My spouse, my friend

Posted on Tuesday 3rd March, 2009 by Pele Odiase

I suppose the ideal situation is for one to be able to say ‘ I married my best friend’ or at least ‘I married my friend’. When the chips are down, you’ll need a friend to stand by you, to confide in and comfort you. Love is important in any dating or marriage  relationship, however it is equally important that you marry your friend. Continue reading →

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Christians can do it better

Posted on Monday 23rd February, 2009 by Pele Odiase

Marriage is consummated usually on the wedding night when the man knows his wife just as Adam knew Eve and brought fought Cain. Everything God created was good; in fact all things created were very good including sex. Sex is meant to be pleasurable and enjoyed by married couples within the confines of marriage, but how often has sexual fulfilment been a thorn in the flesh in otherwise good marriages. Some may consider discussing sex a no go area, others may feel shy to talk about it with their spouse while some deep folks may even regard is as sinful. Continue reading →

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3 Ways to Keep the Love Aflame: A Husband’s Perspective

Posted on Wednesday 28th January, 2009 by Pele Odiase

Lighting a unity candle is sometimes incorporated in wedding ceremonies to symbolise two live coming together as one.Ephesians 5:31For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. - King James VersionIn the early days, the love between the husband and wife radiates but after a while it begins to dwindle with each argument, misunderstanding and challenge that life brings. Marriages don’t just pack up all of a sudden, is a gradual process. It is vital that both parties are determined to make the marriage work. Both parties and not one party need to be committed to making it work and to keep the love aflame in the marriage. Continue reading →

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Honouring parents in marriage

Posted on Wednesday 5th November, 2008 by Pele Odiase

The first commandment given by God with a promise is that we should honour our parents so that our days may be long, regardless of what kind of parent one may have had. They may not have been the best or may have failed woefully in their responsibilities; the bible still commands that we honour them. This can be a difficult pill to swallow in our society today where some kids hardly know their parents and some are born in dysfunctional families. It would take the grace of God to heal scars and wounds inflicted on children in such situations. Continue reading →

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A New Dawn in History

Posted on Wednesday 5th November, 2008 by Pele Odiase

Today marks a historic landmark in our generation, we are privileged to live and see the power of unity and the determination for change. The nature and outcome of the US 2008 election has proved beyond any doubts, for those that did have doubt, that you can have what you say by faith and hard work. Continue reading →

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Should married women go clubbing

Posted on Sunday 6th July, 2008 by Pele Odiase

One question asked which I think would interest a hand full of people is, should married women go clubbing? Though the question refers particularly to women, I think the same can be asked on married men. Is there a straight answer like Yes they can or No they shouldn’t? Continue reading →

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Youths and knife crimes – Help

Posted on Saturday 5th July, 2008 by Pele Odiase

It is very sad, disheartening, horrendous and heart breaking to see the increase in knife crimes and deaths of teenagers in our society today. Young lives being wasted just like that. The pain and trauma families that have lost loved ones go through is enormous. The travesty of these crimes hits home when it knocks at your doorstep or in your neighbourhood. How many more lives must be lost before it abates? We all have a role to play in ensuring that this doesn’t go on. Continue reading →

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The blessings of parents and family in marriage

Posted on Thursday 3rd July, 2008 by Pele Odiase

The first commandment given by God with a promise is that we should honour our parents so that our days may be long, regardless of what kind of parent one may have had. They may not have been the best or may have failed woefully in their responsibilities; the bible still commands that we honour them. This can be a difficult pill to swallow in our society today where some kids hardly know their parents and some are born in dysfunctional families. It would take the grace of God to heal scars and wounds inflicted on children in such situations. Continue reading →

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Dynamics of friends and friendships in Marriage

Posted on Tuesday 1st July, 2008 by Pele Odiase

The dictionary defines a friend as a close or intimate acquaintance, well-wisher or supporter. We make friends in school, places of work and worship, social gatherings etc. Some friends we out grow, some we lose contact with, some become close rivals and sworn enemies while there are the few that the bible refers to as friends that sticks closer than a brother. While you have the liberty to choose, limit and dump friends at will when single, the whole dynamics changes when married. Continue reading →

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Did your pants fall off

Posted on Saturday 7th June, 2008 by Pele Odiase

It doesn’t just happen, it starts with lust then a thought before it manifests into full blown romp and ecstasy. It would be a miracle for you pants to fall off all of a sudden and you find yourself lying face up, face down or sideways left right and centre with clothes scattered all over the place. It most probably was preconceived either consciously or in your subconscious. Continue reading →

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