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I am from Eastern Nigeria. That means I'm of the Ibo tribe. I've been married for 21 years and a mother of three children (one son and two daughters). I am the editor of Goldmine Magazine - Nigeria's top rated empowerment magazine. I live in the garden city

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Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes What makes a song Christian?: 2 of 45
What makes a Song Christian?That's a million dollar question in this age and era when there's no distinguishing of Christian from circular music just by the rhythms and tunes. Popular music, rap, highlife, reggae, country music, Makosa, Samba, etc. are all represented in the Christian music arena whether rightly or wrongly, a... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges What you should know about teen depression: 2 of 34
What you should know about teen depressionDepression is fairly common among teens. In fact, investigations revealed that one out of eight teenagers experience depression at one point or the other. Statistics records show that 61% of teens feel sad and hopeless, 36% think they have nothing to look forward to; 34% harbor seriou... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Low-cost marketing techniques for your home business: 2 of 25
Word of mouth has always been the time tested, cheap yet effective means of marketing and advertising. You must first tell your friends, neighbors and associates about your home business. If your home business has anything to do with fashion clothes, hats, beads or trinkets, then you should be your own model. Model your stock... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife How and why Satan torments people: 10 of 75
At the beginning of things Satan was a beautiful and powerful angel in heaven. He enjoyed the very presence of God and the privileges associated with the presence of God. He must have been one of those angels who sang Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty.' In fact, some preachers say he was the choir master of the angelic host... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Meditation & Prayer Reflections: Talking with God: 7 of 48
In the year 2000, my husband was diagnosed of cancer of the large intestine. I am a Christian and I believe in prayers and miracles. But my kind of prayer then was this type you knelt down and talked to (not with) God. I would kneel down and give God a catalogue of all that I needed Him to do for me. I now realize how one sid... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism How alcoholism affects families: 1 of 6
Alcoholism is the compulsive consumption of alcoholic beverages in excess without the self control to stop. Random House Dictionary of the English Language (1966) further defines alcoholism as a diseased condition due to the excessive use of alcoholic beverages'. The book "Alcoholism" by Silverstein (1990), gives three criter... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: True friends: 11 of 62
A true Friend A true friend is always there with you Even at the impossible places. When others avoid you because life has handed you a rough deal And you have become impossible to live with or associate with, A true friend remains by your side. When others have all the good reasons to walk away and stay away; A true ... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Tips for buying equipment for your home business: 2 of 9
In setting up a home business, you want to keep the start up cost (overhead) as low as possible. You don't have to go for brand new equipment straight from the factories. You can get fairly used equipment that will serve as good as any new one for less than half the price of brand new ones. Here are some tips that may prove u... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges How to help your teen reduce stress: 4 of 17
Stress is a part of life. Everyone gets stressed out sometimes including teenagers. Many times parents do not realize that teens have a lot to worry about. Teens feel pressure from many areas of life- family, friends and school. Parents who impose high expectations on their children add to their children's stress level. Pushi... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Eulogy: Father's death and musical legacy: 14 of 58
The Mystery of DeathMany years ago, as a little girl below the age of ten, I watched with little or no understanding, as adults wailed over the death of one of my uncles. I had often heard adults talk about death, usually reporting how one man or woman died. I always imagined those who died to be very old people whose lives h... More..