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  Praying Against the Strange Woman — Guarding the Covenant of Your Destiny | The Revd Uruakpa Onyemaechi Charles Praying Against the Strange Woman: Guarding the Covenant of Your Destiny A sober, scriptural and practical guide for men, husbands, pastors and spiritual leaders. Hook: There are battles you fight with swords, and there are battles you fight on your knees. Few wars are as subtle and spiritually dangerous as the war against the Strange Woman — not merely a person but a spirit of distraction, seduction and destiny-derailment. Proverbs 5:3–4 (KJV) “For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil: But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.” Who Is the “Strange Woman”? The biblical figure of the Strange Woman is both literal and symbolic. Literally she represents sexual temptation outside covenant. Symbolically she represents any inf...

“The measure of a man is not in his wealth, but in the lives he uplifts for the glory of God.” Umuahia, Nigeria — October 24, 2025 The  Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Umuahia  and  former Secretary of Conference, Methodist Church Nigeria ,  His Grace, The Most Revd. Dr. Chibuzo Raphael Opoko, TFSG, DOB, JP , has extended warm felicitations to  Chief Kessington Adebukunola Adebutu , the revered businessman, philanthropist, and founder of the  Kessington Adebukunola Adebutu Foundation , on the joyous occasion of his  90th birthday anniversary . Archbishop Opoko described Chief Adebutu as  “a Kingdom steward whose life exemplifies divine benevolence and covenantal service to humanity.” “At 90, Chief Adebutu stands as a living epistle of grace — a man whose faith, philanthropy, and far-reaching influence have advanced both the Church and society. He is a testimony that when wealth is surrendered to God’s purpose, it becomes a river of blessings to g...

God’s Commitment to Man According to Ezekiel 36 | The Revd Uruakpa Onyemaechi Charles “Then the nations will know that I, the Lord, have rebuilt what was destroyed.” — Ezekiel 36:36 God’s Commitment to Man According to Ezekiel 36 By The Revd Uruakpa Onyemaechi Charles When God speaks, He binds Himself to His Word. Ezekiel 36 is not just a chapter of restoration; it’s a divine manifesto of God’s unwavering commitment to man. It reveals how deeply God desires to renew, cleanse, and dwell among His people—not because they deserve it, but because of His holy name and unchanging mercy. God’s Reputation Is at Stake In verse 22, God declares, “It is not for your sake, O house of Israel, that I am about to act, but for the sake of My holy name.” Here lies a powerful truth: God’s commitment to us is anchored not in our faithfulness but in His reputation. When He makes a promise, He de...

by  The Revd. Uruakpa Onyemaechi Charles.    Correspondent, Living Spring Media – Umuahia Umuahia / Uyo — October 2025 The Archbishop of Umuahia Archdiocese and former Secretary of Conference, Methodist Church Nigeria , His Grace, The Most Revd Dr. Chibuzo Raphael Opoko (TFSG, DOB, JP) , has extended a heartfelt congratulatory message to Sir Ekemini Victor Etefia, KJW , on his emergence as the National President of the Council of Knights, Methodist Church Nigeria . Sir Ekemini, who currently serves as Special Adviser to the Governor on Petroleum Matters  Akwa-Ibom State, and Lay President of Ikono Diocese , was elected during the just-concluded Conference of Methodist Knights held at Immanuel Methodist Cathedral, Itiam Eto, Uyo , Akwa Ibom State. A Message of Commendation and Encouragement In his congratulatory message released to the Methodist Media , Archbishop Opoko rejoiced with Sir Ekemini, describing his election as “a divine call to higher service in th...

The Revd. Uruakpa Onyemaechi Charles,  Correspondent, Living Spring Media – Umuahia Umuahia — October 16, 2025 The Abia State Judiciary yesterday officially commenced its 2025/2026 Legal Year with a solemn Opening Ceremony/ Thanksgiving Service held at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Chapel (QEHC), Umuahia , attended by the state’s top legal minds, clergy, and government officials. Delivering a stirring sermon titled “Are You Not Provoked by Our Present-Day Justice System?” , Very Rev. Ernest Onyeukwu of the Methodist Church drew from Acts 17:16 , likening Apostle Paul’s grief in Athens to the moral and institutional decay within Nigeria’s justice system. “Paul was provoked by the idolatry of his time. Today, we should be provoked by the corruption and compromise in our justice system,” he declared. Very Rev. Onyeukwu lamented the moral decline in public service, the commercialization of justice, and the manipulation of court verdicts. He condemned a system where “the poor are t...

In a heartfelt message of felicitation, His Grace, The Most Rev. Dr. Chibuzo Raphael Opoko, TFSG, DOB, JP , the Archbishop of Umuahia, and former Secretary of Conference of  Methodist Church Nigeria , has extended warm birthday wishes to Apostle John Chibuzo Enelemah , Apostolic Leader of the Kingdom Apostolic Revival Ministries (KARM) . Archbishop Opoko, in his message, described Apostle Enelemah as “a vessel of divine wisdom, humility, and apostolic grace whose ministry continues to shape lives, transform communities, and ignite revival across nations.” He further commended Apostle Enelemah’s unwavering commitment to the gospel of Christ, his depth in the Word, and his leadership in nurturing a new generation of Kingdom-minded believers. “Your life reflects the virtues of Christ — steadfast faith, compassion, and sacrificial service. As you celebrate this new year, may the oil of the Spirit continue to overflow in your life and ministry,” Archbishop Opoko declared. The Arch...

By  The Revd Uruakpa Onyemaechi Charles | Methodist Blog Umuahia, Nigeria – October 14, 2025 The Methodist Archbishop of Umuahia and former member, Central Executive and Steering Committee, of the World Council of Churches ,   The Most Rev. Dr. Chibuzo Raphael Opoko, TFSG, DOB, JP , has expressed deep sorrow over the transition to glory of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai , the renowned Nigerian evangelist, international preacher, and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA) . In a heartfelt condolence message made available to the media, Archbishop Opoko described Dr. Ukpai’s passing as “the home call of a general of faith whose voice thundered with the power of the Gospel across nations.” “Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai was a torchbearer of revival, a man who carried the fire of the Holy Spirit with grace, wisdom, and humility. His life was a gift to the Church, to Nigeria, and to the world,” Archbishop Opoko stated.   A Life Poured Out for the Gospel Born in Abia S...

By Living Spring Media Correspondent Umuahia, Abia State – The Methodist Church Nigeria, Archdiocese of Umuahia, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR , as the state awaits a historic visit from the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR , on Friday, 3rd October 2025 . The President is scheduled to commission seven newly completed road projects in Aba , underscoring Abia’s growing reputation as a hub of infrastructure renewal and economic transformation. In his felicitation message, His Grace, The Most Revd Dr. Chibuzo Raphael Opoko, TFSG, DOB, JP, Archbishop of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Archdiocese of Umuahia , lauded Governor Otti’s leadership and commitment to repositioning Abia for progress. The Archbishop highlighted that the recent two-day working visit of the American Ambassador to Abia State , followed closely by the President’s commissioning visit, signal...

By The Revd Uruakpa Onyemaechi Charles | Owerri Correspondent Owerri, Imo State – In a heartfelt congratulatory message, the Archbishop of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Archdiocese of Umuahia, His Grace, The Most Revd Dr. Chibuzo Raphael Opoko, TFSG, DOB, JP , has commended the Executive Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodinma , on the successful hosting of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR , during his visit to commission landmark infrastructure projects in Owerri. On Tuesday, September 30, 2025 , President Tinubu commissioned four major projects under the stewardship of Governor Uzodinma: the Assumpta Flyover, the dualised Owerri–Umuahia Road, the refurbished Concord Hilton Hotel, and the state-of-the-art Emmanuel Iwunanyanwu International Conference Centre . Archbishop Opoko described the event as a “defining moment in the infrastructural and socio-economic renewal of Imo State,” noting that Governor Uz...

The Revd Uruakpa Onyemaechi Charles, Living Spring Media Correspondent Umuahia, Abia State –  Methodist Church Nigeria, Archdiocese of Umuahia, has extended warm congratulations to the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR , as Abia prepares to host the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR , on Friday, 3rd October 2025 . The President’s visit will mark the commissioning of seven completed road infrastructure projects in Aba, a landmark event in the state’s development drive. In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the Church, the Archbishop of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Archdiocese of Umuahia, His Grace, The Most Revd Dr. Chibuzo Raphael Opoko, TFSG, DOB, JP , described the visit as an eloquent testimony to Governor Otti’s visionary leadership and transformative governance. The Archbishop noted that the commissioning of the roads— Port Harcourt Road, Ohanku Road, Ndoki Road, Ajiwe S...