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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.

  Tomorrow will be just like any other day. The only difference is that it will no longer bear the name 2025, but 2026. Life will continue. A new year often gives us a chance to pause—to reflect, reset, and consider new plans, or even improve on old ones. It’s a beautiful opportunity to be intentional. God does nothing carelessly, and if He has brought us into 2026, it’s worth believing there is purpose attached to it. Perhaps this season is an invitation to step aside for a moment and ask Him what He desires for the year ahead. As they say, “Father always knows best.” Rather than walking into 2026 alone, there’s comfort in choosing to be led by God—by the One who knows the end from the beginning and gently shows the way. Happy New Year 🤍 May 2026 be abundant, guided, and purposeful for you. With all my ❤️,  Mitchelle Obatu  #NewYear2026 #HappyNewYear2026 #NewBeginnings #PurposeDrivenLife #PurposefulLiving #IntentionalLife #FaithJourney #SpiritualGrowth #PersonalGrowth #...

Christmas Clothes. That was the highlight of Christmas for us growing up. We couldn’t wait to wear our Mickey Mouse eyeglasses, paired with our brand-new Christmas clothes, and proudly show them off on Christmas Day. It was fun. That was why we looked forward to Christmas—the pomp and pageantry, the rice and chicken, the new clothes, the outings, the social gatherings, the laughter. For us, that was Christmas. And today, not much has changed. As Christmas draws near, the markets are brimming and bustling with people making purchases—goats, cows, chickens, bags of rice, spices, drinks. The ladies are braiding their hair, fixing their nails, and setting their lashes. Hotels, nightclubs, and lounges roll out event after event. Celebration mode is activated. You can feel the excitement in the air. The fireworks are banging.  But something… or rather, Someone is missing. The very Person being celebrated—Jesus. Christmas has slowly become a season where the emphasis is placed more on the...

Mami Wata - of all the names to give one's product, it is this? And I absolutely don't believe it is anything out of the ordinary. This has a demonic intent written all over it. Enough of the suspense. Let's get into it: So, there’s a product currently being promoted called “Mami Wata Ultra-Calming Rescue Mist” by EADEM.  If you’re not familiar with what Mami Wata represents, she is known as a marine spirit—a river goddess worshipped in different parts of the world. Simply put, anything associated with her is rooted in idol worship and is not of God. I personally don’t believe this product is just an innocent branding choice. A lot of people unknowingly dabble into witchcraft simply by buying and using certain products. These things are often created with spiritual intent, whether we realize it or not, and they can influence their users in subtle ways. Erica Mukisa, a former high-ranking devil worshipper of 18 years who is now born again and committed to exposing Satan’s st...

Christian witches. It doesn’t just sound like an oxymoron—it is an oxymoron because those two words should never exist together… at all! Yet, this is the reality. There is a growing group of people who identify as closeted Christian witches, and some of them may be singing in your choir or even leading prayers in your church. An ex-witch revealed: “There is a huge—and I mean huge—online community of closeted witches. They teach each other how to look Christian so they can remain in their Christian homes. They are taught how to do spells using the Psalms instead of spell books. So you think, ‘Oh, my daughter is always reading the Psalms. She’s always in the Bible. She’s on fire!’ No—she’s using it because witches use the Psalms as well.” Ex-witch opens up on Closeted Christian witches  According to her, many do this because they fear being thrown out of their Christian homes. Another woman who confessed to being a closeted witch said she sings in her church choir. She explained that...

Impact - that's one thing my husband and I live for. Impacting lives for God's glory😀. For us, there is no better way to live than that! And that's what we did in this annual program. With the theme Esau Syndrome, which simply means according to Heb 12:15, "Trading away of God's lifelong gifts for temporary pleasures" we pointed them back to Jesus, the real essence of life. I can't resist...sincerely! You know why? Because I believe that they can only really start living when they have a thriving relationship with Jesus. He is the foundation. Every other thing takes off from there. We also had two personal development sessions with our guest speakers, Mr Uche Mba and Mr Chima Okoli where the youths were taught how to upskill and access global opportunities.  Mr Nnanna Chukwu shared his story with them about how he was able to break from the demonic clutches of pornography.  We had our panel session, opportunities for question-and-answer, because after all...