Secrets of self-control [1] - Word For Today

‘A man’s temptation is due to the pull of his own inward desires.’ James 1:14 PHPS

UK weather: Heavy snow causes UK-wide disruption

Heavy snowfall is hitting parts of the UK, causing road and rail disruption.
Police say driving conditions are treacherous in places as a band of wintry weather and very low temperatures sweeps westwards.

Rules of engagement! - Word For Today

‘A gentle response defuses anger.’ Proverbs 15:1 MSG

Instead of worrying, pray! - Word For Today

‘Don’t worry about anything, but pray about everything.’ Philippians 4:6 CEV

Strengthen your faith [3] - Word For Today

‘Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.’ Psalm 56:3 NKJV

Strengthen your faith [2] - Word For Today

‘Position yourselves, stand still and see the [deliverance] of the LORD, who is with you.’ 2 Chronicles 20:17 NKJV

Strengthen your faith [1] - Word For Today

‘The act of faith…set them above the crowd.’ Hebrews 11:2 MSG

Remember those who have helped you! Word For Today

‘You sent help more than once.’ Philippians 4:16 NLT

Evangelist Billy Graham dies at 99

US evangelist Billy Graham - one of the most influential preachers of the 20th Century - has died aged 99.
Graham died at his home this morning. He became one of the best-known promoters of Christianity, preaching to audiences worldwide in large arenas, beginning in London in 1954.
Over 60 years, he is estimated to have personally preached to 210 million people.
At first sceptical of the civil rights movement in the US, he went on to become a supporter in the 1950s.
May his gentle soul rest in peace!

Where are you living today? - Word For Today

‘To Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think…be glory…forever.’ Ephesians 3:20-21 NKJV

Handling panic attacks! - Word For Today

‘Do not be afraid of sudden fear.’ Proverbs 3:25 NASB

Seven seconds [3] - Word For Today

‘I am the good shepherd.’ John 10:11 KJV

Seven seconds [2] - Word For Today

‘Who is wise…among you? Let them show it by…wisdom.’ James 3:13 NIV (2011 Edition)

The U.S. Fights Terrorism—But What Of School Shootings!

Upon learning of the murder of 17 people at a Florida high school on Wednesday, the activist Michael Skolnik reissued a plea for gun-control measures that he’s made in the wake of previous mass shootings.

Security agencies failed us - Governor Yari laments of killings in Zamfara

The governor of Zamfara state, Abdulaziz Yari, on Friday, February 16, accused security agencies in Nigeria for failing to prevent the killings that occurred in the state recently.

Seven seconds [1] - Word For Today

‘Let your light…shine before men.’ Matthew 5:16 NKJV

Dealing with depression! - Word For Today

‘Your words…were my joy and my heart’s delight.’ Jeremiah 15:16 NIV (2011 Edition)

The importance of self-discipline! - Word For Today

‘Learn to sense what is vital…and of real value.’ Philippians 1:10 AMPC

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma resigns

South Africa's embattled President Jacob Zuma has resigned from his office with immediate effect.
He made the announcement in a televised address to the nation on Wednesday evening.
Earlier, Mr Zuma's governing ANC party told him to step down or face a vote of no confidence in parliament.

What are your strengths? Word For Today

‘God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well.’ Romans 12:6 TLB

Righteous…No Longer Guilty!

As a teen, I wrestled with the notion that I was not good enough to please God. I could never measure up to His standards of perfection. I was always guilty of not doing something right, of falling short of whatever it was He expected of me. Then, I heard some good news when I committed my life to Christ and chose to follow Him—God declared me “not guilty” of all my sin. Not guilty? All my sin? Really?

Sound financial advice [3] - Word For Today

‘The godly love to give!’ Proverbs 21:26 NLT

Sound financial advice [2] - Word For Today

‘Gather…in the good years…Otherwise this famine will destroy the land.’ Genesis 41:35-36 NLT

Sound financial advice [1] - Word For Today

‘The wise have wealth…but fools spend whatever they get.’ Proverbs 21:20 NLT

Keep pressing on! - Word For Today

‘Straining towards what is ahead, I press on.’ Philippians 3:13-14 NIVUK (2011 Edition)

Smith Wigglesworth’s Prophecy!

Smith Wigglesworth was a British evangelist who was important in the early history of Pentecostalism. He was born on 8 June 1859 in Menston, Yorkshire, England, to an impoverished family. As a small child, he worked in the fields pulling turnips alongside his mother; he also worked in factories. During his childhood he was illiterate. See some of his prophecies below:

God uses ordinary people [2] - Word For Today

‘Remember…few of you were wise in the world’s eyes…when God called you.’ 1 Corinthians 1:26 NLT

God uses ordinary people [1] - Word For Today

‘You will be my witnesses.’ Acts 1:8 NIV (2011 Edition)

Dangers That Damage Your Marriage!

No one sets out deliberately to damage his or her marriage. We all want happy, satisfying marriages. But because we live in a world that subtly influences us more than we realize, many sincere Christian couples drift into a number of dangers that damage or sometimes destroy their marriages. While no marriage is perfect, when believers avoid the world’s ways and apply the wisdom of God’s Word in their marriages, their marriages will be healthy.

Trust God, and act! - Word For Today

‘Perhaps the LORD will act on our behalf.’ 1 Samuel 14:6 NIVUK (2011 Edition)

A promise to praying parents! - Word For Today

‘They shall come back from the land of the enemy.’ Jeremiah 31:16 NKJV

Be ‘aware’ of God in your situation! - Word For Today

‘I was not aware of it.’ Genesis 28:16 NIV

The Marriage Covenant [4] - Word For Today

‘The wife must respect her husband.’ Ephesians 5:33 NLT

The Marriage Covenant [3] - Word For Today

                                
 ‘Being heirs together of the grace of life.’ 1 Peter 3:7 NKJV

Trump approves release of disputed memo

US President Donald Trump has approved the release of a controversial memo that alleges bias on the part of the FBI.

Taraba state governor cries out after receiving letter informing him of a planned attack on the state in 10 days

Taraba state governor, Darius Ishaku, yesterday disclosed he has received a letter from suspected insurgents that the state would be attacked within ten days.

The marriage covenant [2] - Word For Today

‘Husbands…love your wives.’ Ephesians 5:25 NLT

The Church Is Built!

Jesus came to the earth to build His church. He was however, always teaching about the Kingdom, not building. The Gospel biographies are filled with evocative, vivid parables, all about the Kingdom of God. They were Jesus’ central teaching.

Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom accuses defence minister of being part of a conspiracy to hijack land and give to the Fulani herdsmen

Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom has remained resolute in his decision not to apportion land to herdsmen. The governor has also knocked defence Minister, Mansur Ali over his comments on the herdsmen crisis.

The Marriage Covenant [1] - Word For Today

‘For those who are married, I have a command that comes…from the Lord.’ 1 Corinthians 7:10 NLT