DCLM Daily Manna 12 April, 2018 by Pastor Kumuyi – Idleness Begets Poverty

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DCLM Daily Manna 12 April, 2018 by Pastor Kumuyi – Idleness Begets Poverty

Topic: Idleness Begets Poverty [DCLM Daily Manna Thursday April 12, 2018]

Text: Proverbs 6:6-11 (KJV)

Key Verse: “Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man” (Proverbs 6:10,11).

MESSAGE:

Booker T. Washington said, “Success is to be measured not so much by the position one has reached in life as by the obstacles which one has overcome, while trying to succeed. By taking two steps forward and one step back, we still continually move closer to the goal… failure, disappointments and setbacks are part of life… people who accomplish great things believe they can do it.”

The combination of idleness and unwillingness to labour is tantamount to the harvest of emptiness and poverty. Wisdom coupled with hard-work operates in the ant, “which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.”

It is shocking to observe that despite the global economic distress, there are many who sit around idle, claiming they cannot find jobs or gotten enough capital for business. Some of these people include graduates from higher institutions who seek white collar jobs. They allow their brains to rot away and close their eyes to opportunities that abound around them. They keep today for laziness and tomorrow for other things. It is today that will yield the harvest of tomorrow. To have a better tomorrow, you must work today. You must bear the cross today so that you can wear the crown tomorrow. Dig today to discover the wealth for tomorrow. Many who made no plans for tomorrow have ended up miserable in old age.

Not taking risk is detrimental to success. Study your immediate environment and design an indispensable service such as dry cleaning, baby-sitting, gas cylinder re-filling, house and compound cleaning services, etc. Get started with the little that is in your hand and you will be the better for it.

Thought For The Day: Fertilize today to ‘fruitilize’ tomorrow.

Bible Reading in one Year: 1 Samuel 15-17

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read Deeper Christian Life Ministry, DCLM Daily Manna HERE

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.

Flatimes’ Notice Board: Please do not prolong your salvation if you have not repented. Many are going home daily and tomorrow maybe too late…There is still hope, JESUS LOVES YOU!

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Andrew Wommack’s Devotional 12 April 2018 – His Love Is Our Light

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Andrew Wommack’s Devotional 12 April 2018 – His Love Is Our Light

Topic: His Love Is Our Light [Andrew Wommack Thursday April 12, 2018]

Mark 4:21, “And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?”

Text: Mark 4:21-25

Just as a candle or lamp is not to be hid, but rather displayed so that everyone can benefit from its light, so a Christian must let his light so shine before men that they might see his good works and glorify his Father which is in heaven. God has ordained us to go and bring forth fruit (Jn. 15:16). The great commission of the Church is to reach the world.

The early Christians experienced the love of Christ in an intimate and life-transforming way. This motivated them to reach their known world with the Gospel of Christ more than any other generation of Christians has since. They didn’t have the benefits of our modern technology, but they did have the benefit of being full of the love of Christ. Experiencing the love of Christ causes us to be filled with the fullness of God (Eph. 3:19) and makes us a witness that the world cannot resist (Jn. 13:35).

Today, much of the emphasis of the Church is placed on techniques of evangelism or spiritual warfare. We motivate people to witness through feelings of guilt or punishment if they don’t. Much of our evangelism has become as dead and non-productive as the efforts of the cults whose people knock on doors and argue others into their way of thinking. The Church today needs a revival of our personal relationship with the Lord. When we can truly say with Paul that the love of Christ constrains us, then we will impact our world for the Lord, too. We can’t give away what we don’t possess. We need to personally know the love of Christ in an experiential way before we try to share it with others. Let Him love you, and let His love flow through you to others. The world is hungry for love, real love.

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read Andrew Wommack’s Daily Devotional HERE

This message was written by The Association of Related Ministries International (ARMI) is an extension of Andrew Wommack Ministries (AWM). ARMI is a unique partnership committed to providing resources to help like-minded ministers succeed in a spirit of excellence and to draw from the experience and expertise of both the AWM and Charis Bible College staff. (www.awmi.net).

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Billy Graham’s Devotional 12 April 2018 – Shine Your Light

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Billy Graham’s Devotional 12 April 2018 – Shine Your Light

Topic: Shine Your Light [Billy Graham’s Devotional Thursday April 12, 2018]

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. — Matthew 5:16

One faithful witness is worth a thousand mute professors of religion. Tom Allan, Scotland’s famous young preacher, was brought to Christ while a black soldier was singing, “Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?” He said it was neither the song nor the voice, but the spirit in which that soldier sang—something about his manner, something about his sincerity of expression—that convicted him of his wicked life and turned him to the Savior. Our faith grows by expression. If we want to keep our faith, we must share it—we must witness.

Prayer for the day: May others be drawn to You, Lord Jesus, as I tell them of Your love.

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read Billy Graham’s Daily Devotional HERE

Written by Billy Graham, Founder of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association(BGEA). BGEA exists to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ by every effective means and to equip the church and others to do the same.

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Are Baby Boomers Returning to Church?

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Are Baby Boomers Returning to Church?

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Some Baby Boomers are returning to their faith and church, according to recently released findings from researchers at the University of Southern California.

A survey using data from the Longitudinal Study of Generations found that 20 percent of the 599 Boomers in the study had reported an increase in religious activity over the past few years.

The research was conducted by the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging and the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work and funded by the John Templeton Foundation.

Vern Bengston, research professor with the Roybal Institute, said in a statement released last week that the increase in religiousness appeared to be linked to aging.

“Many people become more engaged in religion and more involved in religious activities as they approach the end of life,” said Bengston.

“One of the things we found in our study of Baby Boomers — particular among the older Boomers — was that many are now more likely…

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Top 6 Ways to Have Healthier, Sounder Sleep

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Top 6 Ways to Have Healthier, Sounder Sleep

Sleep is crucial to being able to function well in the day, at work or back home spending time with the family. Healthy sleep habits are best obtained early on, and these tips can help one have a sound and consistently refreshing sleep any day of the week.

These are some the top recommendations from the National Sleep Foundation, a non-profit organization in the US that aims to help the public not only sleep better but also deal with sleep problems and related disorders. Having a healthy sleeping habit, or a good “Sleep Hygiene” in other words, goes a long way in staying healthy and productive.

#6. Get a good bed

Sleeping on a good bed with comfortable pillows is one of the most obvious recommendations anyone can make, but it’s often easier said than done.

Pixabay/manbob86Clean pillows and a comfortable bed are essential. 

If using a mattress for a bed, it must be comfortable the way the sleeper prefers it, and whether it’s hard or soft, it must be supportive in any case. Old mattresses and beds may need to be replaced — typical ones last for about nine to ten years, and after that, they might need to be looked at.

Pillows are important, too, and they must be kept clean and free from allergens as much as possible. A clean and comfortable bed, sheets and blanket go a long way in improving sleep quality.

#5. Sleep in a Quiet Bedroom

Make sure that the bedroom is a place conducive to sleeping — that is, a place where there are minimal disruptions that could disturb sleep.

Pixabay/AdrienVillezBedrooms must be dark, quiet and free from distractions

Bedrooms must be clean, of course, and they…

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Willow Creek Members React to Bill Hybels’ Resignation as Accuser Stands by Story

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Willow Creek Members React to Bill Hybels’ Resignation as Accuser Stands by Story

(Screenshot/Photo: Willow Creek Community Church; Facebook)Willow Creek Community Church founder Bill Hybels (L) and Vonda Dyer (R), one of multiple women who have accused him of sexual misconduct.

As word continues to spread Wednesday about the resignation of Bill Hybels, founder and senior pastor of the multi-campus Willow Creek Community Church in Illinois, over multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, some members of the church maintain that he was a victim of the #MeToo bandwagon.

“It’s very destructive,” Jim Tofilon, a member of Willow Creek since 1991, told The Chicago Tribune of the #MeToo movement after Hybels announced his resignation Tuesday.

“It worked. It destroyed an old man’s life. Nothing good came out of it. I hope people making the accusations feel satisfied,” he added.

In announcing his resignation Tuesday, Hybels staunchly maintained his innocence, calling some of the allegations “misleading” and others “entirely false.” Allegations included a consensual affair with a married woman, who retracted her claims, as well as a pattern of behavior against Hybels that includes suggestive comments and extended hugs.

Hybels admitted on Tuesday to being sometimes naïve in his relations with others and noted some of his actions were misinterpreted.

“I realize…

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Christian founder of marriage group advises couples holiday together

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Christian founder of marriage group advises couples holiday together

Sir Paul Coleridge, a retired High Court judge told Premier: “One needs to be very careful when you talk about how to do marriage because of course there is no one size fits all and people do have different models for their committed relationships”.

“But on the whole I think it is very risky. I think if you spend long periods apart you put a relationship inevitably under strain and, using the euphemism, other distractions have a habit of filling the vacuum and if you’re not careful you find that, for one reason or another, the relationship you once had has dwindled.”

He said: “It’s very, very difficult to expect a relationship to flourish if you have long periods apart” and gave the example of one partner going to prison, saying sometimes the partner outside can hang on but the distance often causes a huge strain.

Of course, there are unavoidable partings, he cited military service or jobs which take people away as some of these but added: “it’s not desirable; the thing about marriage is that you have the daily things in life in common”.

In the article in The Times, one woman credited her partner’s frequent holidays away without her as the reason for their long marriage.

Speaking of short trips with friends and partners having different hobbies, Sir Paul Coleridge said that was fine: “there are many, many couples who go away for weekends with…

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take your own coffee cups to hospital

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take your own coffee cups to hospital

The advice follows news that the NHS in England has bought more than half a billion disposable cups over the last five years.

Figures obtained by the Press Association show 174 acute, mental health and community trusts have purchased more than 600 million since 2013.

 

That’s the equivalent of more than 330-thousand cups per day.

Andy Lester from the Christian charity told Premier people could very easily help reduce the figures.

“If you’re going for a routine hospital visit and you know you’re going in there, as inconvenient as it may seem, take your own cup,” he said.

“There are plenty of really attractive cups you can take – sling over your shoulder, put in your bag and take with you and that helps to save the planet. Those are small steps but they’re important steps and if we were all doing that every time we went to the hospital…we’re saving on [using] a cup.”

One London trust, Guy’s and St Thomas’, purchased almost 30 million cups over a five-year period, with 6,258,249 purchased in one year alone.

The stats come amid rising concern over the environmental impact of single-use throwaway items.

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Cups are used across the health service from waiting rooms to wards.

Plastic, foam and paper cups have become entrenched in NHS procurement.

Greenpeace UK said the figures demonstrate “just how out of control our relationship…

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Gateway Church Pastor Robert Morris Was at ‘Heaven’s Door’ Before Thousands Prayed, Reveals Wife

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Gateway Church Pastor Robert Morris Was at ‘Heaven’s Door’ Before Thousands Prayed, Reveals Wife

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(PHOTO: GATEWAY CHURCH)Gateway Church pastor Robert Morris was “at Heaven’s door” before thousands united to pray for his recovery, his wife has revealed.

The wife of Gateway Church founder and pastor Robert Morris said her husband was at “Heaven’s door” before miraculously pulling through a serious illness — proving that God hears the prayers of His people.

In a lengthy Instagram post, Debbie Morris revealed that her husband is on the road to recovery after suffering from internal bleeding Monday, but still “has a great deal of pain/discomfort.”

“Prayer points: pain levels decrease, no infection, restful sleep,” she said.

Gateway Church staff reported that Robert Morris, 56, began experiencing pressure in his abdomen Sunday night, just a week after undergoing a scheduled surgery to repair a double hernia. The senior pastor was subsequently airlifted to the hospital where doctors discovered internal bleeding, forcing them to perform emergency surgery.

During this time, Gateway Church members hosted a 24/7 social media prayer campaign. In total, 250,000 people in 45 countries united to pray for the pastor — and those prayers were answered, his wife said.

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MFM Mountain Top Life Daily Devotional Wednesday, 11 April 2018 – No Show Off

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TOPIC: No Show Off (Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Wednesday, 11 April 2018)

FIRE SCRIPTURE: Matthew 6:16-18

MEMORY VERSE:

“Howbeit this kind goth not out but by prayer and fasting.” – Matthew 17:21

The MESSAGE:

Fasting is the act of total abstinence from all or some kinds of food, drink, pleasure or comfort for a specified period of time. It is a spiritual tool that helps to subdue the flesh in order that you may connect more easily to the spiritual realm.

Notice the beginning sentence of Matthew 6:16-18. “Moreover when ye fast…” It didn’t say, “If you fast…” This means that you are expected to fast. Biblical fasting is imperative for members of the body of Christ. Today’s text shows us the right attitude to adopt when we fast. NO SHOW OFF. When you fast, there must be no show off. During the period of fasting, there must be concerted prayers, adequate meditation on the word of God and listening distinctly to the Holy Spirit instruction. Fasting devoid of prayer and Bible reading is exercise in futility.

Some particular benefits of fasting are as follows:
1. It helps you to minister to God.
2. It helps you to make definite decisions when you are in challenges.
3. It helps your faith to grow.
4. It helps keep your thought forms and patterns under discipline.

It is important for you to know that fasting is not for God’s benefit. So before you fast and pray, set your objectives and commitments, set yourself up spiritually and physically, put yourself on a schedule, and expect results when you pray.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:
Food-fullness is an enemy of fruitfulness.

PROPHETIC WORD:
As you fast and pray, the Lord will grant all your requests according to His will for your life.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING
1. My flesh, you shall obey voice of my spirit, in the name of Jesus.
2. Any eating habit hindering my spiritual growth, I break you, in the name of Jesus.
3. Any physical defect preventing me from fasting, I command you to disappear, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING
4. O Lord, open my ears to hear You every time I fast and pray, in the name of Jesus.
5. As I take out time to fast, O Lord, strengthen my inner man, in the name of Jesus.
6. Any plan of the devil to discourage me from fasting, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus.
7. O Lord, give me the spirit of endurance whenever I fast, in the name of Jesus.

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read MFM Mountain Top Life Daily Devotional HERE

MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries, Worldwide)

Flatimes’ Notice Board: Please do not prolong your salvation if you have not repented. Many are going home daily and tomorrow maybe too late…There is still hope, JESUS LOVES YOU!

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