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Dear Editor,
When I read about you and your organisation in the December 8th 2005 edition of The Sun Newspapers, l was so moved. This is because prior to this date, God opened my eyes to use my web emmaworldmission.4mg.com to begin an online Bible College and l put the information out on the web before l read your nice site. I am better thrilled when l read the leadership lecture of my fellow Haggai Institute personality, Bunmi Oni. I appreciate what God is using you for and may the Lord bless you in Jesus Holy name.
EMMANUEL AYODELE.

Dear editor,
I'm very impressed with this package or website and I pray that the Lord

will continue to strengthen you and all your members.
Asaolu Adenik.


Bro Bola,
I lack words to qualify how wonderful you have been in disseminating God's messages and vital information for the Christendom. May heaven support your endeavours.
It is well with u. Remain on the track. Happy Christmas. Thanks...Mishae.
Blessing Amaugoh



Dr. Lanre Adenekan

Should women put on trousers being a mans wear?
* Yes, l just want say God bless you for your story on women wearing trousers.
Mojisola Oladele.

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Thanks for this comprehensive analysis on women & trousers. I'm in total agreement and I hope that the timid ladies who had been boxed right into a corner over this would receive their lifelines!
- Joe Oredola
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Well, its amazing how in my country people still discuss matters like should a woman wear trouser or not. I think it shows our level of mediocrity in Africa . It is a shame because even our Christian counterparts in the western world whom we look up to, do not talk about such matters.
In Nigeria, Christians still talk about make-up, wearing of jewelries and the likes. Let us grow up in our faith and in our approach to certain matters. People should dress as they want to but don't go bullying on others in the name of Christianity.
If I may ask, why should a Christian be too fat? Is it not wrong to ignore exercises and moderate eating?

- Chichi.

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For all I know that what God is after is your soul and not what u put on. There are people that do not put on trousers but they are Satanic, wicked and not worthy to be called the sons of God.
- Adaoha Ndubuisi.

* I quite agree with the writer that it is what is in the heart of individual that matters when it comes to ladies wearing trousers.
Looking back into history, it could be recalled that ladies in Europe resorted to wearing trousers purposely to keep away suspected rapist.
These days, that our ladies have to ride on Okada (motorcycles) climb ladder as engineers, are enough justification for the wearing trousers. It is a matter of what is in the heart.
- Olufemi Kareem.

* Frankly speaking, I personally see nothing wrong in women wearing trousers. If I may ask, what do you wear as a lady engineer when working in the field, probably off shore?
Rom 13:13 "Let us behave decently...” 1cor14:40 says “Let us behave decently and in order."
With reference to the above Bible verses, we as Christians should ensure that whatever we do or put on is done in modesty. Our dress code should be decent whether trouser or no trouser.
- Adetayo.

Should a born-again polygamist send away one of his wives?
* Dear Editor,
I disagree with the author of this article or story. I agree with him that one cannot send away any of one's wives after he has become a Christian. But I don't think it is right the way he refers to that union as marriage. The marriage of three, four, five etc is not considered marriage in the bible. Though permitted or allowed.
- Tunde Ajibawo

* Dear Editor,
I think this guy doesn't know his bible very well. Of course, restitution should be done carefully, but I totally disagree with his submission that a born-again person who is married to three wives cannot send two of them away. They should be sent away, though with grace and provision. Marriage is monogamy in scripture. Pronto.
- Bola, churchgrowthafrica@yahoo.com

* Dear Editor,
Why will u not speak the truth on air? Are you not a true man of God? Who are u afraid of?
- Liz.

* Dear Editor,
I have been considering this aspect of restitution and my conclusion is that a Christian that is already married to more than one wife can continue with them. But if they desire an office in the church, as Apostle Paul wrote, must be husband of one wife.
BUSAYO


Bola Are
Bola Are : How they poisoned my husband
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Dear Editor,
God has been so faithful to Bola Are. Sis, keep up the good work of the Lord. Remain blessed.
- Gloria Jowata-Paul.

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Dear Editor,
I am challenged by this woman's testimony and her ability to keep her integrity. I have listened to some of her song and they are inspiring.
- KUSORO OLUWATOYIN.

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Dear Editor,
Certainly everybody has a story. Bola Are is no exception. Many are the afflictions of the righteous but the Lord delivered him from them all.
Yinka.

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Dear Editor,
I thank god for the life of Mama Are. I pray that God will help us so we can wait on the Llord for everything in our life.
- Mrs. Fatona Dupe.
 

Marriage Matters

Dear Editor,
I am happy another channel of inspiration to marriages has emerged. It is quite touching and revealing. I learned quite a number of lessons and I hope to take up the "practicals" soon.
Please, you are a blessing and I pray God fills you with more wisdom each time you seek Him. I am a Cameroonian, based in Cameroon. Thanks.
- HENRY ACHU.

* Dear Editor,
I have attended programme that has to do with knowing the will of God in Marriage. And it's almost what you mentioned was what I was told. I really want to start hearing from God. But I have not known the particular way He speaks to me. I really want to hear from him.
- Eunice I. Mokwunye.

   

Francis Bola
Akin-John

Why some men chase their house-maids, sisters-in-law
* Dear Editor,
But you are not entirely right. I love sex but I am not lustful.
- Prosper.

Dear Editor,
It's not applicable in all cases because each person's love story is different.
- Henry.


The Church today: To be a pastor is more than what you think
* Dear Editor,
Well done, I believe that God will lead Ministers to read this story so that we can experience change in JESUS name.
- Deborah Samuel.

* Dear Editor,
Yes. It's such a beautiful article. More of its kind is needed in Christendom because we only get to read such articles in secular media.
- Amara.

* Dear Editor,
Africans take pastors like a small God.
- Kenny Oluremi.


Let talk about sex:
Love making without penetration

Dear Editor,
The story is educating but does not solve my problem. My wife will not even let me penetrate her. We have been married for 5 years now, and in that 5 years, I can categorically tell you we have made love not more than 15 times.
Thank God we have children. In each instance of sex (for I cannot call it love making) it was like I was virtually raping her, yes my wife. She does not want to seek any medical advice. I booked an appointment with a doctor once, she did not go. What do I do? I keep waiting on God.
Before you go into fore play issues, on each occasion, the foreplay lasts almost 2-3 hours until I get tired. She just does not get excited. Really nothing seems to, even a love scene in a movie almost irritates her. During our courtship which lasted 5 years, we agreed to line up our thinking with God's word, never to have any sexual intercourse, by God's grace we achieved this, only to get married and here I am.I have a very high appetite for love making. But thank God, so far I have kept myself within the confines of my marriage; I pray God's grace continues to keep me. If I tell you it's easy, I am lying.
- Kings Kid.

Editors response:
Praise God for your life. I am sure there is a particular experience your wife went through in her past which is still haunting her, and she has not gotten the liver to discuss this with you. I advise you not to push her to disclose this to you yet. It might further upset the balance.
If she would not see a doctor, let her see a great cousellor like Pastor Deola Ojo of Grace Family Church, Oregun Ikeja, Lagos- that is if you are a Nigerian residing in Lagos. You can also contact her through this number
234-1-7744213. Read more about her here. Im sure your case is not beyond redemption in Jesus name.


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Dear Editor,
Yes I am blessed. Please, you are the best thing that is about to happen to my love life. I have been avoiding sex since ten yrs ago. But now I am about to get married to a US based lady who is interested in me being good in sex. But I suffer from quick ejaculation, which is too bad for me. How can you help me please?
- James Tukuson.

*Dear Editor,

I'm baffled at the pictures on this article. I wonder if this site is really a Christian site. Those who appeared on the photos are not likely to be marriage partners, and if they are, I wonder what point they are actually pointing at. In my conclusion, this is phonographic, and should be removed from this site. Please don't get me wrong, am not against talking about sex. However, it should be done honorably, maturely and in Christian context.
- Rev Dr. Robert Kimberly.

* Dear Editor,
Sincerely, I was blessed through the content of your site. The article, sex without penetration, was an eye opener for me. My wife can testify to it that that night, I was something else. As a Christian, I can now enjoy my sexual life without the hasty rush into the real thing. Thanks and may the Lord bless this work.
- Ben S.T.

Dear editor.
The pornographic pictures you left on this site is absolutely unnecessary. Will you be willing to display your intimate pictures online? Those whose pictures are displayed do it for monetary purposes. Why use them? You can tell your story without showing these pictures. They will do more harm than good.
- Mike

Dear editor,
These nude pictures are not befitting of a Christian website.
- Chaq.

Dear editor,
Pictures like this will drive real Christians away.
- Mimi.


Dear editor,
Im blessed by this story and the pictures used. It reminds me of my pastor who explain the act of love making to us in church. Please give us more of these stories so that someone like my wife whose holier than thou attitude is killing love making in my house.
Thanks.
- Archibong Kuffour,
Tamale, Ghana.


Dear editor,
Thanks for your story Sex without love making. My pastor drew the attention of our adult class to your site that has since become very popular here in Liberia, at least in our church.
I have read it all over again. My sex life is improving gradually. I now know through the pictures that love can be made anywhere; in the room, bathroom, kitchen, parlour, doorway, as long as there is privacy.
Mary Kerse Samuel.
Monrovia Liberia.


From the Editor:
This story or rather, the pictures used in the story Sex without penetration has attracted a lot of criticisms and accolades alike. If the appropriateness of the pictures is to be measured according to the respone it generated, we would have no reason to apologise to those who complained of 'pornographic' dimension of the pictures.
Out of the over 2000 feedbacks received on the story alone, less than 14 complained about these pictures. However, we do not intend to hurt anyone. We have copy-tasted all the pictures used. We consulted wide and far from professional journalists, pastors, counsellors, parents, etc and we believe we got enough counselling and support to use them.
We stand by the usage of the pictures.
Editor.

Abraham Abayendi:
Think your way to greatness . Ignorance can make a fool of you...

Dear Editor,
I am very proud of Pastor Abraham, I had the privilege of fellowshipping with him during my stay in Nigeria with the Idahosas'. The story was very intense and it does cause one to stop and think and think again. It is what we do with our thoughts or what we do think about that has a negative or a positive effect on one's life.
I love the breakdown and the comparison that Pastor Abraham presented, clear and concise. We should try to remember, that an idle mind is the devils workshop - and the Bible does say, "Think on These Things", those things that are lovely, honest, and pure."
God Bless You Son!
- Pastor Robert Session.

Dear Editor,
Yes, I have really learnt and gain something that I and most people overlook. Thanks to the writer. Keep it up.
- VINING OGU.

 

Daniel K. Olukoya (MFM): I waited 15 years to have a child.
Hmm, I honestly do not know where to start with this kind of story. But one thing that is certain is that the GO of MFM is Biblically uneducated. Did I hear you say, what? If he reads the bible at all, then he interprets it privately or subjectively without following the rules of hermeneutics.

The word of God is exalted above God's reputation, so says the Bible. But why is the GO exalting his experiences above the word. The word of God must judge our experience, not the other way round. His approach to ministration is syncretic, i.e. mixing cult principles of mysticisms, incantation - reciting liturgy, exorcisms etc.

There are too many issues to deal with in this story but I won't waste my time. Nevertheless, when I have enough time I will analyse his story by juxtaposing it with the scripture to show people that everything is claptrap and not edifying, and definitely give no glory to God.

Whether he has one million followers is besides the point because the Bible says there shall come a time when people will no longer endure sound doctrine but giving to doctrines of the demons. Crowd is nothing. In Rev. 2, 3, you find that a successful church of Christ is not measured by the number but how faithful.

Isn't it stupid ( Please, this language is not Christian enough- editor) for anyone to say he is fighting demons? Believers already have victory in Christ. When you take in the word of God, your mind is renewed and transformed. Therefore, obeying God causes the resistance that makes the devil flee from us.

It is only lazy charlatans who have not given themselves to the studying of the word of God, who enjoy all these nonsense (Ah, please, this language is not edifying - editor) because they always use absurd stories to ensnare ignorant people.

For me, if in summary, what was outlined in the story was what they stand for as 'Christians'. All I can say is that the GO and his people are propagating another gospel and their ministry is no less an injury to the body of Christ that it claims to represent. BUT YOU KNOW WHAT? THE GATES OF HELL WILL NOT PREVAIL.
- Femi.

* I am more than happy to read that Dr DK Olukoya and his faithful wife have been blessed with ELIJAH of this end time. I pray that ELISHA and DANIEL (twins) will come for them soonest. God is faithful and I hope all children of God waiting on the Lord will have hope.
- Leke.

* I am a fan of Pastor Olukoya. The spirit of the Lord led me to MFM website after the doctors said they found some viruses in my blood and also that my partner cannot make me pregnant because they cannot see any traces of sperm. Since I have located MFM website with prayer rain in my hand, I can assure you that victory is mine.
Pastor Olukoya is a true man of God; not like many pastors that are after the worldly things. I ask God to bless me with children like him.
- Bosede Akande.

Love in Kenya: A 67-yr-old woman married a 28-yr-old man
I hope the guy knew that the woman has reached the age of menopause or is he not ready to father a child. To me, I believe the gap is just too much. I hope the guy will not regret it later. May God help him.
- Kolawole Olagoke Gbenga.

Question: Why is the African man concerned about the age of the woman?
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asks Ijeoma Brown
Will Ijeoma allow her son to marry her grandmother's age mate? What is Love? If the gap is too much it's not good. Can she marry a 90-year-old man and not look for sex outside? Love is to be faithful in everything! Too much gap will not allow the parties involve perform their tasks effectively. It will be one sided.
- Grace

Well, concerning this story, I think people have a choice to make. In Australia for example, women of 50 date or marry 16-year-olds.
Recently, I was introduced to a 12-year-old for marriage. I refused. In Africa that wouldn't be allowed for a 30 year old to marry a 12-year old.
The couple in this story is matured enough and truly, I see nothing wrong with it. If only the widow does not have AIDS to kill the boy, then it's okay.
Love has no age limit.
- Masnicemary. Australia.

* As far as I am concern I think the 6-year-old grandma is a USER. The marriage is wrong, wrong, immoral and it is UNGODLY.
- Stephen A.
Toronto, Canada.

Opinion poll: Will you marry a younger man?

Personally I feel that age is a nothing but a number especially if it is 5 years or less. If the man is in Christ and it's God's will, why not? We sometimes lose out on the good things of life cause of culture. A man will pamper you if he loves you regardless of age. Women can work out and take care of themselves to keep in shape and look good at any age.
- Bambo.

Enoch Adeboye: RCCG builds $18m camp in Dallas
Why not more hospitals for the poor at the Redeemed Camp along Ibadan/Lagos Express way in Nigeria?
- Godwin.

 

Marriage Matters

Dear Editor,
This story is a great one that has taught me on how to go into a relationship.
- BUSAYO