Author: Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke

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#The Sting of Death!

Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke

1 Corinthians 15: 54-58 “Brothers and sisters:When this which is corruptible clothes itself with incorruptibilityand this which is mortal clothes itself with immortality,then the word that is written shall come about:Death is swallowed up in victory.Where, O death, is your victory?Where, O death, is your sting?The sting of death is sin,and the power of sin is the law.But thanks be to God who gives us the victorythrough our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters,be firm, steadfast, always fully devoted to the work of the Lord,knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” Holiness of … Continue reading #The Sting of Death!

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#SV – Letter to Abishai

Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke

Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke 6:27-38 Jesus said to his disciples:“To you who hear I say,love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.To the person who strikes you on one cheek,offer the other one as well,and from the person who takes your cloak,do not withhold even your tunic.Give to everyone who asks of you,and from the one who takes what is yours do not demand it back.Do to others as you would have them do to you.For if you love those who love you,what … Continue reading #SV – Letter to Abishai

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#SV – The ‘Sure Plug’

Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke

The value of a plug lies in its function to seal something that is leaking. In the search for a reliable plug, the idea of a ‘sure plug’ has emerged as a local lingo among Nigerians to express something or an idea that is considered as certain or reliable. While it is possible to say this about objects, the reliability of humans can never be absolute since we are all fallible, broken, and limited. As humans we can make mistakes even in our sincere effort to love and care for the other. We can betray trusts. We can make choices … Continue reading #SV – The ‘Sure Plug’

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#SV – Touch Our Lips!

Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke

The lips are the gateway out of our words and thoughts. Is there always an alignment between what we say and what we think? Are there times when both our thoughts and words are just evil? Are we always charitable with our words even when we think we are right? Do our words always flow from pure intention – to do good? Beloved, our words really matter. And since they matter, our lips matter too – for the lips and tongue are symbols of the kind of words we speak.  We cannot live in a meaningful society if our everyday … Continue reading #SV – Touch Our Lips!