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#SV – Called to Freedom

Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke

Brothers and sisters:For freedom Christ set us free;so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery. For you were called for freedom, brothers and sisters.But do not use this freedomas an opportunity for the flesh;rather, serve one another through love.For the whole law is fulfilled in one statement,namely, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.But if you go on biting and devouring one another,beware that you are not consumed by one another. I say, then: live by the Spiritand you will certainly not gratify the desire of the flesh.For the flesh has desires against the Spirit,and the … Continue reading #SV – Called to Freedom

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#SV – Together, we pray

Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke

This sequence of the Pentecost has been modified from the original, which is more poetic, to a simpler language. The aim is to make indeed a prayer that comes right from the heart of believers without the distraction of the rhyming pattern of that beautiful sequence. Come, beloved Holy Spirit! From your celestial home Shed a ray of light divine upon us! Come, Father of the poor! You are the source of all we have, Come, dwell and shine within us. You are the greatest comforter; You are the most welcome guest of our souls; Come and refresh us here … Continue reading #SV – Together, we pray

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#SV – Christ’s Peace

Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts to be troubled or afraid” (Jn.14:27). One problem of the prosperity Gospel spirituality is that it often reduces the source of the peace of Christ to material blessings: “Once I make money, get that degree, seal that contract, buy that house, and marry that man/woman, then my life would be just fine.” Of course, all these are beautiful accomplishments that can bring joy into one’s life, but the question is: Without all these, can … Continue reading #SV – Christ’s Peace