DID THE DEVIL ORIGINATE FROM AFRICA?
How can we fairly and objectively define the continent Africa. To many, Africa is the home of the black people, to some it is a third world continent, to others it is a land of cultural emphasis, war, famine and political upheavals. In a sense, any of these views can be right but a more realistic approach is to define Africa as the earliest continent to taste civilization yet has easily become the most uncivilized region of the world. As far back as B>C 2000 Egypt was celebrated as a world super power and economic giant. Africa woke up early but never took the days activities serious.
What went wrong? How are the mighty fallen! How did a promising continent become the dumping yard of the world? Today, Africa has practically become the symbol of underdevelopment, crises, witchcraft, malaria, bad leadership and crime. An evil that can’t be found in Africa is a non-existing evil. With so many of its member countries blessed with human and natural resources, not a single African country can compete with the developed countries of the western world! Why?
Some of these facts are as stimulating as they are pitiable; Africa can boast of the best intellectuals in the world. She is strategically located near the equator providing her the advantage of solar energy utilization. She has one of the best trained infantry armies in the world to protect her from territorial invaders. She is endowed with abundant natural resources (most of which are unexplored, though).
The ugliest side of the picture, however, is the high rate of poverty, diseases, deaths, unemployment and corruption in the region. Some have even attributed these negative trends to witchcraft and other fetish activites predominant in the continent. This school of thought believes that Africa’s fore fathers were idol worshippers and human eaters who appealed and appeased the gods with blood obtained from killing innocent lives, most of these heinous crimes came under the cover of traditions and myths, the consequences being the sorry state Africa is today. Whether this guess is true or not remains contestable, some even suggested that the land is cursed, but by who?
Something is obviously wrong. Things aren’t just working in Africa. We are centuries behind Europe in terms of development. Worse still, our mentalities have been highly impoverished that what is important to many Africans is personal survival. Here, life has been so abused that food, clothing and shelter have taken the place of technological and scientific innovations, political stability, standard level of living, stable power supply and so on. The dread of poverty has led many to crime. Only few actually survive poverty as the victims resort to putting stumbling blocks on the paths of the lucky few using whatever means including bewitchment. Survival is not just for the fittest but for those that know how to protect both life and wealth. Politicians have converted government offices to opportunity to amass wealth illegally. Nothing seems to be working in mother Africa. Many have been fell by stray bullets fired by policemen that are supposed to protect them. Power supply is epileptic. Power outages is almost a non-existing phenomena in the developed countries but we have surrendered to that debased condition of living here. Something must be wrong somewhere. We all are responsible. African leadership should not be singled out for blame, for it is a bad followership that breeds bad leadership. Because the followership don’t appreciate good value system, our leaders are left to misbehave without a check. Experience has shown that those that condemn leaders do worse when given the opportunity to rule.
Unlike their European counterparts who see themselves as public servants, African leaders have become symbols of terror and error to their people. It is only in Africa you will see bad leaders holding the rein of power for decades. You are a dead man if you dare them. Critics are seen as opposition that must be crushed and silenced by all means. This ugly scenarios prompted a white author to suggest that the devil must be a black man! Or how can you explain a situation where a taxi driver in London is living better and more comfortable than a doctorate degree holder in Africa? Professors in Africa flee their native continent and teaching professions to take up menial jobs in America or London, sometimes going as low as becoming a mail deliverer, taxi driver or even a mortuary attendant! They call it golden flee but it is a brain drain that will destroy the prospects of an already battered continent. Who cares for ethics? Rules are treated with contempt. Respect and integrity have become unsought for. The race is to survive, and by any method! Is there hope for mother Africa?
-To be continued-
Monday, May 26, 2008
Ernest Odogba Miracle Crusade
KADUNA MIRACLE CRUSADE
The much advertised Kaduna Miracle Crusade organized by the Covenant Life ministry and Ernest Odogba Miracle Crusade has come and gone. The Crusade which held from the 6th to the 9th of March 2008 was attended by several thousands of people who thronged the Ungwan Maichibi Primary School ground venue of the meeting.
True to its pre-crusade billing, the number of attendants in the daily meeting were among the highest recorded in Kaduna state in recent times. Hundreds of sick people, the blind, the lame, dumb, deaf, afflicted and those suffering from terminal sicknesses daily besieged the arena for the event and they were not disappointed. There were Sporadic miracle occurrences during each meeting. Myriad of healings were recorded as recipients jumped and shouted for joy. Several lame and physically challenged people received instant healing too as sights of crutches filled the air. It was also a time for Spiritual freedom as many who were bound, oppressed and tormented by the devil were set free by the power of God.
One striking incidence took place on the third day of the meeting when a severely sick woman whose condition was linked to witchcraft attack was carried to the venue of the meeting. As the man of God Dr. Ernest Odogba was praying for her, one of the people that carried her to the crusade, a 10 year old girl, began to confess, she claimed responsibility for the sick woman’s predicament, not even the hallowed vicinity of the crusade ground could stop angry neighbours from unleashing their anger on her afterwards!
As usual, the Man of God, Dr. Ernest Odogba did not disappoint as God used him to minister healing and deliverance to the sick and afflicted. The anointing displayed by the man of God was rather unusual. At a spoken word from his mouth, hundreds of people staggered to the floor, dazed and slain under the power of the Holy Spirit; their getting up from the floor was to start a new lease of life, free from the all symptoms of sickness and oppression. Scores of hundreds of people marched out of the stage to testify of their healing. A woman who was brought to the crusade ground completely deaf received her healing as she heard for the first time in eight (8) years!
Several lame folks received their healings as they walked without the aid of their crutches! Some of them provided pathetic scenes as they painstakingly managed to walk.
The great Kaduna Miracle Crusade might have come and gone but its blessings and effects will remain indelible in the lives of Kaduna residents especially those residing in Sabo/Chukun Local Government Area.
The much advertised Kaduna Miracle Crusade organized by the Covenant Life ministry and Ernest Odogba Miracle Crusade has come and gone. The Crusade which held from the 6th to the 9th of March 2008 was attended by several thousands of people who thronged the Ungwan Maichibi Primary School ground venue of the meeting.
True to its pre-crusade billing, the number of attendants in the daily meeting were among the highest recorded in Kaduna state in recent times. Hundreds of sick people, the blind, the lame, dumb, deaf, afflicted and those suffering from terminal sicknesses daily besieged the arena for the event and they were not disappointed. There were Sporadic miracle occurrences during each meeting. Myriad of healings were recorded as recipients jumped and shouted for joy. Several lame and physically challenged people received instant healing too as sights of crutches filled the air. It was also a time for Spiritual freedom as many who were bound, oppressed and tormented by the devil were set free by the power of God.
One striking incidence took place on the third day of the meeting when a severely sick woman whose condition was linked to witchcraft attack was carried to the venue of the meeting. As the man of God Dr. Ernest Odogba was praying for her, one of the people that carried her to the crusade, a 10 year old girl, began to confess, she claimed responsibility for the sick woman’s predicament, not even the hallowed vicinity of the crusade ground could stop angry neighbours from unleashing their anger on her afterwards!
As usual, the Man of God, Dr. Ernest Odogba did not disappoint as God used him to minister healing and deliverance to the sick and afflicted. The anointing displayed by the man of God was rather unusual. At a spoken word from his mouth, hundreds of people staggered to the floor, dazed and slain under the power of the Holy Spirit; their getting up from the floor was to start a new lease of life, free from the all symptoms of sickness and oppression. Scores of hundreds of people marched out of the stage to testify of their healing. A woman who was brought to the crusade ground completely deaf received her healing as she heard for the first time in eight (8) years!
Several lame folks received their healings as they walked without the aid of their crutches! Some of them provided pathetic scenes as they painstakingly managed to walk.
The great Kaduna Miracle Crusade might have come and gone but its blessings and effects will remain indelible in the lives of Kaduna residents especially those residing in Sabo/Chukun Local Government Area.
Miracle Testimonies
TESTIMONIES
I RECEIVED MIRACLE JOB VIA THE ANOINTING
I have been searching for a job quite some time, but to no avail. I was gradually loosing hope and becoming discouraged until I attended an anointing service conducted by Dr. Ernest Odogba in January 2008. Before then I had heard about what God had been doing in people’s lives through the anointing oil. I came believing, expecting God for a favour. A day after the anointing service, I received a call inviting me for an interview, and to my utter surprise, I passed (despite the impromptu invitation) and was employed. If not for the anointing, who could have made this possible? I am grateful. Praise the Lord.
Adebayo Godwin, Kaduna.
5 YEARS DUMBNESS HEALED
I have a five-year-old boy named Hassan. He was dumb from birth. We sought for help at many medical and native treatment centers, but none came. We finally resigned to fate. However, my hope revived when someone informed me of the Kaduna Miracle Crusade organized by Covenant Life Ministry in March 2008. I brought Hassan to the Crusade. On one of the days, the man of God, Dr. Ernest Odogba gave a message tittled ‘It is finished’ He prayed for the sick and called for people to come out to give their testimonies. I did not go out because my boy was still dumb. But surprisingly, I heard someone beside me saying ‘It is finished’: I turned around and it was Hassan talking! He looked at me and said it again ‘It is finished’! I could not believe my ears. Hassan was not just trying to talk; he was actually, talking normally! Since then he has remain healed and has been talking normally to people. Praise the Lord.
KIDNEY PROBLEM, HYPERTENSION CURED
My problem started in November 2007 when I went to bring my brother’s son from Illorin to come and stay with me, not knowing that the boy was possessed. He wrecked a lot of havoc on me and my family. One day as I was eating rice, I discovered I swallowed something that was not rice and I started shouting. Eventually I vomited a pin. I started watching the ministration of Dr. Ernest Odogba on T.V. One day the boy confessed to me, he confessed he was responsible for putting the pin into my rice spiritually with the aim of destroying me gradually. But I didn’t know they have poisoned my blood spiritually. This resulted to serious ailments. Medical test diagnosed kidney disorder and hypertension. A second test from a different hospital confirmed the same. My condition became critical. During this period my wife told me she dreamt that I died! I told her I wouldn’t die. Before now, I have been reading the books of Dr. Ernest Odogba, especially his books on faith and healing. I decided to attend his meetings. During a Faith Clinic Service in April, the man of God gave a word of knowledge about me, he spoke about a man whose blood has been poisoned and who God is about healing. I was excited because I knew that my healing has come. When I went to the hospital, test revealed that all the ailments were gone! The Kidney disorders and hypertension could not be traced. Even the physical symptoms and pains were all gone. I have been totally healed. Praise the Lord.
Patrick Okoh
PARTIAL BLINDNESS HEALED
My name is Paulina Joseph. I have been suffering from partial blindness since 1998. At first, I thought it was a minor case, but I continued to have increasing difficulties in seeing effectively with both eyes. At nights, it was worse, I could hardly see anything at that time of the day. Also, I could not discern the colour of objects, neither could I see properly near objects. This led me to many medical centers and eye specialists but the problem persisted. I have almost lost hope of seeing again when someone informed me of Covenant Life Church, Sabo. On a Wednesday in February 2008, I came to the Faith Clinic where Dr. Ernest Odogba was ministering to the sick. As the man of God was praying, I felt an abnormal sensation inside my eyes region, followed by a relief and before I knew what was going on, I was seeing perfectly as every normal person does! My total sight has been restored! Up till now I can see very normally. I am healed: Praise the Lord.
I RECEIVED MIRACLE JOB VIA THE ANOINTING
I have been searching for a job quite some time, but to no avail. I was gradually loosing hope and becoming discouraged until I attended an anointing service conducted by Dr. Ernest Odogba in January 2008. Before then I had heard about what God had been doing in people’s lives through the anointing oil. I came believing, expecting God for a favour. A day after the anointing service, I received a call inviting me for an interview, and to my utter surprise, I passed (despite the impromptu invitation) and was employed. If not for the anointing, who could have made this possible? I am grateful. Praise the Lord.
Adebayo Godwin, Kaduna.
5 YEARS DUMBNESS HEALED
I have a five-year-old boy named Hassan. He was dumb from birth. We sought for help at many medical and native treatment centers, but none came. We finally resigned to fate. However, my hope revived when someone informed me of the Kaduna Miracle Crusade organized by Covenant Life Ministry in March 2008. I brought Hassan to the Crusade. On one of the days, the man of God, Dr. Ernest Odogba gave a message tittled ‘It is finished’ He prayed for the sick and called for people to come out to give their testimonies. I did not go out because my boy was still dumb. But surprisingly, I heard someone beside me saying ‘It is finished’: I turned around and it was Hassan talking! He looked at me and said it again ‘It is finished’! I could not believe my ears. Hassan was not just trying to talk; he was actually, talking normally! Since then he has remain healed and has been talking normally to people. Praise the Lord.
KIDNEY PROBLEM, HYPERTENSION CURED
My problem started in November 2007 when I went to bring my brother’s son from Illorin to come and stay with me, not knowing that the boy was possessed. He wrecked a lot of havoc on me and my family. One day as I was eating rice, I discovered I swallowed something that was not rice and I started shouting. Eventually I vomited a pin. I started watching the ministration of Dr. Ernest Odogba on T.V. One day the boy confessed to me, he confessed he was responsible for putting the pin into my rice spiritually with the aim of destroying me gradually. But I didn’t know they have poisoned my blood spiritually. This resulted to serious ailments. Medical test diagnosed kidney disorder and hypertension. A second test from a different hospital confirmed the same. My condition became critical. During this period my wife told me she dreamt that I died! I told her I wouldn’t die. Before now, I have been reading the books of Dr. Ernest Odogba, especially his books on faith and healing. I decided to attend his meetings. During a Faith Clinic Service in April, the man of God gave a word of knowledge about me, he spoke about a man whose blood has been poisoned and who God is about healing. I was excited because I knew that my healing has come. When I went to the hospital, test revealed that all the ailments were gone! The Kidney disorders and hypertension could not be traced. Even the physical symptoms and pains were all gone. I have been totally healed. Praise the Lord.
Patrick Okoh
PARTIAL BLINDNESS HEALED
My name is Paulina Joseph. I have been suffering from partial blindness since 1998. At first, I thought it was a minor case, but I continued to have increasing difficulties in seeing effectively with both eyes. At nights, it was worse, I could hardly see anything at that time of the day. Also, I could not discern the colour of objects, neither could I see properly near objects. This led me to many medical centers and eye specialists but the problem persisted. I have almost lost hope of seeing again when someone informed me of Covenant Life Church, Sabo. On a Wednesday in February 2008, I came to the Faith Clinic where Dr. Ernest Odogba was ministering to the sick. As the man of God was praying, I felt an abnormal sensation inside my eyes region, followed by a relief and before I knew what was going on, I was seeing perfectly as every normal person does! My total sight has been restored! Up till now I can see very normally. I am healed: Praise the Lord.
Dibi Graduates
The Dove International Bible Institute (DIBI), the Bible Training School of the Covenant Life Ministry, Kaduna, Nigeria recently gratuated some students.
The colourful graduation ceremony which took place on Saturday 27th of October at the school premises, Sabo, Kaduna, was witnessed by ministers of God within and outside the country.
Among the top dignitaries present at the event were Dr Ernest Odogba (President of DIBI), Rev Joseph Oluwalogbon (Provost), Pastor (Mrs) Helen Odogba (Deans of Students Affairs), and Rev Godfrey Ejimonu (Registrar). Others are Rev Randy Kennedy (Canada), Pastor Christy Donaldson (UK), Pastor Ray (Canada) and other.
In his speech, the president of the school, Dr Ernest Odogb urged the graduants to be exemplary. As worthy embassadors of DIBI, he counseled them to use the acquired Bible knowledge to further the course of the gospel in their various areas of ministry.
Rev Randy Kennedy, on his part, advised the graduants to adhere to strict Bible doctrines both in teachings and in practice.
The gratuants included 15 graduants of Diploma course in Theology and 89 graduating students in Certificate Course.
DIBI is affiliated with the International Christian University, ICU, Lagos.
Golden Flight wishes the grauants a fulfilled vocation.
The colourful graduation ceremony which took place on Saturday 27th of October at the school premises, Sabo, Kaduna, was witnessed by ministers of God within and outside the country.
Among the top dignitaries present at the event were Dr Ernest Odogba (President of DIBI), Rev Joseph Oluwalogbon (Provost), Pastor (Mrs) Helen Odogba (Deans of Students Affairs), and Rev Godfrey Ejimonu (Registrar). Others are Rev Randy Kennedy (Canada), Pastor Christy Donaldson (UK), Pastor Ray (Canada) and other.
In his speech, the president of the school, Dr Ernest Odogb urged the graduants to be exemplary. As worthy embassadors of DIBI, he counseled them to use the acquired Bible knowledge to further the course of the gospel in their various areas of ministry.
Rev Randy Kennedy, on his part, advised the graduants to adhere to strict Bible doctrines both in teachings and in practice.
The gratuants included 15 graduants of Diploma course in Theology and 89 graduating students in Certificate Course.
DIBI is affiliated with the International Christian University, ICU, Lagos.
Golden Flight wishes the grauants a fulfilled vocation.
Golden Flight Magazine
Golden Flight Magazine is a pblication of Covenant Life Ministry, Kaduna Nigeria.
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Pastor Ernest Odogha PhD
Editor
Pastor Gabriel Joseph
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Pastor Abigail Wisdom
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Pastor (Mrs) Helen Odogba
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Graphics
Pastor Kola Thomas
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A vision is born , an idea is given. We formally welcome the readers on board the Golden Flight jet. Journalism is not about complicated methods of analysis but simple, truthful and realistic reporting and expressions.
The Golden Flight promsiseto do just that. Though philosophically different from a secular magaine, theGolden Fligh shall hwever endeavour tocarry out the three primary objectives of hournalism, namely: To educate, to Entertain and to Inform.
If an information is not new, it is not news. We intend to serve you the news in a new way. A news half told causes curisity. We shall unearth the unheard, reveal the concealed and expose the disposed parts of events and happenings. Surely, it will be double value for the buyers' money.
We know you will have responses and reactions don't hesitate to do that, we appreciate it.
We can only improve.
Welcome.
Editor-In-Chief
Pastor Ernest Odogha PhD
Editor
Pastor Gabriel Joseph
Associate Editors
Gloria Onuchukwu
Pastor Abigail Wisdom
Editorial Advisers
Pastor (Mrs) Helen Odogba
Deacon Tony Ekle
Graphics
Pastor Kola Thomas
Published & Circulated by
SUPREME PUBLISHERS
Designated & Printed by
DIGIMAC VENTURES LTD
All Correspondence to
P. O. Box 2642
Kaduna-Nigeria
Email gabsepg@yahoo.com
Or call 08025692833, 08033174110
From the Editor
A vision is born , an idea is given. We formally welcome the readers on board the Golden Flight jet. Journalism is not about complicated methods of analysis but simple, truthful and realistic reporting and expressions.
The Golden Flight promsiseto do just that. Though philosophically different from a secular magaine, theGolden Fligh shall hwever endeavour tocarry out the three primary objectives of hournalism, namely: To educate, to Entertain and to Inform.
If an information is not new, it is not news. We intend to serve you the news in a new way. A news half told causes curisity. We shall unearth the unheard, reveal the concealed and expose the disposed parts of events and happenings. Surely, it will be double value for the buyers' money.
We know you will have responses and reactions don't hesitate to do that, we appreciate it.
We can only improve.
Welcome.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
HAVE GOOD FRIENDS
DON’T HAVE IDLE FRIENDS
And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren. Genesis 13:8
You should distance yourself from people that cannot contribute in your life in any way or people who are not going any where or having anything to do in living. Such people will not help you and they are not make any head way in their lives. You have to part way with such people. Abraham parted with Lot, made a head way in life and gave his life a meaning.. Distance yourself from relationships that cannot help you to achieve anything. Don't entertain idle friends in your house either in morning or any time. Lot was becoming successful and prosperous because of the grace of God upon Abraham. Abraham brought up Lot in business and he became successful. Because of the so much success attained by Lot, he and his servants started competing with Abraham and his servants. This resulted into conflicts between Abraham servants and Lot servants. So Abraham called Lot and asked him to choose where he would go with his servants and properties to avoid further conflicts. He made a wrong choice. Seek counsel from your pastor before you take major decision.
And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren. Genesis 13:8
You should distance yourself from people that cannot contribute in your life in any way or people who are not going any where or having anything to do in living. Such people will not help you and they are not make any head way in their lives. You have to part way with such people. Abraham parted with Lot, made a head way in life and gave his life a meaning.. Distance yourself from relationships that cannot help you to achieve anything. Don't entertain idle friends in your house either in morning or any time. Lot was becoming successful and prosperous because of the grace of God upon Abraham. Abraham brought up Lot in business and he became successful. Because of the so much success attained by Lot, he and his servants started competing with Abraham and his servants. This resulted into conflicts between Abraham servants and Lot servants. So Abraham called Lot and asked him to choose where he would go with his servants and properties to avoid further conflicts. He made a wrong choice. Seek counsel from your pastor before you take major decision.
SHAKE OFF CRITICISM
SHAKE OFF THE CRITICISM
And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm. Acts 28:3,5
If someone is looking down on you, just know you are more than that person, walk away and do not be offended, shake it off, if they criticize you or jealous of you. Jesus told the disciples if you preach in any city and they do not understand you or take your message He told them to shake off the dust of their shoes. The same way if people are against you, judge you, envy you or speak against you shake that off and walk away and do not allow that to weigh you down. Paul shook the snake that bit him into the fire and felt no hurt. People thought he was going to die but he kept on in his business. We should act the same way when people attack us, just shake if off you. Those who speak against you are always at your back. You do not criticize those under you, for people to gossip about you means you are greater and better than them. What you should do with those kind of people is to love them and pray for them. What they did might hurt you but throw it away and forgive then and you’ll be blessed.
And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm. Acts 28:3,5
If someone is looking down on you, just know you are more than that person, walk away and do not be offended, shake it off, if they criticize you or jealous of you. Jesus told the disciples if you preach in any city and they do not understand you or take your message He told them to shake off the dust of their shoes. The same way if people are against you, judge you, envy you or speak against you shake that off and walk away and do not allow that to weigh you down. Paul shook the snake that bit him into the fire and felt no hurt. People thought he was going to die but he kept on in his business. We should act the same way when people attack us, just shake if off you. Those who speak against you are always at your back. You do not criticize those under you, for people to gossip about you means you are greater and better than them. What you should do with those kind of people is to love them and pray for them. What they did might hurt you but throw it away and forgive then and you’ll be blessed.
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