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But I sometimes wonder how government cannot manage the institutions under them, especially with such a huge amount.

My MTN line dey there too. MTN wahala was too much for me, so I instead pull out the sim card.

Friday August 26


“Set your heart on God and reach out to him.”  Job 11:13 TM

Let it go

Jesus, “the Great Physician,” never covers up an infected sore. He insists it be lanced, drained, cleansed, and given time to heal. Maybe you’ve given birth to a child out of wedlock, or had an abortion, or been in prison, or walked through a bitter divorce. Don’t be discouraged. Jesus is not impressed by our virtues, He’s touched with “the feeling of our infirmities” (Heb 4:15). He understands your struggle. “He himself has…been through suffering and temptation, he knows what it is like…and…is wonderfully able to help us” (Heb 2:18 TLB). Maybe you’re wondering if someone with your past problems can be blessed and used by God. Absolutely! The hymn by William Cowper puts it like this: “There is a fountain filled with blood drawn from Emmanuel’s veins; and sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains.” The rewards of repentance are awesome! Zophar replies to Job: “Prepare your heart and lift up your hands to him in prayer! Get rid of your sins, and leave all iniquity behind you. Then your face will brighten with innocence. You will be strong and free of fear. You will forget your misery; it will be like water flowing away…Having hope will give you courage. You will be protected and…rest in safety. You will lie down unafraid, and many will look to you for help” (Job 11:13-19 NLT). Whether it’s guilt over something you’ve done, or the pain of something that was done to you—let it go! Today, step into the river of God’s grace and let it flow over you, setting you free.

Thursday August 25


“Give it to the one who risked the most.”  Mt 25:28 TM

Take the risk!

Remember the three stewards who were each given a sum of money to invest? The first two doubled theirs; the third buried his in the ground. The first two were promoted; the third was fired. “Get rid of this ‘play-it-safe’…won’t go out on a limb” (v. 30 TM). Could there be a more powerful incentive to taking a risk of faith based on what God promised you? You say, “But what if I fail?” Failure trains you for success! It can show you what you need to change in order to move forward. Think of it this way: As a redeemed child of God you have a security net that allows you to fail safely. But if your reputation and self-worth are all tied up in knots over some failed enterprise, you’ll not be motivated to try again. It’s human nature to want to feel good, to succeed, to win the prize, to move forward. But just like a world-class athlete backs up to gain the momentum to run faster, sometimes a few steps backward now will fuel your progress later. And here’s something else to keep in mind: God assesses our accomplishments differently than people. A failure in the eyes of men is often a success in the eyes of God. Remember Noah? Before the flood he looked like a loser; afterward he became the most successful man on earth. Your most fulfilling reward isn’t human approval—it’s God’s “Well done…good and faithful servant!” (Mt 25:21 NIV). So take the risk!

Wednesday August 24


“As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.”  Pr 27:17 NLT

Personal growth (3)

When you stop growing, you stop enjoying your coworkers and associates. In most cases it’s another symptom of lack of growth, and it’s directly linked to your lack of influence. When you’re the “go-to” person, everyone seeks you out. They want your advice and expertise on a myriad of issues and concerns. But once you stop growing, the focus shifts to someone else. Personal growth keeps you focused on people, and keeps them focused on you. So what can you do to stay fresh? Start cross-pollinating. Bees spend their lives moving from flower to flower, carrying pollen from one source to another. And what’s the result? Growth! Because bees continually spread pollen around the garden, more flowers start growing and it becomes a more beautiful environment. In life, cross-pollinating means identifying valuable information from multiple sources and spreading it in various ways to different people. So start looking for answers in unexpected places. Paul writes, “Stir up the gift…which is in you” (2Ti 1:6 NKJV), otherwise it’ll lie dormant and you’ll become bored. Dedicate some time every day to personal growth. Discover where you do your best thinking, and go there regularly. Get up earlier, use your lunch break, turn off the TV in the evening. The time and place don’t matter—the important thing is that you stick to it. Eugene S. Wilson said, “Only the curious will learn, and only the resolute overcome the obstacles to learning. The Quest Quotient has always interested me more than the Intelligence Quotient.” Often innate curiosity will tell you more than intelligence. The point is, you must be committed to personal growth in order to succeed.

Tuesday August 23


“A wise man has great power.”  Pr 24:5 NIV

Personal growth (2)

Another indicator of your need for personal growth is—losing interest in your career. Many people think this comes from staying in one job too long, or experiencing a midlife crisis. The truth is, most of us lose interest in our job because we lose interest in growing. Consider those who experience the highest levels of intensity and creativity. Generally speaking, they’re passionate about their job and they’re not nearly as concerned about specifics as they are about “the big picture.” While those around them get bogged down in the minutiae of daily routine, growth-oriented people are busy swinging the bat and trying to hit the ball out of the park. These are people who are growing, learning, and expanding their experience—people who never lose interest in their work—or in life. Growing peanuts sounds pretty boring, right? Not to George Washington Carver! He studied them, developed them, discovered hundreds of different uses for them, and became so famous he was invited to Washington, D.C. to explain the secret of his success to a congressional committee. Here’s what he told them: “God created the peanut. So I just asked Him to tell me what could be done with it, and He showed me!” It’s that simple. Spend as much time expanding your knowledge and experience as you spend on the mundane, and see if your interest levels and excitement don’t change for the better. The Bible says, “A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength.”

GODKID98:
If u really need ur money,then u'd do well to mention d names of these 'big-boyz' on d pages of a newspaper.....cz SHAME z a great MOTIVATOR for d payment of debts!!

right on point. If the names of the debtors are mention, then people will humiliate them by themselves, and shame if possible will make them wanted to pay back the debt. There's shouldn't be any room for cover up for individuals that is destroying our economy I think.

Monday August 22


“Wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.”  Pr 2:10 NIV

Personal growth (1)

Personal growth leads to promotion. Stop and look at the people in your church, your company, or your circle of friends. Management consultant W. Edwards Deming said, “Learning isn’t compulsory…neither is survival.” In corporate culture, the higher your position, the less “doing” is involved, and the more “critical thinking” comes into play. Consider a corporate conference room during an important meeting. Typically, a cadre of foot soldiers sits around the table with laptops, briefcases, and boxes of files, while the president enters the room carrying very little. That’s because he or she wasn’t hired to run computers, maintain schedules, and manage files. They were hired for their expertise and the power of their ideas. Organizations want people with the best ideas to be in leadership; consequently, promotions generally go to the self-starters—men and women who exhibit initiative and growth. So start generating some new ideas and see how quickly you get noticed! Daniel began as a slave in Babylon, on the bottom rung of the ladder. But he was soon promoted to a position in Nebuchadnezzar’s cabinet. That’s because the king was looking for people with the following qualifications: “Showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve” (Da 1:4 NIV). Talk about job security! And what’s more, “Daniel remained there” (v. 21 NIV). So dedicate yourself to personal growth.

Typical Nigerian parents.

.......remember my mother then. Some of those questions will even come with some 'jara' slap.

Without mixing words, NDLEA boss should resign honorably, but trust Nigerians, shame no dey inside their dictionary at all.

Sunday August 21


“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty.”  Isa 6:3 NIV

Holy! Holy! Holy!

When Isaiah saw God he wrote: “I saw the Master sitting on a throne—high, exalted!—and the train of his robes filled the Temple. Angel-seraphs hovered above him, each with six wings. With two wings they covered their faces, with two their feet, and with two they flew. And they called back and forth one to the other, ‘Holy, Holy, Holy is God-of-the-Angel-Armies. His bright glory fills the whole earth.’ The foundations trembled at the sound of the angel voices, and then the whole house filled with smoke. I said, ‘Doom! It’s Doomsday! I’m as good as dead! Every word I’ve ever spoken is tainted—blasphemous even! And the people I live with talk the same way, using words that corrupt and desecrate. And here I’ve looked God in the face! The King! God-of-the-Angel-Armies!’ Then one of the angel-seraphs flew to me. He held a live coal…taken with tongs from the altar. He touched my mouth with the coal and said, ‘Look. This coal has touched your lips. Gone your guilt, your sins wiped out.’ And then I heard the voice of the Master: ‘Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?’ I spoke up, ‘I’ll go. Send me!’ He said, ‘Go and tell this people’” (Isa 6:1-8 TM). Now, this portion of Scripture wasn’t intended to make you indulge in morbid introspection, or doubt your righteous standing before God as His redeemed child. Isaiah was the nation’s leading prophet, and God had an assignment for him. But before he could undertake it, he needed to acknowledge his heart’s condition and let God change him. And today you need to do that too!

Saturday August 20


“Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you!’”  Jn 20:19 NIV

He’s saying the same to you

One of the first things Jesus did after His resurrection was to go looking for the disciples who’d failed Him so badly. “On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you!’ After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. Again Jesus said, ‘Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you’” (vv. 19-21 NIV). Among the group was Peter, who’d walked on water, whose hands had distributed miracle food to five thousand hungry people, who’d witnessed Moses and Elijah standing next to Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration. Big, bold, brave Peter who said, “Even if I have to die with you…I will never deny you!” (Mt 26:35 NLT). And he wasn’t the only one. “All the other disciples vowed the same” (v. 35 NLT). Yet the record reads, “All his disciples deserted him and ran away” (Mk 14:50 NLT). Saint John, Saint Andrew, and Saint James—all guys depicted on the stained glass windows of churches worldwide—abandoned Jesus when He needed them most. Yet when He rose from the dead, He never once brought it up. Instead: “He showed them His [wounded] hands” (Jn 20:20 NKJV). Why? To let them know He loved them in spite of their failure. Instead of disowning them, He said, “As the Father has sent Me, I also send you” (v. 21 NKJV). And today He’s saying the same to you!

crotonite:
nothing wrong

my thought too.

Thursday August 18


“His mercies begin afresh each morning.”  La 3:23 NLT

Don’t waste your life in regret!

Are you living with regret over the time you’ve wasted, the opportunities you’ve squandered, the sins you’ve committed, and the relationships you’ve destroyed? Regret is a waste of time, unless it teaches you wisdom and fuels your resolve to do better next time. And as long as you’re breathing, there will be a “next time.” The Bible describes God this way: “Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.” So how should you handle regret? By doing three things: (1) Recall. Stop and consider the actions, thoughts, and emotions that drove you to do what you did. Take an honest inventory of your mistakes. Own them! There’s no solution in excuses. When Adam was confronted with his sin, he hid in the bushes. When David was confronted with his, he said, “I’m guilty before God.” Follow David’s example. (2) Repent. The Bible says, “Godly sorrow worketh repentance” (2Co 7:10). When you’re caught in a cycle of repeated sin, a glib “Now I lay me down to sleep” kind of prayer won’t help you. Sin hurts God, hurts you, and hurts others. The idea behind repentance is to get you to where you loathe sin, and decide to renounce and forsake it. (3) Refocus. One of the Bible’s central themes is “resurrection.” That means you can rise again. God said in His Word, “Forget…what’s happened; don’t keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand-new” (Isa 43:17-18 TM). It’s a new day with a new opportunity to get your life together and move on to greater things. Don’t waste it looking back in regret!

Give us update here oooo. Man no get TV to watch for here oooo.

Abeg help us with updating ooo.

Mariojane:
Btruth nothing happen nowwww

lol.....thank God.

......which of them is from Bisi omo logbalogba?

For all I know, if there wasn't the word "rigging" in the oyinbo dictionary, then we won't know about it.

Anyway, the man is more than 70% right. Let our leaders put our house in order. Obasanjo, Jonathan, Dogara, Saraki, Akpabio, Tinubu and others, you lots should be ashamed.

Wednesday August 17


“Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the [law] of the Lord.”  Ps 119:1 NLT

A prayer for integrity

If you’d told David that a day was coming when he’d commit adultery with Uriah’s wife, Bathsheba, and then have him murdered to cover it up, he’d probably have said, “No way!” Nevertheless it happened. Forgiven, restored, and looking back on it, he wrote this prayer: “Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the [law] of the Lord. Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths. You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands. As I learn your righteous [laws], I will thank you by living as I should! I will obey your decrees. Please don’t give up on me! How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. I have tried hard to find you—don’t let me wander from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. I praise you, O Lord; teach me your decrees. I have recited aloud all the [laws] you have given us. I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways. I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word. Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey your word. Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your [law]” (Ps 119:1-18 NLT). Today, make that your prayer.

.....just because of a bottle of coca-cola? see wetin this lady put herself into oooo.

Very very unfortunate. RIP to the young star. And God, please give the family the fortitude to bear this loss.

Propaganda!

Weird but true.

Mariojane:
i believe "the young ladies of today" in your comment means we are all useless and depend on 'young men of today' like you to survive? change your mentality bros. she not saying anything about the woman does not mean she doesn't admire her or a profession and it does not also mean she doesn't have her own honest means of livelihood. until you change your thought of 'young ladies of today' and start looking for the right girl in the right place not just some pancake girl along the road going to nowhere in particular, you will keep believing every lady is the same. including the ones in your family (no disrespect please but they are also ladies).

i pity young guys of today.

see me see wahala oooo! Mariojane, wetin happen now?

beautiful232:
:Pgoing back to bed

when you have a good thread wake me biko :

Can you imagine? So you cannot borrow one or two thing from this lady's story? Have you calculated how much N5,000 X 25 days will be in a month for her instead of lazy around and waiting for her husband to come?

I pity young ladies of today.

Tuesday August 16


“What good is that…?”  Jn 6:9 NLT

Start with what you’ve got

Observe what the disciples said to Jesus just before He fed five thousand hungry people: “There’s a young boy here with five barley loaves and two fish. But what good is that with this huge crowd?” End of story? No, “Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God, and distributed them to the people…And they all ate as much as they wanted…So they picked up the pieces and filled twelve baskets with scraps left by the people who had eaten from the five barley loaves” (Jn 6:11-13 NLT). God always gives you something to start with. But you have to look for it, recognize it, and put it into His hands. The miracle of multiplication happened when a boy took what he had, and made it available to Jesus. The Bible says, “Do not despise this small beginning, for the eyes of the Lord rejoice to see the work begin” (Zec 4:10 TLB). Don’t be afraid to take small steps, just make sure they’re steps of faith and God will work through you. Jesus said, “I will build my church” (Mt 16:18). And what did He build it with? Twelve flawed people just like us! But when He poured Himself into them, the mix was so concentrated that when two of them got together they could turn whole towns upside down (See Ac 17:6). You say, “But I’ve so many shortcomings.” We all come to the Lord damaged and in need of repair. But the good news is, you can be strong in some areas and struggling in others and God can still use you—as long as you’re willing to start with what you’ve got.

Monday August 15


“There are…vessels of…honour, and…dishonour.”  2Ti 2:20

Working with difficult people

God used a raven, a bird considered “unclean” in Jewish culture, to feed the prophet Elijah during a famine. Nehemiah rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem with funds provided by a heathen king. The point is: Don’t limit God. Sometimes the people we’d normally shun are the very ones He uses to provide what we need, and by shutting them out we forfeit a blessing He has in mind for us. Be careful; your tendency to be “picky” can end up hurting you! The truth is, you can’t avoid working with difficult people. God planned it that way. Why? Because He wants you to grow in the midst of negativity without getting sucked into it. David developed the ability to work with people who were hard to get along with. It doesn’t get much harder than working for a boss with an evil spirit! At first David enjoyed King Saul’s favor, but after he killed Goliath, Saul sought to kill him. Yet David never changed his strategy. He stayed in Saul’s house because he knew his destiny was there. And because of the wisdom he exhibited, he ended up owning the place! God’s principles are timeless. David didn’t limit himself, and he didn’t limit God. He understood that people fall into two categories: “Vessels of honor and vessels of dishonor.” And God uses both. Getting his eyes off people, and being neither impressed nor depressed by them, afforded David great opportunities because he freed others up to be used by God. So learn to get along with difficult people; your greatest challenge today may be the person who assists and blesses you tomorrow.

Sunday August 14.

“The Sovereign Lord has given me his words of wisdom, so that I know how to comfort.”  Isa 50:4 NLT

“Words of wisdom”

Before the crisis comes, God can prepare you in advance by giving you “words of wisdom.” He did it for Isaiah. You say, “But Isaiah was a prophet.” Yes, but when God first called him, he protested, “I am a sinful man” (Isa 6:5 NLT). That means you can be flawed and still hear from God! Ever been in a room when somebody said something that grabbed your attention? Like a light coming on, your mind was illuminated and you stopped talking. Why? Because what you were hearing were “words of wisdom.” And God won’t just give you insight for your own life, He’ll give you wisdom to share with others. And if you’re humble enough not to dominate every conversation, He’ll also speak to you through them. Think about it: God didn’t create the universe brick by brick—He spoke it into existence with a single sentence. So imagine your possibilities when He gives you “words of wisdom”! But first you must learn to recognize His voice, and that takes time. The first few times God spoke to Samuel, he thought it was Eli the high priest talking to him. But he kept listening, and eventually he became God’s voice to the nation. Indeed, he became so good at it that he was able to tell two different kings, “This is what the Lord says.” The point is, you must want to hear, take time to hear from Him, and practice listening until you become familiar with His voice.

Saturday August 13


“Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord.”  Ps 5:3 NLT 

First thing in the morning (2)

Why does God say so often in Scripture that He will speak to us first thing in the morning? After all, He can speak to us any time He chooses. There are two reasons: (1) He wants to have first place in your life. He wants to be number one on your list of priorities for the day. So before you turn on the TV, or check your computer or iPhone, or go galloping off, learn to be still and allow God to give you insight and understanding as to what’s important for your day—and your life. You’ll be amazed at the solutions He gives you: the creative ideas, and the clear sense of guidance. You’ll find the promise really is true: “The steps of a good man [and woman] are ordered by the Lord” (Ps 37:23). In fact, after a few weeks or months of living this way you won’t want to go back to your old routine. (2) He wants a blank page to write on. Ever try talking with someone who’s distracted or preoccupied? You just want to move on. But when that person is really important to you, you try to pick a time of day when you know they’ll really listen. Well, you are important to God and He wants to speak to you! Can you imagine your loss if you fail to hear what He has to say, or to understand what He has in mind for you? One of the secrets of King David’s strength was this: “Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly” (Ps 5:3 NLT). In order to succeed, you must put hearing from God at the top of your morning routine!

* Okada riders.
* Yellow Danfo drivers too and Molue drivers.

Just more encouragement on both of our rice and garri farmers, then 50% of our food scarcity problem is solved.

Nigeria will get there.

#teamlocalfoodproduction!

I wonder what will become the history for their children in future? An adulterous mother, and a killer father. What a parent.

This beautiful woman tarnish the name of her family and destroy the future of her kids all because of free sex from a rough guy (an irresponsible man).