Sower (July – September 2018)

The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) has again emerged the leader in English Bible distribution globally. The global Bible distribution statistics published by the United Bible Societies [UBS] showed that the BSN achieved this feat, having distributed 897,116 copies of the English Bible in 2020. The Bible Society of Australia came a distant second with…

Lfe is a battlefield where contending ideas and forces compete for supremacy. What we often rely on for victory when life presents us with challenges that test our strength, patience, and understanding is hardly enough to give us an edge, unless we enlist the support of God. In such moments, the concept of divine assistance becomes a powerful source of comfort and hope. We daily prepare for war but put our trust in God for victory. Divine assistance refers to the help, guidance, and support that comes from God, especially when human effort alone seems insufficient. It is the quiet assurance that we are not alone in our struggles and that a higher power is actively working on our behalf.

Divine assistance does not always come in dramatic or visible ways. Sometimes, it appears as inner peace during chaos, unexpected opportunities, timely wisdom, or the strength to endure difficult circumstances. It reminds us that even when we cannot see a way forward, God is already making one.

Faith plays a crucial role in experiencing divine assistance. When we trust God wholeheartedly, we open ourselves to His guidance and intervention…

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1. Editorial ……. 3
2. BSN Supports Makoko Community with Educational, Relief Materials worth ₦5.2M ……………….. 4
3. UBS Fellowship Distributes 150m Printed Scriptures, 25.9m Digital Downloads as Nigeria leads in Africa, Ranks Among Top Five Globally ……….. 5 – 6
4. BSN budgets ₦943m for Bible Translation, Life-Transforming Programmes …….. 6
5. Words you Must Never Say to your Spouse – Bisi Adewale…………… 7 – 8
6. TACN Inducts New President, other National Officers ………….. 9
7. State Police will curb insurgency, crime, says Dele Adesina, SAN …….. 10 – 11
8. Breast Cancer Treatment Options ….. 9
9. Alone with God ….. 9