Category: Deji Yesufu’s Thoughts

Deji Yesufu writes on various theological themes here. His focus is in bringing people to understand the Christian gospel.

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Prayers: Casting our Burdens on God II

Prayers: Casting our Burdens on God II By: Deji Yesufu A Brief Introduction to the Subject of Prayer First, we must understand that we cannot pray beyond the theology we know. The more we know God, the more our prayers...

/ November 26, 2020
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Prayers: Casting our Burdens on God I

Prayers: Casting our Burdens on God I By: Deji Yesufu Introduction I entered the year 2000 with a great burden: I needed to graduate from the University with a good grade. I was oscillating between third class and second class...

/ November 24, 2020

A Commentary on Falz’ End-SARS Video: “Johnny”

A Commentary on Falz’ End-SARS Video: “Johnny” By: Deji Yesufu The Nigerian musician Folarin Falana with stage name “Falz the Bahd Guy” published the video to his song “Johnny” two days ago, 10th of November, 2020, on YouTube. The three...

/ November 12, 2020

Why Do Christians Support Donald Trump?

Why Do Christians Support Donald Trump? By: Deji Yesufu I was in a discussion with an American friend of mine once. This gentleman is also pastor. He said this in passing: "... while we do not preach politics in the...

/ November 10, 2020
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Reflections on Peter Uka’s Cessationism

Reflections on Peter Uka’s Cessationism By: Deji Yesufu Peter Uka and Oje Giwa-Amu entered into a debate on Cessationism on the 20th of August, 2020. By the close of the debate, it was clear that Peter’s opponent still had not...

/ October 29, 2020

Omoyele Sowore’s Stupid Revolution

By: Deji Yesufu (This article was first published 19th December, 2019 on mouthpiece.com.ng. It is published again in honor of all who died at Lekki Toll Gate protesting injustice in the land on 20/10/2020) No people in the world ever...

/ October 23, 2020

The Question the President Failed to Address in his Broadcast

The Question the President Failed to Address in his Broadcast By: Deji Yesufu President Muhammadu Buhari finally spoke to the Nigerian people yesterday evening. His speech was coming after many people had condemned his loud silence that accompanied the shooting...

/ October 23, 2020

Lekki Shooting: Anarchy or Caution?

Lekki Shooting: Anarchy or Caution? By: Deji Yesufu I returned from work yesterday evening exhausted but my mind was on the EndSARS protests going on around the country. I switched to the "SOROSOKE" radio to get updates. That is where...

/ October 21, 2020

Ending SARS Pastors in Nigerian Churches

Ending SARS Pastors in Nigerian Churches By: Deji Yesufu I have had a few people request my opinion on the EndSARS protests that has enveloped most of Nigerian cities and even spilt over to Nigerians in diaspora; with youths calling...

/ October 20, 2020

“How Oghenovo Died to Police Brutality” – Mute Gadin (Sister)

“How Oghenovo Died to Police Brutality” – Mute Gadin (Sister) On the 15th of June 2019. My (kid) brother came to visit us. He never said it but I sensed he was trying in his little way to fill the...

/ October 18, 2020