Welcome to Frank's blog: February 2017

Tuesday 28 February 2017

Try To Be More Patient – Word For Today

‘Be patient with all.’ 1 Thessalonians 5:14

European migrants arriving in Britain could lose their right to stay permanently from next month under plans reportedly being drawn up by Prime Minister Theresa May.

If you have been to motivational seminars, you would probably have heard the speakers say, “If you follow these five steps, then you will come to a place of financial increase.” They would probably have told you also that if you don’t succeed, it is because you did not follow the steps correctly or diligently.

Memorise: If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: Psalm 66:18

Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world (Philippians 2:14-15).

UK Border Agency: Woman sent back to Singapore despite 27-year marriage

A woman married to a British man for 27 years has been sent back to Singapore.

Memorise: In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity. Titus 2:7

…he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? (John 14:8-9).

‘A gentle answer turns away wrath.’ Proverbs 15:1

Sunday Open Heavens Devotional - Hypocritical?

Memorise: But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? Matthew 22:18

‘Adjust yourself to [people].’ Romans 12:16

Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place (2 Corinthians 2:14).

Is Anything Too Hard For God?

Do you have a problem believing that the moment a sinner receives Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, he is saved? I believe that you will say, “No.”

‘He departed to the mountain to pray.’ Mark 6:46

…and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. (Isaiah 32:17).

Our opening verse reminds of the true definition of faith in Hebrews 11:1 which says, Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Faith is the quiet, confident assurance of what we hope for and the reality of things yet unseen.

My dream has died, says Claudio Ranieri

Claudio Ranieri says his "dream died" when he was sacked as Leicester manager nine months after winning the Premier League.

The Tories swept aside Labour, which had held the Cumbria seat for 80 years, to record the first by-election gain by a sitting government in 35 years.

Jasvinder Sanghera was locked in a room by her parents when she was 16, when she refused to marry the man they had chosen for her. Here she describes how she escaped with the help of a secret boyfriend - but lost all contact with her family as a result.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been talking to the media in the build-up to Sunday's EFL Cup final against Southampton. Aside from talking about the game itself, he has been explaining the Instagram post paying tribute to his friend Claudio Ranieri who was sacked by Leicester on Thursday.

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has condemned acts of violence between citizens and non-nationals, his office said on Friday, February 24.

Sometimes, when we don’t receive our healing, breakthrough, restoration or miracle child, we can’t help but think that something is wrong with us. We tell ourselves, “Nothing’s wrong with God, nothing’s wrong with the Word, so something must be wrong with me!” My friend, if you think that your miracle depends on you, then you are on shaky ground.

Memorise: But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name: John 1:12

‘If we walk in the light…the blood of Jesus…cleanseth us from all sin.’ 1 John 1:7

And the work of righteousness shall be peace… (Isaiah 32:17).

Leicester City sack Premier League-winning manager Claudio Ranieri

Manager Claudio Ranieri has been sacked by Leicester City, nine months after leading them to the Premier League title.

England captain Wayne Rooney says he is staying at Manchester United.

The 31-year-old striker, who had been linked with a move to China, said he hoped to "play a full part" in the rest of the season.
United boss Jose Mourinho had refused to rule out the prospect of Rooney's exit this month, although a deal before the Chinese transfer window closes on 28 February was always unlikely.
"It's an exciting time at the club and I want to remain a part," said Rooney.

Students give 48 hours ultimatum to all South African companies in Nigeria to relocate

The students gave the ultimatum at a peaceful demonstration at some South African companies in Abuja on Thursday. During the march the students carried a banner, which read: ‘’NANS Against Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians.’’

As Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari was beginning his latest visit to London more than a month ago, a new series of Big Brother Nigeria was getting under way.

Traffic near Falkirk as snow falls on Thursday morning

Parts of the UK are facing travel disruption as Storm Doris arrives with winds reaching 94mph.

There are severe weather warnings for some of northern England, East Anglia, north Wales and the Midlands, and there is snow in higher areas in Scotland.

Donald Trump's government has revoked guidance to US public schools that allowed transgender students to use toilets matching their gender identity.

‘Though it cost all you have, get understanding.’ Proverbs 4:7

For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:17).

Wayne Rooney's agent Paul Stretford is in China to see if he can negotiate a deal for the forward to leave Manchester United.

Nigerians Demand End To South Africa Xenophobic Attacks

Dozens of Nigerians have staged an anti-xenophobia protest outside the South African embassy in the capital, Abuja.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has submitted a shocking report on the last year’s Rivers State Legislative election rerun.

Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) has cautioned Fulani herdsmen against violence against their host communities.

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kola Awodein, has reacted to news making the rounds that he gave Justice Niyi Ademola of the Federal High Court, currently standing trial for alleged corruption, the sum of N500,000.00 on behalf of President Muhammadu Buhari, during the contrived certificate issue. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Awodein said:

The Supreme Court is to rule on whether an income barrier stopping thousands of British citizens from bringing a foreign spouse to the UK is lawful.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom... (Colossians 3:16).

‘I’m giving it everything I’ve got.’ 1 Corinthians 9:27

Ryan Giggs was assistant at Manchester United to Louis Van Gaal, but the Welshman believes there are too many foreign managers in the Premier League.

Heterosexual couple lose civil partnership challenge

A heterosexual couple have lost their Court of Appeal battle to have a civil partnership instead of a marriage.

Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan, from London, challenged a ruling that said they did not meet the legal requirement of being the same sex.

‘Do not turn…to the right or…the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.’ Joshua 1:7

When Jesus was on earth, a woman caught in the act of adultery was brought before Him by the scribes and Pharisees, the religious mafia of His day. They tried to trap Him by posing a question that was difficult to answer: “Now Moses, in the law, commanded us that such should be stoned. But what do You say?” (John 8:5)

Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory (1 Peter 1:8).

Trump names Lt Gen HR McMaster as new National Security Adviser

US President Donald Trump has named Lt Gen HR McMaster as his national security adviser.
He will replace Lt Gen Michael Flynn who was fired after just three weeks and three days in the job.
A lieutenant general with the US Army, HR McMaster served in Iraq and Afghanistan, where he worked on a government anti-corruption drive.

Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has been named among the match officials for this weekend's fixtures.

Clattenburg, 41, is to become the new head of referees in Saudi Arabia and was expected to leave immediately.
However, the Premier League has confirmed he will take charge of Saturday's match between West Brom and Bournemouth at The Hawthorns.
Clattenburg, a Fifa referee since 2006, is widely considered to be one of the best officials in world football.
He took charge of the Euro 2016 final, the Champions League final and the FA Cup final last season.

Zimbabwe's Mugabe says he will run in 2018 election aged 94

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe was quoted as saying on Sunday that his ZANU-PF party and the people saw no viable successor to him for general elections in 2018.

‘He made…a woman, and…brought her to the man.’ Genesis 2:22

Memorise: Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 1st Timothy 4:1

Tuesday 28 February 2017

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