Welcome to Frank's blog: June 2016

Thursday, 30 June 2016

Friday Rhapsody Of Realities - You Have Something To Give

For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established (Romans 1:11).

Thursday Rhapsody Of Realities - Carriers Of His Grace, Power And Glory

So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them” (Acts 19:12).

Memorise: Preach the word; be instant in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 2^nd Timothy 4:2

Days after the

United Kingdom

voted to leave the E.U, official proceedings for the "divorce" have not yet begun; But the metropolitan police have reported an increase to the reports of hate crime. Reports of racist graffiti, verbal abuse and hate crimes have increased in the wake of the Brexit vote.

A man was the victim of a racist attack on a tram in Manchester with youth shouting ‘get back to Africa’, authorities have confirmed.

The German High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Ingo Herbert, yesterday, in Lagos, launched the summit on free University education for international students in Germany. Organisers of the event, SJJ Education, said it serves as a bridge between German universities and students in Nigeria by screening and vetting candidates for these universities.

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers (Ephesians 4:29).

Wednesday Open Heavens - Dancing Unto The Lord

Memorise: Praise Him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. Psalms 150:4

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you (Ephesians 4:31-32).

Memorise: If you ask any thing in my name I will do it. John 14:14

Monday Rhapsody Of Realities - Love-Power: The Greatest Force In The Universe

And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God (Ephesians 3:19).

Memorise: And ye fathers, provoke not your Children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4

Buhari Can't Move The Country Forward – Yerima Shettima

Yerima Shettima is the president of apex Northern socio-cultural group, Arewa Consultative Forum, and the chairman of Coalition of all Ethnic Nationality leaders in Nigeria.

In a recent interview with Daily Times, he has given the assessment of the present administration and explained why Nigerians are disappointed in President Muhammadu Buhari.

Memorise: The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God. Romans 8:16

For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed; Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction, That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man (Job 33:14-17).

Britain

's Anthony Joshua retained his IBF world heavyweight title with a seventh-round knockout of American Dominic Breazeale.

The unbeaten 26-year-old triumphed at London's O2 Arena to secure his 17th knockout victory from 17 fights.

Joshua, in his first defence since winning the title in April, wobbled his previously unbeaten opponent with an uppercut in the second round.

But Breazeale, 30, proved a durable rival before Joshua's dominance told.

Saturday, 25 June 2016

Brexit: Nigeria May Suffer Setback - Utomi, Akinterinwa, Others

A renowned Nigerian professor of political economy, Pat Utomi, who commented on the result of the referendum, said it could bring about similar self-determination spirit in other parts of the world especially, Africa.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday 24th June, said he expressed regret at the resignation of British Prime Minister David Cameron.

International reaction has been coming in following the UK vote to leave the European Union. Read their comments below...

Memorise: Behold. What manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 1^stJohn 3:1

And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things (Genesis 24:1).

UK Votes To Leave EU In Historic Referendum

The UK has voted by 52% to 48% to leave the European Union after 43 years in an historic referendum.

London and Scotland voted strongly to stay in the EU but the remain vote has been undermined by poor results in the north of England.

Memorise: And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 1^st Timothy 6:8

Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12).

Thursday Open Heavens - A Worthy Offering!

Memorise: Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity for God loveth a cheerful giver. 2^nd Corinthians 9:7

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7).

To be a good leader, a successful leader, you have to be well trained. And training isn’t just a onetime thing; it’s a continuous exercise, and the aim of every training is to attain mastery or perfection. Some people believe that as long as they’re in the earth, they’ll just keep learning, without attaining mastery. That’s not what the Word teaches.

EFCC has all it needs to prosecute Halliburton offenders - U.S

A report by Point Blank news has revealed that the

United States of America

has furnished the EFCC with all the details it needs to prosecute implicated Nigerians in the Halliburton scandal.

At least 41 Nigerians were today 22nd June, deported from the United States for drug, police and immigration related offences.

Memorise: I beseech you therefore, brethren by the mercies of God that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. Romans 12:1

Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord (2 Peter 1:2).

From the verse of scripture above, we can understand that the way to have grace and peace multiplied in your life is through the knowledge (Greek: epignosis) of God, and of Jesus, our Lord. Someone may lament, "Please pray for me; my life is in a mess. I don't have peace at home; I don't have peace where I work. There's no peace in my heart; I really need prayers."

CAN Warns President Buhari, Calls For Religious Balance And Tolerance

Dr. Samson Ayokunle who is the new president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned President Muhammadu Buhari not to treat Christians as fools by giving preference to one religion above the other. In an interview with The Punch, the CAN president urged the president to maintain religious balance so as not to open the door for lawlessness.

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6).

It’s the responsibility of parents to train up their kids in the way of the Lord. That’s what the Word says: “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

Memorise: Remember me, O my God concerning this, and wipe not out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the offices thereof. Nehemiah 13:14

US election: Arrested man 'wanted to shoot Donald Trump'

A man who tried to grab a gun at a Donald Trump rally in Las Vegas at the weekend said he wanted to shoot the candidate, court papers say.

Jeremy Corbyn says he will not take the blame if the UK votes to leave EU.

The Labour leader said he was hoping for a vote to Remain, but said this was "not unconditional by any means".

On a Sky News Q&A he said the EU was needed to tackle climate change and solve the refugee crisis - but called for it to change "dramatically" and become more "democratic".

There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. FOR HE THAT IS ENTERED INTO HIS REST, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his (Hebrews 4:9-10).

Monday Open Heavens - Preach The Word

Memorise: Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. 2^ndTimothy 4:2

The referendum on whether the

should stay in the EU or leave takes place on Thursday.

David Cameron has urged people not to vote in the EU referendum on the basis of what he said were "completely untrue" claims from the Leave campaign.

Britain

's Andy Murray makes history at Queen's with record fifth title, courtesy of win over Milos Raonic.

Andy Murray dismantled Milos Raonic's huge serve to become the first man to win the Queen's Club title five times.

Memorise: And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me and be thou perfect. Genesis 17:1

And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus (Matthew 14:29).

Happy father's day to all men out there who are working diligently to be good fathers whether they are stepfathers, or biological fathers or just spiritual fathers. The most important thing in the world is family and love. May you always have reasons to be joyful over your family!

Fatherhood is a joy. I feel very lucky to have a family. It gives you a perspective on things. - David Harewood

Most single guys I know think fatherhood is terrifying. - Jim Gaffigan

Anyone who tells you fatherhood is the greatest thing that can happen to you, they are understating it. - Mike Myers

Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad, and that's why I call you dad, because you are so special to me. You taught me the game and you taught me how to play it right. - Wade Boggs.

Saturday, 18 June 2016

UK Astronaut Tim Peake Returns To Earth

astronaut Tim Peake is back on Earth after a historic six-month stay on the International Space Station.

A Soyuz capsule carrying Major Peake and two other crew members touched down in Kazakhstan at 10:15 BST.

The dust raised by the constitutional amendment proposed by Abdullahi Salame, who represents Gwadabawa/Illela federal constituency of Sokoto state in the House of Representatives, seeking more powers for sharia courts, may not settle anytime soon as Nigerian Christians are now questioning the legitimacy of the inclusion of religious laws in a secular constitution.

Memorise: And he said unto them, Go ye into the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15

Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life (Proverbs 4:13).

Buhari is Nigeria’s problem – US intelligence chief

Pete Hoekstra, a former chairman of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee from 2004 to 2007 in this article published by Wall Street Journal says President Muhammadu Buhari is

Nigeria

’s problem and not the solution. Breaking down every move of President Buhari, Hoekstra said Buhari has made his anti-corruption war selective. “But an anticorruption drive that is selective and focused on senior members of the opposition party creates deep political divisions. Meanwhile, members of Mr. Buhari’s own cabinet, accused of large-scale corruption, walk free,” he said. He also attacked the president’s policy on economy describing them as “damaging and outdated monetary policy”. Read the full article below:

Friday Open Heavens - Carrying Your Cross

Memorise: And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:27

And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence (Colossians 1:18).

An MP has died after she was shot and stabbed in a "horrific" assault in her constituency, police have said.

Jo Cox, Labour MP for Batley and Spen, was left bleeding on the ground after the attack in Birstall, West Yorkshire. A man was arrested nearby.

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