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Johnny Broke The Siege. Story with an all lifetime lesson

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     Jonny was only five years old when he lost his father Agbeli Dzidepo. The mother’s name is Asinyo Esinam, a woman of value but unfortunately financially handicapped. Even before Mrs Esi lost her husband, life has not been easy for this household even though her husband was a teacher in Living Academy Preparatory School. Johnny was a handsome and a respectful boy who took exactly after his father’s good moral. His parents were very particular about his moral upbringing and his growth academically. Unlike children who turn out to be a disappointment even when their parents work tirelessly for their upkeep, his attitude was different. At home, he is the type that would run errands for the mother and made sure he reads his notes after and before school. Johnny learnt a very common saying one day which gingers him to aspire higher even as a child. “Reading makes the man“ and “Practice makes man perfect.“ He never went a day without saying this after his morning devotion with the mother

The value in a name

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Everything on the planet Earth bears a name without which identification would have been very tough. Despite this truth, in cases where a human must name something, a level of knowledge, understanding and direction is needed to make the best choice that produces the results anticipated. There was a man who was righteous before God and likewise his wife. A situation met them which is a lack of a child and they endured this for many years. They were not left alone by their Maker but help came for them as they continued to trust in His power. A name was chosen divinely to be given to this child because of what he carries and what he will do to fulfill his purpose. This story is from the Book of Luke chapter 1. The name of the man is Zechariah, a priest and the wife is Elizabeth. The child is known as John the Baptist prepared the way for the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.  This was the message delivered by the angel of God to Zechariah.  Luke 1:13 [esv; But the angel said to him, "