Thursday Open Heavens Devotional - God's War Instrument

MEMORISE: Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms: JEREMIAH 51:20.

Thursday Rhapsody Of Realities - Praise Him...No Matter What!

Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name (Psalm 18:49).

Always, it’s important that we learn to thank the Lord for all the wonderful things we experience, and also for those things we may not really consider to be very nice. Some people are only joyful and thankful to the Lord when things seem to be going on fine, but gripe in the face of adversity. It ought not to be so. Irrespective and independent of the situation or your immediate circumstances, you should always give thanks to the Father. Worship and praise Him, no matter what! I’ll tell you a story.

Homes evacuated and power cuts as Storm Frank hits UK

Storm Frank has battered parts of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland leaving more severe floods in its wake.

Scotland bore the brunt of the bad weather with hundreds of homes evacuated in the Borders towns of Dumfries, Hawick and Peebles.

Hundreds of homes are without power in Yorkshire and 31 flood warnings remain in place across Cumbria and Lancashire.

Forecasters said the worst of the rain had passed but more flooding was likely as water moved down from higher ground.

China passes its first law against domestic violence

                               

In a landmark decision, China’s Parliament on Monday adopted the country’s first law against domestic violence, bringing traditionally silent abuse victims, including couples who are in live-in relationship, under legal protection. The new law, passed by the Chinese national legislature, prohibits any form of domestic violence, including psychological abuse.

Wednesday Open Heavens Devotional - Yield To God!

MEMORISE: Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God. Romans 6:13.

Wednesday Rhapsody Of Realities - Present Your Requests With Thanksgiving!

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication WITH THANKSGIVING let your requests be made known unto God (Philippians 4:6).

There’re times people pray and make incessant supplications about certain things; maybe about their job, finances, family or health, or something that deeply bothers them, and it seems things aren’t changing. The missing link could be that they’re not presenting their requests and supplications with “thanksgiving.”

New Year Festival Of Praise 2016 Is Here!

Festival Of Praise Manchester, now in it’s 5th year has become arguably North of England’s largest gospel event. It's here again. A Night of Absolute Praise. Manchester Praise Extravaganza!

Former Newcastle keeper dies aged 47

                                

Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek has died at the age of 47, nine days after suffering a cardiac arrest in his native Czech Republic.

The son of a woodcutter, he joined Newcastle at the start of the 1990s and played under Jim Smith, Ossie Ardiles, Kevin Keegan and Kenny Dalglish.

Video: Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo gives grand tour of his home

                              

Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo gives a guided tour of his house in Spain. Watch the tour below:

Tuesday Open Heavens Devotional - Effective Tracking Device

MEMORISE: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: Matthew 7:7.

Tuesday Rhapsody Of Realities - Position Yourself For More

Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting (Matthew 17:21).

As learnt in our previous study, fasting helps us to get our spirits attuned to God. It doesn’t get God to listen to us; it gets us to listen to Him.

Monday Rhapsody Of Realities - Raise Your Spiritual Antenna

As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them (Acts 13:2).

In a matter of days, it’ll be 2016. And it’s important we prepare ourselves, and are rightly positioned by the Spirit, for the glories and victories He’s planned for us in the coming year. One of the ways to do this is by fasting and praying; spending time to pray in the spirit, studying and meditating on the Word, and attending diligently to the visions, promptings, ideas and thoughts from the Spirit of God.

Monday Open Heavens Devotional - The Exclusive Door

MEMORISE: I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. John 10:9.

Sunday Open Heavens Devotional - Are You Industrious?

MEMORISE: Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread. PROVERBS 20:13.

Sunday Rhapsody Of Realities - Commit Your Work To Him

Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established (Proverbs 16:3).

Alot of times, people set goals and make different decisions in their lives, it could be about their finances, their family, their job or business; but as important as it is to set goals, don’t set goals out of emotions. Set goals through the Spirit. This is where many miss it.

Saturday Open Heavens Devotional - Attracting Greater Love

MEMORISE: For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. Hebrews 2:10.

Saturday Rhapsody Of Realities - Don't “Walk As Men!”

For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men (1 Corinthians 3:3).

The Jewel of Prophet Makandiwa Sends Him A Happy Birthday Message!

                                               

Today, Prophet Makandiwa, the founder of United Family Interdenominational Ministries in Harare is 38. His wife, Ruth, wishes her husband a wonderful birthday by a message on her facebook page. "What a blessing it is to have Prophet, Teacher and a Father; a man after God's own heart. A man who is a gift to millions, a man who fears the Lord, a man who hears from the Lord. Happy Birthday to the best Father in the whole wide world. MAY THE DEAR LORD KEEP YOU FOR US!!"

As we celebrate Christmas, we also remember you sir and pray that God will keep you at the top and use you more and more for His kingdom. Happy birthday sir.

Friday Open Heavens Devotional - He Came To Seek The Lost

MEMORISE: For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. Luke 19:10.

Friday Rhapsody Of Realities - A Celebration Of His Life In Us!

These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; THAT YE MAY KNOW THAT YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God (1 John 5:13).

Christmas Message from Former President Godluck Jonathan

The immediate past President of Nigeria, Godluck Jonathan, released a Christmas message on his facebook page. Read his message after the cut...

Merry Christmas everyone!

                               

That time of the year where the whole world celebrate is here! Merry Christmas to all my readers and everyone else. May this season bring you joy, love, favour, long life, good health, prosperity, and success. Wishing you all the most amazing Christmas celebration ever! Remember, Jesus is the reason for this season.

PM's Christmas Message: Britain Is Christian

In his most religious message yet, David Cameron uses his Christmas address to say Britain's Christianity is key to its success.

David Cameron has used his Christmas message to stress that Britain is a "Christian country".

The Prime Minister also highlighted the suffering of Syrian refugees and praised the "brave Armed Forces doing their duty" in Syria and Iraq in his traditional address to the nation.

In his most religious message to date, he said: "That is what we mark today as we celebrate the birth of God's only son, Jesus Christ - the Prince of Peace.

"As a Christian country, we must remember what his birth represents: peace, mercy, goodwill and, above all, hope.

"I believe that we should also reflect on the fact that it is because of these important religious roots and Christian values that Britain has been such a successful home to people of all faiths and none."

Thursday Open Heavens Devotional - Debtors Of Gratitude!

MEMORISE: Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Psalm 103:2.

Thursday Rhapsody Of Realities - Enjoy The Life He Brought!

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly (John 10:10).

Kogi Election: Faleke Files Petition At Tribunal

                               

The running mate of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 21 governorship election in Kogi State, Honourable James Faleke, has filed a petition at the State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal.

Wednesday Open Heavens Devotional - Check Your Desires!

MEMORISE: And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul. Psalm 106:15.

Wednesday Rhapsody Of Realities - You Can Hear From Him Every Day

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness…(2 Timothy 3:16-17).

Many people have problems in their lives because they don’t listen to the Holy Spirit; they ignore His counsel. They make important decisions, without ever consulting with the Spirit. Some are in a quagmire; but if they’d be yielded to the Spirit, all the misery in their lives will be gone. God is interested in you being successful in every area of your life. He cares about the minutest detail of your life. It’s therefore important that you seek His counsel in all things.

Tuesday Rhapsody Of Realities - Justified By His Resurrection!

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 5:1).

When the Bible says, “Therefore being justified by faith...,” it’s talking about being declared righteous by faith! We’ve been acquitted! Some people think we were justified because Jesus took the punishment. But that’ll mean that the accusation stayed. We weren’t justified because He took our sins. We were acquitted because all the allegations against us failed, for we’re a new creation.

Kenyan Muslims shield Christians in Mandera bus attack

A group of Kenyan Muslims travelling on a bus ambushed by Islamist gunmen protected Christian passengers by refusing to be split into groups, according to eyewitnesses.

Should Buildings Be A Priority For The Church?

                                  

Millions of people will attend church services this Christmas - over five million in England and Wales alone for the main denominations. But what about the rest of the year?

Can the Church of England sustain its almost 16,000 church buildings in the face of declining and ageing congregations, especially in rural areas?

Consultations within the Church of England are continuing over the fate of its buildings, many of which are listed.

Monday Rhapsody Of Realities - Live From Your Spirit

For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH (Romans 1:17).

When the Bible says the just shall live by faith, it’s talking about living from your spirit. Faith is the response of the human spirit to the Word of God. To live by faith, therefore, means to live from your spirit in response to God. That means, living on, and by, the Word of God. Matthew 4:4 says, “…It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”

Monday Open Heavens Devotional - Not Ordinary Hands

MEMORISE: I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. 1 TIMOTHY 2:8.

Photos: Frank Lampard Gets Married

                                       

Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley exchanged vows at St Paul's Church, in London, which was decked out in white blooms. The bride wore a spectacular white dress with a tight bodice and acres of lace while her new husband was suave in black, a white rose pinned to his lapel. Celebrity guests at the wedding included Ant and Dec, Louise and Jamie Redknapp and Phillip Schofield. The couple are holding their wedding reception at the Arts Club, in Mayfair, which was also decorated with flowers.

They've had a lengthy four-year engagement, but the big day has finally arrived for Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley.

What a beautiful bride Christine Bleakley made today as she finally tied the knot to footballer Frank Lampard in an exquisite custom made wedding dress by British fashion designer Suzanne Neville.

The 36-year-old brunette beauty looked sensational in her princess style wedding dress, complete with elegant lace sleeves and dramatic full skirt, beaming with excitement after she walked down the aisle with the man of her dreams. Congratulations Frank and Christine! See the photos after the cut...

Andy Murray wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year award

                                      

 Andy Murray has been voted the BBC Sports Personality of the Year for the second time in three years.

The 2013 winner helped make history by guiding Britain to a first Davis Cup victory for 79 years.

Scot Murray, 28, was the team talisman, winning all 11 of his cup matches and triumphed in the final against Belgium.

Sunday Rhapsody Of Realities - Speak God's Language!

Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth…(1 Corinthians 2:12-13).

Saturday Open Heavens Devotional - Mission Accomplished!

MEMORISE: So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David. 1 Samuel 17:50.

Saturday Rhapsody Of Realities - The Heavenly Voice

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night (Psalm 1:1-2).

Friday Open Heavens Daily Devotional - Mission Discovered!

MEMORISE: And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause? 1 Samuel 17:29.

Friday Rhapsody Of Realities - Your Labour In The Gospel Isn't In Vain!

And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life (Matthew 19:29).

There’s something about those who are passionate about the Gospel; their life is full of glory. When you’re burning for the Lord, Satan may try to unleash terror against you from all sides, but you’ll always remain invincible, because the Lord Himself is your defence and shield.

Thursday Rhapsody Of Realities - Prepare For His Soon Return!

For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17).

Thursday Open Heaven Devotional - Persistence Brings The Answer

MEMORISE: Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Matthew 7:9.

Wednesday Rhapsody Of Realities - How Strong Is Your Desire?

When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment. For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole (Mark 5:27-28).

Wednesday Open Heavens Devotional - All For Good!

MEMORISE: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28.

Tuesday Rhapsody Of Realities - The Power Of The Gospel

To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me (Acts 26:18).

Tuesday Open Heavens Devotional - Comprehensive Insurance

MEMORISE: Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season. JOB 5 : 26.

Monday Rhapsody Of Realities - He Needs Your Cooperation

And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever (John 14:16).

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Photos: The 100,000 Seat Stadium-like Auditorium Bishop Oyedepo Is Planning To Build

                              

Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church unveiled The Faith Theatre, a stadium-like 100,000 capacity auditorium. The new project which was revealed yesterday, December 12, at the last night of the Shiloh 2015 program, will not only be a sanctuary of worship but will also have a large shopping mall, food court and other businesses. See more photos of what it will look after completion...