Friday, 3 October 2014
Thursday, 2 October 2014
All "Subject to Change" by Dr. Strive Masiyiwa.
Many years ago, I attended an event to honour Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon.com. He is one of the most brilliant entrepreneurs of this generation. A truly remarkable man, whom I greatly admire for his work. As he was being interviewed he talked about what had inspired him to develop the "Kindle". It is one of my favourite tech tools, and I carry one everywhere I go.
Something he said, really resonated with me:
"Let's not forget that a "BOOK" is an invention. It has been one of the most successful inventions of all time, but it is still an invention."
How many of us, look at something, like a book, and think to ourselves:
"Someone actually invented this."
Often when you have a successful invention that has endured a long time, people begin to think, is came off the Ark with Noah. Yes, there was a time, when there was no book.
Something he said, really resonated with me:
"Let's not forget that a "BOOK" is an invention. It has been one of the most successful inventions of all time, but it is still an invention."
How many of us, look at something, like a book, and think to ourselves:
"Someone actually invented this."
Often when you have a successful invention that has endured a long time, people begin to think, is came off the Ark with Noah. Yes, there was a time, when there was no book.
Wednesday, 1 October 2014
Angels On Patrol!
There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone (Psalms 91:10-12).
In the days of Abraham, the Bible tells us how, in the city of Sodom, the people were wicked and indulged in all kinds of evil practices. God, seeing the wickedness in Sodom, sent two angels to destroy the city: "And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground" (Genesis 19:1).
Do you realize that as Christians, we can invite angels through our prayers, and have them patrol our streets and cities as they did in Bible days? We can pray and stall the efforts and actions of wicked men in different cities and nations. Yes, we can.
In the days of Abraham, the Bible tells us how, in the city of Sodom, the people were wicked and indulged in all kinds of evil practices. God, seeing the wickedness in Sodom, sent two angels to destroy the city: "And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground" (Genesis 19:1).
Do you realize that as Christians, we can invite angels through our prayers, and have them patrol our streets and cities as they did in Bible days? We can pray and stall the efforts and actions of wicked men in different cities and nations. Yes, we can.
Tuesday, 30 September 2014
The Gospel Unveils God’s Righteousness
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith... (Romans 1:16-17).
Through the years, men have sought righteousness, wanting to be righteous before God. However, the latter part of our opening scripture explains the reason for their inability to attain righteousness or even comprehend what it means. The righteousness of God is only revealed in the Gospel of Christ. The Gospel of Christ is the unveiling of God’s righteousness; it’s the Gospel of God’s righteousness. Therefore, until one accepts the Gospel of Christ, he or she will never be able to live a righteous life or know what the righteousness of God is.
Through the years, men have sought righteousness, wanting to be righteous before God. However, the latter part of our opening scripture explains the reason for their inability to attain righteousness or even comprehend what it means. The righteousness of God is only revealed in the Gospel of Christ. The Gospel of Christ is the unveiling of God’s righteousness; it’s the Gospel of God’s righteousness. Therefore, until one accepts the Gospel of Christ, he or she will never be able to live a righteous life or know what the righteousness of God is.
Monday, 29 September 2014
LPC SOUTH AFRICA NEWS UPDATE
The 2014 partners and leaders conference was indeed an event with lots of expectations for every partner and leader in the Southern African Region. The brethren were lifted and stirred to new glorious heights as the man of God commenced the 1st section by helping them to chart a new pattern of thinking to their lives. As He demonstrated that live can be controlled from the realm of the spirit by connecting to God’s word instead of external and worldly information.
During the 2nd section, Pastor Chris charged the congregants to always encourage one another during times of adversities and trails which He classified as ‘LIGHT AFFLICTIONS’ (2 Corinthians 4:17)
During the evening section of the second day, the Southern African regional pastor, Pastor Ose, Anchored the talk show titled ‘ the ‘effective use of audio-visuals’ which she called a tool for spiritual growth. During this section, the congregation hosted the presence of the president and first lady of South Africa .
During the 2nd section, Pastor Chris charged the congregants to always encourage one another during times of adversities and trails which He classified as ‘LIGHT AFFLICTIONS’ (2 Corinthians 4:17)
During the evening section of the second day, the Southern African regional pastor, Pastor Ose, Anchored the talk show titled ‘ the ‘effective use of audio-visuals’ which she called a tool for spiritual growth. During this section, the congregation hosted the presence of the president and first lady of South Africa .
THE 2014 PARTNERS AND LEADERS CONFERENCE SOUTH AFRICA UPDATE
Picking up the tempo from last night's glorious opening session, the second session, of SALPC 2014 began with the atmosphere electrified with the presence of God. Moderating the Saturday morning's session is one of the Assistant Secretary Generals of the BLW Nation and Zonal Pastor of Christ Embassy Southern Africa Zone 4, Pastor Karen Victor.
The Coca- Cola Dome witnessed an ascending rush of SALPC 2014 delegates with excitement and a hunger for Gods word beaming on their beautiful faces.
Bro. Nick from Cape Town shared his excitement, recounting the man of God's words, he said, "we are distributors of this eternal life. He (God) works that through us.
Electrifying and uplifting segments of prayer, praise, worship and special song presentations have elapsed, and the SALPC 2014 delegates are full of more excitement than before
The Coca- Cola Dome witnessed an ascending rush of SALPC 2014 delegates with excitement and a hunger for Gods word beaming on their beautiful faces.
Bro. Nick from Cape Town shared his excitement, recounting the man of God's words, he said, "we are distributors of this eternal life. He (God) works that through us.
Electrifying and uplifting segments of prayer, praise, worship and special song presentations have elapsed, and the SALPC 2014 delegates are full of more excitement than before
EXCERPTS FROM THE JUST CONCLUDED SOUTH AFRICA LEADERS AND PARTNERS CONFERENCE.
Leaders and Partners from over 16 countries in the Southern Africa region (including Angola,Malawi, Zimbabwe,Swaziland and South Africa, to name a few) were ecstatic and full of expectations as they participated in this conference. Delegates at the arena of the luminous Coca-Cola Dome have basked in refreshing times of praise and worship with much rejoicing in the Lord.
In the opening address by the Regional Pastor of the Southern Africa region, Pastor Ose Oyakhilome, she emphasized the exploits that have been accomplished all year long within the region. Spurring the attendees on she said, " this conference is an opportunity to unleash a special grace upon you, which will uplift you and cause you to increase in grace for more fruitfulness and productivity in the work of the ministry."
In the opening address by the Regional Pastor of the Southern Africa region, Pastor Ose Oyakhilome, she emphasized the exploits that have been accomplished all year long within the region. Spurring the attendees on she said, " this conference is an opportunity to unleash a special grace upon you, which will uplift you and cause you to increase in grace for more fruitfulness and productivity in the work of the ministry."
Saturday, 27 September 2014
Use Your Talent For The Gospel
So we are to use our different gifts in accordance with the grace that God has given us. If our gift is to speak God’s message, we should do it according to the faith that we have (Romans 12:6 GNB).As God’s children, there’s something unique about each one of us; we’re all so uniquely graced and gifted by God. The Bible says, "…But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that" (1Corinthians 7:7). Everything you are in Christ—all the gifts, talents, and abilities God has given you—are to be used for His glory. Whatever the Lord has taught you or is teaching you; whatever He has exposed you to and helped you to know, are all for the furtherance of the Gospel. Therefore, find the opportunity to use them to advance His righteous cause.
Don’t hide what you know; don’t hide your abilities; don’t hide your talents. Prayerfully consider what more you can do for the ministry. How can you contribute? Your abilities and talents are required in the Kingdom. Become available; let others benefit from the Lord’s investment in you.
Thursday, 25 September 2014
Making Sound Financial Decisions: Open A Bank Account. Part 5 by Dr Strive Masiyiwa.
Now here is a mystery: studies recently undertaken on small holder farmers, showed that a farmer who opens a bank account, is more likely to have money to buy seeds for the next planting season, than one has no bank account. Surprised? This is part of the mystery of wealth.
The new Prime Minister of India; a man respected for his ability to bring millions of people out of poverty, has just embarked on a campaign to get millions of their poorest citizens, to open bank accounts. Surprised? This is part of the mystery of wealth.
The Chinese have long understood, the importance of SAVING. It is the savings of millions of Chinese people that has driven their economic miracle.
The Minister of Agriculture of Nigeria, Dr Akin Adesina, a close friend and colleague, has embarked on a major campaign to get small scale farmers in that country to open, mobile bank accounts. Experts, including myself, believe that it will bring millions out of poverty. Surprised? This is part of the mystery of wealth.
The new Prime Minister of India; a man respected for his ability to bring millions of people out of poverty, has just embarked on a campaign to get millions of their poorest citizens, to open bank accounts. Surprised? This is part of the mystery of wealth.
The Chinese have long understood, the importance of SAVING. It is the savings of millions of Chinese people that has driven their economic miracle.
The Minister of Agriculture of Nigeria, Dr Akin Adesina, a close friend and colleague, has embarked on a major campaign to get small scale farmers in that country to open, mobile bank accounts. Experts, including myself, believe that it will bring millions out of poverty. Surprised? This is part of the mystery of wealth.
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