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Hi, guys. Y'all doing all right? Quick one! So I was inspired to
start a blog recently (I'm really excited about that).
No, it's not the usual gist, gossip, entertainment news blog,
felt we have enough of those (actually, I think we have more
than enough of those).
It's a blog with a difference, that seeks to challenge, instruct
and, ultimately, transform (especially) young people and the whole family to
become better, stronger, wiser with God-inspired pieces.
Want to be any of these, dive right in and let's ride together!
The articles are informed, heartfelt and Scripture inspired! The thoughts are things I have gleaned both from experiences and from my walk with
God in my few (yes, few. I never old like that) years on earth!
I sincerely feel we can all become better, stronger and wiser,
no matter where you're if we listen more to what God has to
tell us!
It's a blog for you, it's a blog for everyone!
It's @ www.stillsmallvoiceblog..com
Oh, and do share your thoughts and let me what ya think in
the comments section! I'll respond, deal? Thank you.

Jeffboi:
Wow

You were at the conference, bro? Read the full report here... http://stillsmallvoiceblog..com/2016/04/daystar-women-of-destiny-conference_26.html?m=1

Dainty09:
I had a life transforming experience at the conference

Totally, sis. It was truly life transforming. What are some of the things you took home from the conference?

ifenes:
Ok I got that. But what do you mean by being forgiven all wrongs by God? Gods are not real. Only you can forgive yourself.

You are wrong there. God is very real. I don't know what God you thought I was referring to, but I'm talking about the sole creator of the world.

-What happened, when and how at WODC2016

What a few days it turned out to be! Daystar Women of
Destiny Conference 2016 (WODC2016) surpassed its billing;
which is what happens when you surrender leadership and
control to the Holy Spirit! This year's edition of the three-day
annual women-focused conference, themed 'The 21st
Century Mother', held on Friday, April 22 and culminated
Sunday, April 24 at Daystar Christian Center, Oregun, Ikeja,
Lagos; with women of all ages in attendance.

Many came
from far and near and found purpose and meaning; others
caught new vision; some re-aligned their lives with God;
while many more gained invaluable insight of God's
principles as His word was taught with power by the
speakers.

Highlights
Day 1, April 22 The opening day saw
Pastor Margaret Sowemimo minister powerfully in a
message entitled: "You were born for such a time as this",
and subtitled, "You are fearfully and wonderfully made",
anchored on Psalm 139:13-18 and Isaiah 55:6-11. She
rounded off her session with a period of spirit- inspired
prophetic ministration - it was glorious and life changing!

Music minister, Omenesa (@OmenesaPearls) gave a truly
moving ministration as she worshipped in songs and shared
her true story - a story of God's saving grace.

She narrated:
-
how she once attempted suicide following a bout of
depression
- how she almost filed for divorce from her
husband at some point - how she underwent several
surgeries to fix her Scoliosis (an S-shaped spinal cord)
- how
she currently goes around with a metallic object affixed to
her back and more.

Her story teaches that our past,
with all its ugliness and imperfections, is no hinderance to
the fulfilment of God's thoughts and plans for us; rather they
are a springboard to the greatness He wants to birth in and
through us!

Day 2, April 23 The second day was a fully-
packed day as Pastors Nike Adeyemi, Ibukun Awosika and
Abimbola Davids ministered.

Their messages were powerful
and instructive, as they were practical and applicable.

They
each shared God's Word laced with real life experiences of being mothers - they have 9 children among them, three
each!

Pastor Ibukun (@IbukunAwosika) opened as she
poured her heart out and spoke passionately on the 21st Century mother...
Read full report here:
www.stillsmallvoiceblog..com/2016/04/daystar-women-of-destiny-conference_26.html?m=1

Dojupyo:
God is Love..

Indeed, sis. I'd like you to visit my blog www.stillsmallvoiceblog..com Let me know what you think. Thank you.

jeffizy:
Without love, we will all be eggs and sperm.

That's an interesting way to look at it.

-What happened, when and how at WODC2016

What a few days it turned out to be! Daystar Women of Destiny Conference 2016 (WODC2016) surpassed its billing; which is what happens when you surrender leadership and control to the Holy Spirit! This year's edition of the three-day annual women-focused conference, themed 'The 21st Century Mother', held on Friday, April 22 and culminated Sunday, April 24 at Daystar Christian Center, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos; with women of all ages in attendance. Many came from far and near and found purpose and meaning; others caught new vision; some re-aligned their lives with God; while many more gained invaluable insight of God's principles as His word was taught with power by the speakers. Highlights Day 1, April 22 The opening day saw Pastor Margaret Sowemimo minister powerfully in a message entitled: "You were born for such a time as this", with the subtitle, "You are fearfully and wonderfully made", anchored on Psalm 139:13-18 and Isaiah 55:6-11. She rounded off her session with a period of spirit- inspired prophetic ministration - it was glorious and life changing! Music minister, Omenesa (@OmenesaPearls) gave a truly moving ministration as she worshipped in songs and shared her true story - a story of God's saving grace. She narrated: - how she once attempted suicide following a bout of depression - how she almost filed for divorce from her husband at some point - how she underwent several surgeries to fix her Scoliosis (an S-shaped spinal cord) - how she currently goes around with a metallic object affixed to her back and much more. Her story tells me that our past, with all its ugliness and imperfections, is no hinderance to the fulfilment of God's thoughts and plans for us; rather they are a springboard to the greatness He wants to birth in and through us! Day 2, April 23 The second day was a fully-packed day as Pastors Nike Adeyemi, Ibukun Awosika and Abimbola Davids ministered. Their messages were powerful and instructive, as they were practical and applicable. They each shared God's Word laced with real life experiences of being mothers - they have 9 children among them, three each! Pastor Ibukun (@IbukunAwosika) opened as she poured her heart out and spoke passionately on the 21st Century mother... Read full report here: www.stillsmallvoiceblog..com/2016/04/daystar- women-of-destiny-conference_26.html?m=1

Without love, we are nothing!
Without love, we'd just be a bunch self-centred 'mind your business' folks!
Without love, we'd repeatedly hurt one another with reckless abandon!
Without love, we can't trust one another!
Without love, I'll watch my back only, not yours!
Without love, I won't alert you when I see danger heading your way!
Without love, I'll care for myself only!
Without love, we won't know mercy and forgiveness!
Without love, I'd be angry at your success and wish you evil!
Without love, there'll be no unity!
Without love, there'll be no peace!
Without love, there'll be no real progress!
I could go on and on and on...
Without love, we'll at best be clanging cymbals and empty barrels making noise but lacking substance!
But with love, in its pure and unadulterated form, we become embodiment of Christ; spreading happiness, peace, joy and life to others.
Choose love. Choose God. God is love. In Him you find true love and build the capacity to love truly!
For indeed, we are nothing without love in our hearts!
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-What happened, when and how at WODC2016


What a few days it turned out to be! Daystar Women of Destiny Conference 2016 (WODC2016) surpassed its billing; which is what happens when you surrender leadership and control to the Holy Spirit!

This year's edition of the three-day annual women-focused conference, themed 'The 21st Century Mother', held on Friday, April 22 and culminated Sunday, April 24 at Daystar Christian Center, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos; with women of all ages in attendance.

Many came from far and near and found purpose and meaning; others caught new vision; some re-aligned their lives with God; while many more gained invaluable insight of God's principles as His word was taught with power by the speakers.

Highlights

Day 1, April 22
The opening day saw Pastor Margaret Sowemimo minister powerfully in a message entitled: "You were born for such a time as this", with the subtitle, "You are
fearfully and wonderfully made", anchored on Psalm
139:13-18 and Isaiah 55:6-11.
She rounded off her session with a period of spirit-
inspired prophetic ministration - it was glorious and life
changing!

Music minister, Omenesa (@OmenesaPearls) gave a
truly moving ministration as she worshipped in songs
and shared her true story - a story of God's saving
grace. She narrated:
- how she once attempted suicide following a bout of
depression
- how she almost filed for divorce from her husband at
some point
- how she underwent several surgeries to fix her
Scoliosis (an S-shaped spinal cord)
- how she currently goes around with a metallic object
affixed to her back and much more. Her story tells me
that our past, with all its ugliness and imperfections, is
no hinderance to the fulfilment of God's thoughts and
plans for us; rather they are a springboard to the
greatness He wants to birth in and through us!

Day 2, April 23
The second day was a fully-packed day as Pastors Nike
Adeyemi, Ibukun Awosika and Abimbola Davids
ministered.
Their messages were powerful and instructive, as they
were practical and applicable. They each shared God's
Word laced with real life experiences of being mothers
- they have 9 children among them, three each!

Pastor Ibukun (@IbukunAwosika) opened as she
poured her heart out and spoke passionately on the
21st Century mother... Read full report here: www.stillsmallvoiceblog..com/2016/04/daystar-women-of-destiny-conference_26.html?m=1

ifenes:
Mercy/Forgiveness is not alien to humans. It is an act of maturity developed over time or possibly parallel several live times.

I mean "alien" in terms of it not being our natural response to hurt, it's not second nature to us. We have to be deliberate and "mature" as you rightly mentioned to attain it.

Above all, you can truly and easily forgive when you understand you've forgiven of all wrongs by God.

itstpia8:
forgiving is actually specific to genetics.

some people find it easier to do so than others, so its not necessarily a generic thing per se.

I agree forgiveness may come to some persons more naturally than others, but I don't think we can conclude that forgiving is specific to genetics.
Forgiveness can be learned and cultivated. And is a product of maturity.

Special live coverage of women-focused conference, Daystar Women of Destiny Conference 2016 starting tomorrow (April 22)
www.nairaland.com/3061906/special-live-coverage-daystar-women

Full details here: http://stillsmallvoiceblog..com/2016/04/live-coverage-of-daystar-women-of.html?m=1
Kindly move to front page. Thank you.

Hi, guys. Trust y'all are doing all right.
It's longer news that Daystar Women of Destiny Conference 2016 (#WODC2016) is just 24 hours away (April 22-24)!

What could be news to some is that gospel blog www.stillsmallvoiceblog..com is bringing you a special live coverage of the conference!

Yep, you read right. LIVE; with real-time text and photo updates, best tweets, remarkable quotes from the speakers - as it happens. You won't miss a thing! And there's much much more. See here...http://stillsmallvoiceblog..com/2016/04/live-coverage-of-daystar-women-of.html?m=1

Daystar Women of Destiny Conference is an annual life-transforming event for women of all ages. Admission is free.
Excel in Faith. Family. Career. Business. Find full details for this year's conference here...http://stillsmallvoiceblog..com/2016/04/all-you-need-to-know-about-daystar.html?m=1

Hi, guys. Trust y'all are doing all right.
It's longer news that Daystar Women of Destiny Conference 2016 (#WODC2016) is just 24 hours away (April 22-24)!

What could be news to some is that gospel blog www.stillsmallvoiceblog..com is bringing you a special live coverage of the conference!

Yep, you read right. LIVE; with real-time text and photo updates, best tweets, remarkable quotes from the speakers - as it happens. You won't miss a thing! And there's much much more. See here...http://stillsmallvoiceblog..com/2016/04/live-coverage-of-daystar-women-of.html?m=1

Daystar Women of Destiny Conference is an annual life-transforming event for women of all ages. Admission is free.
Excel in Faith. Family. Career. Business. Find full details for this year's conference here...http://stillsmallvoiceblog..com/2016/04/all-you-need-to-know-about-daystar.html?m=1

Hi, guys. Trust y'all are doing right.
That Daystar Women of Destiny Conference 2016 (#WODC2016) is just 24 hours away is not news.

What may be news for some is that stillsmallvoiceblog..com will be bringing you a special live coverage of the conference!

Yes, LIVE coverage. Real-time text and photos updates as it happens! You won't miss a thing!

And there's much much more...http://stillsmallvoiceblog..com/2016/04/live-coverage-of-daystar-women-of.html?m=1

Daystar Women of Destiny Conference 2016 is a life-transforming event for women of all ages. Excel in Faith. Family. Career. Business.
More details here...http://stillsmallvoiceblog..com/2016/04/all-you-need-to-know-about-daystar.html

rexben:
the new covenant is never christianity.Christianity believes you have to be taught by a teacher or pastor or bishop or pope but jeremiah 31:34 no one will have to teach another to know the lord,for it shall be written in their heart. Jesus even said dont be called teachers for one is your teacher which is christ Matthew 23:8
ChristianIty make excuses for Jesus words by quoting the epistles to explain it.
The epistles and the gospels are contraditing,either you follow Jesus or follow Paul(false apostle).

What gibberish are you spewing for crying out loud! You can't agree with the gospels and disagree with the epistles! The Bible says "ALL scripture is given by the inspiration of God.." not "the gospels is only given by the inspiration of God"!
I will advise you stop leading people to their damnation with your warped thought.
And take back that statement of Paul being a false apostle. You have God to answer to.

Hi op, here's one blog I'm sure you'll not only love, but it'll bless you tremendously. www.stillsmallvoiceblog..com something great is brewing there...God bless ya, brother.

Hi, e-family and friends, y'all doing all right?
Read this piece and thought it's apt I share.
The point of the whole piece? Here, "Despite how clever or even edifying a quote may be,
if it isn't in the Bible, we have no guarantee that it is the Word of God." Read on and yes it's long piece...
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"What are the most common things people think are in the Bible that are not actually in the Bible?"

In Psalm 119:16, David promises God, "I shall delight in Your statutes; I shall not forget Your word." In Deuteronomy 11:18-19, God exhorts the Israelites, "You shall therefore impress these words of mine on your heart
and on your soul; and you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontals on your forehead. You shall teach them to your sons, talking of them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road and when you lie down and when you rise up." As believers, we know
we are to study the Bible, memorize it, and obey it. But does the Bible say what we think it says? The truth is, there are
several phrases that sound like they come from the Bible,
but do not.

"God helps those who help themselves."
The earliest recording of this saying is actually from Aesop's
fable "Hercules and the Waggoner." A man's wagon got stuck
in a muddy road, and he prayed for Hercules to help.
Hercules appeared and said, "Get up and put your shoulder
to the wheel." The moral given was "The gods help them that help themselves." Aesop was a Greek writer who lived from 620 to 564 BC, but obviously did not contribute to the Bible.
As a biblical truism, the proverb has mixed results. We can
do nothing to help when it comes to salvation; salvation is
through Christ alone. In the work of sanctification—
becoming more spiritually mature—we are to join in the
work. 1 Peter 1:14-15 says, "As obedient children, do not be
conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your
ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy
yourselves also in all your behavior."

" Cleanliness is next to godliness."
Despite the strict rules given to the Israelites about
uncleanness as a metaphor for sinfulness and ceremonial
washing required by the priests (see: Exodus, Leviticus), this
phrase is not in the Bible. It originated as an ancient
Babylonian and Hebrew proverb, but became very popular
during the Victorian era after being revived by Sir Francis
Bacon and John Wesley. Is the proverb true beyond the
metaphor? A new study shows that people are generally
fairer and more generous when in a clean-smelling
environment. But Jesus also exhorts us to worry more about
the sin in our hearts than the dirt on our hands ( Matthew
7:18-23).

"In the last days, you will not be able to know the seasons
except by the changing of the leaves."
Even a thorough Google search will not reveal the origin of
this saying, but it is not found in the Bible. Matthew 24:32-33
uses the budding of leaves heralding the coming of summer
as a metaphor for the signs that Christ will return. But
nowhere does the Bible mention that seasons will be so
altered that only the changing leaves will identify them.

"It is better to cast your seed in the belly of a LovePeddler than to
spill it out on the ground."
This verse is usually used to justify fornication or adultery
over masturbation. It is one more misinterpretation of the
story of Onan in Genesis 38:6-10. Onan's brother died, and
Onan had the responsibility of marrying his brother's wife to
provide an heir. Instead, Onan "wasted his seed on the
ground in order not to give offspring to his brother." This
passage isn't even about masturbation; God struck Onan
down because he selfishly refused to provide an heir for his
brother's inheritance. In addition, the proverb is inaccurate.
In no way would the Bible encourage the use of anyone
other than a spouse for sexual gratification. Instead, we are
called to not allow physical appetites to control us ( 1
Corinthians 6:12-20).

"Hate the sin, love the sinner."
Although this is a biblical-sounding admonition, it is not
directly from the Bible. It’s actually a loose quote of
something Mahatma Gandhi wrote in 1929, “Hate the sin
and not the sinner.” Augustine expressed a similar thought
back in AD 424: “With love for mankind and hatred of sins.”
The biblical principle backing this up is found in Jude 1:22–
23. We are to hate sin—even our own. And we are to show
love to other people. The “hating sin” part is coming under
fire today as more and more people define themselves by
their sin and resent the guidelines God has given us in His
Word.

"Money is the root of all evil."
This is a common misconception with an easy fix. 1 Timothy
6:10 actually says, "For the love of money is a root of all
sorts of evil…" Money is not good or bad, and being wealthy
is not a sin; Job was wealthy and described as a man who
was "blameless, upright, fearing God and turning away from
evil" ( Job 1:1). Loving money, which in the Greek is "avarice"
and implies an emotional affection, is the root of all sorts of
evil as the desire to accumulate wealth is placed above God
and others.

" This too shall pass."
This is actually a misinterpretation of a line from "The Lament of Doer," an Old English poem. Doer has been
replaced as his lord's poet, and calls to mind several other
Germanic mythological figures who went through troubled
times. Each refrain ends with, "that passed away, so may
this." Several verses in the Bible remind us that our lives
and, indeed, heaven and earth will pass away (Matthew
24:35). But while we can find comfort knowing that our
earthly sorrows are temporary, we're still called to rejoice in
our trials, knowing that they will lead to endurance and
sanctification ( James 1:2-4).
"The lion shall lay down with the lamb."
Although Jesus is both the Lion of Judah and the Lamb of
God ( Revelation 5), this phrase does not appear in the Bible.
Isaiah 11:6 says, "And the wolf will dwell with the lamb, and
the leopard will lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little boy
will lead them." Similarly, Isaiah 65:25 reads, "The wolf and
the lamb will graze together and the lion will eat straw like
an ox…" The sentiment reads true, however—hunter and prey will be reconciled and live in peace in the eternal kingdom.
God left us the Bible as a written testimony of His Word. His truth is found in the Bible. Some sayings are simple rewordings of biblical truth, but others are dangerous heresy. Despite how clever or even edifying a quote may be, if it isn't in the Bible, we have no guarantee that it is the Word of God. And the only way we'll know is if we read the Bible.
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mikaael:
seems u are drunk..are they representing delta or nigeria?

Thank you for that response (not the 'drunk' part though). I don't understand why people feel the need to be so tribalistic. Forgetting that we're first of all Nigerian, before we're yoruba, igbo, hausa and the likes. Again, apt response.

Didn't see the game, but from comments and tweets during and after the match, it seems the team didn't do badly, and there's hope of victory in the return leg.
Meanwhile, you should check this blog, www.stillsmallvoiceblog..com trust me, you'll find some great content on there. Thank you.

Love is whole essence of Easter. Love is the reason we can celebrate Easter. Love is the reason God gave us His son. Love is the reason Christ laid down His life. Love is the reason Christ could endure such unimaginable suffering. Love is the reason He came. Love is the reason He died. Love is the reason He performed many miracles. Love is the reason He resurrected. Love is the reason He's coming again. Love is the reason He sent His spirit. Love is the reason He gave us His word.
Love truly. Love freely. Love wholeheartedly. Love like Jesus, it's what the world needs. Visit for more... www.stillsmallvoiceblog..co.ke/2016/03/jesus-love-worlds-greatest-need.html?m=1
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March 21, 2016 marked 10 years since social networking site, Twitter was born.

The first tweet (that's what updates on Twitter are called) was sent by co-founder Jack Dorsey on March 21, 2006, it read: "just setting up my twttr" - Jack (@jack).

From that single tweet, Twitter has grown to become a big part of our daily lives.

The micro-blogging site has in that time redefined the way we communicate. Now, we are made to fit our thoughts - no matter how deep - into just 140 characters (not words) or less. Now, we use #hashtags, mentions, favourites and all such terms. All these were alien to us before Twitter.

So, what can the Christian do in the midst of these? How should we approach this powerful tool that reaches millions of people each day, with over 300 million users?

Twitter, like many of man's inventions, is a neutral tool that can be manipulated; at the end of the day, it takes the form of the user; this is where we come in as Christians.
I say we EMBRACE it. We EXPLOIT it for God's
Kingdom.

Let's be more vocal! Be more active! More creative! Use #hashtags to drive home our point - that Jesus remains the SOLE route to God and eternal life! If Jesus were here physically today, I strongly believe He'd use Twitter to proclaim God's word and not avoid it.

So go on ahead; be fruitful, multiply, fill the social media space and subdue it; have dominion over every #hashtag. Make Jesus the trending topic. Make God's Word the most "favourited". Make the Holy Spirit get the most mentions. Embrace it. Exploit it. To God's glory.

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March 21, 2016 marked 10 years since social networking site, Twitter was born.

The first tweet (that's what updates on Twitter are called) was sent by co-founder Jack Dorsey on March 21, 2006, it read: "just setting up my twttr" - Jack (@jack ).

From that single tweet, Twitter has grown to become a big part of our daily lives.

The micro-blogging site has in that time redefined the way we communicate. Now, we are made to fit our thoughts - no matter how deep - into just 140 characters (not words) or less. Now, we use #hashtags, mentions, favourites and all such terms. All these were alien to us before Twitter.

So, what can the Christian do in the midst of these? How should we approach this powerful tool that reaches millions of people each day, with over 300 million users?

Twitter, like many of man's inventions, is a neutral tool that can be manipulated; at the end of the day, it takes the form of the user; this is where we come in as Christians.
I say we EMBRACE it. We EXPLOIT it for God's
Kingdom.

Let's be more vocal! Be more active! More creative! Use #hashtags to drive home our point - that Jesus remains the SOLE route to God and eternal life! If Jesus were here physically today, I strongly believe He'd use Twitter to proclaim God's word and not avoid it.

So go on ahead; be fruitful, multiply, fill the social media space and subdue it; have dominion over every #hashtag. Make Jesus the trending topic. Make God's Word the most "favourited". Make the Holy Spirit get the most mentions. Embrace it. Exploit it. To God's glory.

The biggest mistake you can make in your relationship is to build it on how you feel about him or her.
Like I always say, feelings are like British weather, they're not reliable.
How you feel about someone should not be the first thing you consider in a relationship. For me, the key questions range from: will this person help me become the man God designed me to be and draw me closer to Him? Will this person add real value to me both now and in the future? To can I add value to her and help her become the woman God created her to be? And if yes, how do I do that?
These questions and more are what I would ask and answer before jumping into a relationship!
Feelings or no feelings, I can have an amazing relationship!
Because at the end of the day, love is not what I feel for or about her, it's a decision!
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It's simple. We Africans claim to consider religion important, but do not imbibe its principles.
In effect, religion is not problem but the people who only practice religion by mouth, but do not live it out.
For the purpose of this piece, we'll consider Christianity a religion (but it's not!). What does Jesus Christ (the originator of the "religion" ) teach and stand for? Love, peace, kindness, gentleness, tolerance, humility, discipline, diligence, integrity, forgiveness, charity... we could go on and on; but I'm sure you get the point.
Besides, America, Europe and the rest of the "developed" world, for me, is not even the benchmark for a proper society, they lack in many areas. There's still a lot of deprivation, greed, insanity, immorality, sadness, depression, corruption in these countries; so, for me, they are not the prototype for the perfect society!
The perfect society? God's Soon Coming Kingdom! It's a kingdom where everyone is driven by genuine love for the next person; where my every action is born out of the desire to add real value to the other person's life; where I'll give my all and more - and you'll give your all and more - to ensure the next person (be it a stranger or a loved one) gets the best. That world is coming, pretty soon. There'll be no more deprivation, greed, immorality, insanity, pollution, hunger, famine, wars, senseless and inexplicable killings, corruption - there'll be none of these in that kingdom!
My point? Religion - especially as Africans "practice" it with their mouths and not their hearts - will not only keep in this current mess, but will make things far worse!
What I think? Embrace God, believe in the sacrifice of His son Jesus, imbibe His principles - because at the very core of man's failings is our disobedience to God (sin).
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Hero10001:
Nice blog, i like the black theme..
Will get back to you soon.

Thank you. If you think it's worth it, do share with your friends and contacts. Let's together bring sanity to our cyber space with God's Word.

Jayceo:
Wow,I am impressed i think this church performs proactively in the development of Nigerian citizens,unlike the likes of oyedapos,oyakhilomes,adegboyes et al,who are far richer than sam adeyemi but i dont see any impact on Nigerias economy apart from building churchea that look like malls,and opening curches everywhere,correct me if i'm wrong.

Hi, a piece of advice for you.
Before you talk ill of people (God's servants inclusive), please get your facts right!
Also, you have no idea of the assignment God gave them. They are not accountable to you, but to God.
Again, you say you don't see ANY impact these men have on the development of the country, but you fail to realise that God's Word (which they teach) is the most valuable resource on earth, and can be converted to its material (that's physical) equivalent!
Please sister (or brother; can't tell from the name), don't join those who jumped at conclusions and criticise others (again, God's servants inclusive) without facts.
Let your words be inspired by God. Have a great life!
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Rexology:
My dear I don't really believe in giving people fish... I would rather teach and give them the instruments to catch their own fish(s)... if I give them food today, who will give them tomorrow since I can't afford to be giving them food all the time?

You don't think Christ understood that, yet He said if you do good to the least of you, you do it to me. He went on to specifically mention feeding the hungry... I want to believe you're familiar with the scripture I'm referring to.

Besides, you do realise that our world is broken and flawed, meaning that there'll always be poor people regardless of anything anybody does.

Bottom line, we'd still need to give people fish.
Thank you.
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Hero10001:
God bless you!

God bless you too, bro. Kindly visit my blog for more www.stillsmallvoiceblog..com I'll be looking forward to your thoughts. Thank you.

Trying times are, indeed, hard to navigate, even for a word-filled spiritually-minded person. After all, we're still flesh, blood and flawed.

It is important then that we know where to turn, whom to consult and whose word to hold fast to at those times when it seems the gates of problems have been flung wide open! Those times when you just can't understand why it seems you have a heap of pressing issues all at once! Those times when it seems the noise is reaching its loudest! Those times when worry and anxiety have gripped you! Those times when we're overcome by fear!

We can find the strength and faith to hold on and press on in God's word!

Remember and reflect on these when it seems all hell is let loose...

- Remember and reflect on past victories!
God has surely been faithful to you in the past and has won a number of battles - both great and small - for you.

When David was to face the giant in 1 Samuel 17, he reeled out his past triumphs; how he "...went out after it [a lion that had captured one of his father's sheep] and struck it, and delivered the lamb from its mouth; and when it arose against me, I caught it by its beard, and struck and killed it." (v 34-37)

No matter how hard it seems now, ..."forget not all His benefits..." (Psalm 103:2-5)

- Remember and reflect that God will never allow all ways to be closed at the same time for you! Let that sink in!

In Exodus 14, the Israelites seemed to reach a dead end; there was no way to their right or left, behind the Egyptian Pharaoh and his army were speeding towards them, and in front was a great body of water - they were trapped, or so it seemed! It seemed there was no hope, that all doors were closed at the same time, but never with God! He'll "...also make the way of escape..." (1 Corinthians 10:13)
God will make a way...goes a popular song.

- Remember and reflect on the fact that tomorrow will be brighter (Romans 8:18)

No matter how dark or gloomy the night is, morning will surely come, and it comes with joy (Psalm 30:5)

- Remember and reflect that all things work together for good "...to those who LOVE God, to those who are the called according to His PURPOSE." (Romans 8:28)

- Remember and reflect on God's promises in His Word!

God is not like we mortals, we could say things we don't really mean or make promises we can't keep. Has God said it? Then He'll surely do it! Or has He spoken it? Then He'll surely make good on the promise (Numbers 23:19)

Not one jolt of God's promise will go unfulfilled! (Isaiah 55:11; Matthew 24:35)

- Remember and reflect on who you are in Christ - embrace your true identity!

Christ has already overcome the world (John 16:33); we're not conquerors, we're MORE than that (Romans 8:37)! We're complete in Him (Colosians 2:10), joint heirs with Him (Romans 8:17), live, move and exist in Him (Acts 17:28), and God has "...raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus..." (Ephesians 2:6-7) - far above all principality and power!

- Remember and reflect that you're going through your refining phase and you'll come out a priceless gem - "...perfect and complete, lacking nothing"! (James 1:2-4)

- Remember and reflect that God never forsakes His own!

He will never leave you, He'll never forsake you! He has promised He'll be with us ..."even to the end of age". (Matthew 28:20; Hebrew 13:5)

- Remember and reflect that your help comes from God, and not any individual (Psalm 121:1-8; 119:114). Fix your gaze on Him. Like the man by the Gate Beautiful in Acts 3, fix your eyes on the solution! Put your trust and confidence in God, and not in man (Psalm 118:8 )

- Remember and reflect that you are a value carrier and a value adder (like salt and light; Matthew 5:13-16) - you are an asset! That's why it seems the world is fighting you!

In a football game, which player (or players) is the opposing team more likely to attack - the ones that pose a genuine threat to them or the ones that can do nothing with the ball?

The devil knows what you carry and he wants to extinguish your light; just like he tried to do with Moses and Jesus in their infancy! But guess what! He failed woefully in each case; he'll fail also in your case if you hold onto God and not give up!

- Remember and reflect that God loves you to bits! Never doubt that! Nothing can separate us from God's love (Romans 8:31-39)

- Remember and reflect that God wants to give you a story that you'll use to inspire others (2 Corinthians 1:3-6)

- Remember and reflect that God has amazing plans in store for you! The future He imagines for you is one of hope, bliss, goodness and peace - it's a bright future! (Jeremiah 29:11)

- Remember and reflect that our ultimate hope - an eternity in God's blissful presence - cannot be cut short! (Christ in you, the hope of glory)

P.S: This all sound great, but it comes with a caveat. All God's promises hold true and will unfailingly come to pass in your life, but only when you're in tune with Him! It's the path of the righteous that is guaranteed to shine brighter and brighter...

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