Mary that had to travel such a long distance with her belly full of a baby, and what do I see in common with all three? Jesus and discomfort. There is a price to be paid to be with a great man, there is a …
You know how when you’re a student, it almost feels like a crime to say you do not have a writing pen? It was an unspoken rule, but it was an important one, still is. A student must have a pen! Well, everyone has at least one item they tend to carry around as a ‘must have’. For many people, it’s the wallet or purse, some women just love their shades and some, scarves amongst …
‘’for me to live is Christ and to die is gain”… Philippians 1 vs 21 This is my truest, most honest life desire. That I would look in the mirror and see Christ. There is nothing deeper, there is nothing more, in this life that I desire than to look and be like Him. This verse is my life. Every time I become selfish, every time I get angry, every time I am not …
