He was a hit on global television till a decade and half ago, when an indiscretion cost him the limelight and fans of his unique style of evangelism. Although he recovered, the ?mainstream? appears to sideline him. A gospel minister from the same country featured the man?s soulful version of the room at the cross for sinners in mid-2004, stating that he wasn?t going to name the singer. Months earlier, another TV minister flashed the image of the ?fallen? minister before a discussion on why men of God fall. For the constituency of this outspoken minister, the past appears unforgettable.

?If thou Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?? ? Psalm 130:3 (KJV)

Oh for the grace to truly welcome back those who err.
Let the Son shine in your heart daily.

By, Nosa Owens-Ibie,
Tuesday, September 28, 2004.

Emailed August 25, 2005.