Tuesday Open Heavens - A Glass Of Water?

Memorise: For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward. Mark 9:41 

Tuesday Rhapsody Of Realities - Be About His Work

...This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven (Acts 1:11).

UK is most corrupt country in the world, says mafia expert Roberto Saviano

Britain is the most corrupt country in the world, according to journalist Roberto Saviano, who spent more than a decade exposing the criminal dealings of the Italian Mafia.

Monday Rhapsody Of Realities - Faith Comes In The Word

And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you (Luke 17:6).

Monday Open Heavens - Always On Time

Memorise: Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. John 11:21

Pakistan's Islamic council proposes men should be allowed to 'lightly beat' their wives for a variety of offences

                       

Pakistan's 20-member Council of Islamic Ideology has proposed allowing a man to 'lightly beat' his wife if she commits certain 'offences'. The council which is a constitutional body of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan advises the government but cannot make laws.

Sunday Open Heavens - The Trial Of Faith

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you. 1^st Peter 4:12

Sunday Rhapsody Of Realities - We “Prove” His Will

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God (Romans 12:2).

Man Finds Out New Girlfriend Is A Man And Commits Murder

                               

A 21 year old Texas College football player, Carlton Champion  Jr. met his 24 year old girlfriend and fell quickly in love with her. His new girlfriend was Tyrone Lee underwood who went by the name Tyra. The couple had been chatting for several weeks on a dating mobile app and quickly fell in love but hadn't met each other face to face. 

Saturday Open Heavens - Leadership By Example

Memorise: If I then be your Lord and Master, Have washed your feet, ye also ought to wash one another’s feet. John 13:14

Saturday Rhapsody Of Realities - He's Given Us Everything

According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue (2 Peter 1:3).

One Year After, Dele Momodu Disappointed With Buhari

Celebrated Nigerian philanthropist, motivational speaker, and publisher of Ovation International Magazine, Otunba Dele Momodu is not only a journalist but he owns a restaurant in Ghana known as ‘House of Ovation’.

Speaking on the challenges he has faced in the industry so far, Dele Momodu in an interview with NAIJ.COM he opened up on the challenges he has faced with his media outfit, expressed his disappointment in President Buhari’s management among others. Read excerpts of the interview below:

Movie Producer Pens Public Apology To Former President Jonathan

                             

Movie producer, Dickson Iroegbu, penned a public apology to former President Goodluck Jonathan for "ganging up" with other Nigerians against his government in 2012 when the former president, attempted to remove oil subsidy. Read his full letter after the cut...

Bill To Increase Power Of Sharia Scales Second Reading Without Debate

                                  

The House of Representatives yesterday passed the second reading of a bill to increase the powers and jurisdiction of Sharia Law in Nigeria. The bill which is being sponsored Abdullahi Salame, the lawmaker representing Gwadabawa/Illela federal constituency of Sokoto state scaled through without a debate. ‎ Speaking on the bill, Jonathan Gaza Gbefwi, deputy chairman of the house committee on media and publicity, said...

Friday Rhapsody Of Realities - Let Him Lead You

If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit (Galatians 5:25).

US election: Trump wins enough delegates for Republican nomination

                                         

The US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has reached the number of delegates needed to secure the party's presidential nomination.

EU referendum: Salmond predicts Scots poll in two years if UK backs Brexit

                                   

Former SNP leader Alex Salmond has said he would expect another referendum on Scottish independence within two years of a Brexit vote, in a BBC EU debate.

He said if Scotland was "dragged out" of the EU "against our will" on 23 June he believed there would be another vote - and it would be for independence.

But Conservative Liam Fox said the EU vote should not be "stoked by fear" of a second Scottish referendum.

Net migration to UK rises to 333,000 - second highest on record

                                  

Net migration to the UK rose to 333,000 in 2015, according to Office for National Statistics estimates - the second highest figure on record.

Net migration is the difference between the number of people coming to the UK for at least a year and those leaving.

Friday Open Heavens - Vengeance Is The Lord’s

Memorise: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Romans 12:19

UK, Australia deport Nigerians (Photo)

Some of the deportees discussing after being cleared by the NIS officers. Photo: The Nation

At least 40 Nigerians were deported from the United Kingdom and Australia on Wednesday, The Nation reports.

It was gathered that these deportees; both male and female, touched down at the Hajj camp area of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) on a chartered aircraft.

Thursday Open Heavens - Beware Of Pride

Memorise: Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

Thursday Rhapsody Of Realities - Value Spiritual Things

And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me? (Genesis 25:32).

5 Reasons Why Some Pastors Don't Preach Grace

“Grace” derives from the Greek, charis. In secular Greek, charis was related to chairo, “to rejoice.” As far back as Homer it denoted “sweetness” or “attractiveness.”

Charis came to signify “favor,” “goodwill,” and “lovingkindness” — especially as granted by a superior to an inferior.

Wednesday Open Heavens - Not Impossible!

                                  

Memorise: For with God nothing shall be impossible. Luke 1:37

Wednesday Rhapsody Of Realities - Born To Reign

...Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world... (John 18:37).

Tuesday Open Heavens - The Importance Of Forgiveness

Memorise: So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not everyone his brother their trespasses. Matthew 18:35

Tuesday Rhapsody Of Realities - Don't Delay

I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work (John 9:4).

Avoid procrastination. Don’t delay in the things you should do. Act at the right time; act while you can, because the opportunity may not always be there. What’s that vision the Lord laid in your heart at the beginning of the year? How far have you fulfilled it? It could be about your evangelical work as a Christian or a minister of the Gospel. It could be about your job or family or even your health. Don’t delay. Be about what He asked you to do, and refuse to be distracted.

Manchester United sack manager

                             

Louis van Gaal has been sacked as manager of Manchester United, with former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho set to be named as his replacement.

Monday Open Heavens - Do You Love God?

Memorise: So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. John 21:15

Monday Rhapsody Of Realities - You Must Keep Bearing Fruits!

He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground? And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down (Luke 13:6-9).

Sunday Open Heavens - A Son Indeed?

Memorise: Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. Galatians 4:7

Sunday Rhapsody Of Realities - Alive By The Spirit

But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you (Romans 8:11).

Celtic appoint former Liverpool boss as manager

                      

The former Liverpool, Swansea City, Reading and Watford boss has signed a 12-month rolling contract to replace Ronny Deila, who departed the Scottish champions at the end of the season.

Rodgers, 43, left Anfield in October after more than three years in charge.

"I will give everything I have and do all I can to bring our supporters exciting, entertaining and winning football," said the Northern Irishman.

Saturday Open Heavens - No Partiality

Memorise: Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. 1^st Timothy 5:20

Saturday Rhapsody Of Realities - God's Word-The Seed Of Divine Life

Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth forever (1 Peter 1:23).

Friday Open Heavens - Being Unmoveable

Memorise: Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Ephesians 6:11

Friday Rhapsody of Realities - The Divine Order

For because ye did it not at the first, the LORD our God made a breach upon us, for that we sought him not after the due order (1 Chronicles 15:13).

Thursday Open Heavens - The Servant Leader

                             

Memorise: If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet. John 13:14

Thursday Rhapsody Of Realities - The Word Brings You Visions

And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be (Genesis 15:5).

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) begins strike

                               

Despite the court order, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Tuesday, asked its members nationwide to commence indefinite strike effective from midnight of Tuesday.

APC Senator calls President Buhari & APC hypocrites

The representative of Kaduna Central at the Nigerian Senate, Shehu Sani, has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari and his administration for attempting to muzzle the country’s labour union protesting the increment in the price of premium motor spirit.

FG Given 24 Hours To Justify Dasuki's Detention

The Nigerian government has been ordered by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court to justify Sambo Dasuki’s detention in one day.

Wednesday Open Heavens - A Giant Killer?

                                     

Memorise: For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. Romans 8:13

Wednesday Rhapsody Of Realities - Express The Love Of Christ

We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren (1 John 3:14-16).

Tuesday Rhapsody Of Realities - Our Oneness With Him

But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit (1 Corinthians 6:17).

In Christianity, what God has done is to make us one with Him. It's the biggest thing about our salvation in Christ Jesus—our oneness with the Lord. We're not mere followers or disciples of Jesus Christ, we're in fellowship with Him; it's a vital union.

Tuesday Open Heavens - The Peace Of God

Memorise: And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7

Monday Open Heavens - When The Holy Spirit Comes II

Memorise: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Acts 1:8

Monday Rhapsody Of Realities - You Have A Sound Mind

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).

As Christians, we have the mind of Christ, a sound mind; that means an excellent mind. It makes no difference how many people don’t think you’re sound, God says you are, therefore, see yourself in the same light, and talk accordingly.

'The Many Errors of President Buhari' - Sheikh Gumi

                                        

Gumi has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari for the way he is ripping Nigeria apart and the method he is employing in fighting corruption. In an interview with Sahara Reporters, Gumi accused President Buhari of not making the unity of Nigeria a priority and that this has given birth to agitation by different regions.

UK newspaper accuses Buhari's ally of stealing N142 bn

                                  

UK newspaper Daily Mail has again took a swipe at President Muhammadu Buhari for his war against corruption. The paper says that while the Nigerian leader is seen as leading the fight against graft, some shocking accusations swirl around one of his close friends.