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I AM A GOD MADE MAN

In this kingdom, there are some things you can only receive via impartation. And don't get me wrong. A lot of things you receive in prayer and through communing with God. I guess God does this so we don't get proud feeling like an island.

Think of it. A Joshua had to be imparted the spirit of wisdom by a Moses. Elisha had an Elijah.

Timothy had a Paul. The disciples had JESUS. God gives grace, but many times he packages them in people. One day I thought why God did not open saul's (later paul) eyes himself. But had to send someone to lay his hands on him You see, God normally sends men and women into our lives to help fulfil his plans for our lives. Every door you would ever walk through is essentially someone you met. I normally say men are doors. Even Jesus is called the door. And thats why you can't dislike people.

More so, people whom God has placed to propel us prophetically into our assignment . I was blessed to have met, identify, honour and

receive mine. PASTOR ESKOR MFON. A worshipper per excellence. A good man. A father, coach and mentor.

Believe it or not, this man thought me practically by God's spirit how to worship. He was never a musician. But He knew the heart and sound of worship. He would encourage me to practise for hours.

Come listen to our rehearsals himself. And won't let us go till heaven came down.

He did everything possible to ensure we walked in God's Will for our lives, including spending money (And the pastors say a ..amen....lol) He would buy the trumpets I needed. Music books, Cds, And say to me "Nathaniel, if you would stop running around chasing peanuts and shadows, face God and take this music seriously, you will do great things for the LORD. And God helped me listen.

From time to time, he'll call me up on stage during his sermons and to his office, releasing treasured words and precious things into my life. I remember a special service we had, he asked the church to

come with key holders as points of contact to needs they had. And when it was my turn to be prayed for, I gave him my trumpet mouth piece.

Even as i write this, tears drop down my eyes. And he looked at me as if to say, wise boy. And he blessed it from his heart.

That's why I tell young people that money isn't everything. Somethings are more important. I cant remember ever going to him to say i was broke. And sometimes i was.

And he would never hesitate to sort me out if he knew. But i wanted something better than mere cash.

The blessing. The blessing of a father can do more than money will do.

I have seen his words play out in my life in the most amazing and dramatic fashion.

I hear some people say "I AM A SELF MADE MAN." Congrats to them. But as for me, " I AM A GOD MADE MAN. Through men and women like this he has brought my way.

And that's why you can't despise spiritual authorities in your life. I laugh when I see young men and

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Nathaniel Bassey women act like they are CEOs of their lives. No pastor or person can talk to them. After all they have the same Holy Spirit their leaders have.

But they err. I know there are manipulative folks out there, who just seem to control, oppress and stifle, but im not talking about such.

Im refering to men like my late M e n t o r, P a s t o r E S K O R , a n uncommon man. The type that heaven sprinkles sparingly upon the earth to change and impact the world. And when you find them, you must receive, honour but not worship them.

But humble and submit your self to God under their guidance and get all that God has through them for you.

I encourage pastors and young folks out there to take something a way from This little inspiration to raise more Nathaniel Basseys and others so we can impact our world for Christ.

I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me Galatians 2:20

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Morayo is a Houston based S i n g e r / S o n g w r i t e r, w h o describes herself as an Artist with a Christian world view. “I’m a lover of God, people, and an avid expresser of Art…” She has released a couple of poems, and a free single called “Never Alone”.

Morayo has worked with other local and international artists, as well as an advertising company where she helped write and sing international commercials.

Morayo is excited, and looking forward to a lifetime of Music, and other Art forms, as well as being a beacon for truth, faith, love, and charity.

The Body Of Christ and Art. “I’ve learn’t, and still am learning, to trust God for my inspirations . This has in no way eroded my desire to express myself as an Artist. When I made my intentions about publicizing my art known, I was advised to stay out of the Christian scene, because my music wouldn’t fit anywhere in it. Views such as these, encourage me to contribute in changing the perception that art, our emotions, struggles and experiences should be expressed outside of God. I made a choice not to compromise on art, but to express it freely, under the inspiration and guidance of God. (Amen).” -Morayo Seeking After the Heart of the Father…

I have no problems admitting that I don’t know all there is to know about God and His agenda. I have burning questions just like everyone else; questions that God alone can answer. The revelations of truth, and the victory God grants me, I share in my Art. I also share my concerns, worries and confusions. Its a journey really; for all of us. We should all let our guards down and admit that we are all on a Journey, seeking after the Heart of the Father, if it is indeed what we want.”

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My Husband?

I Married Him as a Muslim

Cenews also speaks with Mrs Terri Adeshola, wife of the Pastor-in-Charge of R.C.C.G Tower of Refuge, an African-American who have been a pillar of support in her husband ministry.

Did you marry him as a Pastor?

No I did not. When we first met, he was not even a believer.

He was a Muslim, that was a major adjustment for me, I don't think I'd ever met someone from the Muslim faith at that point. We did not go to church for the first seven years of our marriage. What brought us to church was a marital crisis that we experienced, and then we had to really make some tough decisions about our future and if we saw ourselves in that future together as a married couple.

So, how has the experience been after marrying a Muslim, not going to church for the first seven years of marriage and now being a Pastor's wife, managing a church and home.

How have you managed it all?

Well, first of all, it was a major transition for both of us, being that he was a Muslim and I was not a practicing Christian. We were actually married in a Christian church though. We had a well-known Pastor officiate our wedding.

However, beyond that I did not practice my faith, and my husband was a Muslim, but once we rededicated our lives to Christ which was after that marital crisis, we got into church, and we were blessed with various supportive people that really invested in our lives spiritually and over time, we grew spiritually and we grew in our Christian faith and things fell into place. We became workers in the church and we stayed in our home church which was Pastor & Mrs Adeshola SR RCCG-Dominion Chapel for about R.C.C.G Tower of Refuge The woodlands fifteen years before we were launched out and sent here. We gained a lot of experience working in transition of marring into another culture if you will, very easy. This is because I had such various departments in Dominion Chapel, supportive in-laws. However, there was rejection which prepared us for our current positions and on a different level. People asked him initially, the same tenacity for embracing the Christian why he didn't marry someone from his culture. It faith is what we brought into our marriage. We was very intense, probably the first eight to ten hold each other accountable for our behaviors years of our marriage, people were not very and we've learned the importance of forgiving friendly towards me when we went out to social one another easily and quickly and we are just gatherings, especially parties and they were not very supportive of one another. We have always very engaging, definitely not very receptive to been there as a source of encouragement for one the idea of him marrying someone outside his another and as I said, open communication I culture and I'm referring to Nigerians, many of think is the key in a marriage. them, but not all of them gave me a difficult time. In just a few sentences, what is your vision for the church?

Cenews- Can you tell us your name ma'am?

Mrs Terri Adeshola: Terri Adeshola Tell us about Inter cultural marriage, how has the experience been so far?

Well, after being married for thirty years, I have learned a lot and I'm sure my husband has too.

I've learned the importance of compromise and of being respectful of a different culture and the importance of working together. I think respect is most important, and communication is also a key component. I think that once you can have open communication and respect for one another, other things fall into place.

Was there any rejection from his family before you both got married? How did you feel at that moment and how were you able to overcome it?

Right. With my In-laws, they were very accepting from the beginning, which made the

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My vision for the church is to see people of all nationalities and backgrounds come into a full relationship with Christ, not just knowing Jesus casually, because you can say yes I know Jesus, but I'm referring to having an intimate relationship with Him. Are you able to really say of a truth that He is your Lord and Savior? That is very important.

To have a successful marriage, which you have had for thirty years, what do you think are the do's and don'ts when considering an inter-ethnic marriage and how can it be done in a biblical way?

The don'ts certainly are; not involving people that are not supportive in your marriage. Whether they are your family or they are your friends, if they don't support your marriage or they are not supportive and encouraging, I can't imagine that you would go to these people for advice especially about one another. That's number one. I think it's also important to have healthy boundaries.

Whenever my husband and I have had any disagreements in thirty years of marriage, we never ran to our families, we always sorted it out on our own and now that we know Jesus, we pray and if we would seek out counsel, we would make sure it is with people of like-minded faith! As I said before, having healthy respect for one another is important. Open communication is also very important. You can't have secrets, you can't keep things from your spouse and you have to be forgiving. Forgiveness becomes the watchword of the day; you have to be able to forgive. There is no way you won't step on each other's toes; it becomes important to forgive daily.

Your final words?

I believe the Lord has given us a mandate to help lead people to Christ, and to mentor people and to mentor newly married couples as well; so many marriages are in crisis today, some are new to the faith and also new to marriage; therefore, reassuring them that marriage does work and communicating to them that you have to be surrounded by people who are encouraging and who are praying for you and who want God's best for you as well is important to me.

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Although I'm an African-American

But There Is something Unique About This Church Cenews: Sir, can you tell us a little about you?

Pastor Preston Reeves: My name is Pastor Preston Reeves and I've been a Pastor for over twenty years. I'm originally from Philadelphia

Are you a full time pastor?

Yes, I am a full time a Pastor. I am also a full time logistic operator security officer.

As an African American Pastor, how do you feel in an environment of an African church?

It's been very enlightening. It's very different; the American culture.

Can you please tell me some other Churches and Pastors you have worked with?

I've worked at a Baptist church and with

Pastor Einstein of Philadelphia. Then I went to Bermuda which is another Culture, and I worked with a pastor there who was also out of his culture in a multi-cultural setting.

Can you give us some names of these

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churches?

Yes. New Creation worship center in Bermuda. That's on the island in Bermuda, it's a British colony. Also, Deliverance in Philadelphia, Greater Harvest Baptist church and, Fallbrook Church here in Houston Texas with pastor Mike *Pender*, and now here in the Woodlands at RCCG-Tower of Refuge with Pastor Remi Please tell us, what brought you to R.C.C.G To w e r o f Refuge?

We l l , i t w a s through a Nigerian lady that was going through a problem, my wife saw her, and as a Pastor's wife; my wife reached out to her, and then I met her pastor, which is Pastor Remi and the relationship just exploded from there.

I have never come across a man with such a large heart.

What is your Vision for this church and for this community?

To combine the diversity. This is because, we have stereotypes regarding what Africans think of Americans, and what Americans think about Africans as well as all the other diversities. This church offers something that no other church offers, we meet the needs of people according to the culture so that there are no cultural barriers. We're just a group of believers sharing our faith and building for the kingdom of God Can you elaborate on that?

We are building a foundation for better living and this foundation will cater to everyone from all diversities and all aspects of life, not only will you be able to get your spiritual needs met, but you will also be able to get your natural needs met; employment, education, school, children, counselling, medical care, nursing. You could actually live a full productive life, regardless of where you are from and regardless of what

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walk of life you come from, and I believe that's how God meant for it to be.

Let's assume I'm from another country and I am in this community and I come to this church and I don't know anybody because it is my first time in the U.S.A, does the vision include being able to help somebody like me?

Yes, definitely. We would either try to find somebody that understands your culture, and if not, we would counsel you in your culture by making every effort to understand your culture so that we can see what the needs are and how we can meet your needs so you can fit into this community, because it is about the community and not just about the individual.

How does it feel to be a pastor?

It feels great. I believe God is doing

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What is your future plan?

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starting a program called "Shiloh" and about five years ago, He repeated it.

I did not know that Shiloh was going to be a ministry, I thought Shiloh was going to be something else.

God gave me a word to start Shiloh, so that people could come together and r e c e i v e deliverance, healing and for God to speak to His people. Six months ago, we started S h i l o h i n September. Shiloh hour is the first major program we started for the church.

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how do I do it and I say, “I don't know�, I am just a person that is very focused. Once I leave my job, I go back to the church. The balance has been by the grace of God. Okay. What are your future plans?

My future plans for this church like I said earlier, is to raise an army for God and we are still pushing it to make sure that people that are coming, receive the undiluted word of God and I believe God has been using that as a tool to transform people. Our Wednesday service, is loved because it is an interactive bible teaching service. And, my future plan is to continue building for Christ and to open another church that will accommodate people in this vicinity.

But for now, we are still putting it together. In this church, we have Anglicans, we have Baptists, we have Catholics, we have so many denominations because it's an industrial area and people are from different parts of the world, so we are not focused on only members from the Redeemed Pastor Remi Adeshola is the Pastor-in-Charge of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, we are focused on Christian Church of God, Tower of Refuge Parish in The every one that shows up. A few weeks ago, a family from an Anglican Church, converted to Woodlands Texas. Christian Entertainment News had a chat with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, they him and he opens up on his vision for the Church, and some of the saw that we are very consistent in the teachings steps already taken to reposition the Church to accommodate from the word of God. I believe in salvation.

Salvation, grace and mercy is what I preach, so Cenews: Your Name sir?

Shiloh. people identify with it.

Remi Adeshola: Remi Adeshola, Sr The vision for Shiloh is for people to come A final word sir.

Can you tell us when you became Parish Pastor together for deliverance, counselling, healing and how did this parish get started? and restoration. We call it Shiloh hour A little over five years ago, I was ordained a because we separate it from the regular Pastor; God had been speaking to me about service and we do it once a month and it's starting a church and after it became clear over open to everyone, you don't have to be a time, we were sent from RCCG- Dominion member of this church to attend and it is every Chapel to come here by Pastor Bayo Fadugba to first Sunday of the month from 7-9pm here in start a church in the Woodlands, and at that time this church property. People have been we were praying regarding when the church coming from every area for Shiloh. During Shiloh hour, we preach deliverance and healing to people so that people can receive their freedom from spiritual bondage and captivity.

Is there anything that the church of God here is doing to make itself different from every other church, like ministering directly to people, apart from just asking them to come in.

That's a good question.

When I came here, my vision was to focus on every race and not only Nigerians.

This church, RCCG-Tower of Refuge, The Woodlands, Pastor & Mrs Adeshola SR would start, then the holy spirit told us to move so does not focus on Nigerians alone, Nigerians R.C.C.G Tower of Refuge The woodlands that's how this church started. are a bonus! My vision is to build up a multiTell us your vision for the church ethnic church, where different races come What I want people to understand is that in the My vision for the church is to build an army for together and worship.

God. This means that I want to raise men and How have you been able to combine your job, ministry, God will give you grace according to your vision and your focus. God has given me so women to stand in the gap and become the church and your family together? many things here, the people that join us, the intercessors who will go and preach the gospel in It has been tough.

We have been here for over people that visit us, the people that God is communities in order to bring restoration, five years now and I cannot tell you that it is sending to us. It is just the grace of God that will deliverance and healing to surrounding rosy, but it's just the Grace of God that has help us as Pastors look beyond ourselves to see communities. helped us. I work in Houston and come back to In terms of what you are trying to do, is there any the ministry to do so many things here. So, it has what God wants to do with us. We just have to major program that the church has put in place been tough, but God has been helping us. My make ourselves available.

Thank you very much sir to achieve this? wife and I both work, so, if you look at it, it's not Yes. Seven years ago, God spoke to me about something that is easy to do. People always ask, - God bless you.

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Should A Christian Claim Tax Return on Titheing and Offering?

Question Do you think I should I claim what I donate to God and the church as a deduction on my income tax? How would this fit in with what Jesus says about giving in secret?

Let's begin with the second part of your question. The passage about "secret giving" is found in the Sermon on the Mount, in Matthew 6:1-4. It runs as follows: Ta k e h e e d that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them.

Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven.

Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men.

Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father, who sees in secret, will Himself reward you openly.

It would be a mistake to take these words and turn them into an iron-clad legalistic rule.

Context makes it clear that Jesus' emphasis here is upon the motive of the heart and the purpose of the gift. He isn't necessarily saying that it's wrong to let anybody know when we donate to charity, contribute to the needs of the poor, or support the local church with a portion of our earnings. That probably

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isn't realistic in most cases.

Instead, He's telling us to search our hearts and ask ourselves why we're giving. If, like the "hypocrites," we're hoping to be

"seen by men" and to "have glory from them," we'd better take a second look and come up with a different plan. That's where the part about "not letting your left hand know what your right hand is doing" comes into play.

Interestingly, earlier in the same sermon Jesus says, "Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:16). Is there a contradiction here? Only superficially. The larger context of this passage revolves around the idea that the community of Jesus'

disciples is called to serve as a Besides, the tax return is a "light for the world." They're a private document, and most "city set on a hill," appointed to c h u r c h e s a n d c h a r i t a b l e show the rest of society the organizations take great care in meaning of love in action. keeping donations confidential.

The tax deduction is a legitimate benefit that the government has made available to all Americans, and there's a sense in which it would be poor stewardship not to take advantage of it. The point here is not "secret giving" but rather the wisest possible use of the resources God has entrusted to our care.

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Christ, all the praise rightly goes to our Heavenly Father.

How does this affect our way of looking at the first part of your question - the appropriateness of taking a tax deduction for charitable giving?

Only slightly, if at all. It's highly doubtful that anyone claims a tax deduction because he wants the government to "see" how righteous and generous he is.

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Moji Micah From this scripture, one of our key responsibilities as parents is to show and keep our children in the way of the Lord.

God can create everyone as adults but He has reasons for making us to come as children. One of the reasons is because he wants us to be properly guided and nurtured. I believe one of the reasons why Adam and Eve fell is because they had no parent to guide them to train and 2:19 “Arise, cry out in the night, at the teach them how to deal with issues of beginning of the watches; Pour out your heart like water before the face of the Lord. Lift your hands toward Him, for the life of your young children, who faint from hunger for {Vision, Purpose} at the head of every street.”

In the Name of Jesus, I receive the grace to continually pray for my children without fail.

2.Isaiah 54:13 All your children shall be taught by the Lord, And great shall be the peace of your children.

Father, please teach my children and envelope their lives with your peace in Jesus Name. life.

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Dating the Christian Way Loneliness can be a difficult wilderness for single parents. It’s hard enough during eleven months out of the year, but in the month of December, it reaches new heights, much like a toothache out of control. After all, TV commercials with a mommy and a daddy serve as poignant reminders of what you don’t have: a family with both parents under the same roof singing, “It’s a holly jolly Christmas.” The holiday season can be painful, bringing up the past, causing us to compare current holidays to previous ones, where even holiday smells remind us of happier days. Friend, there’s no getting around the facts: For many, “tis the season” to hurt.

So what is a single parent to do when they are in a life situation they can’t change?

You do what I did. You anticipate your loneliness and plan for it ahead of time.

Just like you prepare to place presents under the tree, you prepare for the unwanted visitor called loneliness. You become proactive in controlling its bite so it d o e s n ’ t b i t e y o u . Yo u recognize it as real and don’t brush it under the Christmas tree skirt.

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holiday menace? l. Choose what you’re going to press into. Over the holidays, you will press into something: memories of the

past, the kids, work, or possibly harmful ways of minimizing the pain (alcohol, unhealthy relationships, excessive shopping).

Christmas has a way of offering single parents a variety of numbing creams.

But Jesus said in Matthew 11:28-30 to press into Him. Come to me, all who are heavy hearted and I will give you rest, a calm on the inside to see you through. When we lean on Him, we place a covering over us allowing His presence to become real.

Emmanuel – God with us. We are not abandoned.

2. Redefine what the holidays look like. See change for what it is - neither bad, nor good, just different. I had to let go of old traditions that I had enjoyed the past ten years of marriage. By accepting “what is” and letting go of “what isn’t,” and refusing to think “what could

have been,” I was able to make Christmas where my children room for God to do a new thing, are this age. Am I making it a allowing fresh air into the memorable one? atmosphere of my home. The Remember Philippians 4:8 - “Whatever is honest, just, pure and lovely, think on these things.”

W h a t a m I obsessing over?

Don’t leave this house without r e a d i n g G o d ’s Word and spending time in prayer.

What is God telling me today about His nearness?

God intends for me to become more like Christ this Christmas.

H o w a m I cooperating with Him in allowing children and I pursued activities that happen? we had not done previously.

Yes, loneliness is painful, What new traditions could you and we all want out of it ASAP. start? Let the kids offer suggestions. My children wanted J e s u s u n d e r s t a n d s . H e to shop for Christmas pajamas. experienced the ultimate Now as adults, they still buy test of temptation and fleece PJs decorated in elves loneliness in the desert with Satan. He knows our pain. and gingerbread men.

3. Be intentional about He’s been there. Yet Jesus what’s real. This time of year claimed the Father’s Word it’s easy to live by your emotions and quoted it by saying, It is and fail to renew your mind to written. It is written. It is the truth. Make a “This is True” written. The same Jesus who chart and display it as a o v e r c a m e t h e s t i n g o f reminder of what is eternal and loneliness says the same what is temporary. Cling to thing to us today. For it is God’s promises concerning hope written…. I will never never for your future. My chart looked never leave you nor forsake you” (Hebrew 13:2). something like this: We can take heart knowing Every season is useful by God, that if God can carry us even this one. This Christmas matters. What is God trying to t h r o u g h t h e s t r e t c h o f holiday loneliness, then He teach me?

There will never be another c a n c a r r y u s t h r o u g h anything.

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Senators Grassley and Durbin introduced a bill, called the H1B and L-1Visa Reform Act of 2015 that would limit outsourcing of jobs by requiring companies to first try to hire U.S. citizens.

The House voted 289-137 on a measure that would prevent refugees from entering the U.S. unless the FBI, DHS, and the director of National Intelligence certify that each refugee does not pose a threat to the U.S.

b. Appeals Court Affirms Temporary Injunction vs. DAPA Earlier this month, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the decision granting a temporary injunction blocking the implementation of Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA), and the expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The White House did appeal to the Supreme Court. For more see http://aandzlegal.com/update -immigration-executive-actionwhats-next/ 2. Business Law Section a. Legal Issues of Buying and Selling a Medical or Dental Practice in Texas Buying or selling a medical or dental practice is an important decision and there are many issues to be considered including nondisclosure agreements, letter of intents,

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3 Reasons To Be Thankful

Thanksgiving is a time for one to stop and reflect on the goodness of God and to offer unto the Lord the sacrifices of praise from our lips and hearts for all that He has done. There are times when it is very easy to thank God. When we obtain a new car /h o me/lu x u r y item, are promoted at work, gain admission into a top university or

program, expand our families with the birth of a child, or an engagement, the natural human reaction is to rejoice and exclaim, "Thank God!"; however, many people may be experiencing this Thanksgiving season with a broken heart and finding a reason to be thankful may be very hard.

In moments like these we must pause and encourage ourselves with the Word of God and find reasons to be thankful. We have been given the power to govern our emotions therefore we must choose to be thankful in spite of the cards this year has dealt us. If you are finding it hard to be thankful this season, here are three sure reasons to give God thanks.

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1. You Are Still Here!

"Unless the Lord had been my help, my soul would soon have settled in silence."-Psalm 94:17" What you have gone through may have destroyed other people but by the special grace of God, you are still standing! God has been faithful even right there in the midst of your trials and His mercy has kept you to see today.

The mere fact that you are still here means God has a plan and there is still hope! Rejoice in the hope that we have in Christ Jesus.

2. You Have Enough For Today.

"Remove falsehood and lies far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with the food allotted to me; lest I be full and deny you, and say, " Who is the Lord?" or lest I be poor and steal, and profane the name of my God"- Proverbs 30:8-9 Many times we feel that we can only offer the Lord thanksgiving when we have it all, but God's Word is a reminder that the definition of being

blessed isn't abundance, but sufficiency. We are blessed in the fact that we have enough for t o d a y. T h e L o r d ' s prayer says, "Give us "When my mother and father each day, our daily bread" forsake me, then the Lord will take meaning that God's duty is to care of me"- Psalm 27:10 provide for this day! When the "My relatives have failed, and Children of Israel wandered in my closed friends have forgotten me"- Job 19:14 One of the hardest parts of the Holidays is being alone at a time when families gather together and share in each other's love and presence. It may be hard to find a reason to be thankful when all those you considered family and friends have forgotten you. In the midst of your loneliness, remember that the Lord has neither forgotten about you nor has He forsaken you.

People change and the Word of God tells us that favor is deceitful (Proverbs 31:30); however, The love of God is constant, His faithfulness is sure, and His mercy endures. Be thankful that you have a Father in Heaven who cares deeply for you.

Whether you can count the wilderness and the Lord your blessings without hesitation supplied manna, He also gave an instruction for the Children of this season, or you need a Israel to not store up the food reminder of God's goodness, because He intended to give choose to offer your thanksgiving them enough for each day unto the Lord with a cheerful (Exodus 16:19-20). The Word of heart. As you celebrate and offer God also insists that we don't your praises to God, I pray that it worry about tomorrow because will be acceptable unto the Lord today has its own problems just as the offerings of Abel.

(Matthew 6:24). You may not be Happy Thanksgiving to you and where you wished to be or have yours. the financial freedom you wished for, but you have enough for today. We choose to give thanks to the Lord because today's needs are being met even though we may not have everything we want.

3. God Has Not Forgotten About You.

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Battling infertility? learn how lifestyle modification can boost your sperm quality.

In this part of the world where fertility is a major determinant of a successful marriage, and the woman taking the fall for the absence of a wailing child, depriving the mother in law of attending the almighty 'omugwo' after the birth of the child, we need to be reminded that it may not be solely the woman's fault, o f t e n times, it could be as a result o f unhealth y sperm. if a man keeps shooting blanks, how does he expect t h e woman t o conceive?

FACT: In about 20 percent of infertile couples, the male factor is solely responsible and in another 30 to 40 percent, it is contributory.

Where male infertility factor is present, it is almost always defined by the finding of an abnormal semen analysis, although other male factors may play a role even when the semen analysis is normal.

Just before you turn to pharmacotherapy for

remedy to your low sperm count/volume or even Libido as the case may be, you should know that there are certain factors and lifestyle that affects the quality of your sperm.

Stress Obesity Poor nutrition Smoking Drugs such as anabolic

steroids, cocaine, marijuana, e t c .

Exposing the testes to radiation and heat Recurrent, untreated, chronic Sexually Transmitted Infection(STIs) Fellas, it is not rocket science, some simple steps can be taken to increase your chances of producing a healthy sperm and it is entirely up to you to make the right life style modifications Maintain a healthy weight Some research suggests that increasing BMI is linked with

decreasing sperm count and sperm movement Eat a healthy diet - Foods rich in Vit A, Omega3 fatty acids, antioxidants, folate help to improve sperm health. Carrots, spinach, garlic, Ginseng, dark chocolate, walnuts Avoid sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Sexually transmitted infections — such as chlamydia and gonorrhea — are a cause of infertility for men.

To protect yourself, limit your number of sexual partners and use a condom each time you have sex — or stay in a m u t u a l l y monogamous relationship with a partner who isn't infected, emphasis on “mutually monogamous” as the popular saying goes “even your boo has a boo” · Manage stress.

Poor stress management has a very negative impact on sperm production, even the Libido is affected, men need to know how best to manage stress, not just for the sake of the “juice”, stress is a risk factor for Peptic ulcer diseases, high blood pressure, etc.

Exercise. Moderate physical activity can

increase levels of powerful antioxidant enzymes, which can help protect sperm.

Quit smoking. Men who smoke cigarettes are more likely to have low sperm counts. Smoking can also decrease sperm movement and cause distorted sperm structure. Are you finding it hard to quit? see link below Limit alcohol intake. The “TGIF” crooners, beware. lol. The quality of your 'juice' may be dependent on the quantity of your alcohol.

Heavy drinking can lead to reduced testosterone production, impotence and decreased sperm production. If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation.

Seek medical advice before taking drugs. This one is for the patrons of roadside drug peddlers. Take it easy darling, some drugs like Calcium channel blockers, tricyclic antidepressants, anabolic steroids, antiandrogens and other medications can contribute to fertility issues, so before you pop that pill, you would want to know its effect on the “magic Juice”. Ask your doctor first Stay cool. Not only does the b o d y l o v e c o o l temperatures, your testes will thank you for being cool. Increased scrotal temperature can hamper

filled sacs) develop in the Why do i have an abnormal menstrual cycle? symptoms ovaries. The usual of PCOS are

-Dr Oritseweyinmi E. Orighoye

Women may find that their menstrual cycle is not a l w a y s r e g u l a r. T h e i r periods may be early or late, and may vary in how long they last or how heavy they are each time.

Your normal menstrual cycle can be disturbed if you change your method of contraception, or if you have an imbalance of the reproductive hormones estrogen and progesterone.

Many factors can cause a hormone imbalance, from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to extreme weight loss and excessive exercise.

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It's not uncommon to have a hormone imbalance after puberty and before the menopause. This can cause your menstrual cycle to become longer or shorter.

Yo u r p e r i o d s m a y a l s o become lighter or heavier. If the irregularity of your period is related to advancing age, you won't really need to see a doctor.

There are several causes of an irregular period.

1. Lifestyle factors such as extreme weight loss or weight gain, stress and excessive exercise can affect your balance of hormones

and cause irregular bleeding.

2. Contraceptives: An intrauterine device (IUD) or a contraceptive pill may cause spotting between periods. An intrauterine device (IUD) doesn't cause irregular periods, but can cause heavy bleeding or painful bleeding. Small bleeds are common when a contraceptive pill is first used.

3. Polycystic ovary syndrome: This is a condition where the ovaries don't regularly release an egg (ovulate). This happens when very small cysts (small, fluid-

irregular or light periods or no periods at all.

4. The production of female reproductive hormones may also be unbalanced, and you could have higher levels of testosterone than normal.

Testosterone is a male hormone that women usually have a small amount of.

5. Gynecological problems: Irregular bleeding can also be caused by an unsuspected pregnancy, early miscarriage, or problems with the womb or ovaries.

6. Thyroid disorders: these are rare but possible cause of

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Dr Kel sperm production. Although the benefits have not been fully proven, wearing loosefitting underwear, reducing the time you spend sitting, avoiding saunas and hot tubs, and limiting scrotum exposure to warm objects, such as a laptop and frequent hot baths, might enhance s p e r m q u a l i t y. L e t m e mention again, Laptops, yes, the offending group know themselves. lol While you are trusting God for a miracle, i’ll be trusting you to make some life style modifications that will improve your sperm quality.

This year might be your year (I hear that amen loud and clear) irregular periods. The thyroid gland, found in the neck, produces hormones that maintain the chemical processes your body uses to turn food into energy. A doctor may test for a thyroid problem by taking a blood test to check levels of thyroid hormones in your blood.

However, this is just a brief explanation about irregular periods. For cases like this, your doctor would want to ask the following: 1. How old are you?

2. Are you sexually active?

3. Are you on any contraceptives?

4. Have you been pregnant before?

5. Have you done an abortion previously?

6. Have you had any sexually transmitted disease?

If yes, a gynecologist (a specialist in conditions of the female reproductive system) is necessary for further investigation and treatment.

And hey, sitting at home and worrying about what's going on with your period will not help matters, instead, it causes hormonal imbalance and prolong your problem. Get professional advice and treat underlying conditions.

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My Wife was My student

-Pastor Ajayi

Cool and calm, Pastor Ajayi is the current presiding Pastor of Winners Chapel Houston, and to mark his birthday; Cenews was with him for a media chat which at rst, he was reluctant to do, being a very quite man of God and due to his humble nature, but he nally opens up to us about how he got into the ministry, choice of wife, experience growing up, and many more. (This interview was conducted in December last year during his 42nd birthday) CENEWS: Can we know a little bit about you sir?

Pastor Ajayi: I am Joseph Olumide Ajayi, am privileged to be the resident pastor here, Winners Chapel International Huston. Winners chapel is a branch of the living faith church, worldwide ministry. In Africa we go by Living Faith Church and in overseas here, we go by Winners Chapel international, it is the same church. I’m a very easy going man, I really love God, and I love what am doing, that's all I can say. I love to be a blessing to people, that's what God has called me be to do.

Tell us about your childhood and growing up?

Well, I grew up like just any other person. I grew up in a very good neighbourhood in Africa, Nigeria, precisely Ilorin, Kwara State. I was born and bred in Ilorin. I did all my schooling in Ilorin. From primary to secondary to university in Ilorin, Kwara State.

Can you tell a little bit about your family?

Yes, I am the fourth of seven children. My dad and mum are still alive, my dad is over 80 now, I think around 82 or 83 years old. My mum is 72 years old. We are seven in siblings the family. I am the first son, my dad had three girls before me. So when I was born it was a bundle of joy for the family. Hence my name, Olumide, meaning my Lord has come. Oluwa Mitide, lord as in a leader, you know how parents think about a male child. They were so excited to have a male child. Then afterwards, there was another girl that came after me and two other brothers. We are 7 all of us are happily married and blessed, and quite a number of the ladies are married to pastors too, and the 3 of us are pastors. I am the only full time pastor among them. My younger ones are part time pastors in the ministry.

Tell us how you met your wife?

She was my student. I was doing computer training as a part time job then, her mum was my sister's friend. So she wasn't doing a whole lot and the mum said she can come and learn computer. That was how I started teaching her computer, from computer to vision.

What year exactly did you guys get married?

We got married in 2006. We are blessed with 3 children. One girl and 2 boys.

How did you get into the ministry?

That's a very interesting one. All the way, I have loved to serve God. I have been serving God all my life. As I grew up, my parents were not really committed Christians, they were nominal Christians, most times my dad don't go to church. I remember, my mum will try as much as possible to take us to church, in the Anglican Church then, precisely, St. Barnabas Cathedral Church, Ilorin Kwara State. We also had a neighbour that I liked to join on a bike and go to church at that early stage. If my mum was not available to take us to church. I will go with him to

individuals if the Lord wants me to be a Pastor, He has to speak to me in a language that I will understand. There wouldn't be any doubt, or any ambiguity or complexity, I will be able to pick that this is God. When I came to America with my wife in 2006, we were Virginia, and we have attitude of not staying home at all, the job I got lodged me in a hotel, the first Sunday in that city, we just drove out that whichever church I see, we just attend, because I was a Winner then, but there wasn't any Winners Chapel in that area.

So we were just driving we saw one Baptist church, Hopkins Baptist Church.

We got there, we attended, it was a good church, a white church.

W h e n t h e assistant Pastor came to visit us during the week.

As soon as we were talking, he said the Holy spirit told him, I will be a Pastor. I laughed and said, well, he will be like the fourth or fifth person saying the same thing. And I keep repeating the same thing, when it's time for God, God will let me know. To be clear, I don't have any problem serving God, but that's not what I want to do now. Am a field service technician, I love what am doing, I love my work on equipment, am a handyman, I work with and play around with equipment. So we left it at that. I worked in Virginia for 1 ½ years or close to 2 years. My company moved me to New Jersey. In New Jersey, the company was about to shut down, they gave me option of working from the house or moving to Minnesota, to represent the company in Minnesota or stay in New Jersey and travel to all the clients. I prayed about it, I asked to be given an opportunity to see what

Minnesota looks like. As I got there, it would have been a discouraging situation, the snow alone, I went on a very cold day. Below zero temperature, 10, -15 degree. My colleagues told me not to take that option, but as I got there, I

She was my student. I was doing computer training as a part time job then, her mum was my sister's friend.

So she wasn't doing a whole lot and the mum said she can come and learn computer.

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United Missionary Theological church, their children church. So I grew up to have passion for God and from there, a church was created in the neighbourhood that was very close. Even if, our parents don't have time to go, we can always trek to church. I joined the Sunday school, which is the children department, grew up in the children department, in the Children choir, grew up to be a leader in that children church, teaching children. Later, I joined the youth church and started learning about God. In my secondary school, I was privileged to be the Chapel prefect, having opportunity to lead other Christians, not just Christians but the whole school, because it was Christian school. Whether you are a Muslim or whatever, you must be on the assembly.

Also the president of the Fellowship Christian students in my set. From there I started leaning towards God's kingdom.

Then there were a lot of prophesies from Pastors, “OH you are going to be a Pastor”.

I don't really like to be a Pastor, I just like to serve God. It kept coming and I told the

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got peace that I could stay, so I chose that option.

So I was transferred to Minnesota in 2009, as our custom is, we can't stay home, we

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received on 1 and 2 of May. At the 28 anniversary in 2009, we were worshipping online and God's servant David Oyedipo was speaking and I heard the voice of God. Now the time to start Winners Chapel in Minnesota has come. So, I heard him clearly, after that service, I made enquiries of how to start the church, I called around and they gave me the instructions of what to do. I was privileged to start the church in my apartment then in Minnesota.

Before then, I made enquiry, we register it, did everything, made advertisements, went around. I was barely 3 months in Minnesota when God said that. I had told God when it is time, no struggle, I had peace. so I went all out to do that. I knew God said start the church, he didn't say I want you to be a Pastor, but I have understood, that when God is calling you, He doesn't call you as a prophet, He doesn't call you as a Pastor, He just calls you and give you an assignment. So the assignment will now determine what you will become.

Whatever mission you working with, whatever title they give you, the main thing is God is giving you an assignment.

So I got the assignment and started telling people about it. The first meeting we had, that was scheduled like a month after I received the vision.

Myself my wife and my daughter then, we only had my daughter then, one other person came making it 4, that was how we started. That was in June 29, 2009.

Having received instructions made May 3rd 2009. But we kept celebrating God and gradually the church started growing and growing.

The following year, the ministry saw the hand of God in that place, they were about to recruit full time pastor.

I was doing it part time, I was doing my job and still doing it and the Pastor Ajayi of Winners Chapel and Family church was growing. It grew to almost like 54 every year we do the anniversary. So, on rd in 6 months, the ministry asked if I want to the 3 of May, 2009, that was a be a full time pastor, at that time I was thanksgiving Sunday, for the anniversary. st nd convinced that is what God has called me The anniversary always holds on 1 and 2 Cont, on page 20 of May, every year. Because the vision was VOL 2. NO 8 MARCH 2016 went around to see which church we can attend. We attended the first one, it was good, but we were not comfortable, we tried another one, good, but we were not really comfortable. So we decided to worship God online via live streaming, from our Headquarter church in Nigeria.

So we started worshipping online, send in our tithes and offerings to New York, which is the Headquarters of Winners Chapel in America. th At the 28 anniversary of Winners Chapel in 2009, because the ministry was started in 1981 by Bishop David Oyedipo and