My Bible Culture

The Passover is the perfect time to remind ourselves of our connection with God and how we can do His Work not only within wider society but also by starting with building a strong foundation inside of our own homes!

What messages are we giving to our children when we talk to them? Are we leading by good example as we go about our daily lives? Do we talk respectfully and with empathy to those around us? How do we allow our children to spend their free time? What books and tv shows are they exposed to?

It certainly is not a coincidence that we are constantly bombarded with conflicting and confusing messages from the media, our teachers, and our acquaintances. Which is why in a world of confusion you must know there is ONE reliable source of guidance and love and that is the word of God as written in The Holy Bible.

Like a child returning to its parent in times of distress you too can return and find solitude and comfort within the pages of His holy words. We have crafted a beautiful Bible the “Illustrated Reference Bible” both as a physical book and as a digital copy, you can access it on the move, on your business travels, in the car, ANYWHERE.

Have Tablet, Will Travel!

If you’re never away from your Inbox (who isn’t??) then you’ll be pleased to know there will soon be something Godly to read as My Bible Culture is days away from launching the first of a series of inspirational reads called the Break Free Blog Series, the perfect way to start and finish your day with.

Based on our unique V.E.S.T values system, the series will reveal the deeper meaning and practical applications relating to the values of Virtues, Education, Self-Awareness and Transformation. By incorporating these four key elements into your lives, you can experience a true elevation of the soul and a feeling of contentment and inner peace.

We believe no soul should start its day without putting on its V.E.S.T which is why we have developed this unique range of traditional and mobile virtual products to make it easier for you to achieve that personal development and that deeper connection with God wherever you are and whatever you’re doing.

Not having the time is no longer an excuse!!

But remember, this deeper connection with God will develop gradually over time. The longer you stay on the journey the deeper the connection and the happier you will become. 

Get your copy now:  www.mybibleculture.com 

What You Thought You Knew About Jezebel

Living with Jezebel: An In-Depth Look at the Queen of Narcissism, Her Tactics, and Three Generations of Destruction by Miko Marsh

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love how Miko took the time to give you background about the culture, the characters, and the culture. She didn't assume you were reading from the Christian perspective. 

Most people only know of the "word of mouth" or modern meaning of Jezebel; still, others may not realize that she was a real person. I love how Miko took the historical accounts, then made them alive in today's terms. She talks and walks with you through the journey of the book. Allowing you to come to your own conclusion, while shining a light on all aspects of her personality so you can come to a complete and full conclusion. 

Being able to see how the name has morphed into so much more, yet stayed the same is awesome. I don't want to give away anything, but this was a great read. I'd recommend it to anyone.

Pick up a copy on Amazon. 

Chased Into His Destiny: A Conversation with Orace F Obiora

Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

 I was born a Nigerian in a typical African village setup to very humble and poor parents. At the tender age of ten my elder brother took me with him to the Cameroon. He was the one who virtually raised me and the root of what I have become today. 

 After my high school education I could not continue immediately to the university due to lack of finance. I gained an employment as a Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics teacher with the Catholic education authority in Cameroon. After many years of teaching, I decided to continue with my education to earn a university degree. I studied Physics and Astronomy at the University of Nigeria-Nsukka, where I graduated with a first class honours degree. I came back to the Cameroon afterwards and taught for few years before moving to Europe. I still teach, though on free lance basis but a good deal of my time is dedicated to my writing. I am happily married with three wonderful children.

What do you do when you are not writing?   

When I am writing, I work as a support staff to the fire fighting services, I spend quality time with family, I do a lot of reading, and I watch movies especially religious and Nigerian movies.

 Do you have a "day job" as well? 

Sometimes I work at night as a support staff to the fire fighting services.

When did you first start writing and when did you finish your first book? 

   I started writing at about the age of fourteen, though at that time it was nothing other than scratching some stories on pieces of papers. I have no collection of those stories but memories of them have never left me and they form the basis of my novel.  

   My very first writing in print was a Chemistry pamphlet (though unpublished). It was followed by the first volume of my Physics book. All these were written before the year 2000.

How did you choose the genre you write in?

 I just like to tell stories especially folklore. It seems I have a preference to the ways of living in the village setup. I equally enjoy quality debates on matters of religion.

Where do you get your ideas?  

Most of my ideas are inspirational. I imagine most of the things I write. I also borrowed from my own life experience, especially from the many years I worked as a teacher. My students and colleagues unknowingly provided the wonderful background to some of my stories. I remain indebted to them.

Do you ever experience writer's block? 

Yes, many times of course

Do you work with an outline, or just write? 

I just write as I get inspired.

Is there any particular author or book that influenced you in any way either growing up or as an adult? 

I enjoyed the writings of Prof. Chinua Achebe. No Longer at Ease and Things Fall Apart were my favourite novels.

Can you tell us about your challenges in getting your first book published? 

As a new author I knew nothing about publishing. It was difficult getting into the world of publishers.

If you had to go back and do it all over, is there any aspect of your novel or getting it published that you would change? 

For now I cannot tell. I think there are rooms for  improvement. I will wait patiently for the comments and criticisms of those who have read the novel. There always will be something to improve about a book.

What inspired you on this book? 

The urge to tell a story that have lived long in me.

What was the hardest part of creating this book?  

The hardest part was trying to select from the many stories I had within me and presenting the stories in ways that would be interesting to the would-be readers.

What do you hope people gain from reading it?  

 People will understand better the traditional African way of life. Africa is unique with her unique set of traditions, culture, lifestyle and beliefs. Africa had a rich and proud past and only Africans can tell the true and complete story of Africa. People should after reading the novel see Africa more in a positive light.

What is your advice to people who are not excited about reading?  

There are  lots of pleasure to be derived from reading. It is often said that when a man stops reading, it stops growing. Reading makes a man. Treasures are hidden within the pages of books.

Why should we buy your book? 

My book offers a good outlook of the African way of life. It gives a true picture and insight into the rich and diverse nature of the African culture. It tells the African story in a unique way. Sales of the book will motivate my writing and will help to finance a charity project I envisage setting up in the near future. 

Where can I get a copy of your book?

Visit  www.ChasedIntoHisDestiny1.com for a copy.