Welcome to Frank's blog: 2017

Sunday, 31 December 2017

UK eases rules, gives students more flexibility for work visas

International students in the UK will soon enjoy more flexibility in switching over to work visas, with new immigration rules set to be introduced from January 11.

‘Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead.’ Philippians 3:13

The open-door policy! - Word For Today

‘We could only conclude that God was [calling] us.’ Acts 16:10

Protected by the blood of Jesus! - Word For Today

‘They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.’ Revelation 12:11

Bearing Fruit And Sharing Fruit! - Word For Today

‘By their fruits you will know them.’ Matthew 7:20

Say Yes To God! - Word For Today

‘Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.”’ Isaiah 6:8

Tottenham's Harry Kane Overtakes Messi And Sets Premier League Record!

Harry Kane grabbed another hat-trick and broke the record for the most Premier League goals scored in a calendar year as Tottenham thrashed Southampton at Wembley.

‘We walk by faith, not by sight.’ 2 Corinthians 5:7

If Christ Had Not Come! - Word For Today

‘Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.’ John 1:29 KJV

The Question You MUST Answer!

A four-year-old boy and his family were sitting outdoors enjoying lemonade and cookies when a bee started buzzing around the table. The boy was very upset and his mother tried to calm him. “Nathan, that bee is more afraid of you than you are of him,” she said. “Look how much bigger you are. Besides, if that bee stings you, his stinger will fall out and he’ll die.” Nathan considered this for a moment and then asked, “Does the bee know that?”

‘Nothing…can separate us from God’s love.’ Romans 8:39

Most people say “yes” to everything because they don’t want to come across as mean, lazy, boring, or uncaring, but it’s exhausting. It leaves you with very little time to relax or accomplish personal goals that are important to you. Your life would be so much easier if you could just say “no” when you have to – so why can’t you?

'Iconic' Blue British Passport To Return After Brexit

British passports will change from burgundy to blue after Britain leaves the EU, the Home Office has said.

Immigration Minister Brandon Lewis said he was delighted to return to the "iconic" blue and gold design which came into use almost 100 years ago.

‘We…ought to bear with the failings of the weak.’ Romans 15:1

People-building (2) - Word For Today

‘Each of us should please his neighbour…build him up.’ Romans 15:2

Paris Club Refund: Full list of what each state received

The federal government on Monday, December 18, released the state-by-state breakdown of another tranche of the Paris Club Refund. The fund which was released alongside the allocations from the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) was paid to each state government. The accountant general of the federation, Idris Ahmed, while announcing this in a statement on Monday said the federal government released the funds to enable Nigerians have a better Christmas celebration. Also, a statement released on Monday by the ministry of finance said the payment of the Paris Club Refund to the state governments including the Federal Capital Territory totalled N243, 795,465,195.20.

‘Phebe…hath been a succourer of many.’ Romans 16:1-2

UK Government doubles exceptional talent visa offer

As part of its ongoing commitment to welcome talented people from across the globe, and in recognition of the importance of these innovative industries to the UK, the number of visas available through the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) route is increasing from 1,000 to 2,000 a year.

Pray that God will open their heart! - Word For Today

‘As she listened to us, the Lord opened her heart.’ Acts 16:14

Nothing can separate you from God’s love - Word For Today

‘Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love?’ Romans 8:35

How to pray for others - Word For Today

‘May God…give you grace, mercy, and peace.’ 1 Timothy 1:2

The Rescue Plan - Why Did Jesus Come?

In just a few days most of us will be hovering over a gastronomical feast preparing to eat much more than we should, appropriately celebrating the generosity of God towards us that is much more than we deserve. Not long after, we will celebrate the most sublime example of that generosity, the greatest reason for giving such hearty thanks just days before—God come down. God getting low. God with us. Emmanuel.

‘You need to persevere.’ Hebrews 10:36

Do what God has told you [5] - Word For Today

‘God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise.’ 1 Corinthians 1:27

Do what God has told you [4] - Word For Today

‘Noah found favour in the eyes of the LORD.’ Genesis 6:8

Do what God has told you [3] - Word For Today

‘Noah walked with God.’ Genesis 6:9 NKJV

Do what God has told you [2] - Word For Today

‘By faith Noah…built an ark.’ Hebrews 11:7

Mohamed Salah named BBC African Footballer of the Year!

Egyptian Mohamed Salah has been voted BBC African Footballer of the Year for 2017.
Following a record number of votes, the Liverpool star won ahead of Gabon's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Guinean Naby Keita, Sadio Mane of Senegal and Nigeria's Victor Moses.

‘Noah did everything just as God commanded him.’ Genesis 6:22

Don’t ‘go it alone’ - Word For Today

‘“It is…by my Spirit,” says the LORD.’ Zechariah 4:6
Zerubbabel was called to rebuild the temple. It was a huge undertaking, so God told him, ‘“It is not by force nor by strength, but by my Spirit,” says the LORD…“Nothing, not even a mighty mountain, will stand in Zerubbabel’s way”’ (vv. 6-7 NLT).

Not True: FG announces job vacancies available at Federal Civil Service

Don’t be a hypocrite! - Word For Today

‘All their works they do to be seen by men.’ Matthew 23:5

Labour and laziness! - Word For Today

‘Hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.’ Proverbs 14:23

Seven scriptural steps to success! - Word For Today

‘He was…successful…because he obeyed the LORD.’ 2 Chronicles 31:21

EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) For Nigerian Undergraduates and Graduate students

There are many determined and talented, low-income students in Nigeria who only require financial resources and access to information to better their educational future. For the 11th year, the United States Embassy, Nigeria seeks to identify academically qualified and highly motivated, low-income students in Nigeria to join the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP).

‘Along unfamiliar paths I will guide them.’ Isaiah 42:16

My Quotes Of The Day!

"Change is inevitable - except from a vending machine." -Robert C. Gallagher

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” -Leo Tolstoy

‘Lord, what should I do?’ [3] - Word For Today

‘The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.’ Proverbs 12:15

‘Lord, what should I do?’ [2] - Word For Today

‘God is working in you.’ Philippians 2:13

‘Lord, what should I do?’ [1] - Word For Today

‘Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.’ Psalm 119:105

Pass it on! - Word For Today

‘Ask yourself what you want people to do for you…and do it for them.’ Matthew 7:12

The Holy Place & The Holy of Holies!

The word tabernacle means “tent.” In the center of the complex that God designed for the worship of the nation of Israel was a fairly simple looking rectangle tent, or tabernacle, covered with animal skins for protection and waterproofing. It was divided into two rooms: the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies, each with its own furnishings and function, divided by a massive veil.