by Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti
Oasis of Hope is an avenue for life answers! Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti answer questions from friends around the world about life...health, relationships, pandemic, cultures and more.
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March 10, 2025
<p>In this special Lean Into Lent episode 87 of Oasis of Hope, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti give a shoutout to family values with another local couple that has been married for seventy years from listener feedback! The couple have three children, seven grand-children and fourteen great-grand-children. Let's add this to the tapestry of hallmarks of family values celebrations!</p><p><br /></p><p>Lent started March 5, 2025 and will run through April 17, 2025, with Easter celebration on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Jesus taught His disciples how to pray by giving them a template to follow every time they approach God the Father. </p><p><br /></p><p>The Lord's Prayer gives us that framework as we observe Lent- the special period that precedes Easter. Right after Jesus was baptized, the Spirit of God descended and rested on Jesus Christ. This encounter empowered Jesus for the days that followed as He was led into the wilderness for 40 days of prayer and fasting <strong>(Matthew 4:1-11)</strong>.<br />These 40 days are observed all over the world by many Christians during what we call Lent that provides us with the time to focus on what matters the most- a deeper relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, that releases the power of God through intentional times of prayer, fasting, and worship.</p><p><br />During Lent followers of Christ have the opportunity to join hearts with other believers globally to cover the <strong>10/40 Window </strong>in prayer. This specific area of the world has the largest unreached people groups. Our understanding as followers of Christ on this specific area of the world is paramount to an effective prayer according to James 5:16b. </p><p><br /></p><p>We encourage followers of Christ to commit to praying for one of the <strong>10/40 Window nations </strong>during these 40 days of Lent, our God will hear and release an avalanche of His love and power to save, deliver and heal His people.<br />Additional prayer requests during this time is a focus on reformation of God's church in doctrine, theology, and the awe of God. As we walk through Lent, let us turn our eyes upon Jesus and look full into His wonderful face. We will find that the angst of this world will grow strangely dim, and the light of God’s glory and grace will be multiplied upon our lives. With that fullest of God’s light in us, we will welcome <strong>Easter on April 20, 2025</strong> with the resurrection power that breathes new life to all things.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Scripture invitation to join in Lent:</strong> "The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life" (Revelation 22:17, NIV). </p>
February 11, 2025
<p>God gives us a template of His love of how much He loves His creation through His plan of redemption-<strong>“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but haveeverlasting life” (John 3:16).</strong> The month of February we get to celebrate love with Valentine’s Day and Black History all month. We are celebrating<strong>Loveuary</strong>- as we celebrate love and Black History Month. In this episode 86 of Oasis of Hope Podcast, Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti discuss the contributions of African Americans to the robust culture we have today.</p><p> </p><p>Our nation has been blessed with the notable contributions of all people to this great nation – United States of America. We have reiterated many times, each history of every people, kindred and tongues is American History. As we celebrate Black History, Asian History, Hispanic History, Native American History, Jewish History and many more histories, we are celebrating American History. As we celebrate Black History this month, we are highlighting some of thenotable inventions that are now part of our culture and lifestyle. One major standout in celebrating Black History this month is family values. Adding this critical aspect is important as we celebrate family values.</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.black-inventor.com/marie-van-brittan-brown" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Albert Brown and Marie Van Brittan Brown</a>- a husband-and-wife team, invented the home security system in 1966. They were granted patent for their invention of closed circuitTV security system in 1969. This invention formed the foundation of video monitoring that included the remote door locks, push button alarm triggers and two way voice communication. Their invention also led to CCTV surveillance in public areas. In 2016, it was reported that over 100 million concealed closed-circuit cameras are operating world-wide. We have the Browns to thank for every home security system we have today.<a href="https://www.black-inventor.com/benjamin-banneker" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Another genius is Benjamin Banneker</a> who invented the first functioning wooden clock in 1753. Theclock kept accurate time and struck every hour. We have Banneker to thank for those wooden clocks we see all around us today.</p><p> </p><p>Setting a gold standard for family values<a href="https://familycouncil.org/?cat=487" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">are<strong>Mr. and Mrs. Cleovis and Arwilda Whiteside</strong>-</a> African American couple that were married for 84 years old. Mr. Cleovis Whiteside passed on to heaven last year, 2023 at age 102 years old with Mrs. Arwilda Whiteside at 98 yearsold at the time of his passing. According to the American Community Survey<a href="https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(ACS),</a> in 2018, stated in their research that only 8% of married couple reach the 50-year mark in their marriage. In 2022, ACS updated that number to 7.7% and stated that only 2% of marriages reach the 60-year mark.<strong>The Whitesides are in that rare 2%- married for 84 years!</strong> The Whitesides attribute their faith to the longevity oftheir marriage and lives. The Whitesides were recognized by<strong>the</strong><a href="https://familycouncil.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Arkansas Family Council</a> in 2019 and 2022.</p><p> The power of faith in the life of a believer in Christ cannot be underestimated. Faith is an active living fellowship, power and fire with the Almighty God- the Creator of the universe. What a blessing God bestows on every believer in Christ!<strong>“After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands” --- Revelations 7:9</strong></p>
February 4, 2025
<p>Our team count it a blessing getting to serve you through Oasis of Hope Podcast. All the requests we have received for prayer lets us know the need among God’s people. We encourage every follower of Christ, to stand in the gap for the many needs of the hour.</p> <p>In this episode 85 of Oasis of Hope Podcast, , Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti answer the question on what to do in a situation that looks like an intentional attack or smear campaign by someone you love. </p> <p>The scriptures provide a guide in all life situations so that no matter the situation, followers of Christ can live out a life that brings honor and glory to God! The command of having the foundation of love is critical in addressing this mistreatment and wickedness. <strong>In 1 Corinthian 16:14, “Let all that you do, be done in love”</strong> ensures having a pure and open heart so that God can work on your behalf because He is the God of justice.</p> <p><strong>DARVO (Deny, Attack, and Reverse, Victim and Offender)-</strong> is a tactic that is used against any form of whistleblowing, confrontation, or accountability. This is a reverse role of victim and offender, so that the perpetrator assumes the role of victim and turns the real victim or whistle blower into the alleged offender. We live in a fallen world and it is certain that followers of Christ will encounter people that abuse their power, place, authority, position, access or influence. DARVO is a reaction from perpetrators or abusers for being confronted or call for accountability. </p> <p>Some of the rationale of DARVO towards the whistle-blower is to attack credibility, reputation and sanity of the target under attack of whistle blowing or retaliation. It is important to be empowered and equipped to adequately address any form of DARVO. Let us be reminded that as an ambassador of Christ, the scriptures call each believer to a higher standard of living for God’s glory. </p> <p><strong>“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it” --- Proverbs 4:23, NIV</strong></p>
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