11 Signs Your Relationship Is Strong, Even If Everyone Thinks It's Doomed By Carina Wolff

When it comes to relationships, people often act as if they know what's right for everyone, but most times the only people who understand the relationship are the ones who are in it themselves. Despite what negative things others may say about who you're dating, there are certain signs your relationship is strong,

DCLM Daily Manna October 19, 2016 by Pastor Kumuyi - Not For Destruction

Topic: Not For Destruction [October 19, 2016]

Text: 2 Corinthians 10:1-11

Key Verse: "For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed" (2 Corinthians 10:8).

Lord Acton was not wrong when he said: "Power corrupts, but absolute power corrupts absolutely". In our society, we often see the reckless use of power by those who are privileged to be vested with power to serve the people. Instead of exercising the power for the benefits of the common man who they are expected to serve and defend, they turn the power to an object of oppression with which they victimize and oppress the poor.

Paul consciously reminded himself and his congregation that the authority the Lord has given him and his team was not for the destruction of the people but for their edification. Even in the face of obvious provocation by the people, ministers must not turn around to use their authority to vex the people. Some people in the Corinthian church had questioned the apostleship and authority of Paul which necessitated his explanation in the text. But in proving his apostleship and authority over them, he made it clear that it was for their own edification. When ministers of God bear in mind the source of power they possess, they will be careful not to misuse it. Paul was mindful of this. He stated that their authority was given to them by God. They did not scheme or lobby their way into power.

Those who get to a place of power through carnal scheming and worldly politics will believe they earned the power, so would not care how they use it. How do you use your God-given privilege and authority as a husband, parent, pastor or a leader in the society. Are you so power-drunk that you derive pleasure in oppressing people? Do you help to build up, encourage and edify others with your power, or delight in crushing people with it? People who are privileged to hold power, especially among the people of God, must be conscious of the purpose of holding it. They need to constantly remind themselves that such privilege is not to destroy or victimize their flock but to edify them.

Thought for the day: An unbridled tongue is an open sepulcre.

Bible Reading in one Year: Isaiah 56-60

DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.

Open Heavens 19 October 2016: Wednesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – I Know your Works IV

Topic: I Know your Works IV [Wednesday 19, October 2016]

Memorise: 1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless – 1 Timothy 3:1-2a

Read: Revelation 2:18-24 (KJV)

DCLM Daily Manna October 18, 2016 by Pastor Kumuyi - Fleeting and Feeble

Topic: Fleeting and Feeble [October 18, 2016]

Text: Job 14:1-13

Key Verse: "Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not" (Job 14:1,2).

Open Heavens 18 October 2016: Tuesday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – I Know your Works III

Topic: I Know your Works III [Tuesday 18, October 2016]

Memorise: Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; – 1 Timothy 4:1

Read: Revelation 2:12-17 (KJV)

DCLM Daily Manna October 17, 2016 by Pastor Kumuyi - Be Careful Of What You Say

Topic: Be Careful Of What You Say [October 17, 2016]

Text: Titus 3:1-8

Key Verse: "To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men" (Titus 3:2).

Open Heavens 17 October 2016: Monday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – I Know your Works II

Topic: I Know your Works II [Monday 17, October 2016]

Memorise: He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. – Revelation 2:29

Read: Revelation 2:8-11 (KJV)

8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;

Nigeria Govt. may shut Shoprite

Flatimes reported that the Federal Government, through its National Biosafety Management Agency, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to retail store giants, Shoprite and Next Cash ‘N’ Carry to withdraw any product that contains Genetically Modified Organisms from their shelves or risk a total

Human skeleton found in pastor’s house in Ogun

Human Skeleton found in Pastor's house

A human skeleton, believed to be that of a woman, was found in a pastor’s house in Peace Land Estate, Akute, Ogun State, yesterday.

Pictures: Released Chibok girls cry as they meet government officials

Tears of joy flowed on Thursday during a meeting between government officials and the 21 Chibok girls released by Boko Haram.

Photos: Governor Fayose pictured dancing with old woman

DCLM Daily Manna October 14, 2016 by Pastor Kumuyi - Unspeakable Prosperity

Topic: Unspeakable Prosperity [October 14, 2016]

Text: Psalm 72:1-20

Key Verse: "His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed" (Psalm 72:17).

Indescribable but exciting emotions must overwhelm a genuine believer as he reads Psalm 72. It is a prophetic psalm composed as directed by the Holy Spirit,

Photos: Jere Local Govt Chairman visits Muna Bomb blast victims at Maiduguri hospital

Open Heavens 14 October 2016: Friday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Proven Weapon?

Topic: Proven Weapon? [Friday 14, October 2016]

Memorise: The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. – Proverbs 18:10

Read: 1 Samuel 17:38-47 (KJV)

Protesters urge Buhari - 'DSS should probe more corrupt judges

President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged to ensure that corrupt judges are flushed out of the system.

The call, which was made at a rally Wednesday in at the Federal High Court, Alausa, Lagos, saw placard-carry protesters urging the President to wipe out corruption in the judiciary and other arms of government.

DCLM Daily Manna October 13, 2016 by Pastor Kumuyi - Prompt Execution

Topic: Prompt Execution [October 13, 2016]

Text: Ezekiel 11:1-13

Key Verse: "And it came to pass, when I prophesied, that Pelatiah the son of Benaiah died. Then fell I down upon my face, and cried with a loud voice, and said, Ah Lord GOD! wilt thou make a full end of the remnant of Israel?" (Ezekiel 11:13).

Open Heavens 13 October 2016: Thursday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Divine Partnership

Topic: Divine Partnership [Thursday 13, October 2016]

Memorise: Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. – Psalms 41:1

1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.

2 The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.

Presidential jets for sale

PRESIDENT BUHARI HOLD HIS PRIVATE JET

Written by the Editorial Board of The Guardian Newspaper

It is impressive that the Presidency has commenced the process for the sale of two presidential aircraft, a Falcons 7X executive jet and a Hawker 4000, in fulfillment of an electoral promise in 2015. President Muhammadu Buhari had during

CBN stops banks from sacking workers

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has asked the management of all the commercial banks in Nigeria to halt any plans to sack some of its workers. CBN's

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded a fair tax justice system that will make it mandatory for business organisations to pay tax that is equal to their investment.

The union says at least 50 billion Naira is taken out of Africa annually and that the time to arrest the trend is now.