On Quiet Time: Part II
From the perfect face beat to the most effective workout, YouTube seems to have a routine video for just about anything. In the four Gospels, we get a sneak peek into the life of Jesus who had a “habit of retiring to deserted places and praying” (Luke 5:16 ISV). Throughout July, we dissected the ingredients […]
On Quiet Time: Part I
From the perfect face beat to the most effective workout, YouTube seems to have a routine video for just about anything. In the four Gospels, we get a sneak peek into the life of Jesus who had a “habit of retiring to deserted places and praying” (Luke 5:16 ISV). Throughout July, we dissected the ingredients […]
Your Five-A-Day: God’s Word
The doctor’s prescription is in! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be dissecting the bible’s prescription for living a great life at the Lifepointe church. The series has kicked off with a bang—the reminder that reading, understanding and applying God’s word are a requisite for that abundant life Jesus described in John 10:10. To drive […]
STRONGER TOGETHER SERIES: INI, JOKO & PAMELA
Cartoon Network brought us Powerpuff Girls. Ladies and gents, the Lifepointe church presents (drumroll please) Joko Phillips, Ini Adesiyan and Pamela Halliday. They (may or) may not have superpowers like Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, but one thing’s for sure: they are experts at being ‘Stronger Together’, the theme of the month of June at Lifepointe […]
STONGER TOGETHER SERIES: FOLABI & SAMUEL
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Quite the bromantic pair, Lifepointe’s Music Director, Folabi Nuel—a singer, song writer, worship leader, recording artist and preacher— and Tunbi Samuel—an acclaimed architect cum photographer—are poster children for ‘Stronger Together’, the theme of the month at the Lifepointe Church. With their 2-going-on-3-year old friendship which started out as a simple business transaction, Samuel […]
STRONGER TOGETHER SERIES: MORENIKE & OYINDA
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A few weeks ago, Tanzanian Siamese twins Maria and Consolata Mwakikuti passed away at the age of 21. First, Maria passed away from a longstanding chest deformity and fifteen minutes later, Consolata followed suit—conjoined, even in death. CNN’s coverage of the twins’ story was a reminder that I didn’t know any Siamese twins personally. Or […]
Hacks, Fears and Incentives: 4 People on How They Evangelize
If you’re like me, you’ve never seen someone “get saved” outside of the pastor-pulpit-altar call setting. During the Mission: Possible months of April and May at Lifepointe, it became quite clear to me that I didn’t need to be a pastor, didn’t need a pulpit, didn’t need a sermon followed by the most eloquent speech […]
The HangOver
Easter was 2 weeks ago but at the Lifepointe Church, we missed the memo and are still in celebration mode! Here’s evidence of the rave that was our Resurrection Party on Easter Sunday: Easter was 2 weeks ago but at the Lifepointe Church, we missed the memo and are still in celebration mode! Here’s evidence […]
Testimony of Faith & Obedience
Foluso Gbadamosi is a people loving, IT professional with a sweet tooth. She shares her God Experience: A quote I read recently describes my testimony aptly. “Why am I hopeful about the future? God and I have a history” – Jimmy Pena I got married in January 2010. Prior to getting married in early 2009, […]
I Thought I Wasn\’t Loved
Rolake Akinsola shares her God Experience: I was born into an Anglican Family. My folks were consistent Church-goers in my opinion. Things were pretty strict at home and my Mum was the typical Yoruba disciplinarian (in short: No Nonsense). My Mum was the type that didn’t mind slapping you at the Church entrance if you […]