DOWNLOAD Music: EDAKO- Ever More

Edako began his music career as in the university with Glory and Virtue Mass Choir. A graduate of Accounting, the rapper believes that hip hop will see a new dimension as he uses his talent to positively influence his generation. Edako aspires to touch all nations of the world in his music campaign.

Edako has dedicated himself to Jesus and to revealing Him to the world. His debut album is titled ‘Evermore’ and has collaborations with Toy Records and Stringz Records all based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Edako releases his hit single “Evermore’ and it is undoubtedly one of the best rap songs of all time, produced by Emcity and Stringz Records.

   Edako has undoubtedly has been tipped as the next best thing in the urban music genre. “I intend going mainstream with my music, reaching out to as many young folks as I can with the love of Christ and staying original in the process”.

His album, Evermore Deluxe is currently making waves in Nigerian and Sierra-Leone music industries.

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PRAISE Report: Conjoined Nigerian Twins Separated After An 18 Hour Operation…

Conjoined twins Miracle and Testimony Ayeni have been separated after a lengthy operation at a Tennessee hospital. Multiple news outlets report the 1-year-old twins were separated after an 18-hour procedure at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis.



The babies were born on Nov.16, 2015 at St. Patrick Hospital Enugu, to Mr Samuel Olusegun Ayeni and Mrs Mary Abiodun Ayeni, both of Kogi State.

According to a statement by Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, the surgery to separate them took 18 hours. Le Bonheur is holding a news conference Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.about the twins.

From iReporters.com

*WOW...What a Miracle and a Testimony

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Bag Of Rice Will Sell For N5, 000, Dollar Will Exchange For N150, Fuel For N30 – Nigerian Prophet Declares

‘Nigeria will soon overcome recession’- Prophet Ade Okeowo

One of the youngest and vibrant seers right now is Prophet Ade Okeowo of Word of Liberty Evangelical Ministry, Ikorodu, Lagos. Most of his prophecies have come to pass.

Recently, he assured Nigerians that the ongoing economic predicament will become history as people will marvel seeing petrol come to as low N25 or N30 per litre. This he held onto and much more revelations of hope when he had a one-on-one interview with ENCOMIUM Weekly a couple of days back at one of his crusades in Lagos.

When and how did the journey into the vineyard of God start?

The journey started in 2000, running the crusade from Nigeria to Togo, Ghana and other West African countries. I have taken my prophetic evangelism across different parts of Nigeria, including the north, south and the east. And God has been identifying with me since I started out.

Are you also into deliverance service or you’re restricted to evangelism mainly?

I am also a deliverance preacher. God is using me to also deliver people from bondage apart from being a prophetic preacher.

What’s the difference between a pastor and a prophet?

A prophet is someone God reveals what will happen, and God speaks to His people through His prophets. And anything prophets have revealed will surely come to pass. Not all are called, but God knows His own among those claiming to be prophets. But no one is appointed a judge over others. A pastor is a shepherd that’s in charge of the church, guiding the adherents by preaching the word of God to them. But we prophets speak directly from God.

If we may say, you’re one of the youngest seers in Nigeria right now. At what age did you start out as a prophet and how many lives have you touched so far?

I started when I was almost 30. And by the special grace of God, I have touched many lives through God that called me.

Starting a ministry at a young age might have attracted some challenges, especially temptations from women. How do you cope?

I experienced challenges especially from women just as you said. Before, women disturbed me by tempting my faith. A lady came to me for counseling, before I knew it, she striped herself before me. It’s God that saved me. I thank God for overcoming the temptation. It’s God that gives man the grace to ignore that kind of sight, not that it’s easy. But I give God the glory.

What are other challenges before coming this far?

There’re lots of other challenges. At times, you can be broke. You might be fasting and nothing to break the fast. You just have to continue. At times you move from place to place with empty stomach. Yu can’t tell anybody, you just have to continue the journey because you’re called. But still, I refused to give up. That’s why I am able to come this far.

Now, let’s talk about the country, the topical issue now is recession. A lot of people believe God knows about it and that the whole thing will become history, while some still hold the belief that President Muhammadu Buhari should be held responsible for the economic woes. As a prophet, what’s your take on this? Who is to blame?

We should not blame anybody. People should not even hold Buhari responsible at all. From what God has revealed to me, He sent Buhari to Nigerians as an angel. And God has also revealed to me that Buhari shouldn’t be worried, that everything will soon be alright. God showed me that Nigeria is like a second hand car (Tokunbo). We all know that if you buy a second hand car, it’s surely not in a perfect state. You will be fixing this today, that tomorrow until it’s fully fit. And it’s not something that will be done overnight. We all need to understand that if we want the country to move forward. Buhari is the one buying all the spare parts to repair the damaged car called Nigeria. By the time he completes the repair, the vehicle will move and everybody will enjoy it. That’s just the parable of Nigeria’s situation now.

In one of your recent interviews, you said prices of commodities will crash and even people will marvel seeing fuel price come to N25 or N30 per litre, how sure are you about this?

Yes, that’s what God has revealed to me. Listen to me attentively; I am not speaking my words but God’s. Now, people buy rice N25,000 per bag but God told me that we’re going to buy a bag of rice as cheap as N5,000. A US dollar will exchange for as low as N150. And fuel will sell for as low as N30 or N40 per litre. That’s what God said will happen in this country.

Will all these come to pass during Buhari’s administration?

God didn’t tell me that one. But He revealed to me all of these and more beautiful things will happen after all the pain. But Buhari’s efforts will lead to that. Nigeria will be forced to a stage of break up but God will intervene.

But Nigerians are panicking here and there, hunger, loss of jobs, insecurity and all that. Do you think there is solution on the way?

Yes, people should stop panicking. God knows about our problem in Nigeria and He’s the only one that can solve it. Everything that is in Nigeria, God knows about them. So, everybody should just be steadfast in prayer and seek His intervention. I strongly believe everything will be alright soon.

Is there any reference in the Holy Bible as regards the situation in Nigeria and God provided succour?

There are lots of references in the Bible that point to the fact that after hardship, there’s relief. For example, in the regime of Joseph, there was hardship, real one. And God used Joseph to prophesy to the land of Egypt that everything will come down. Joseph was a dreamer and God showed him what’s going to happen in Egypt. And during the time, Joseph was locked in the prison. But there was somebody close to the king who told the king that there was a guy in cell that could interpret the dream if he shared it with him, his name was Joseph. The king said he should bring him. He narrated the dream to Joseph and Joseph interpreted it that after the hardship in the land, there was going to be plenty of food. And everything came to pass. The same thing with Moses. God used him as well to communicate to his people that no matter the hardship, there was surely going to be relief. So, no hope is lost at all concerning Nigeria. Everything will soon be alright. There are many Josephs that God is going to use for the upliftment of this country, and Buhari is one of them.

You’re one of the prophets who also predicted that Buhari would win and that things might be rough in the beginning. What are the other prophecies of yours that have also come to pass in recent times?

I predicted the Olympic soccer final. I said Germany would defeat Nigeria, it came to pass. I even said it’s going to be 2-0. I said the gold medal was for Brazil, they all came to pass. I predicted President Jonathan would lose the 2015 presidential election, a lot of people didn’t believe it. Even some prophets almost bet their lives on it that Buhari would lose, but it was revealed to me that Buhari would win and he won. Even, God revealed to me that no matter what other governorship candidates in Oyo do, Abiola Ajimobi will emerge victorious and it came to pass. I still has a message for him.

Any fresh prophecy or prophecies for Nigeria?

My message is that Nigerians should hold on to God and that this recession will be a thing of the past. Nigeria will eventually work again. God told me to warn Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State to beware of the way he chose his commissioners so that they will not destroy his government. Also, Governor Amosun of Ogun State should be careful of some people in the state, because some of them are hell bent in destroying his government as well.

Why are you based in Ikorodu?

I was in Ojota but God asked us to move to Ikorodu. And since then, God has been doing His wonders through me. I give Him the glory.

Tell us about your marital status?

I am happily married with two daughters. Glory be to God.

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JOBI KINGS new release "Lift Him HIGHER" (the OBULIWOMELU reprised) ft KENNY KORE

"PRAISE! is a requirement to fulfilling ones destiny in God"
    Here comes JOBI KINGS new release, the much anticipated hot praise "Lift Him HIGHER" (the OBULIWOMELU reprised) ft KENNY KORE, Prod. by Harrybaba for ScubePro Music with team Kcc Africa. (Is it not amazing when God has chosen to lift u HIGHER in the midst of it all... What you should do then is "Lift Him HIGHER" too.)
Its time for Praise leaders to  teach the church a new song and continue to "lift Him HIGHER" .
#Obuliwomelu
#Gbesoke
#Haya
Be blessed

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Awareness: C.F.M.C Camp Meeting 2016

CHRIST FISHERS OF MEN CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

Presents

Camp Meeting 2016

Theme

FOLLOW ME AND I WILL MAKE YOU FISHERS OF MEN

(Matthew 4:17)

DATE: MONDAY 22nd-28th Sunday August 2016

VENUE: Holy Ghost Liberation Camp Ground Moro Osun State

TIME: 8:00am Daily

- See more at: http://okcityloaded.blogspot.com.ng/2016/08/awareness-cfmc-camp-meeting-2016.html?m=1#sthash.QCc3ia4x.dpuf

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DrumXtreme series4 (proudly supported by SHOWGEAR in conjunction with Reveal Audio&Acoutics Limited)

DrumXtreme series is a brand and trademark of DrumNetworkAfrica. It is a high-energy urban drum movement borne out of a strong desire to showcase extreme display of Skills, Creativity and Excellence in the art of drumming and music. As West Africa’s first and biggest urban Live Drum show that showcases the varied music culture of Africa and Africans in diaspora, DrumXtreme Series has been branded as a platform that gives opportunity to the numerous talents behind the scenes within the entertainment industry to be discovered and recognized. The show is spiced up with personality interviews and valuable information with a celebrated voice merchant as your pilot. This is creatively engineered in such a way that it creates a memorable experience to its audience by the thrilling and breath-taking performances and exhibition of skills by seasoned and experienced professionals.
The show is open to performers of all levels across Africa, and provides a means to learn from, collaborate with, and be heard by numerous world renowned artists and Music/TV/Film industry executives and stakeholders – those who can help make a difference to a musicians’ career. We strongly believe that people in the performing arts industry deserves to be recognized and given a platform to showcase and exhibit their skills, get discovered and employed. This is a sure way to curb out idleness, unemployment and societal violence by actively engaging the youths in the areas of their passion.
Show Gear and Reveal Audio-Acoustics will be at the event. Be on the lookout for our exciting and breath-taking audio-visual gears.

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Billy Graham: Satan Is The Author Of Evil, Not God

While God is all-powerful, it is Satan who is the
author of evil, declared famed evangelist the Rev.
Billy Graham in a recent advice column.

Graham was asked in a Q&A column published in The Kansas City Star about the originator of evil and how an all-powerful God was not responsible for
evil.

"Who is to blame for all the evil in the world, God or
the devil? I'd like to think it's the devil, but if God is
all-powerful, doesn't that make Him responsible for
everything that happens, even evil?" asked the
person.

Graham responded, explaining that "God is not
responsible for the evil in the world, nor will He
ever do anything evil or wrong."

"Nor does God ever tempt us to do evil or make us
do anything wrong. Not only would that be against
His perfect nature, but it also would defeat His plans
for us, plans for good and not evil," wrote Graham.

"Admittedly, God hasn't told us everything we'd
like to know about evil and why it exists, but one
thing is clear: God is not the author of evil, nor does
He give in to its allure."

Graham added that while the devil is the originator
of evil, "evil also comes from within us, within our
own hearts and minds."

"When we do wrong, we can't blame anyone but
ourselves, for we have chosen to turn our backs on
God and go our own way," continued Graham.

"This is why we need Christ, for only He can forgive
our sins and give us the strength to do what is
right. Have you committed your life to Him?"

Graham's comments on the origin of evil come
weeks after the release of a Gallup poll that found
less than two-thirds of Americans believe in the
devil.

In a survey conducted in May, Gallup noted in June
that while nearly 90 percent of Americans believe in
God, only 61 percent believe in Satan.

"Gallup asked the question that includes the 'not
sure about' option in random rotation with
questions about belief in four other religious
concepts: angels, Heaven, Hell and the devil," reported Gallup.

"Americans' belief in all of these is lower than their
belief in God, ranging from 72 percent who say
they believe in angels to 61 percent who say they
believe in the devil, with 12 percent unsure on
both. Belief in these four concepts is down at least
marginally from when last measured in 2007, following the same pattern as the trend in belief in
God using this question format."

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Revealed: 39 Ancient Wisdom Tips For Singles On Marriage By Dr. D.K Olukoya

39 ANCIENT WISDOM TIPS FOR SINGLES ON
MARRIAGE
By D.K. Olukoya G.O MFM

1. Wedding is a day but marriage is a lifetime .
2. A stingy man who is single will still be stingy
when married.
3. Silence . never be misquoted.
4. If you want what no one has had, you must do
what no one has done. 5. When God wants to bless you, He puts a
person in your life. When Satan wants to destroy
you, he puts a person in your life.
6. It is better to be single and alone than to be
married to the wrong person.
7. Avoid a contentious woman. 8. 3 men to avoid:
a. A hot tempered man.
b. A womanizer.
c. A drunkard.
9. Marrying a comedian does not guarantee a
happy marriage. 10. Never be yoked to anyone who will not be
yoked to God.
11. 3 words that echo peace in a marriage:
a. I love you .
b. I am sorry .
c. Thank you. 12. Don't waste your time meditating or dwelling
on your singleness.
13. Cohabitation is a recipe for marital failure .
14. Deal with anti-marriage dreams.
15. Masturbation is destruction.
16. Marriage without friendship is like a sky without the sun.
17. If you rush into marriage, you may end up
with someone who will bury your destiny.
18. A successful marriage is always a triangle :
God, a man and a woman.
19. Why you marry is as important as who you marry.
20. Much happiness in life depends on your
marital choice.
21. A man needs divine wisdom from God in
choosing who to marry.
22. Do not place your priority on good looks; no woman is ugly, she just needs rebranding.
23. 3 major characteristics to look for in a
woman:
a. Fear of God.
b. Wisdom.
c. Discretion (beauty is vanity). 24. The best way to enslave a woman is to show
her love excessively - as a rule, women don't run
away from where they're pampered.
25. Love is not blind;
infatuation and lust are blind.
26. Love puts God first, lust puts sex first.
27. Test every love with your peace of mind, if it is
absent, God is not there.
28. If you are a true friend, you will attract true
friends.
29. Caring hearts never lack caring hands. 30. Desperation leads to frustration.
31. Bad marriages can be avoided before they
begin.
32. Keep yourself pure and your bed undefiled.
33. It is spiritual insanity to plan to convert
someone so you can marry the person.
34. Wage war against the devil that fought your
parents' marriage.
35. Marriage is a covenant, always look before
you leap.
36. It is better to be single and believing God to
be married than to be married and believing in God to be single.
37. A broken courtship is better than a failed
marriage.
38. Do not marry money or property, marry a
person.
39. Be presentable

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Divine Prophecy: This Is What Will Happen In Later Part Of 2016 – Pastor E.A Adeboye

– Pastor Enoch Adeboye urges Nigerians to
be prayerful and patient because God is
capable of solving all the present
challenges confronting the country

– Says Nigeria has indeed been lending to
other nations of the world through the
extraordinary exploits of the Redeemed
Church

– Emphasis that the God of Nigeria is
wealthy

Pastor Adeboye has urged Nigerians to be
prayerful and patient.

Pastor Enoch Adeboye has declared that the
later part of 2016 will witness a positive
turnaround for Nigerians.

The cleric has also urged Nigerians to be
prayerful and patient because God is capable of
solving all the present challenges confronting
Nigerians.

The general overseer of the Redeemed
Christian Church Of God (RCCG) made this
declaration on Friday night, July 1, during the
July edition of the monthly Holy Ghost Service at
the Redemption Camp on Lagos-Ibadan
Expressway.

Speaking on the on a topic titled “Power to
prosper”, being theme of the July edition of the
monthly Holy Ghost Service, Adeboye said
Nigeria has indeed been lending to other
nations of the world through the extraordinary
exploits of the Redeemed Church.

According to Vanguard, he said the church
now has presence in 190 nations of the world,
stressing that the God of Nigeria is wealthy.

“We are not poor because we are already in the
business of lending to nations. We are buying
churches and establishing institutions in all
these countries,” he said.

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#Pray4Naija: These Are Tough Times, Pray For Us – Nigerian Army Calls For Prayers

The Nigerian Army has called on Nigerians to
support and pray for officers and soldiers as they
put their lives on the line to defend the country
from internal and external threats.

Brig.-Gen. Stevenson Olabanji, the outgoing
Commander of 2 Brigade Nigerian Army, Port
Harcourt, made the call on Sunday at an inter-
denominational church service to mark 153 years
of existence of the Nigerian Army.

He said the day was marked out to celebrate the
living and honour officers and soldiers who paid
the supreme sacrifice with their lives.

According to him, citizens must honour their
memories by showing love to the families of both
the living and deceased personnel.

“The Nigerian army is celebrating its 153 years of
existence, and over the years has remained a
bastion of national unity and contributed to
national development.

“The journey so far has been very interesting and
challenging at the same time, but over the years the
army has defended the country to its best abilities.

“During this time we have lost officers and soldiers,
and so, today, we celebrate the living and
remember our fallen comrades.

“We also pray that God should continue to provide
for and protect the families of our lost heroes who
sacrificed their lives for peace and prosperity of our
country,’’ he said.

Olabanji, who is on posting to command 3 Brigade
Nigerian Army, Kano, said the army recorded
several successes in the last one year in spite of
daunting challenges.

He said that successes were recorded in the fight
against insurgency and illegal oil bunkering among
others.

Olabanji commended officers and soldiers of the
brigade and residents of the state for their support
during his time as brigade commander.

“I return all glory to God because it is neither my
strength nor power that I was able to accomplish
the little I achieved as Commander of 2 Brigade.

Similarly, Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association
(NAOWA), also donated several bags of rice,
cartons of indomie noodles, toiletries and other
consumables to Saviour’s Orphanage in Port
Harcourt.

Mrs Yemisi Olabanji, Zonal Coordinator of NAOWA 2
Brigade, Port Harcourt, and wife of the outgoing
Brigade Commander, said the gift were part of the
activities marking the Army Day celebrations.

She said the association would not relent in its
resolve to provide support for the less privileged in
the society. (NAN)..

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Former Jazzville hosted by Fela kuti and other jazz musicians and also renowned musicians like Nathaniel bassey, Asa and the likes performed now turned to PraiseVille where its now a Worship centre monthly

July 15th is the original date of PraiseVille
Same July 15th this year its gonna clock 11th
True word music ministry Invites you to July edition 

of 

Concert- Mentorship - Open Mic Session with Emmanuel Oluwole and Friends

Theme: CHRONICLES OF THE LAST DAY

Ministering: God's Own Special, Tessy Aniesi, Jesustickz, St.Louis , F-Clef, EmmaHero, Emmakeyzz, Phrances,Michael Whyte, Ade and G.O.V crew,Open Heaven, Jopee Dairo, Jemie Pajoe, Jerry Udoh, Singvalench, Delesung, Ehiliz ,Goodness Patrick, Victor Praise, Michael Amarachi Davies, Voice of Worship, Ifeoluwa I-play, Hadassah,K. Olayinka, Calibre,Opepraiz,Hef-zibah and kingdom Replicators,Vista and more.




Venue: PraiseVille, 21 Majaro street, behind Unilag 2nd gate. Onike-Iwaya, Yaba, Lagos.
Date: Friday, July 15th 2016
Time:5pm

Convener: Emmanuel Oluwole
Host: Oyez


For sponsorship, donation, advert placement and more information call

Captain on +2347031265002
This monthly event is supported by Bola Mogaji (SetHimOff UK), IGtunes.com & GospelNaija, GospelBox Africa,VividView TV.
Pls share, re-broadcast.

God bless you.
#PraiseVille

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MUSIC Video: Jobi King – ETOBI LOBA (Official Video)

Jobi Kings' Highly-Anticipated Music Video For New
Single ETOBI LOBA is Now
Available. Released immediately after his birthday:
June, 24 2016 8:55 Pm.
Award Winning Jobi Kings releases First Music
Video of Debut Solo Album "ETOBI LOBA" and first-time showcase as a solo
artist at Living Faith
Church Worldwide, Power House annual Revolution
Lagos, etc.
Multi-talented founding member of the soon
groundbreaking church rock band "Kcc Africa" is so excited to announce the official
debut of his “Etobi
Loba” music video; the catchy original shot staring
Dr Bankz, Jesustickz,
Umoren Mercirella Mercy, David Duke_Merit, Neeyee
and MorePrecious.

The Music video is directed and produced by
Alagba JK(for Korrect Films)
and choreographed by Neeyee, Merit & Dr Bankz.
Shot as a New Age-styled
TV/Studio performances. While the song is produced by Ec Beatz.

Jobi Kings therefore uses this medium to announce
to fans and fams to get
ready for a new church rock praise which features
this humble MOG "Minister
Kenny Kore of Infinity with hit track Olori Oko, So
More etc" and band; Kcc Africa. It's already a finished project but while
anticipating, enjoy this
beautiful, motivating, inspiring Music Video.
Watch Video HERE

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Does Talking About Your Pain And Suffering Show A Lack Of Faith? Christian Apologist Answer

Does talking about one's pain and suffering
give power to the adverse condition or
demonstrate a lack of faith in a believer? Is
doing so unchristlike?

Those are a couple of the questions addressed
in pastor and theologian Jeremiah Johnston's
recent book Unanswered, a volume intended to shed light on topics that have largely gone
unaddressed within today's Church.

Some believers might feel that expressions of
fear or concern about an infirmity or condition
somehow surrender their power against it,
while others believe that denying those
feelings of vulnerability is a sign of faith.

Johnston told The Christian Post that both
schools of thought are simply unbiblical,
asserting that plenty of annointed leaders in
the Bible were willing to be vunerable when it
came to sharing about their suffering.

Pastor Johnston, an Oxford-educated Bible
scholar, used Apostle Paul and his letters to the
Corinthian Church to illustrate this point. "Paul
is unafraid to share his affliction," Johnston told
CP, quoting 2 Corinthians 1:8: 'For we do not
want you to be unaware, brethren, of our affliction which came to us in Asia that we were
burdened by excessively beyond our strength,
so that we despaired even of life (NASB).'"

The pastor continued in Unanswered, " …
Christians should never be afraid to be
transparent about the reality of their suffering
and pain. Where did we get this notion that
sharing honestly about our pain and suffering
is somehow un-Christian?" The theologian put it simply. "You do not lack faith if you share
your pain."

Johnston was careful to note, however, that
while Apostle Paul didn't mind sharing the
reality of his pain and suffering, he didn't
constantly dwell on that pain.

"Though Paul is eager and transparent in
recalling his suffering, he does not live there,"
Johnston wrote, noting that as Paul began his
letter in 2 Corinthians 1, his focus is on God, not
his challenges.

"Paul had learned the lesson that every
overcomer eventually understands: learn from
the past but don't live there. Paul had his share
of troubles and significant challenges, but he
had been comforted by God, and as a result, he
was able to comfort the troubled Corinthian church family," he said. Apostle Paul drew his
strength from The Almighty and used it to
encourage others.

Johnston further emphasized that when
people experience suffering they should keep
their eyes on Christ.

"Our focus must remain on God when we
struggle, suffer, and exprience pain," he wrote.
"For Paul and his companions, their trials
taught them to 'not to trust in ourselves, but in
God who raises the dead,' (2 Corinthians 1:9
NASB)."

Focusing on God through trials is a
foundational message that's echoed
throughout the Christian community. Texas-
based Lakewood Church Senior Pastor Joel
Osteen imparted this lesson in a 2013 sermon
titled "Focus on the Promise, Not the Problem," encouraging believers to keep their eyes
focused on God and the assurity of His
promises regardless of their current ordeals.

Osteen said, "What we focus on we magnify.
We're not changing its actual size, we're simply
making it bigger in our own minds."

The Lakewood megachurch pastor said that
harping on negative news and bad
circumstances only makes the issues bigger
than they really are.

"It's changing your perception of it," Osteen
said. "You can take a small coin. If you hold it
up close enough to your eye, eventually it will
block the sun. That coin — even though it's
billions and trillions of times smaller [than the
sun] — because you've got it so close, it's distorting your perspective. ... Quit magnifying
what's wrong."

The pastor went on to use the example of a
negative medical report, saying that believers
could spend time dwelling on it and adding to
their worries. "All that time, it's becoming
bigger and bigger in your mind."

Sharing feelings about infirmities and personal
suffering might not increase or decrease the
power of those negative events, but dwelling
on them can certainly increase their influence
over the mind of the believer.

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News: Lecrae Signs Letter To Congress Calling For Gun Control

Lecrae's signature sits among nearly 200
John Hancocks by top artists and
executives in Billboard's new open letter to
Congress, inspired by this month's Orlando
shootings.

"Like the rest of the country and the world,
Billboard editors were horrified by the mass
killing at Orlando’s Pulse nightclub on June
12, and by the murder of singer Christina
Grimmie the night before. Both tragedies
occurred where musicians and music fans gathered. And so faced with another gun-
related tragedy, the staff organized this
special 'Open Letter to Congress' cover of
Billboard," the magazine's editors wrote.

This open letter is below. Others who signed
include Paul McCartney, Russell Simmons,
Lady Gaga, Macklemore, Katy Perry, Pusha T
and Selena Gomez.

AN OPEN LETTER TO
CONGRESS:

STOP GUN VIOLENCE NOW

As leading artists and executives in the
music industry, we are adding our voices to
the chorus of Americans demanding
change.

Music always has been celebrated
communally, on dancefloors and at concert
halls. But this life-affirming ritual, like so
many other daily experiences—going to
school or church or work—now is
threatened, because of gun violence in this country.

The one thing that connects the recent
tragedies in Orlando is that it is far too easy
for dangerous people to get their hands on
guns.

We call on Congress to do more to prevent
the gun violence that kills more than 90
Americans every day and injures hundreds
more, including:



Require a background check for every gun sale

Block suspected terrorists from buying guns

Billboard and the undersigned implore you
—the people who are elected to represent
us—to close the deadly loopholes that put
the lives of so many music fans, and all of
us, at risk.

Sincerely,

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Frank Edwards: House On The Rock Reveals 8 Amazing Things About Frank Edwards

House On The Rock Reveals 8 Amazing Things About Frank Edwards..

Frank Edwards (nicknamed Richboy) is a
member of Christ Embassy Church in Nigeria and LoveWorld Music Ministry

Here are 8 things you probably didn’t know about the RockTownBoss; Frank Edwards

1. Frank Edwards, popularly known as ‘’Rich Boy’’
started singing at the age of ten.



Frank Edwards, popularly known as ‘’Rich Boy’’ started singing at the age of ten. 1/8@FRANKRICHBOY
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— House On The Rock (@houseontherockc) June 21, 2016

2. He is an award winning song writer, recording
artiste and producer. He plays five musical
instruments.



He is an award winning song writer, recording artiste and producer. He plays five musical instruments. 2/8@FRANKRICHBOY
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— House On The Rock (@houseontherockc) June 21, 2016

3. He got born again in his teenage years and
learnt early in his life to serve, worship and
depend on God



He got born again in his teenage years and learnt early in his life to serve, worship and depend on God. 3/8@FRANKRICHBOY
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— House On The Rock (@houseontherockc) June 21, 2016

4. He has recorded several award winning
songs,many of which are favourites across
churches in Nigeria and beyond.



He has recorded several award winning songs,many of which are favourites across churches in Nigeria and beyond. 4/8@FRANKRICHBOY
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— House On The Rock (@houseontherockc) June 21, 2016

5. Frank is a dexterous musician & his genre of
contemporary gospel songs distinguishes him
as a world class musician.



Frank is a dexterous musician & his genre of contemporary gospel songs distinguishes him as a world class musician.5/8@FRANKRICHBOY
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— House On The Rock (@houseontherockc) June 21, 2016

6. He recently collaborated with Don Moen and
together they released an album.



He recently collaborated with Don Moen and together they released an album. 6/8@FRANKRICHBOY
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— House On The Rock (@houseontherockc) June 21, 2016

7. Frank continues to inspire many lives through
his love for God as expressed through his
music.



Frank continues to inspire many lives through his love for God as expressed through his music.7/8@FRANKRICHBOY
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— House On The Rock (@houseontherockc) June 21, 2016

8.



Join us for an incredible worship experience with this anointed psalmist on24.06.16. 8/8@FRANKRICHBOY#TAPE4 pic.twitter.com/N1QdP5FX7x

— House On The Rock (@houseontherockc) June 21, 2016

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Billy Graham: The Best Way To Start Reading The Bible

The best way for someone to first begin
reading the Bible is to start with one of the
Gospels of the New Testament, the Rev. Billy
Graham says.

Graham, founder of the Billy Graham
Evangelistic Association, wrote in a recent post
for the Kansas City Star that while some beginner Bible readers may think it's best to
start reading the Holy Book from the
beginning, he personally believes it is actually
best to start "three-fourths of the way through
[…] with one of the Gospels from the New
Testament."

The reason for this advice, Graham explains, is
"because Jesus is the center of the Bible's
message. The Old Testament points forward to
him, and the whole of the New Testament is
focused on him."

"In other words, once we understand who
Jesus is and why he came into the world, the
rest of the Bible will begin to make sense,"
Graham continues, pointing to Hebrews 1:2,
which reads: "In these last days God has
spoken to us by his Son."

The evangelical leader goes on to encourage
Christians to "[not] give up reading the Bible,
but make it part of your life every day."

"Begin in one of the Gospels, and ask God to
help you understand what it says. Not only will
you begin to realize who Jesus is, but you'll
want to commit your life to him and learn more
about him through reading his word," the
renowned Baptist minister says.

Graham adds in his message that "the Bible is
God's written word, and nothing could be
more important than knowing it and applying
it to our lives," pointing to Psalm 119:130
which reads: "The unfolding of your words
gives light."

Graham has spoken on the importance of
reading the Bible properly in previous blog
posts, writing for his Billy Graham Evangelistic
Association's "My Answers" page that although some Christians may use the Bible to prove
certain arguments, the real message and
purpose of the Bible is about God and Jesus
Christ.

"What is the Bible's real message? It is a
message first of all about God. It tells us we are
not here by chance; God made us, and He made
us because He loves us and wants us to be His
friends. But the Bible also is a message about
us: We are weak and sinful, and we need God," Graham wrote in the devotional from last year.

"Most of all, the Bible's message is about Jesus
Christ, who came from heaven to save us from
our sins and give us hope for the future. The
Bible's message is good news!" the evangelical
leader added.

In communicating the real value of the Holy
Book, Graham points to Proverbs 8:19 which
says, "my fruit is better than fine gold; what I
yield surpasses choice silver.

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The Healing Power Of The Holy Spirit – Joyce Meyer

It's wonderful to know that, as believers in
Christ, we can live in close fellowship with God.
Jesus said in John 16:7 (AMP), "I tell you the
truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for
if I do not go away, the Helper (Comforter,
Advocate, Intercessor — Counselor, Strengthener, Standby) will not come to you;
but if I go, I will send Him (the Holy Spirit) to
you [to be in close fellowship with you]."

When Jesus walked the earth, He could be in
one place at a time and He could be with the
disciples. But the Holy Spirit can be everywhere,
all the time, and He lives IN those who have
accepted Christ as their Savior. Being with Jesus
is good, but having the Holy Spirit in us is even better. We don't have to go looking for God
because He's as close as close can get!

See, when we receive Christ and we're born
again, it literally means that God — through the
power of the Holy Spirit — comes to live inside
us. He makes us new on the inside, and as He
works in us, the fruit of what He's doing is seen
in the way we live and does some good for the people in the world around us. (See 2
Corinthians 5:17, 21; John 14:17, 26; Acts 1:8;
Galatians 5:22-23.)

Who He Is to You

John 16:7 tells us who the Holy Spirit is: Helper,
Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor, Counselor,
Strengthener and Standby. John 14:26 (AMP)
says "He will teach you all things." The Holy
Spirit is THE Teacher and He guides us into all
truth.

Think of this in the standpoint of recovering
from things in the past that have hurt you.
Many people come to God because their life is
messed up and they don't know what to do to
fix it. They've tried everything they know to do
and nothing is working. So finally, in their desperation, they ask for His help.

Thankfully, God wants to help us and heal us
— spirit, soul and body. He wants to bring
restoration to us so we won't live in a state of
recovery forever. He wants us to be whole in
Christ so we can help someone else. We need
the Holy Spirit to lead us to truth one step at a time, and we need His strength to confront
things that are hard to face so we can get
victory over them.

In my journey with Christ, He's brought so
much healing and restoration to my soul — my
mind, will and emotions. My father sexually
abused me throughout my childhood. When I
left home at 18, I thought, "That's over! I'm
putting that problem behind me." But I took the problem with me because the wounds of
the abuse were still in my soul.

The pain of my past affected my thinking, how
I operated emotionally, all of my relationships,
and even my will. I was rebellious and
stubborn and promised myself no one would
ever hurt me or push me around again.

I was born again at this time but didn't know
that I could have the power of the Holy Spirit
working in my life. It was years later, after I
started seriously studying the Word of God,
that I realized the Holy Spirit could heal me.

It's so important to understand that we cannot
do this on our own, but as we lean on the Holy
Spirit for the strength to face our problems, we
can overcome them.

Run to Your Source of Healing, Not from Him

If you have hurts from abuse, disappointments,
an injustice or any other kind of mistreatment,
you will have to face them with the help of the
Holy Spirit to be healed of them. Because
anything you run from has a certain amount of
power over you, and until you face it, every time it raises its ugly head, you have to run
some more. Thank God, you don't have to do it
alone!

As I began my journey to wholeness in Christ, I
had to face some painful things I had been
avoiding and at times, running from. I had to
face the fact that my parents didn't know how
to love me … that I had been abused … that
there was a lot of pain in my life because of it all … that my dysfunctional behavior was rooted
in the mistreatment I had experienced and I
couldn't blame it on the people in my life now. I
had to take responsibility for my wrong
attitudes, mind-sets and behavior, and lean on
God for the wisdom and strength to change.

Recovery and restoration of our souls takes
time. One step at a time the Holy Spirit guides us
into truth that sets us free. I want to encourage
you today to trust God's love for you and that
He wants to help you and heal you. The truth is,
you can't heal yourself, but you can be completely healed and whole in Christ, because
all things are possible with God!

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Kirk Franklin Prays For Sick Fan At Concert

In an emotional video that has gone
viral, Kirk Franklin stopped his
concert in Jacksonville Florida to
pray for a sick fan. Josiah Martin,
commonly known as Jojo is a singer
in his own right and commonly known in some circles of Gospel
music. He has been waiting for a
kidney match for over three years.
Kirk gave him the mic and this is
what happened.

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Revealed: Why Muslims Are Becoming Christians In Large Numbers

Did you hear that Miss USA Rima Fakih
converted to the Christian faith from Islam?
She's part of an exciting trend!

The headlines are filled with bad news about
the Muslim world in general — and Christian-
Muslim encounters in particular. We see
horrifying images of Christians kneeling before
being decapitated, of kindly nuns executed, of
believers by the tens of thousands forced to flee their homes as refugees to escape ISIS.

But as the late Paul Harvey used to say, you
need to know "the rest of the story." There are
some good, very good, things happening in
the Muslim world.

First, not all Muslims hate Christians — far from
it. As just one example, Sherry Weddell, writing
in the National Catholic Register, recalls the
treatment of one of her Christian friends who
lived among Muslims after the terrorist attacks
of 9/11. "She watched those terrible pictures from afar on the BBC, while being showered
with apologies, sympathy and support from
her local Muslim friends who had been close
friends for years."

And while it's a common complaint that so-
called "mainstream Muslim" groups aren't
speaking out against Muslim terror groups, we
need to give credit where credit is due. In
January, 200 international Muslim leaders
released the Marrakesh Declaration, which calls for Muslim-majority nations to protect the
freedom of religious minorities, including
Christians. Earlier this month, another 300
Muslim leaders from about 30 countries
gathered in Indonesia to denounce extremism.

All good! But as my colleague and BreakPoint
editor at large, Stan Guthrie, has said, "We
should never confuse our need for a peaceful
and tolerant Islam with Muslims' need for peace
with God through Jesus Christ." And that is
where the news gets even better!

For the last several years, researchers have
noted what happens when Muslims meet Christ
— huge numbers of them are becoming
followers of Jesus. According to some
researchers, the number of Muslims who have
switched allegiance from Muhammad to Christ has skyrocketed from effectively zero in 1960
to as many as 16 million worldwide today. That
includes roughly 470,000 right here in the U. S.,
including Rima Fakih.

J. Dudley Woodberry, a noted Christian scholar
of Islam, cites five reasons Muslims are deciding
for Christ: the lifestyle of Christians; the power
of God in answered prayers and healing;
dissatisfaction with the type of Islam they have
experienced; the spiritual truth in the Bible; and biblical teachings about the love of God.

Some of these things we can control; others are
up to God alone. For instance, there are reports
that Jesus is appearing to many Muslims in
dreams and visions, especially to those who
have little access to the Bible or Christians.

And even the awful news we see is being used
by the Lord to draw Muslims to Himself.

As David Cashin of the Zwemer Center says, "I
have often referred to Islamic radicals as
'proto-evangelists' for the Christian faith."

That dynamic has certainly happened in Iran,
where thousands of Muslims left Islam for Jesus
after experiencing the harsh faith of the
mullahs.

Truly, as Joseph in the Old Testament said, "You
meant it for evil, but God meant it for good."

Clearly, we Christians have a role to play in this
ongoing story.

"Significant numbers of Muslims are quietly
looking for spiritual alternatives," Sherry
Weddell says. "If you and I understand our
mission as evangelizers and apostles, build
relationships of trust, rouse spiritual curiosity
through our lives, pray for and share our faith in Christ and his Church with the Muslims about
us, we can play an important part in this
unprecedented movement of the Holy Spir

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Billy Graham: When Jesus Returns All Wars Will End, Christians Will Have Complete Peace

One day, all wars will end and the world will
achieve great peace, the Rev. Billy Graham says.

In response to a question submitted to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, the evangelical leader explains when Jesus Christ
returns for the Second Coming, all destruction,
war and death will cease to exist and His
followers will be rewarded with eternal peace.

The questioner asked: Do you think the world
will ever be at peace, and we won't need
armies or weapons ever again? I get very
depressed reading about all the wars that still
go on, and I wonder if they'll ever end.

Graham answers by emphasizing that "Conflicts
and wars have raged almost since the
beginning, when Cain killed his brother Abel
(see Genesis 4). Even in our own time, terrorism
and open warfare threaten many parts of the
world."

Citing Matthew 24:6-7, Graham says conflicts
and wars will be ongoing until Jesus' return.

"You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. …
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom
against kingdom," the verses read.

Graham adds that "The problem isn't just
economic inequality, or racial conflict, or social
injustice — although these are certainly serious
issues. The problem is deeper than these,
however — because the basic problem is
within our own hearts and minds.

"Would wars happen if we weren't greedy, or
power-hungry, or filled with envy and hate?
This is why we need Christ, because only He
can change our hearts and fill us with true
peace and love. Have you opened your life to
His transforming power?"

But there is hope for Christians, Graham says,
because "some day all wars will cease — when
Christ comes again!"

"He alone gives us hope for lasting peace — in
our hearts, and in our world," the evangelical
leader concludes.

In observation of Memorial Day this past
Monday, Russell Moore, the president of the
Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics &
Religious Liberty Commission, reflected on the
impact that war has on people's lives, explaining that some Christians feel conflicted about honoring soldiers who fought and died
in wars when Jesus taught peace.

Moore wrote in his blog that while the Bible
discusses the concept of "just war," it also
notes the importance of "turning the other
cheek" and "loving your neighbors," as
communicated through the Sermon on the
Mount.

But maintaining complete pacificism in the
modern world is unrealistic and "utopian,"
Moore said.

"A Christian whose first response to news of
unrest or persecution overseas is, 'Just nuke
them' is also speaking outside the way of
Christ. Yes, military action is sometimes
necessary. But Christians have always seen war
of any kind as a tragedy — even when it is the least bad of the alternatives before us," Moore
wrote in his Memorial Day post, as reported by The Christian Post.

"Christians also recognize that a concept of
'perpetual war for perpetual peace' is an
illusion. Jesus rebuked Peter for believing the
answer to Jesus' arrest was the declaration of a
violent counter-action, (Matthew 26:52). Sure,
there will be a 'war to end all wars,' but it will be fought at Armageddon — and it won't be
planned by the Pentagon," Moore adds

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