Acclaimed Music Series ‘WOW GOSPEL’ Returns for the 19th Year

NEW YORK, NY (January 29, 2016) – Today, WOW GOSPEL delivers another must-have collection with the new double CD and DVD release of WOW GOSPEL 2016, available digitally and in stores everywhere. An acclaimed series that has been a vital cornerstone among music lovers for almost 20 years, this year’s diverse collection on WOW GOSPEL 2016 showcases the legendary artists and newcomers on the top gospel tracks of 2015.

Comprised of 30 songs and 17 videos, WOW GOSPEL 2016 encompasses the sounds of contemporary gospel, praise and worship and inspiration that longtime gospel consumers love and new fans can discover. WOW GOSPEL 2016 includes songs from: newcomers Travis Greene (“Intentional”), The Walls Group (“Love On The Radio”), Geoffrey Golden (“Kingdom”), Casey J (“Fill Me Up”), and stars such as Richard Smallwood (“Same God”), Marvin Sapp (“Yes You Can”), Kirk Franklin (“Before I Die”), Israel Houghton (“How Awesome Is Our God” feat. Yolanda Adams), Erica Campbell (“Help” feat. Lecrae), and Tamela Mann (“This Place”), with over 30 artists total.

WOW GOSPEL’s 19th annual compilation is brought to you by RCA Inspiration, Motown Gospel and Word Entertainment. The WOW GOSPEL 2016 companion DVD highlights 14 top gospel videos from 2015 and 3 bonus videos, including: Fred Hammond (“I Will Trust”), Jason Nelson (“I Am”), Jonathan McReynolds (“Gotta Have You”), Tasha Cobbs (“Jesus Saves”), Brian Courtney Wilson (“Worth Fighting For”) and more.

Last year’s compilation WOW GOSPEL 2015, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart and appeared on the Billboard 200 music chart, marking the 17th consecutive year for WOW GOSPEL albums to debut at #1 on that chart. The WOW Gospel Music Series was created in 1998. Since then, the series has been inspiring people all over the world, selling over 8 million units.

WOW Gospel 2016 CD (Release: January 29, 2016)
Disc 1

1. Before I Die - Kirk Franklin
2. Bless The Lord - Anthony Brown & Group Therapy
3. Immediately - Tasha Cobbs
4. I Am - Jason Nelson
5. Fill Me Up - Casey J
6. This Place - Tamela Mann
7. Fix Me - Tim Bowman Jr.
8. Different -Tasha Page Lockhart
9. Help - Erica Campbell Featuring Lecrae
10. Gotta Have You - Jonathan McReynolds
11. Nobody - Tye Tribbett
12. Intentional - Travis Greene
13. It Will Be Alright - Brian Courtney Wilson
14. Kingdom - Geoffrey Golden
15. Love On The Radio - The Walls Group

Disc 2

1. Level Next - John P. Kee
2. Great God, Great Praise - Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers
3. My Words Have Power - Karen Clark Sheard
4. Grace - Ricky Dillard & New G
5. Amazing - Hezekiah Walker
6. I Will Trust - Fred Hammond
7. How Awesome Is Our God - Israel Houghton Featuring Yolanda Adams
8. I Need A Word - Smokie Norful
9. Yes You Can - Marvin Sapp
10. I’m Still Here - Donnie McClurkin Featuring Tina Campbell
11. Already Getting Better - William Murphy
12. King Oh King - Maurette Brown Clark
13. Same God - Richard Smallwood With Vision
14. Nobody Like Our God - Myron Butler & Levi
15. Holding On - VaShawn Mitchell

WOW Gospel 2016 DVD (Release: January 29, 2016)

1. The Walls Group- Love On The Radio
2. Fred Hammond- I Will Trust
3. Tasha Cobbs- Jesus Saves
4. Myron Butler- Nobody Like Our God
5. Israel & New Breed Featuring Yolanda Adams- How Awesome Is Our God
6. Smokie Norful- Forever Yours
7. Jason Nelson- I Am
8. Jonathan McReynolds- Gotta Have You
9. Erica Campbell Featuring Lecrae- Help
10. Travis Greene- Intentional
11. Jermaine Dolly- You
12. Janice Gaines- Wait On You
13. Brian Courtney Wilson- Worth Fighting For
14. The Rance Allen Group- A Lil’ Louder (Clap Your Hands)

Bonus Videos:
15. Casey J- Fill Me Up (Lyric Video)
16. Crystal Aikin- So Amazing (Lyric Video)
17. VaShawn Mitchell- Holding On (Lyric Video)

Retail Links

http://smarturl.it/WOWGospel2016-iTunes(iTunes)

http://smarturl.it/WOWGospel2016-A(Amazon)

http://smarturl.it/WOWGospel2016-G (Google Play)

Award Winning Worship Leader Sonnie Badu Releases Brand New Single ”Imani” (+ Lyrics), @SonnieBaduuk

Renowned worship leader and ''Baba Oh'' crooner, Sonnie Badu (@SonnieBaduuk) has released yet another yoke breaking Praise/Worship song titled ''Imani'' (Soundz of Africa). Check out the song below and share your thoughts.

Lyrics

I will sing a song
Song of praise to You
For You’ve been so good
So good to me
Naa nananana Naa nananana
Naa nananana Naa nananana

Unastahili Kuabudiwa
Unastahili Yewesu

Unastahili Kuabudiwa
Unastahili eee

I will write a song
Song of thanks giving
For his mercies endureth
(endureth forever)

I will dance for him
A dance of gratitude
For he's brought me out
Of the Mary clay

Naa nananana Naa nananana
Naa nananana Naa nananana
del_orinaAmen amen amen. Beautiful song in Swahili. Team Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪for Jesus
brendaazengaWhoop whoop!!! Thank u for singing in swahili. U did well. Awesome song,awesome lyrics!! We are waiting for u in kenya
barakaezekielGood song wth some swahili lyrics, Welcome to Tanzania T E A M# Tanzania
evakibzSuch a nice song,,can't forget us(Kenya) dancing in JCC...Nd am soo excited that ur coming again..Welcome.

Charles Butler & Trinity’s New Single “Make it” Available for Pre-Order | @CharlesButlerJr |

(Washington, D.C.) -- Stellar Award nominated ensemble Charles Butler & Trinity are gearing up for the release of their first title-track single "Make It" from their forthcoming sophomore project (Anointed Sounds Records). "Make It" written by Sam Roberts and James "Jimmy" Johnson with production by GRAMMY® Award winning producer Daniel Weatherspoon will be available for online pre-order sales this Friday, January 29th at midnight on iTunes and all other major digital download providers. The single releases February 5, 2016.

Charles Butler & Trinity are preparing for the release of their sophomore CD slated for a 2nd QTR 2016 release. Guest features include Coko of the platinum-selling R&B super group SWV and emerging new artists Travis Malloy, Jarmel Evans, Maranda Willis, Jeremiah Hicks, and Brittney Wright.

The entire album is produced by super producer Daniel Weatherspoon. The ensemble has been streaming their studio sessions via their Facebook page to provide their fans and supporters a glimpse of their recording process and how much work goes into recording their CD.

To connect with Charles Butler & Trinity follow them on their social media platforms atFacebook.com/CharlesButlerandTrinity,Instagram.com/charlesbutlerjr, andTwitter.com/CharlesButlerJr.

Dr. Karry D. Wesley & The Antioch Fellowship Church Voices Of Praise SPEAK TO MY HEART Debut Hits #4 Billboard Gospel Albums

The Gospel music industry continues to be represented strong by great choir mu

Dr. Karry D. Wesley & The Antioch Fellowship Church Voices Of Praise SPEAK TO MY HEART Debut Hits #4 Billboard Gospel Albums ||

sic.  Dr. Karry D. Wesley and the Antioch Fellowship Church Voices of Praise Choirare contributing their voices to assure traditional and contemporary choir music will have a global presence.  The Dallas, TX based ministry landed at #4 this week on the Billboard Top Gospel Album Chart with their debut album release SPEAK TO MY HEART.

Antioch VOP Choir is under the direction ofMinister of Music Paul A. Jackson.  "This project was created to help celebrate our church's 30th year anniversary," he shares.  "We also wanted to provide new and fresh church choir music to the public – it's our contribution back to the Sunday morning worship experience."

 SPEAK TO MY HEART, distributed by New Day Christian Distribution, features guest appearances by some of the most powerful voices in gospel music.  Earnest Pugh brings his dynamic vocal range to the Antioch VOP Choir radio single "Great and Mighty", while powerful singer Tommy Young-West belts out a praise on the super-charged "Oh Give Thanks" hand-clapper track.  Rounding out the 10-track collection is the incredibleBeverly Crawford on "Think Of His Goodness".

Dr. Karry D. Wesley is the founding and Senior Pastor of Antioch Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church (AFMBC), a progressively expanding congregation of more than 5,500 members.  AFMBC believes that worship and praise is to be done corporately and individually (Psalm 100) and hopes that SPEAK TO MY HEART will ignite a daily worship of joyful noise to those who listen.

Listen To Antioch VOP Single "GREAT AND MIGHTY"  featuring Earnest Pugh

Rejoice! Musical Soul Food Expands Into Africa To Reach Over 786 Million People

Virginia Beach, VA — Rejoice! Musical Soul Food (MSF), the fastest growing 24-hour gospel music radio network in the USA, is now expanding its reach into Africa. There’s an AfricaUSA Gospel channel that plays inspirational and gospel music around the clock and there’s also an AfricaUSA Hip Hop and R&B channel that plays a contemporary urban format 24 hours a day.

The channels are distributed by ViewSat’s free-to-air service on Satellite SES5. The satellite footprint cover over 786 million on the African continent. The programming also airs on cable systems in Nairobi and Tanzania. The company has launched www.africausaradio.com as the online hub for its dual music channels.

“We’re really excited about this new venture and the response has been great,” says Rejoice! Musical Soul Food CEO Mike Chandler, a thirty-year broadcasting executive. “We are taking good music, thought-provoking programming and information to an extremely under-served continent and I’m excited about the potential for us to influence people’s lives on a daily basis and give them something that many of us take for granted.”

The Virginia Beach, VA-based company has been rapidly expanding its reach and brand with an assortment of exciting new syndicated programs by legendary recording artists such as SWV’s Coko, Dorinda Clark Cole, Dottie Peoples and Melvin Williams of The Williams Brothers alongside national broadcasts by veteran on-air radio personalities Liz Black, Cedric Bailey and Tracy Morgan.

Rejoice! Musical Soul Food was founded in 1989 and boasts a constellation of 39 AM and FM radio station affiliates across the USA. The network also syndicates its specialty shows to an additional 102 stations in the U.S.

William McDowell’s New Album ‘Sounds Of Revival’ Hits #1 on iTunes

Worship minister William McDowell released his much anticipated album ‘Sounds Of Revival’ on digital stores yesterday, and it has peaked at #1 on the Christian/Gospel Album chart on iTunes.

The album features guest vocals includingTravis Greene, José Garrafa, Taylor Poole, Trinity Anderson among others, and boasts an instant download of his new single, “Spirit Break Out.” Sounds of Revival also features the popular declaration “Send the Rain,” a Top 10 radio hit for months now.

Go cop your copy on iTunes, Amazon or your favorite digital store now.

DOWNLOAD ON iTUNES

DaKingdomXploit Presents ‘Limitless – An Evening With E-Daniels’ Jan 31

Abuja, NG — An evening with E-Danielstagged “Limitless” will feature songs and true life testimonies as it relates to E-Daniels, Also to feature on stage with him are J.Clone, Dunnie andEphrameChene.

“I see Music as my deepest form of expression and communication. I’ve also seen at work in my life something people marvel at and for years have been trying to phantom but obviously you can’t totally comprehend the Glory of God.

As such, I and my friends would love to host you to an evening of Worship experience tagged ‘Limitless’.

God has turned my weakness to my greatest strength. I am a living testimony that God is good and that there are no impossibilities in Him” – E-Daniels.

Date: 31st January, 2016

Time: 4:30pm

Venue: Hope Alive Christian Center, Standard Plaza, No.2, Kutsi Close Opposite Chicken Republic, Aminu Kano Crescent Wuse2, Abuja.

Koen Duncan – ”One Touch” (REMIX)- @koenduncanlive

This is the OFFICIAL Remix of Koen Duncan's hit song, ''One Touch''. This track was produced by Koen himself for his Transic Music label and is the first release off his album, Rebel of a Different Nature', that was physically launched on Jan 1st 2016.

MUSIC VIDEO: G.E.N.E – “New Levels” | Feat. Norman Michael & Amaris Star

G.E.N.E (aka GOD's Evangelist Neutralizing the Enemy)

An Orlando based Christian hip-hop artist, owner/CEO of CTK & Affiliates and co-owner of Empowered Records has been using his gift of rhyme to reach audiences everywhere. His message is “Christ The King”: (But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.)- 1 Peter 2:9

This is more then music and much bigger than me, it's a movement. When you hear me say “Christ The King” it is a declaration that Jesus Christ is King and Lord of every aspect of my life; so whether good or bad He has and always will work every situation out for my good and for His Glory. (G.E.N.E says)

His new single "New Levels" was written to encourage listeners to embrace troubling times, as they are preparation for something greater to come.
Sometimes we have to experience pain in order for us to grow. It may take going through a tough season in order for GOD to move us to a “New Level”. (Romans 8:17)

“New Levels” by G.E.N.E feat. Norman Michael & Amaris Star is Now Available on iTunes, GooglePlay and all major digital distributors.

( iTunes link here: https://itun.es/us/tR1X_  )

The Woman On The #20 note

This is Ladi Kwali (1925 - 1984), the woman on the Nigeria N20 note. She was born in the village of Kwali, Gwari region of Northern Nigeria, where pottery was a common occupation among women.
She was so skilled that her work became known in Europe, Britain and America. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, her work was displayed in London at the Berkeley Galleries.
She became Nigeria's best-known potter, was awarded a doctorate and was made MBE in 1963 despite not having a formal education.

The Wonders of Sacrifice | Read Facts

....A sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice well pleasing unto God (Phil 4:18)

Every child of God should know what sacrifice means! God delights so much in the sacrifices of His people. Each time we see another day, month or years He expects us to respond to the gifts by offering to Him sacrifice in various form! There is nothing we have that has not been taken care of! SALVATION IS FREE TODAY BECAUSE JESUS PAID FOR IT! There is nothing in life that is free! Jesus Christ was offered to God as a sacrifice! He had to die for us to live! WONDERS TAKE PLACE WHEN WE OFFER SACRIFICES UNTO GOD!

1. Abraham's sacrifice was Isaac his only son. God was moved and gave him back what he has given and also gave him so much more than he could imagine!

Do you want God to do exceedingly, abundantly? You need to give God your Isaac! We should not be asking for Abraham's blessings without seeking to know how he got the blessing! He discovered the wonders of sacrifice! He gave all! He gave his best! He gave the first issue! God demands the best from us today! If He had done so much for us, we should be ready to offer Him our best! GIVE HIM YOUR ISAAC.

Nothing moves God than our sacrifice! Jesus Christ was a sacrifice of God to reverse the impending judgement that is coming to the world! God gave His only begotten Son! He gave HIS best. There is nothing we give God that is in vain! You cannot experience regret for giving your best to GOD! Infact, God will not only give you back what you have given to Him, but HE will also bless you in hundred folds!

 Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice! If you could not have gotten here by your own power, then you need to offer God a sacrifice.... Give God what He deserves from you!

What are the wonders of sacrifice?
 Every sacrifice is a covenant. Each time you give God your best, you are consciously or unconsciously entering into a covenant relationship with God! Noah did that after the flood, God gave a rainbow as a reminder that such will never happen again!

2 Every sacrifice attracts God blessing and blessing! God cannot but bless a man who gives Him is best! You cannot miss His blessing!

3 Sacrifices avert evil! Dont forget the fact that in most cases, when we give God our best, Evils are averted! It nullifies what could have affected us negatively! It nullifies judgement, evil and danger!

4 Your sacrifices affect your generations! Every seed of the best quality that is sown today is for the generations yet unborn! Abraham is in heaven today but we are still enjoying his blessings! Your sacrifice today will determine the fate of the next generations!
1 Give God your best!
2 Give Him your Isaac!
3  Give Him a more excellent sacrifice!
4  Give Him your all!
5 Give Him what will touch Him at this season!
He delights so much in your sacrifices! He is always waiting to have it.
May all your sacrifices this year be acceptable unto Him in Jesus name!

Are You Seeking Into The University of Heaven? Read How To Apply

The University of Heaven is hereby requesting candidates to apply at our prestigious University.  Pls note that any candidate applying must pick our New-Man Form & drop the Old-Man at Salvation Hall.

Our Office Complex is in Calvary. The Forms are free due to the fact that the Registrar, the Lord Jesus Christ has paid for it with His blood. Any candidate who failed any of these Faculty of Grace preliminary courses here on earth will not be short listed; Salvation, Sanctification & Baptism.

Pls note that any candidate with Satanic Identification Number (SIN) will not be permitted at Holiness Highway, the road that leads to the New Jerusalem Lecture Theatre.

Visit Calvary today to be shortlisted for the matriculation ceremony known as the Lord's Supper where Old & New Patriarchs will be re-united. The final list will be released on the Rapture Day.

We hope you will make it to the final list.

Interesting Story About A Cracked Pot

An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck.


One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the long walks from the stream to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half full.

For a full two years this went on daily, with the woman bringing home only one and a half pots of water. Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments.

But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it could only do half of what it had been made to do.

After two years of what it perceived to be bitter failure, it spoke to the woman one day by the stream.

'I am ashamed of myself, because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your house.

The old woman smiled, 'Did you notice that there are flowers on your side of the path, but not on the other pot's side?'

'That's because I have always known about your flaw, so I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back, you water them.'

For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate the table. Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to grace the house.'

Each of us has our own unique flaw. But it's the cracks and flaws we each have that make our lives together so very interesting and rewarding. You've just got to take each person for what they are and look for the good in them.

How to Overcome Anxiety (2)

The Word For Today
‘And the peace of God…will guard your hearts.’
Philippians 4:7 NIV (2011 Edition)

Here are three more steps you can take to overcome anxiety:

1) List your worries. For one week, make a list of the things you worry about most. Children? Health? Money? Marriage? Job? These aren’t one-time worries that come and go quickly. They’re things that make you ‘perpetually uneasy’ (Matthew 6:25 AMP), so begin to review them. Ask yourself how many of them have actually turned into reality? Charles Spurgeon said, ‘Our worst misfortunes never happen…most of our miseries lie in anticipation.’

2) Analyse them. You’ll detect recurring areas of preoccupation that may become obsessions: what people think of you; the fact that heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s run in your family; the fear that you won’t have enough to live on when you get old. Identify each fear and pray specifically about it.

3) Live in today. God has promised to meet your needs daily, not weekly or annually. He’ll give you what you need - when you need it! ‘Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need’ (Hebrews 4:16 NKJV).
 The old hymn goes: ‘Not so in haste my heart! Have faith in God, and wait; although He lingers long, He never comes too late.’ When the word ‘worry’ is mentioned in the Bible, it’s almost always following the words ‘do not’. If ‘worry’ features in your vocabulary, it should be as part of God’s words to you: ‘do not worry’.

Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV 2011 Edition) says to you, ‘Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer…present your requests to God. And the peace of God…will guard your hearts.’

Sherrod White Announces “Frsh X Strt” (EP) - @iamsherrodwhite, @ir2bn

Sherrod White announces release date and track list of new EP FRSH X STRT along with New Single "Made It" featuring Hillary Hand.

Atlanta based hip-hop/alternative artist Sherrod White is set release his new EP,FRSH X STRT, on January 29th.

Sherrod White explained the following about his new project, "With FRSH X STRT the goal is to introduce to those who are unfamiliar with me as well as re-introduce myself to the folks that have been rocking with me from day one to my current sound, new musical direction. Besides a few singles here and there, I haven't released any type of body of work since 2012 and a lot has changed in that time span. I wanted to give the people this project before the full length album comes out, which will be released later this year."

"The central theme of this project is that we don't have to wait until some significant date, new year or event to happen, to provoke change, be impactful or even strive for greatness. Each new day God graces us to see is truly a fresh start. Even though this is a short project, it's still personal and speaks to the heart of people."

Frsh X Strt Tracklist:
1. Made It (feat. Hillary Hand)
2. No Silence
3. Frsh X Strt (feat. Jessica Kent)

Production credits:
1. Sherrod White, additional production by Tone Jonez
2. Sherrod White
3. Tone Jonez

Stream: Sherrod White "Made It (feat. Hillary Hand)"
https://soundcloud.com/i-refuse-to-be-normal/sherrod-white-made-it-featuring-hillary-hand

Pre-order Sherrod White's "Frsh X Strt"  on iTunes or Amazon
https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/frsh-x-strt-single/id1072021966?app=itunes
http://tinyurl.com/FRSHXSTRTAMAZON

How to Overcome Anxiety (1)

The Word For Today
'Stop being perpetually uneasy (anxious and worried) about your life.' Matthew 6:25 AMP

Here are some steps to overcoming your anxiety:

(1) Talk to God. Don’t bemoan the collapse of an investment; ask God to help you. Don’t pace the floor of the hospital waiting room; pray for a successful surgery. ‘Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him.’ (1 Peter 5:7 AMP)

(2)Slow down. ‘Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him.’ (Psalm 37:7 KJV) Jesus’ first miracle took place at a wedding. They had run out of wine, which was a social disaster in those days. Mary could’ve blamed the host for poor planning, or the guests for overdrinking, but instead she took the shortage to Jesus and He solved her problem. You can do the same. Assess the problem, and then take it to the Lord in prayer.

(3) Don’t let your anxieties get the best of you. When a mosquito lands on you, you don’t say, ‘I’ll take care of it in a minute.’ No, you kill it before it can bite you. Be equally decisive with your worries.
The moment they surface, deal with them. Before you rush to diagnose that mole as a cancer, have it examined. Instead of assuming you’ll never get out of debt, consult a financial expert. Be a doer, not a stewer. Horace Bushnell said, ‘Anxiety is a word of unbelief or unreasoning dread. We have no right to allow it.

Full faith in God puts it to rest.’
The crosses we bear over anxiety concerning the future aren’t crosses that come from God. So give your anxiety to God, and leave it with Him!

AUDIO: Sinach – ”iSpread”, @Sinach

''And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north and in thee and in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed''
Genesis 28:19

Check out brand new single from Sinach titled iSpread. The iSPREAD Initiative by SINACH is a symbolic demonstration of spreading into all the NATIONS of the earth!

Get iSpread HERE

Speak Up!

The Word For Today
‘There is…a time to be silent and a time to speak.’
Ecclesiastes 3:1, 7 NIV (2011 Edition)

The Bible has a lot to say about not criticising and passing judgment. But there are times when silence isn’t ‘golden’, it’s deadly. For example:

1) Silence is deadly when you use it as a passive, retaliatory means of expressing your anger or displeasure. That’s called ‘emotional manipulation’. Jesus said, ‘If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother’ (Matthew 18:15 NKJV). Jesus is recommending pretty assertive behaviour by commanding us to take the initiative in addressing the ‘trespass’. Trespassing is the unauthorised crossing of a boundary, and many times we feel like we’ve been trespassed against or wronged. However, rather than addressing the issue directly with the offender, we resort to sulking and pouting. Jesus says, ‘Don’t do that!’. Your lack of communication can leave the wrongdoer unaware of their behaviour and make them more likely to repeat it.

2) Silence is deadly when you fail to defend someone against unwarranted criticism or vicious rumours. Don’t let fear of alienation and rejection cause you to let slander and character assassination go unchallenged, especially when you’re aware of facts to the contrary.

3) Silence is deadly when it results in your making an undesirable decision by default. The fact is, silence can indicate consent.

Prayer was taken out of public schools in the United States because the majority stayed silent instead of speaking up. The Scripture says, ‘There is…a time to be silent and a time to speak.’ So have the courage of your convictions and speak up!

Deon Kipping Releases New EP “A Place Called Victory” Available Now, @thatdudedeon

New York, NY (January 8, 2016) – Acclaimed gospel singer/songwriter Deon Kipping releases a new EP  A PLACE CALLED VICTORY, available today.  Driven by the rousing hit single “Place Called Victory,” the album comprises 4 tracks, including “By Myself,” “The Blessing Is Yours,” and “I Want it All.”  Kipping releases the contemplative track “By Myself” to radio today also, as his second single.

Thrilled to bring fans his new songs on A PLACE CALLED VICTORY, Kipping says, “I am so grateful for all the love and support that I have received for my single ‘Place Called Victory’ thus far, and I am excited for everyone to hear ‘By Myself.’ At times many of us try to handles our issues on our own and most times our way never works. This new song is an honest declaration for the people of God that lets the world know we cannot make it without him, an anthem for those are willing to give everything to God and say Lord, I need your help.”

A Top 10 hit on the Mediabase Gospel Single Chart, “Place Called Victory” and the rest of Kipping’s new EP album showcase the brilliant voice and songwriting talents that his fans can expect for his upcoming third full-length album.  A PLACE CALLED VICTORYis out now via all digital providers.

DEON KIPPING: A PLACE CALLED VICTORY Retail Links  

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http://smarturl.it/apcvep

@marxokereke Set to Host LIVE #InspiritConcert in Abuja, NIGERIA, FEB. 21st, 2016

Following the new release of his debut album Singer, Songwriter & Recording Artiste Marx Okereke will be live in concert come Feb 21st at Christ Embassy Sheraton, Sheraton Hotel & Towers Abuja. Shortly after the release of his debut album titled "Inspirit" the singing sensation who's also a media personality embarks on a promotional activity for the album beginning with a radio tour across the country majorly in Lagos and Abuja.

The concert which is hash-tagged#InspiritConcert named after his debut album will witness beautiful performances from the album as well. The concert will also enjoy special guest appearances by Multiple Award-Winning International Recording Artiste and Worship Leader Sinach, our very own Award-Winning Singer Samsong, "You are the reason" hit song crooner Chris Shalom and the delectable Christian pop artiste Ada. Also featuring are RoofTop MC's Sokleva Hughes, Casey ED, MTRILL, Gil Joe, 565, Phil Roberts, Cyude, the host church's CE Engraced Choir and more.

See poster for details.

MUSIC VIDEO: Winter Amadin – ”Diye Diye” (Official Video) @Unikwinter, @lawwinxmegarichboy

Winter Amadin a contemporary gospel rap artiste under the BLW family drops the video to his smash Hit “Diye-Diye” directed by popular cinematographer Lawrence Omo-Iyare.

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SylviaChika's Word-Pile: Deceived

SylviaChika's Word-Pile: Deceived: A seed sown A seed sown in the wrong soil A belly swollen A child in the wrong womb He made a mistake More than once Ni...

Esther's Corner; My Love Story

I should have done this yesterday,
But my television wouldn't let me,
I was about to type it yesterday,
And phew! !!!!
The generator went off,
So did my television.
Anyways,
Join me on this train,
I will never forget my experience meeting Him,
The first time I met Him,
He asked me out on a date,
Just imagine! !!!!!!
But hey,
I shroved him off,
I told Him not to ever disturb me,
But He wouldn't listen,
He kept coming
And coming,
And I then begun to imagine,
"What kind of love is this?
Could it be real?
Am I dreaming?
Just look at me,
I don't deserve this,
He is too perfect,
And too good for my likeness,
Why will such a perfect gentleman keep disturbing me?"
At this point,
I became worn out
due to His persistence,
And asked Him what He wanted from me.
He told me He only wanted me,
Just then,
I smiled quizzically at Him,
That smile of disdain and disbelief,
I decided to tell Him about the ugly-me,
But He told me,
"He doesn't care about the ugly-me,
He accepts me just as I am,
And loves me very much,
A love that is unconditional and unquenchable"
I stopped smiling at this point,
And
I couldn't help myself anymore,
And so I eloped with Him.
Today,
I am enjoying in the embalm of His love.. ..
And I have such peace just been with Him....
You might have guessed whom I am talking about,
JESUS,
Don't let fear prevent you from embracing Him,
He loves you very much,
Don't ever condemn yourself,
He did not need to create you,
But chose to create you,
To show you that you are valuable in his eyes
And very important..... .
SO FAR, THIS IS MY BEST LOVE STORY! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-Esther Precious Aderinto

@RCAInspiration Garners 18 Nominations for the 2016 Stellar Awards

RCA Inspiration celebrates an outstanding year in music at the 31st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards with 18 nominations in 12 categories. With nine projects, multiple nominations are blanketed under Male Vocalist of the Year, Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year, Praise and Worship CD of the Year and more. The artists that have garnered these nominations are carving their own path in the music industry all the way from gospel to hip hop, with nominations for: Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo Soul Recordings/ RCA) Travis Greene, Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton & NewBreed (RGM/NewBreed/RCA Inspiration), Jason Nelson, Richard Smallwood with Vision, Geoffrey Golden (Fo Yo Soul Recordings/ RCA), Dee-1 and the hit WOW Gospel series.

Below is the full list of RCA Inspiration’s Stellar Award nominations by artist. The 31st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards will be taped on Saturday February 20, 2016 in Las Vegas, NV.

RCA Inspiration 2016 Stellar Award nominations:
Travis Greene – “Intentional” (Single) (RCA Inspiration)
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
CONTEMPORARY MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

Fred Hammond – I Will Trust (RCA Inspiration)
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
CONTEMPORARY MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

Israel Houghton & New Breed – Covered: Alive in Asia (RGM/NewBreed/RCA Inspiration)
GROUP/DUO OF THE YEAR
CONTEMPORARY GROUP/DUO OF THE YEAR
SPECIAL EVENT CD OF THE YEAR
PRAISE AND WORSHIP CD OF THE YEAR

Richard Smallwood with Vision – Anthology Live (RCA Inspiration)
CHOIR OF THE YEAR
TRADITIONAL CHOIR OF THE YEAR
TRADITIONAL MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
SPECIAL EVENT CD OF THE YEAR
PRAISE AND WORSHIP CD OF THE YEAR

Geoffrey Golden – Kingdom…Live! (Fo Yo Soul Recordings/RCA Records)
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Kirk Franklin – “Wanna Be Happy?” (Single) (Fo Yo Soul Recordings/RCA Records)
URBAN/INSPIRATIONAL SINGLE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

Various Artists – WOW Gospel 2015 (RCA Inspiration)
SPECIAL EVENT CD OF THE YEAR

Dee-1 – 3’s Up (RCA Inspiration)
RAP/ HIP HOP GOSPEL CD OF THE YEAR

Jason Nelson – Jesus Revealed (RCA Inspiration)
PRAISE AND WORSHIP CD OF THE YEAR

Don’t Let Fear Stop You

The Word For Today
‘…Matthew got up and followed him.’
Matthew 9:9 NIV (2011 Edition)

Collecting taxes for the Romans was a lucrative job. But for a Jew like Matthew it meant betraying your own people. As a result he was despised and excluded from religious worship. But that didn’t stop Jesus from calling him to be a disciple. And when He did, Matthew didn’t hesitate; he ‘got up and followed him’.

Sheila Schuller Coleman points out: ‘Where everyone else saw a pariah, Jesus saw a promise…where everyone else saw a traitor, Jesus saw a loyal follower. Where everyone saw a loser, Jesus saw a champion of the faith…It matters not who we are…our education…our pedigree…our connections…or our history…Jesus has a plan…and He needs every one of us to fulfil our God-given, divine purpose.’
 It’s natural to be apprehensive when you’re facing change and uncertainty, but God says, ‘Take courage!…Don’t be afraid’ (Matthew 14:27 NIV 2011 Edition). One Bible teacher writes: ‘God knows it involves a challenging stretch…He knows our abilities and resources aren’t what strengthen us for the journey (Philippians 4:13).

When we fear we can’t do the things God calls us to do…that He won’t protect and provide…we embrace the lie that our circumstances are bigger than God, and our faith gets placed on the altar of our own perceptions. If you’re like me you often fear what’s behind the curtain of God’s call, and – frustratingly – He won’t let me peek…

He keeps the curtain of our future drawn so we’ll learn to live by faith and not by sight, so we’ll become certain of what we hope for, and become sure of God even when we can’t see how He’s working in our current circumstances.’

Watch 2016, Let's Get This Thing Started || @PhoonkeyDunamis ||

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Funke Oshin is an entrepreneur and a multimedia personality (Radio, Blog, Youtube) with the passion of reaching the world with the heart of God's love

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Awesome Lessons From Mother HEN:

1. She first lays enough eggs before sitting on them: GOOD PLANNING.

2. When she starts sitting on her eggs, she minimizes movement: DISCIPLINE.

3. She physically loses weight while sitting on her eggs due to decreased feeding: SACRIFICE and SELF DENIAL.

4. She can sit on eggs from another hen: INDISCRIMINATE and GENEROUS.

5. She sits on her eggs for 21 days, patiently waiting and even if they don't hatch she will still lay eggs again: FAITH, HOPE and COURAGE.

6. She detects unfertilized eggs and rolls them out: SENSITIVE and DISCERNING.
7. She abandons the rotten eggs and starts caring for the hatched chicks even if it is only one: WISE, CONSCIOUS and REALISTIC.

8. No one can touch her chick: PROTECTIVE LOVE.

9. She gathers all her Chicks together: UNITY of PURPOSE.

10. She doesn't abandon her chicks before they mature: MENTORING

Live your dreams, one day they shall hatch and you shall see them grow. Let this start your resolution for 2016. Live long and prosper!

Happy first monday.....

Don’t Be Afraid, God Is with You ‎

The Word For Today 

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‘l am your shield, your very great reward.’ 

Genesis 15:1 NIV

When God sends you into a new situation, or asks you to do something you’ve never done before, you’ll experience uncertainty and fear, and have a lot of questions. God knows that; that’s why the promise He gives you is always equal to the project He gives you. Imagine selling your house, packing up your belongings, putting your family in the car, and heading down the road without having a clue where you’re going. 

Sound crazy? That’s what God asked Abraham to do. But He told him, ‘Do not be afraid…I am your shield, your very great reward.’ The word ‘shield’ means God will protect you, and the word ‘reward’ means He will provide everything you need. Does that mean you won’t experience fear? No, it means you must trust Him in spite of your fears! 

Dr Bernard Vittone says: ‘As we age we lose the ability to distinguish between the negative anxiety associated with work, stress, and tension, and the positive type that’s a natural and exciting part of trying something new. As a result we become more fearful and avoid anxiety-producing situations. When that happens, the desire for safety keeps us stuck in neutral. Trying to avoid risk is like trying to avoid living; without a goal to strive for you stop growing altogether.’ 

If Abraham had refused to obey God because he feared the unknown and the untried, he’d have missed his ‘very great reward’. So press through your fear today and claim the blessing God has promised you on the other side of it. 

Don’t be afraid; God is with you!

JEDI JEDI; Something you should know about piles

Piles/ Hemorrhoids popularly called jedi jedi is prevalent among the young. 3 out of every 5 Nigerian homes have a herbal concoction for PILES. Let’s examine the science of PILES.

Pile also called Hemorrhoids, but contrary to the popular believe that it is caused only  when you take refined or sugary foods in excess is not true. We would later look at the causes of piles.
Hemorrhoids could be described as masses or clumps of tissues within the anal canal. These masses of tissue contain blood vessels and their surrounding, supporting tissues is made up of muscle and elastic fibres. Although most people think Hemorrhoids are abnormal, it is only when the Hemorrhoids cushions become too big that the Hemorrhoids can cause problems and be considered abnormal. In that case, we say that a person has Hemorrhoids or swollen veins in the rectum or anus. The type of Hemorrhoids you have depends on where they occur first.

Types of Piles/ Hemorrhoids
Internal Hemorrhoids– occur inside the anal cavity and usually cause painless bleeding at the end of a bowel movement. Sometimes, an internal hemorrhoids may stretch down until it bulges outside the anus and it is called a Prolapsed Hemorrhoid. A Prolapsed hemorrhoid will go back inside d rectum on its  own. If it does not happen, u can gently push it back inside or consult a Physician.

External Hemorrhoid- occur outside the anus. It can be felt as a bulge in the anus. Although they can be itchy and painful.

SYMPTOMS
Most common clinical feature of pile includes passage of blood along with stool.
Acute pain, itching and irritation around the anus.
Sensation of fullness, usually described as feeling the urge to have a bowel movement even when there is no stool. Straining worsens the discomfort.

CAUSES
Taking refined and sugary foods such as biscuits, ice cream and soft drinks.
One of the cause(main) is straining when a person is trying to have a bowel movement. This may happen if someone is constipated or has diarrhea.

TREATMENT
Drinking 2 to 3 glasses of warm water on rising and before bedtime. Emphasis on warm water.
Taking of foods rich in fibre such as whole grains, vegetables, fruits among others.
Lemon juice – saturate a cotton ball in a glass of freshly squeezed lemon juice. While this may cause a mild burning or tingling sensation during the first application, you have the assurance that it will quickly go away.

Banana- while this fruit is widely recognized for being an effective laxative, you should know that consuming boiled ones for two times each day can also help in eliminating Hemorrhoids. Just make sure that you boil ripe banana.
Ginger and Onion- Rubbing onion with water and consuming it works effectively in obtaining relief from the problems. You can also use ginger to naturally treat the problem by mixing it with mint(efirin) and lime juice and a tablespoon of honey.

You can also boil 2 Irish potatoes for 10 minutes. Eat the half boiled potatoes, peel inclusive. Do this every night for 10 days.

Neem tree ire Dongoyaro plant and 8 bottles of water. Squeeze some quantity of the leaves in the water. Drink one glassful twice a day.
The already prepared herbal concoction can also be taken.

When to seek medical advice
You need to get help from the  doctor if you notice that the symptom of pile are already accompanied by weakness and lightheadedness since this might indicate loss of significant amount of blood.

Have a wonderful week ahead.

2016, THINK AND REFLECT!!!

The much awaited 2016 is here and already ticking away! Jan Ist is gone , Jan 2nd is gone,  Jan 3rd is here. ! Soon, Dec. 31st will come.
Remember, there is really nothing called a NEW YEAR... every year is same number of days, weeks and months (except for a LEAP Year).

What then makes a NEW YEAR? Very simple... It`s a NEW YOU!!!

A NEW YOU will determine and define a NEW YEAR.

"What is Your PDP for 2016?"

Your PDP is Your Personal Development Plans.

You need a Detailed, well-Structured, Articulated and Written Plan, which you must be loyal and committed to in 2016.

Your PDP Format must include:

1. Spiritual development (Moving from relationship to quality fellowship with Your God and Creator)?

2. How many mind-enhancing books are you going to read (weekly, monthly or quarterly)?

3. Professional and Career Advancement Seminars, Conferences or Workshops to attend (Paid or Free)?

4. Mentors and Coaches you must connect with, that will add great value to your life?

5. Relevant Skills to develop or sharpen to enhance your ability to SERVE and EARN?

6. Network or Associations to join that will serve as Leverages?

8. What Products, or Services will you be creating this year to multiply IMPACT and improve INCOME?

9. Negative Relationships or Friendships to sever from or cut off?

10. Wise and Intelligent Investments to be involved in this year?

11. Negative habits, attitudes and behaviours to deal with.

12. Positive habits, attitudes and behaviours that must be cultivated.

THINK AND REFLECT!!!
Have an awesome Sunday.

Tidbits On Goals for 2016!

Make New Year's goals.

Dig within, and discover what you would like to have happen in your life this year. This helps you do your part. It is an affirmation that you're interested in fully living life in the year to come.

Goals give us direction. They put a powerful force into play on a universal, conscious, and subconscious level. Goals give our life direction.
What would you like to have happen in your life this year?
What would you like to do, to accomplish?

What good would you like to attract into your life?

What particular areas of growth would you like to have happen to you?

What blocks, or character defects, would you like to have removed?

What would you like to attain? Little things and big things? Where would you like to go? What would you like to have happen in friendship and love? What would you like to have happen in your family life?
What problems would you like to see solved?
What decisions would you like to make?
What would you like to happen in your career?

Write it down. Take a piece of paper, a few hours of your time, and write it all down - as an affirmation of you, your life, and your ability to choose.
Then let it go.

The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals.
Happy 2016! Glory all the way from E-Testifies.