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Part 2 of the Lessons Learned from Abraham’s Story   Dear readers, welcome back to part two of my blog on Abraham’s journey of faith according to the book of Genesis, chapters 12 to 13. In the previous reflection on these lessons learned, I pointed out that wherever Abraham stayed, he raised an altar for God. I advised that we must reflect on this to consider its importance. This is because it is a form of inviting God into our homes and hearts to support us in building our relationship with Him and to feel His presence. For this reflection, I would like to continue with Abraham's story and the lessons learned by once again inviting you to pause and take into account what each storyline may be teaching us.   Famine in the Land of Canaan   When working on God’s purpose, you must do the work yourself or at least participate in it. Famine came upon the land of Canaan, and based on what is written, Abraham didn’t ask for manna from heaven but took a practical step to move wit...

Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Welcome back to my blog. I hope you are well. In today’s post, we will explore what it means to remain in faith even when we sin—regardless of whether the sin is considered small or great, venial or mortal. Before we continue, it’s important to break down what sin is and how it affects our faith. Understanding Sin and Its Impact on Faith Sin is a violation of God’s command and will. When we transgress against others or ourselves, we ultimately transgress against God. As the book of Job advises, sinning against others is also a sin against God. You might ask:  How does sin affect God? God’s laws and order are divine and intended to help us live harmoniously and prosper. When we sin, we break these laws and harm others—and because the laws are divine, we also sin against God. Think of it like a government system. Leaders, such as a prime minister or judges, pass laws to imp...

  Welcome to Talkinsen, a space where I explore religious and social topics from a thoughtful, often critical perspective. This blog is a follow-up to my previous reflection on the major events that shaped 2020—racism, police brutality, and other heavy societal issues. Today, I want to share something more personal: how I coped with the physical, emotional, and spiritual toll of the year. My hope is that my story and strategies will help you process your own experiences and nurture better mental wellbeing for the future. Digging Deep—What Does It Really Mean? By nature, I’m optimistic and self-motivated. I’ve always been able to find joy in small things and have been known (sometimes naively) to believe the best in people. But 2020 challenged me in ways I’d never experienced before. I had to dig deeper than I ever had. A simple Google search defines “digging deep” as tapping into your inner strength to live out your values and overcome obstacles. For me, it meant surrender—letting ...

  Hello all and welcome back to my blog.   I would like to first apologise for not posting in a consistent way that I wished and ought to. If you are new to Talkinsen blog. Hello and welcome. My name is Ogechi the creator and writer for this blog site. I would also like to use this opportunity to greet all returning readers and wish all a happy 2025 year. I wish to start this year's blog by talking about things to do with the self. Focusing on self care and wellness and how this is in alignment with God’s will for us. Self grooming and cleanliness are essential part of keeping God’s commandments. Why may you ask? And my answer to you is that is one of the ways you honour God with your body, mind and receive healing. Do you remember the story of the paralytic man (John 5:1-15) in the bible who because of his illness and disability was unable to get into the waters when stirred to clean himself to receive healing like others. What is important to note is that the cleanliness was...

  Opposing spirit is a challenging spirit (sometimes in the mind) or challenging people. They enjoy pulling you down, they are spiteful and enjoy making sure that you are not heard or feel bad about something you shouldn’t. Most importantly, they are condescending and opposes almost, if not all views you may have whether good or bad and the don’t care as they want you to look bad, inferior and fearful. They are often narcissistic and cynical in nature and there is also an element of jealousy in their approach so watch out for that. You can try and ignore or even avoid these people, but it often doesn’t work as they will find a way to be on your case. Therefore, it is best you address these opposing spirits or people in an assertive manner as the more you do so, the more stronger you become in challenging them and the less they oppose you. So how do you deal with these type of sprit or people? Apart from prayer, there are other practical tips that are helpful. But the most useful ad...

I write this blog to impress upon your heart how God truly wants us to love Him. This was the clear message God repeatedly laid on my mind during meditation.  You may have heard it said—or read in the Bible—that: “To love God is to keep His commandments. Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. (John 14:15, 21). Anyone who does not keep them but says they love God is a liar.” (Collerating  with 1 John, 4:20) While this is true, I couldn’t help but think how difficult it is for someone to consistently track every commandment daily. Doing so can be daunting, and because it seems so tasking, many of us: Easily forget Make mistakes Or even make wilful decisions not to follow them – I.e. give up Why? Because it starts to feel impossible to do or achieve. The Rich Young Man’s Struggle I absolutely love and commend the rich man in the Parable of the Rich Young Man (Matthew 19:16–28), as I understand his mental and spiritual struggle of being told that, despite ...