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Just saw this now! It has been a long time coming. Lol. Mel Gibson is set to release a sequel to The Passion of the Christ. It is titled The Resurrection of the Christ. But there are a few changes though. The actor who played Jesus, Jim Caviezel, has reportedly been replaced by Jaakko Ohtonen. The reason shared was that Caviezel, now 57, was considered a bit older for the role. For him to play Jesus again, he would have had to be de-aged, hence the decision to use someone more age-appropriate. Also, the part of Mary Magdalene, originally portrayed by Monica Bellucci, is now being played by Mariela Garriga. I remember when The Passion of the Christ was released in 2004. Everybody wanted to see it, yet many of us couldn't bring ourselves to watch it because of how gory some of the scenes were. Those scenes where Christ was flogged and His experience on the cross... they made sure to make it as realistic as possible. It was played during one of the open-air crusades organised by my sc...

Death is a memo.  This was the thought that came to me when I read about the Nollywood actor, Alex Akubo's death. He died a few days ago on  Monday, 11th of May.  As expected, tributes are coming in from all over the place. But this is what I want to say to us: Whenever we hear about someone's death, don't just pay tributes and feel sorry.  Let it be a reminder to us to pause, step back, and think about our own lives. To reflect upon the fact that one day, we, too, will die. There is a reason why we are told in Ecc 7:2 that, "It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of everyone; the living should take this to heart." Let that sink in, because death is supposed to make us sober, confront us with reality, and push us to search our hearts and examine our lives. How am I living? Who am I hurting by my choices? Is there truly a God in heaven? Does salvation truly come through Jesus? What happens after death? ...

I accidentally saw a post by Marcus Rogers on his YouTube channel. He shared a picture with Joni Lamb and started with, “Rest in peace, God’s General.”  I was shocked 😲. Who was he talking about? Definitely not Joni Lamb! But she was the one with him in the picture! So I had to investigate further, and by the time I googled it, I began to see several reports that she had died...on the 7th of May, 2026. That was on Thursday. I became terribly sad. If you know the story of the recent happenings at Daystar Television Network, you will understand why I was doubly sad. First, I was sad because Joni is gone! Just like that. She lost her husband, Marcus Lamb, a few years ago during Covid. She remarried Doug Weiss about a year or two after Marcus passed on. Joni and Marcus Lamb And now, a woman who was so full of life, someone I usually watched almost every morning on Daystar Television, is no more...just like that. I can't seem to wrap my mind around it. It still feels surreal. The secon...

The followers of Jesus were alone with Him when they asked Him to explain the parable of the sower. They had moved beyond the crowd into intimacy. These were not just listeners—they were disciples. Jesus said to them in Mark 4:11: “To you it has been given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to those who are outside, all things come in parables.” There is a knowing that only comes when you step away from the noise and draw close. Knowing Jesus for yourself will never thrive in the place of hearsay— not what your father said, not what your mother told you, not even what your pastor preached. You only truly know Jesus in the place of intimacy. Revelation is birthed there—not in secondhand information. In Matthew 16, Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They answered with hearsay: “John the Baptist… Elijah… Jeremiah… one of the prophets.” Then Jesus asked the most important question: “But who do you say I am?” Peter responded, “You are the Messiah, ...

Last year, Pastor Robert Morris of Gateway Church pleaded guilty to allegations of child sexual abuse and was handed a 10-year sentence. However, he will reportedly serve only six months in the Osage County Jail in Oklahoma, where the abuse took place. Pastor Robert Morris  I have turned this over and over in my mind, wondering what must have gone wrong. Let me make a personal confession: I admired Pastor Robert Morris. I enjoyed his teachings deeply. I had the Gateway app installed on my phone and listened to his messages almost daily—right up until the day I heard that he had been implicated in a child abuse scandal that reportedly occurred in the early years of his ministry. I was shocked. I genuinely believed Pastor Robert Morris was a man of God. Yet, I also believe there were unresolved issues that God wanted him to confront—issues that were perhaps hidden, minimized, or buried in an attempt to protect reputation. For years, everything appeared to be going well. He was nearin...

I started this year by taking a bold and deeply personal step—self-publishing my books on Amazon Kindle. The result is The Dark Cloud Series (Parts 1, 2, and 3), a collection of novels that carry a message very close to my heart. This is not just a story. It is an invitation into conversations many people avoid—but desperately need. The Dark Cloud pt 1 - When the Darkness Began What The Dark Cloud Is About The Dark Cloud is a faith-rooted, emotionally rich fiction series that explores trauma, betrayal, silence, healing, and spiritual awakening. At the center of the story is Adaora, a woman whose life appears normal on the outside, yet beneath the surface lies a cloud of unresolved pain, buried secrets, and wounds that were never given permission to heal. Through her journey, the series confronts difficult but familiar realities: Childhood trauma and its long-term effects Emotional neglect and betrayal The silent struggles many women carry The tension between faith and pain The slow, co...

Many people believe that when they have money, they won't have any more problems. But that's not true! As a matter of fact, more money more problems.  Money can be a blessing or a burden. When people say “money is everything,” they forget one truth: If you’re not prepared for money, it will control you instead of serving you. That's why God is very interested in preparing us for our next level before we ever step into it. Imagine giving a car to your 10 year old child just because you can afford to. That would be suicidal. God doesn't give us finances or responsibilities just because He can afford to do that. He would first ensure that we are ready to handle it because He knows if we step into that blessing too soon, it would destroy or deter us. So as the loving Father He is, He takes us through the process.  Be careful what you pray for. Be patient. Prepare your heart first.  Watch the powerful video below and gain better insight. God bless you.

We are getting worship all wrong. Worship is not a mood you enter into and get out of. It is not music tempo. It is not a performance. Worship is a lifestyle. The Bible says true worship is offering your everyday life—your eating, sleeping, working, and living—as an offering to God (Romans 12:1). You can sing, dance, lift your hands, and still not be worshipping if your heart is far from Him. True worship is a heart posture. It is valuing God above everything else. It is obedience. It is surrender. It is spirit-to-Spirit communion. Worship is God’s exclusive reserve—never to be given to anyone or anything else. My prayer for 2026 and beyond is this: That whatever we do, we do it heartily, as unto the Lord and not unto men (Colossians 3:23). That is true worship.