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``` LABARINA I've heard people say it, but yesterday was the first time I saw it. Y'all are wondering what I saw? It was so touching and I kept saying "Jesus", I was so surprised as it was like a movie to me 😯. I couldn't look twice at the way she was (a woman with children) dragging the cigarette. Goodness me! I give up. Inspired by The Holy Spirit 🖋️ Ojo Sunday Ikponmwonsa Oritsemiegbegbemi DOEWIeditedIt 30-04-2024. 2;14 pm ©️Ik's Archive #PutGodFirst ```

*LABARINA* _Alcohol is forbidden by the northerners but smoking isn’t. Some Christians don't steal but they quarrel. Others don't steal, but they fight. Some don't fornicate, but they lie 🤥. On & on goes the list..._ ‭ _*James 2:10 AMP‬* _*[10] For whoever keeps the whole Law but stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of [breaking] all of it*._ _Some sins have greater repercussions here on earth e.g HIV/AIDS may be as a result of..._ Inspired by The Holy Spirit 🖋️ Ojo Sunday Ikponmwonsa Oritsemigbegbemi DOEWIeditedIt 30-04-2024. 2:18 pm ©️ Ik's Archive #PutGodFirst

Having dated for a while and due to the pressure from church and parents, Ochuko decided to do the right thing. He resolved to officially tie the knot with Kevwe. He planned to take her by surprise and sure did when he proposed to her in the bedroom. Although surprised, Kevwe put up an act. She paused the whole event and told Ochuko to stand on his feet. Shocked and surprised, Ochuko (assisted by Kevwe) carefully stood on his feet and was accompanied outside by Kevwe(walking hand in hand) as they descended the stairs to the open space in the compound. Kevwe quickly called for the gateman, gave him her phone, and asked him to do a video of what was about to take place.  “After dating me for years you want to propose to me in secret? It is not possible. The world must see this. Oya go down on your knees and repeat the scene you acted upstairs”, Kevwe jokingly commanded Ochuko.  With a smile on his face, Ochuko went on his knees and the moment he was about to propose,...

``` LABARINA We have to be careful who and what we allow into our lives. Someone who is worried about his/her past in the present will surely give birth to a future that looks like the past. One way traffic. Your yesterday produced your today, and your tomorrow is as a result of your today. So, the future is now. Someone who is living in his past today will definitely produce a carbon copy if not the same. Inspired by The Holy Spirit 🖋️ Ojo Sunday Ikponmwnsa Oritseegbegbemi DOEWIeditedIt 26-04-2024. 8:56 pm ©️Ik's Archive #PutGodFirst ```

Relaxed watching the TV., Abigail heard a knock which she reluctantly reacted to when it became persistent. “Who is that”? She cried. “Who wants to pull down my door”?.  (As she opened to see who it was, she hissed at first sight).  “So na you Vero”? she said as she walked away commanding her to shut the door behind her. Vero shut the door in haste as she was greatly thirsty.  “If you are really thirsty, you will go into the kitchen to get some water”, Abigail said to her.  “Are you guys still dating?”, asked Vero coming from the kitchen with a glass of water in her hands.  “Which guys?” asked Abigail.  “I mean you and Frank”.  “Of course, yes. What kind of a foolish question is that”.  “Foolish question?” “Yes, foolish question. You can see me in the house he rented and you are asking if we are still dating”, replied Abigail (irritated by Vero’s question).  “Okay o! I was only asking”, replied Vero. Two minutes later.  (Aft...

``` LABARINA As a result of what happened yesterday, I drew a conclusion that there are some decisions that you make (not ignorantly) that can permanently shut certain doors against you. The Holy Spirit knows the person you are dealing with and told you not to do it, but out of the flesh you went ahead to do what suits you, and you are now crying, “Is it just this small thing?” Small thing don turn big thing. Inspired By The Holy Spirit  🖋️ Ojo Sunday Ikponmwonsa Oritsemiegebgbemi DOEWIeditedIt 25-04-2024. 5:03 pm @Ik's Archive #PutGodFirst ```

``` LABARINA I was thinking about what to write about today until I decided to soak Garri. Garri wen we dey take hold body don turn another thing. To successfully soak Garri, you must spend at least 300-500 naira. Pure water don cost, sugar too, what about groundnut, plus the Garri itself? “Where are we going to?” This is the same question everyone is asking. But we all know where we are headed if things continue this way. I wonder how we are surviving during these trying times though.  If you ask me, the solution to our problem is found in 2 Chronicles 7:14 AMP‬ [14] and My people, who are called by My Name, humble themselves, and pray and seek (crave, require as a necessity) My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear [them] from heaven, and forgive their sin and heal their land. God Bless You all  Inspired by The Holy Spirit 🖋️ Ojo Sunday Ikponmwonsa Oritsemiegbegbemi DOEWIeditedIt 25-04-2024. 5:00 pm ©️Ik's Archive #PutGodFirst ```

ABGAYA A child was beaten and chased around by her mother for stealing and lying on her younger brother. She always took advantage of the toddler's inability to speak, stealing and putting the blame on him, then reporting to the mother.  On this fateful day, the same incident occurred, and as usual, she put up the same act, but unfortunately for her, and fortunately for the toddler, a miracle happened. The toddler’s vocal cavity opened and for the first time, he spoke up in defense of himself. He cried, "Mama, nor b me do am o" (translated in English as "Mum, I didn't do it") and in turn pointed to his elder sister. His mum was shocked to her bones and also felt pity for her son who had been receiving whips for what he didn't do. In response to the exposed truth, the mother descended on her daughter with whips all over. The girl managed to escape and run into the arms of an Elder who shielded her, preventing further beatings. Having discovere...

An interviewed politician after claiming that he could do anything for the nation, was asked a question by the interviewer. "Can you serve in office for three months without a salary?" “No! Not at all”, replied the Politician.  “But you just said that you can do anything for the nation”, said the interviewer.  “Not in that case”, replied the Politician.  His aide was signaling him to say ‘yes’ or wave off the question, but he misunderstood him and fueled an argument.  "I can't stay in the office for a day without a salary, talk more, three months. A laborer is worthy of his wages and besides, the main reason I'm going there is because of the money”, he stated emphatically. His aide replied with a disappointed look.  “Why the look?”, asked the Politician.  “You just said that on camera, Sir”, replied the aide heavily disappointed.  “Did I?”, asked the Politician as he turned to the interviewer.  “Are you recording? You are not going to ...

“Where is Samson?”, asked Sis Caro.  “That one, he's not serious. He doesn't have what he claimed to have for me”, replied Tamar.  “How do you mean?”, Sis Caro asked further.  “He left after discovering that I have a child”, Tamar replied while bathing her child. “I told you to hide it from him, no man wants to bear an extra burden, especially when it's even another man's child. Their ego won't allow them”.  “That you aren't a virgin is hard to bear, now adding the product of your disvirginity is harder to chew”, said Sis Caro. “I can't hide it from him, I can't lie, and besides, alienation from my child is not an option, she needs me”, Tamar objected. “Hey, I told you to take her to a child care center, everyone does it, you aren't the first, neither will you be the last. You are just too soft for my liking”, Sis Caro complained. “That is why you were able to lure me into this mess in the first place, I shouldn't have listened to you...

``` LABARINA The whole of Ekpoma has turned into a business hub, now very busy that everyone is buying and selling. To survive in an environment like that, you will need to sell something. You must render a service or else you will go hungry. It's unfortunately gotten to the extent that some are actually selling their body. If we are not careful, our pews on Sundays will soon be empty because people will be too busy to come to church but won't be going to the clubhouses. Inspired by The Holy Spirit 🖊️ Ojo Sunday Ikponmwonsa Oritsemiegbegbemi DOEWIeditedIt 18-04-2024. 10:00 pm ©️Ik's Archive #PutGodFirst ```

``` LABARINA En route to Benin City from Ekpoma, for the first time in my life, I saw a soldier begging for money; he even gladly accepted #50/100 naira(if I'm not mistaken). Two things I picked from this scenario:  1. He was content because the money was worth a little based on the current state of the economy (although my vehicle will likely not be the first he’d take from, and also not the last that will go through that way). 2. It showed the level of suffering these uniformed men face.  Consequently, the begging is gradually downgrading them. It is well. Inspired by The Holy Spirit 🖋️ Ojo Sunday Ikponmwonsa Oritsemiegbegbemi DOEWIeditedIt 18-04-2024. 9:57 pm ©️Ik's Archive #PutGodFirst  ```

``` LABARINA Cont’d... So the preacher said, “It's not normal for a man to kneel and propose to a woman”. He claimed that it is not Biblical. He emphasized his assertion by saying, “Where have you seen a king kneel to propose to a queen 👑?”  What do you think about his message? Kindly share your thoughts 💭 Inspired by The Holy Spirit 🖋️ Ojo Sunday Ikponmwonsa Oritsemiegbegbemi DOEWIeditedIt 23-04-2024. 4:43 pm ©️Ik's Archive #PutGodFirst ```

``` LABARINA  I was listening to a message by a preacher yesterday and I was like, “Wow, really?” Before I tell you about the message, let me tell you a related story.  Some years back, a female friend of mine told us about a lady who had been dating a guy for years(I'm not in support of cohabitation, God hates it). Finally, the guy decided to propose to her quietly in the room. Happy, but not satisfied, she insisted that he proposed openly in the compound, and then called for the gateman to be a witness, she also gave him her cell phone to make a video of the whole scenario. She told her boyfriend to repeat what he said inside, claiming that he dated her publicly for years, so he must also propose publicly. The guy humbly went on his knees and proposed to her, and she put up an act and accepted (the gateman recording them all the while).  See the preacher's message in the next Labarina... Inspired by The Holy Spirit 🖋️ Ojo Sunday Ikponmwonsa Oritsemiegbegbem...

She kept shouting, “He is alive! He is alive! He is alive!” as she ran into Oghenecaro's shop.  “Why are you shouting at the top of your voice?” asked Oghenecaro.  “Who is alive?”  “You won't understand how joyful I am. It's a thing of joy”, replied the woman feeling very joyful.  “You still haven't answered my question”, urged Oghenecaro. “Who is alive?”  The woman took her seat looking at the ceiling of the shop.  “God, you are so great. What men have written off, you showed up and made an outstanding rescue”.  “For the last time before I throw you out of my shop, what are you saying? Who is alive?”, demanded angry Oghenecaro.  “E never reach like that na”, replied the woman. “It's Tony”.  “Which Tony?” “How many Tony you know? E shock you abi?” “How come?” “A narrow escape, I will say”. “Oh, no wonder, the pandemonium. It's high time he stops going to the zoo especially close to the lion's den. He may not be this lucky next tim...

``` LABARINA Because they didn't complain doesn't mean that your mouth is not smelling when you know it is.  Something happened in church this morning. I removed my shoes and the smell that followed was not pleasant, so I looked around but no one seemed to complain, so I was felt perhaps it wasn’t that bad. On second thought, although I'm hyperosmia, I also know that after I detect a smell I barely tell the person involved, I just stay away from them and probably attest to the issue when brought up by another person. May The Lord give you understanding. Inspired by The Holy Spirit 🖋️ Ojo Sunday Ikponmwonsa Oritsemiegbegbemi DOEWIeditedIt 09-04-2024. 11:36 pm ©️Ik's Archive #PutGodFirst ```

POLICE MAN ARRESTED Barrister Akomire took a deep breath, speechless for a minute, and asked about his boss’ whereabout which Tosan declared unknown. Minutes after, the DPO arrived and sent for Tosan and Ebele who were accompanied by his mum and Barrister Akomire. After a little discussion, the DPO ordered Tosan and Ebele to go with the Policemen to their boss’ house while Mama Tosan and Barrister Akomire stayed back. Stressed and hungry, Barrister Akomire and Mama Tosan decided to go get some food at the canteen outside. On their way, they overheard a Policeman placing a call through to an unknown person alerting him of the police’s mission to his house. He ended the call the moment he heard footsteps behind, unknown to him that his secret was no more hidden. Barrister Akomire suspected he called Tosan’s boss and immediately she took a u-turn followed by Mama Tosan back to the DPO’s office to lay a report. The police officer was summoned by the DPO and bluntly he denied al...

``` LABARINA "This life nor get anything". I've had two persons tell me that in the past few days. Although they said that due to the loss of a loved one which I sympathized with them, I actually think they are not far from the truth. Have you ever thought about that? Lemme show you a scripture: ‭Ecclesiastes 12:12-14 NKJV‬ [12] And further, my son, be admonished by these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is wearisome to the flesh. [13] Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all. [14] For God will bring every work into judgment, Including every secret thing, Whether good or evil. Inspired by The Holy Spirit 🖋️ Ojo Sunday Ikponmwonsa Oritsemiegbegbemi DOEWIeditedIt 08-04-2024. 12:57 pm ©️Ik's Archive #PutGodFirst ```

 LABARINA The past days have been "it is well". But I don't fail to thank God for His Goodness and Mercy over my life, family, friends, church, etc. I tried to measure my influence from the event that happened yesterday and I saw how far I really am.  Ask yourself some questions, tell yourself the truth, and accept it if you want to move forward. If you can lie to yourself, then you can lie to anyone, and you shouldn't be trusted. Inspired by The Holy Spirit 🖋️ Ojo Sunday Ikponmwonsa Oritsemiegbeegbemi DOEWIeditedIt 02-04-2024. 5:35 pm ©️Ik's Archive 

LABARINA It's either of two things if you notice that your absence is not felt. 1. It's either you are useless or 2. You are useful. Number 2 is better as you will all agree with me, but not in all cases. A good leader should be missed but not for long because he has trained another who can do better than him.  The fact is that my Secretary's absence played quite a significant role in my input and output. She was extremely missed! I must confess 🥲. Inspired by The Holy Spirit 🖋️ Ojo Sunday Ikponmwonsa Oritsemiegbeegbemi DOEWIeditedIt 02-04-2024. 5:39 pm ©️Ik's Archive #PutGodFirst