It's Been A While... Jackie Brings You Easter Greetings!

Woah! It has bee a minute and some. A thousand apologies for being away for so long. I had so many projects I was handling and didn't want to be showing up once in a while and disappearing again. I wanted to make sure when I am back here I am back for good. So yea, I am back!

What did I miss? LOL. Okay, let us take it a step at a time. First, Let me wish you a Happy Easter (better late than never.) I hope it was fun for you. Mine was amazing. I traveled and now I am back to work. I took a few selfies in the office, I hope you like them.

Happy Mothers' Day! 10 Reasons to Celebrate Your Mom Today

A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never really liked pie.

Her sacrifice game is top-notch.

Here are 10 reasons to thank your mom today:

1) For attending those boring school activities; meetings, recitals, dramas, and inter-house sports.

Gospel Singer, el Mafrex Releases New Album 'Who Am I' [LISTEN + DOWNLOAD]

Gospel singer and songwriter, el Mafrex has released a brand new album titled "Who Am I."

The album, released on Saturday, May 14, 2016 comprises 16 tracks including '"Jehovah" which was nominated for the Scottish Music Awards.

Spirit And Life Devotional: I'm Not A Write Off!

"And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see." John 1:46 KJV

A write off has been dumped; they've considered you, and judged you to be useless to them; they've ignored you; they are unwilling to invest in you because they don't believe that they will have any returns! To them you are replaceable, and they don't expect any good thing to come from you.

Spirit And Life Devotional: Touch Not The Lord's Anointed

"So David said to him, 'How was it you were not afraid to put forth your hand to destroy the Lord’s anointed?'” II Samuel 1:14 NKJV

There are people with problems today who do not realize the origin of their problems; they are victims of their own errors; sometime in their past they spoke or did something against the Lord's anointed and they are now suffering the consequences.

You see, every child of God is His anointed one. You've got to understand that. Psalms 105:6, 13-15 says, "O seed of Abraham His servant, you children of Jacob, His chosen ones! When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people, He permitted no one to do them wrong; yes, He rebuked kings for their sakes, saying, 'Do not touch My anointed ones, and do My prophets no harm.'”

Don't jeopardize your destiny by engaging in this dastardly act. If you can't treat God's anointed ones right, at work, in school and everywhere else, then please just let them be. Repent if you probably are guilty of doing so, I tell you, it is a dangerous thing to fall into the hands of God.

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How To Create A Successful And Fulfilled Life

Every time I hear someone say "Life is hard" I'm always tempted to ask "compared to what?" What else have you tried? Death?

Life is more of what you make of it. Your choices, actions and inactions is what shapes your life.

Living a successful and fulfilled life is not far-fetched. There is seldom any successful person that didn't say how they did it. You can learn from the stories of others.

Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.

Whatever you do stay positive mbok. Quit saying "life is hard".

Change your words and you change your world!

Spirit & Life Devotional: Prayer Answering God

"And Asa cried out to the Lord his God, and said, 'Lord, it is nothing for You to help, whether with many or with those who have no power; help us, O Lord our God, for we rest on You, and in Your name we go against this multitude. O Lord, You are our God; do not let man prevail against You!'” II Chronicles 14:11 NKJV

There are so many prayers in the Bible, and God heard them and granted their petitions. Jabez prayed, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” The Bible says that God granted him what he requested. Without much ado! That, and many others are enough proof that God answers prayers.

How To Tell If Someone Is Lying By Reading Their Body Language

By J Carlos Hidalgo

Telling white lies and fibs are something that just about everyone does from time to time. In fact, they can even be necessary for your survival. If a woman asks you, "Hunny do these pants make me look fat"? It is in your best interest to say NO, even if you are blatantly lying to your significant other's face. However, some situations have higher stakes (no pun intended), and having the ability to know when someone is lying to you can be crucial. Luckily, being able to detect the signs of a lie can be learned by reading the person's body language.

Joseph Prince Daily Grace Inspirations: Blessed Are Your Baskets, Kneading Bowls And Nets!

Deuteronomy 28:5
“Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl.

In Bible times, reapers carried baskets on their backs to collect the harvest from the fields. They had to ensure that their baskets were strong and sturdy, so that what they collected would not fall out. The women of that day used kneading bowls to knead dough for making bread. If they used poor-quality bowls which broke easily, they would not be able to make bread.

Spirit & Life Devotional: Lovers Of Money

"Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Him to them. And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. So he sought how he might conveniently betray Him." Mark 14:10-11 NKJV

Someone who loves money can do anything, or, nearly anything for money. A person who loves money will sacrifice even the best relationships just to have money; he doesn't mind doing what even his conscience is against as long as he lays hold of money! No wonder the Bible says that the love of money is the root of all evil.

Spirit And Life Devotional: Obey God's instructions

"I have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined my ear to those who instructed me!" Proverbs 5:13 NKJV

The wise man to his son about adultery: "Therefore hear me now, my children, and do not depart from the words of my mouth. Remove your way far from her, and do not go near the door of her house, lest you give your honor to others, and your years to the cruel one; lest aliens be filled with your wealth, and your labors go to the house of a foreigner; and you mourn at last, when your flesh and your body are consumed, and say: 'How I have hated instruction, and my heart despised correction! I have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined my ear to those who instructed me! I was on the verge of total ruin, in the midst of the assembly and congregation.'”

Joseph Prince Devotion: No Leaven But The Truth

Leviticus 2:11

‘No grain offering which you bring to the Lord shall be made with leaven, for you shall burn no leaven nor any honey in any offering to the Lord made by fire.

When I was a young Christian, I heard of an illustration for Psalm 23 about shepherds who sometimes break the legs of sheep which habitually stray, so as to teach them not to stray. That erroneous teaching—“The Lord is my Shepherd, He breaketh my legs”—stuck with me for years, causing me needless fear of God’s punishment when I felt that I had strayed from Him.

#HappyBirthdayGEJ: 3 Things I Admire Most About Jonathan

Three things I admire (most) about Goodluck Jonathan are his Love, Patience and Self-Control. It's no coincidence that they are all fruits of the Spirit the Bible speaks about in Galatians 5:22-23.

He faced so much opposition and criticism as President but kept calm the whole time and focused on his vision. He did more for the people that didn't love him than the people than loved him.

No critic of his government was bullied, arrested, tormented or killed. Nobody went on political exile. There was so much press freedom. Social media commentators had the time of their lives.

He put Nigeria first before his personal ambition.

I celebrate Goodluck Jonathan as he turns 58 today. May God satisfy him with his goodness and longlife. Amen.

10 Anti-Aging Tips to Keep You Looking Young, Fresh and Glorious

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You have heard the phrase “to age gracefully”, as soon as you reach your twenties you should seriously start thinking about anti-aging. It is not reserved for old people. As a matter of fact the earlier you start taking the right steps to stay young and glorious, the better. Here are 10 anti-aging tips to keep you young, fresh and good looking.

1.    Eat Right

Do not eat just anything, eating healthy makes you feel and look good outside as well as internally. Excessive meat and full-fat diary increases wrinkles. Eat foods rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids such as fruit, fish, vegetables. Foods like avocado, spinach, and watermelon have anti-aging properties.

2.    Wear Bright

In choosing your wardrobe wear bright colours near your face. Drab colours like brown, black, and deep dark colours drains energy from your face and makes you look older.

Joseph Prince Devotional: Just Trust God's Goodness & Pray In The Spirit

1 Corinthians 14:14

For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.

God has given us a powerful prayer gift—praying in tongues, which is not limited by distance, time or head knowledge. When you pray in tongues, you could be praying for your future or even a loved one overseas. You won’t know what you are praying unless God tells you. This is because your “understanding is unfruitful”—your mind is not involved.

“But Pastor Prince, I must know what I am praying!”

Spirit & Life Devotional: Use Me

"So he, trembling and astonished, said, 'Lord, what do You want me to do?' Then the Lord said to him, 'Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.'” Acts 9:6 NKJV

A man said to me recently, "You are here in the office and cannot always move around, use me to do the things you need to do; send me to places; let me work for you; I am willing to work for you." Wow! It got me thinking: that's a man willing to be used by another man, for a token I believe; how many of us are that willing to be used by God?

God needs workers! A lot of us don't seem to understand that yet, that's why even Christians would rather complain about the number of churches than the number of bars and clubs. God has need of people in several areas of life. God needs people in the government houses, God needs people in the legislative houses, God needs people in the courts, in the hospitals, banks, markets, and everywhere else!

ALERT! Intestinal Worms Ravage Children In Akwa Ibom Community

Residents of Udung Uko LGA of Akwa Ibom State are battling with intestinal worms which have infested a large population of children in the community.

A survey conducted by the Federal Ministry of Health in conjunction with Helen Keller International indicated that more than 86 percent of children were infested.

HURRAY!!! GLAM UP Is Giving Discounts On Female Designer Shoes & Bags (CLICK)

Have you been looking for a shop to buy original designer shoes and bags? Look no further, Glam Up has brought your favourite fashion accessories to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

From Tueaday, August 4 to Saturday, August 8, Glam Up is offering up to 25% discount on all shoes and bags.

Be the first to take advantage of this.

Visit the showroom at 53 Obio Imo, Uyo, or call 08038722385. BBM: 2BC5BE7B.

Joseph Prince’s Daily Grace Inspirations: God Can Qualify The Disqualified

 


Psalm 103:4

who [the Lord] redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,

Four women are mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus. (Matthew 1:1–16) Interestingly, they are not Sarah, Rebekah, Leah or Rachel, wives of the patriarchs of the Old Testament. Instead, they are Tamar, Rahab, Ruth and Bathsheba, women who had morally questionable backgrounds.

Tamar resorted to deception and prostitution to produce children through her father-in-law. Yet, it was from her line, the tribe of Judah, that the Messiah came. (Genesis 38) Rahab was a Gentile and a prostitute in Jericho, who became a believer in the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. (Joshua 2:1–21) She also became the mother of Boaz, who married Ruth. (Ruth 4:13)

The Gospel Of Grace Series: Understanding The Foundation Of Grace

by Bright Benson

Whenever I think about the grace of God, I am simply overwhelmed by God’s amazing love for mankind. That’s what grace is all about. The goodness of God that cannot be earned is now freely extended to man by faith.

You see, in order to understand the foundation of God’s grace, you must understand the state of separation and hopelessness mankind was thrown into after the fall of Adam.
Man was created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 126), and there is a reason for that. First of all it was to create an equality of fellowship between God and man. God is a Spirit (John 424), and He created Adam essentially a spirit being.

It is impossible for a man to have fellowship with a cow, regardless of any emotional attachment there might be between the man and his cow. Equality of life is required if there must be any level of understandable communication and functional relationship between two living beings.