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“How I Met My Wife” – Kayode Olusoji

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Kayode Olusoji and his beautiful wife Moji celebrated nine years in marital bliss today. The award winning music artiste and writer has shared revealing experiences on how he met his wife. Enjoy reading.

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Think right and speak right, because God can do exceedingly, abundantly above what we ASK or THINK.

If I can still remember vividly, I think it all started in 1997; I was in my fourth and penultimate year in the university. I went for a concert that was been organized by one of the best musical group on our campus then. The name of the group is “Calvary Youth Singers (CYS)” and the name of the university is Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA).

The musical explosion was very powerful. The music seemed to be out of this world. The voices of the singers were like angelic voices. The dexterity of the fingers of the musicians on their various instruments was highly professional and commendable. I am sure those hands were anointed. The kind of atmosphere that was created on that day gave me an intuition and an inkling that something was about to happen. It was indeed a very special day.

I actually went purposely for this concert. I wanted to be blessed and lifted by the soul lifting, blessing stimulating and heart pricking songs of the Calvary Youth Singers. I never knew that the word of the Master (Jesus) was about to come to pass in my life, where He says that ‘if you seek the Kingdom of God and its righteousness , all other things shall come as fringe benefits to you.

In the midst of the concert something happened. I saw some set of ladies invoking the presence of God with their angelic voices. So, just like Abraham’s servant (Eleazer) prayed to God, I just mumbled some prayers within me and said, “God, how I wish you give me one of these ladies as my wife”, I never knew that God saw my thought and heard my mumbled words on that day.

kayode-olusoji-and-wife-aIt was not too long before I knew who the lucky lady would be. When she stepped on the stage the atmosphere changed. There was a great calm and it looks as if heaven was about to fall. It clicked with my spirit that this must be the lady whom I will take along with me to embark on the longest journey, a lifetime commitment.

That concert sealed the deal of my lifetime friend, intimate prayer partner and loving and caring ministry partner. On that night, I got heaven’s endorsement on whom my wife will be.

The concert ended well but I made no move. I had earlier contacted this lady to come and join the musical group I started while God gave me the vision to reach out to the world in songs in 1996. I floated a group on campus known as “The El-Shaddai Voices”.

We were going from fellowship to fellowship and also to some campuses spreading the gospel via music. The lady actually declined politely due to her engagement in Calvary Youth Singers. She was polite enough for me to know that she had a good upbringing.

She promised to be available any time her help was needed despite her busy schedule. She however did not realize that she would eventually become my lifetime band member (smile…).

We concluded our final year and I only hinted a close friend of mine who was very close to her also. I wanted to be sure that she was actually the one to travel the longest road with me and to also be sure that the Holy Spirit is also actually giving me a nod, because I was just out of a relationship.

I also needed to know if I was not about to date a lady who was already engaged to someone else, so I needed to do my homework and know her engagement status.

It looked as if I was slow in making a move because we graduated together in the university yet I did not propose to her. The Holy Scripture says “He that believeth shall not make haste”. The Word of God also says even though the vision may tarry, but it will surely come, it will not tarry.

I am not sure I was actually thinking in that direction but I just believe that whatever is mine can never elude me.

We graduated from the school. She studied Geophysics while I studied Industrial Chemistry. We were in different fellowships and while we were in the university, she was engrossed in the activities of her band, while in my own case, I was not only very active in my fellowship, but I was also active in my band and in school politics.

We both went for our service year, we served in different states and I was working in Ibadan as a Teacher (that was before I joined the banking industry) but in her own case, she served in Lagos. Shortly after our service year, she left for UK for further studies, while I continued with my teaching job until I got a job in the banking industry.

We were really not in touch with one another so getting married to her looked like mission impossible, but what will be will be, especially if God has ordained it.

While I was in Ibadan, I went for a marriage seminar one day and the convener spoke on something that touched my heart. He said, many of us only pray to God for His will when it comes to marriage, but we don’t normally take time to seek His face for His will in all other aspects our lives.

He made an illustration that we don’t normally pray to God about our choice of job, the location He wants us to be, the nature of business to embark on, the caliber of partners we should bring on board as business partners, and the list goes on.

He further said, it is very possible that if one prays about the location or locality one should reside in or the company one should work with, we might eventually realized that we might meet our wife either in the right location or in the right job or the right business. This is a food for thought for the singles.

Well, I took the message hook line and sinker. My mindset about God’s perfect will changed. I realized that you might not need to work in Shell, Chevron or other multinational companies before you can make it big. You might not need to travel abroad before you can have great financial breakthrough.

There are many who are languishing and wallowing in abject poverty in the overseas countries, while their counterparts are making it big in their home country. It is therefore not a juicy location that determines your allocation, but God’s location is what determines your allocation.

After the meeting, I went back to God with a neutral mind to seek God’s face not only concerning my future partner, but also concerning the location where He wanted me to be, the nature of job He wanted me to do and of course, I also prayed about my future partner. Meanwhile, I was almost forgetting my experience in FUTA and the great minstrel I met at that concert.

I never wanted to work in the banking sector. Even though I graduated with Second Class Upper Division and that gave me a leverage to seek for a banking job, but I believed that such job would cage me and would not allow me to fulfill my vision. I was inundated and flooded with calls from friends and my siblings encouraging me to take up a banking job.

I had to seek God’s face to see whether He would give me the go ahead to go for the job. When I got God’s approval, I went for the job. The test and the interviews were done in Lagos. On the day I was going for my final interview, I met my old University friend who was very close to my wife while we were on campus.

That was the guy I had earlier hinted about my love for Moj as I fondly call her. We embraced each other and we started chatting. Along the line, he asked me if I was finally engaged and I told him I was not. I asked after his friend and he told me that she had left the country. I thought there was no ray of hope on her again until he gave me the assurance that I can still win a VISA that will give me an access to her heart.

At that point, I remembered the message I listened to in Ibadan from the marriage seminar. I remembered the concert in FUTA. I knew quiet well that meeting that guy was not a coincidence, my steps were ordered.

He gave me her contact details leaving the ball in my court. Trust me (smile…) I played the ball well and I won the VISA and I bought the Ticket to her heart. On October 9, 2004, she eventually let go of her maiden surname and adopted mine.

To the glory of God, it is nine years of marriage today and by God’s grace, we are still standing, waxing stronger, keeping faith, subduing kingdoms and taking over territories via our music. God saw my thought in the concert, he heard the prayers that I mumbled and it eventually came to pass. God can still do exceedingly, abundantly, above all we are able to ask or think. So, THINK RIGHT AND SPEAK RIGHT and also take the RIGHT ACTION.

To all who have been a blessing to us and our ministry, I want to say I love you all, God bless you.

– Kayode Olusoji


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The Epistle of Paul to Gen Z ministers

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The Epistle of Paul to Gen Z ministers written by Pastor Dele Osunmakinde

 

Dear Gen Z Timothy,

Grace & peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ

I write to you with d warmth and wisdom of one who has seen the past scrolls unroll into d tablets and screens of today. I’ve observed from afar, understanding as much as possible, the beats of your generation—Generation Z. Amid d whirl of hashtags and viral trends, I see a deep search for truth and authenticity that echoes the timeless human quest. This very search makes the Gospel ever more relevant, as it offers an anchor in d fluidity of modern life.

I would meticulously cite my sources, and in this spirit, I reference my previous correspondence with the first-century Timothy. You might find it heartening to know that, in a way, my epistles are still trending, continuing to guide and enlighten.

As I sit here in my minimalist space, surrounded by technology that connects us across d digital landscape, I am compelled to write to you, my spiritual son, as you navigate the complex and ever-evolving urban environment where you have been called to serve (2 Timothy 1:2).

Embrace Authentic Leadership

Timothy, you are a Gen Z pastor, a digital native fluent in the language of social media, memes, and viral content. Yet, in this sea of constant connectivity, it’s crucial to hold fast to d authentic, unfiltered message of the Gospel. I urge you to use your platform not just to engage with trends but to set them—be a trendsetter in truth, in love, and in faith (1 Timothy 4:12).

Guard The Message in a Trend-Driven World

In a culture where “stories” last for a moment and “tweets” may fly in the winds of controversy, preserve the timeless narrative of Christ. Teach with clarity &depth, avoiding ephemeral traps of clickbait theology. People are hungry for more than just content; they crave real connection—to God and each other (1 Timothy 6:20).

Develop a Diverse &Supportive Community

The church should set the tone in contextualizing d diversity of its urban context. Be bold as you confront countercultures by building alternatives. This will not always be comfortable—it requires constant dialogue and a commitment to understanding. But in this, we see d Kingdom prevailing (1 Timothy 5:1-2).

Confronting Challenges with Wisdom

You face challenges unique to your generation—drug, sex, and a profound quest for identity. Address these from the pulpit with sensitivity and wisdom. Equip your congregation with biblical insight to navigate these complexities, fostering resilience and hope (2 Timothy 1:7).

Mentorship & Discipleship

In your influence, remember d importance of mentorship. As I have endeavoured to guide you, seek to invest in others. Discipleship is not merely about imparting knowledge but about walking alongside others in their faith journey (2 Timothy 2:2).

Personal Holiness and Self-Care

Adopting d same pattern is tempting in a city that never sleeps. However, lead by example in self-care and Sabbath. Your spiritual vitality is essential, for “the labourer deserves his rest.” Nourish your own relationship with the Lord in prayer & meditation, away from d noise and haste (1 Timothy 4:16).

Endure & Persevere

You will encounter opposition, both from within and outside the church. Stay grounded in the Scripture and let your love for God and His people be the anchor that sustains you. Perseverance will be your testament (2 Timothy 3:12-14).

Lastly, Timothy, watch over the Life Church family with diligence. Please encourage them to engage with their local communities to be salt and light in the concrete jungles and digital forums. Let your teaching be full of grace, seasoned with the kind of humour that opens hearts, but let it always lead back to the profound truth of the Gospel (2 Timothy 4:5).

May the grace of our Lord Jesus be with your spirit (2 Timothy 4:22).

 

In Christ,

Paul

I, PD, who wrote this epistle, greet you in the Lord.

Written by Pastor Dele Osunmakinde

Pastor Dele Osunmakinde is the founding pastor of The Baptizing Church (TBC) who through his study and meditations on the Word, reasons, strategizes, develops and create ideas, concepts and things. Pastor Dele is also an author, nation-builder, transformational leader, researcher, husband and father who gives sense to his environment through the written Word because he knows all things are made by it.

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PRAYER Vs PVC: Which Does Nigeria Truly Need in 2023?

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The Convener of the June 12 fast, PROPHET ISAIAH WEALTH, in an interview session held on the 5th day of June 2022, during a live Sunday service, held at the Gospel Pillars International Church auditorium at Plot 11c, Kudirat Abiola Way, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State, answered some questions on the above subject.

 

Question: You said you saw Nigerians celebrating in 2023, how can we be sure about what you saw?

Prophet Isaiah Wealth: When a person speaks, it is important to check the pedigree of that person. Again and again, I have said things about Nations, Individuals, and Organizations, which you can find on YouTube, and they have all come to pass as I have said them. The credibility of a prophecy is based on the pedigree of the prophet. My prophecies are out there and everyone can research them and see them for themselves.

 

Question: Many people ask, “Why fast and pray for Nigeria? We should be talking about PVC, not fasting”, how do you respond Sir?

 

Prophet Isaiah Wealth: PVC is important because we need to vote but, we cannot deny the importance of fasting and prayer. The bible says in 2 Chronicles 7:14,

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land”.

I don’t know of other people but, we are called by the name of God; but the way to get God to respond is for us to humble ourselves and pray and seek His face, and then He said, He will heal our land. I only know one person that will heal our land, and I can only reach him through fasting and prayer.

Question: What do you say to a person who says we should not be gathering about prayer and argues that it is a futile effort?

Prophet Isaiah Wealth: I hear people talk about developed nations, that they are not fasting and praying, but that is not true. A lot of the developed nations that we see today such as Britain, the United States of America, etc., have gone through their fasting and prayer season, and they still do. If you research about the U.S, there are a lot of Prayer Movements, and you would see a whole stadium full of people praying. There are a lot of prayer houses and prayer goes on 24/7 in the U.S. There are also prayer groups that pray 24hours every day for the nation.

How did the United States get to where it is now? How did Britain and other developed nations get to where they are now? I did a little research about the importance of prayer and I want to share. In the history of America, on May 24th, 1774, Thomas Jefferson, who was the third president of the nation, drafted a resolution for a day of fasting. We see America developed now, we don’t know its foundation. Their foundation was fasting and prayer.

When raids from France and Spain increased, President Ben Franklin of the United States proposed a general fast which was approved by Pennsylvania’s President and Council, and was published in Pennsylvania’s gazette on 12th December 1747.

On April 15, 1775, just four days before the battle of Lexington, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress declared the 11th of May to be set as a Day of Public Humiliation and Fasting and Prayer to confess sins, to implore forgiveness for their transgression.

On May 15th, 1776, General George Washington ordered the continental congress, having ordered Friday the 17th instant, as a day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer.

During the threatening war with France, President John Adams, declared a day of fasting, on March 23rd, 1798, and also on March 6th, 1799.

On July 3rd, 1849, during the cholera epidemic, President Taylor proclaimed the first Friday in August to be observed throughout the United States as a day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer.

On December 14th, 1860, President Jamesissued a proclamation of the National Day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer.

On August 12th, 1861, after the Union lost the battle of Bull Run, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday in September as a day of humiliation, prayer, and fasting for all the people of the Nation.

On March 30th, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln, proclaimed the National day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer, during World War II, these were his words “It behooves us to humble ourselves before the offended Power, to confess our national sins”.

In 1952, President Truman, made a National day of prayer, an annual observant stating, “In times of national crises, when we are striving to strengthen the foundation of peace, we stand in need of divine support”.

Then, when we talk about Britain, we remember the words of the Queen of England when she said “I fear the prayers of John Knox more than the army of Scotland”.

So, we see that all these nations depended on prayer, they are now grown up, and they have forsaken the ways of their fathers. With the way they are today, if America practiced “gay” or was prayerless in 1770, it would not be where it is today. If Britain was prayerless in 1780, it will not be where they are today.

We are now where they were and we want to copy where they are. When they were in the season that we currently are, they fasted and prayed until they came to where they are now. So, we must remember that America and Europe built on a strong foundation of prayer and fasting.

How about Israel, which is one of the most developed nations in the world today, we see from the scriptures in 2nd Chronicles 20:20, how they were faced with war and they fasted and prayed, and then the prophet prophesied. And, the prophet said to them that “The Lord said this battle is mine, go with praise and worship”. The Israelites went with praise and worship and won the battle because they fasted and they prayed.

This has been the foundation of every success in every major society in the world today.

 

Question: Some people say sir that we have been praying and there are many churches but, how come we still have problems?

 

Prophet Isaiah Wealth: Firstly, National Prayers require a level of authority. Secondly, when we pray, how do we pray? Scattered prayers produce no result. We need unified prayers under the hand of a prophet, backed with revelation. The essence of prayer is that we talk to God for God to talk back to us.

 

So, when we talked to God, what was his response? If we say we prayed, what instruction did we get from God? Every time these nations prayed to God on national issues, God gave them instructions, He gave them something to do.

So, when we are praying haphazardly and we are not getting the national connection, or getting a word from God by the mouth of a prophet, how do we know what to do to bring to pass the will of God?

Thus, we need a collaborated prayer system, where we all pray and believe in prophecy because prophecy is God speaking back to us. And, God is telling us what to do, and we act accordingly, and thus, the result comes.

Question: There has been so much talk about signing a heavenly petition to the court of heaven, what is the ‘court of heaven’?

Prophet Isaiah Wealth: We have courts. Every society today has a court system-a judicial system. Now, imagine heaven without a judicial system? Whatever we have on earth today, was copied from heaven. Heaven has a judicial system, it has courts, of different kinds. There are courts of kings where nations can appear and present their issues. I have talked about this in my book “COURTFARE”, you can get the book to know more about it. There are actually courts in heaven, I have been there and know how it operates. When you bring an issue before that court, the ruling from it can determine what will happen on earth.

We see an example of that with Abraham when he stood before the courts of God, and he spoke to God about the nation and he was able to negotiate with God, regarding the nation. So, there are courts and petitions that can be made to these courts but on a different level when you deal with it nationally, it has to be cooperation.

 

Question: Nigeria is on the verge of a transition yet again and there is so much expectation for positive change, do you think that 2023 will work for Nigeria for a change?

 

Prophet Isaiah Wealth: There are three ways to execute a national change:

Leadership Submission: When a leader of a nation submits the nation to a deity, we have seen in some societies how the leader makes sacrifices to a god and connected the nation to the god. If the leader of a nation submits the nation to God, then God can move in that nation to execute a change.

National Participation: When people come together because of their voice and number they can petition heaven and move heaven to bring a change on their behalf.

The Place of the Prophet: Also, there is the place of the Prophet that is why I say a nation without a prophet is in trouble. A prophet can use his honour with God just as we see with Moses. Moses was able to plead for Israel when he told the Lord not to destroy them and God changed His mind, the bible said: “God repented”. We also see the same with Abraham, Elijah, etc. I intend to use my connection with God in this regard, and so, based on that connection, I can assure you that there will be a change in this country.

If others join us, it will be better, that means out of three ways, we will be using two ways, I use my connection and then national participation, calling on the Lord. With 2/3, we should be able to get something down.

 

Question: The primary elections have been concluded, and now there is a call to fasting and prayer, don’t you think that even though the fasting and prayers is good, it is a little late?

 

Prophet Isaiah Wealth: The problem with our Christianity today, is that we don’t know God, we don’t know Him at all. Someone says we are fasting and praying after primaries, it’s late, how can God be late? When Lazarus died, Jesus was still sitting down, he didn’t say he was late because Lazarus was dead, rather He said “I am the Resurrection and the Life”. He came after Lazarus had died, was embalmed, buried, put in a tomb, and shut in, then he called Him out and loosed him and let him go.

So, God can never be late, the reason is, that He lives in eternity, and He can scroll forward and backward in time. He can make a way where there is no way, He has given us a date to fast, June 13th-19th 2022.

 

In communicating with God, especially on national issues which are very judicial in nature spiritually, you have to know the window of the application. You don’t just apply whenever you like. The window is open to us between the 13th of and 19th of June. So, do not just pray every day haphazardly, you need to know when the window is open, and that is why you need a prophet.

 

Question: What are your final words to Nigerians?

 

Prophet Isaiah Wealth: Prayer is important but fasting amplifies prayer. Fasting is called humiliation before God, it humbles you. David said, “I humble myself by fasting”. So, fasting is humiliation. It is always very important when you want a national transformation because the people must humble themselves. Remember the prophet Jonah was sent to Nineveh and when he told them that destruction was coming upon their nation, the bible said the king and all the people poured sand on their heads and rubbed ashes on their bodies and fasted, and God said He will not destroy the nation anymore. He changed His mind about the nation because they fasted. So, there is power in fasting. When we fast we are telling God how serious and how sorry we are. We are humbling ourselves and we are saying we believe that He is the only one that can change our lives and our nation.

In my last words, I think we should do the following:

Do not give up on the Nation.

Get your PVCs and go out there to vote. But, I also want to state that we should not trust in PVC, because it has failed us several times, and your vote may not be counted. So, when you vote, ensure your vote is counted, do what you have to do to ensure your vote is counted. But, most importantly, ensure there are prayers for the Nation, backing up your vote. Put your trust in God.

Finally, do not speak wrong words about the nation. Remember what the scriptures say “I will give you as you have said”. We must continue to bless our nation, and our leaders, and hope for the better.

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Gil Joe And Marizu Make Amazing Delivery In New Single By Christian Ballerz Inc.

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Gil Joe is not a new name in the Afrogospel scene. Having consistently put out amazing music over the last decade, Gil Joe is not just the pioneer of the sound, but also one of its leading voices at the moment.

The “Christian Baller”, as he is fondly called, uses beautiful songwriting to give life to Afro-fusion melodies and rhythms with God’s love being the core of his message.

Gil Joe has made a few featured appearances on the scene since his “Eternal Life & Vibrations” EP released earlier this year, but the latest one is by his budding recording label — Christian Ballerz Inc. and also features Marizu. Marizu is a known Afrogospel singer with a peculiar vocal texture.

The song is titled “Beauty” and describes how God makes a blessing even out of the ugliest disappointments. It tells a story of how God consistently births ‘beauty from ashes’ as the creator of all good things.

As has become a tradition, Gil Joe and Marizu have delivered their best in this Christian Ballerz track and it is definitely worth every second of your listen. Do so by clicking here.

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PODCAST: Taking Care of Your Mental Health

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July 26, 2021 — On The Wellness Room segment of the show this week, we discussed mental health with medical professional Abisola Ajiboye. It was quite enlightening and educative. One catchy line she left us with is, “It’s okay not to be okay“.

Our quote of the day from Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre also spoke volumes of setting priorities and identity…

Sometimes we don’t know how valuable we are, because we are busy chasing people who do not need what we have.” ~ Sam Adeyemi

Must you pick up every call that comes in on your phone immediately? Is it okay to choose which to pick and when to pick it? Well, Mofe’s blog got us thinking.

Happy Independence Day, Liberia! Happy Aunty & Uncle Day! Desewa shared more of today’s observations on the “Today In History” part of the show.

Host: TOLA Omoniyi, Desewa Martins, Mofe Ogunwale

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Book Reading Hack, Praying Hack, Interview with Shimon Atunde

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July 22nd, 2021 — “You can’t pray consistently if you only try to model its practice according to other people’s personalities or how you’ve seen it done publicly” ~ Dr Dharius Daniels

Start more books. Quit most of them. Read the great ones twice.” ~ James Clear

From book reading hacks to praying hacks and a lot more tips on how to be a better life, today’s show was quite inspiring, educational and at the same time fun.

We also played host to UK based Nigerian Christian artist Shimon Atunde, as he emphasized the need for gratitude to God (his new single Ese), while updating us on life as a PhD student/Music artist in the UK. (TOLA put him on the spot for some yoruba speaking, so yeah, we had quite some fun too)

How would you feel if your close friend didn’t invite you for his/her wedding, and then you see updates on social media? What is the reason for this? Questions upon questions, as Desewa ‘radio blogged’.

Host: TOLA Omoniyi, Mofe Ogunwale, Desewa Martins

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Brandon Camphor And Oneway – Lift Every Voice (A-Cappella) | Black Music Month

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As the nation recognizes, Black Music Month, an annual celebration of Black Music and its creators, celebrated in June, there is one song that embodies the culture and heritage of African-American struggle and hope in America. That song, “Lift Every Voice and Sing, ” more commonly known as The Black National Anthem, is a mainstay during Black History Month and during rallies and protests calling for an end to racial injustice.

Brandon Camphor & OneWay (BC1Way), a dynamic young vocal quartet of four lead voices – Brandon Camphor, Julia McMillan, Angela Jones, and Fred Cleveland – are insuring with their new rendition that “Lift Every Voice and Sing” is on every playlist for Black Music Month as well.

The inspirational vocal group has released an a-cappella rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” that reintroduces the song to new generations. 

Brandon Camphor, musical director and founder of BC1Way shares;

” Lift Every Voice and Sing has been covered by so many amazing voices and we thought it appropriate to share our version during Black Music Month.

Just as you can’t start a game without singing The Star-Spangled Banner, we cannot kick off Black Music Month without Lift Every Voice and Sing. It is the epitome of Black Music! “. 

Lift Every Voice and Sing also known as The Black National Anthemwas originally a poem written in 1900 by educator and civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson. The poem became a song nearly five years later when John Rosamond Johnson (James’ brother) put the words to music.

In 1919, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) adopted and labeled the song as The Negro National Anthem.

Camphor for BC1Way also expresses;

“Lift Every Voice and Sing is more than a song sung at civil rights rallies and protests. This song also resonates with hope. It is a prayer of thanks to God for his faithfulness and our freedom.

We hope that our a-cappella rendition puts the focus completely on the lyrics, so newer generations and people who are not African-American can focus on the power of stanzas written over a century ago which still have meaning!”. 

Rising names in inspirational music, BC1Way has celebrated four Top 30 Hits on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay Chart including “His Name,” “I Choose You,” “You Are God,” and their most recent single, “God Of Mercy.” They are putting the finishing touches on their sophomore album, Hope Is Alive, tentatively scheduled for a late summer release.

Listen to BC1Way’s rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” here! Join them as they commit to making “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the soundtrack to Black Music Month, Black History Month, and beyond! Please post and share!

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OAP and DJ (DJ D’Mo) team up with some of the best musicians in the industry to create a mind-blowing Studio and LIVE Cover Mash-Up of some great gospel tunes in a pioneering and dynamic performance never done before in the Nigerian Gospel Industry.

Some of the songs performed are by the following artists; Kirk Franklin, Mercy Chinwo, Gaise, LCBeatz, STO, Snatcha, Angeloh, and many others.

DJ Mash-Up produced and arranged by DJ D’mo.

LIVE sequence, arrangements, and production done by TAG.

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I Hate Jesus: The Story of My Late Father

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A story by Tunmike Umarudeen of her late father and how the prayer of intercession saved his soul was an inspiring moment on The Praise O’Clock Show. Narrated by TOLA Omoniyi

 

By Tunmike Umarudeen — Today makes it 6 years since my dad died but every December comes with a rush of memories of his last moments on earth. Last weekend at a hangout, during a session on witnessing to Muslims, I told the people of how he was fond of saying “If you take my corpse to church when I die, I will wake up” and chuckled. He hated everything about being a Christian until he turned 43. Follow me as I share the whole story.

There was a government primary school behind the estate where we lived in a town in Akoko where I was born. My mum was a teacher there. Every Sunday evening, some of the teachers met together for a fellowship hosted by Scripture Union. For me who grew up as a Muslim girl, the rhythms of their songs, claps, together with the sounds of the tambourines made me excited about attending the meetings. One of the couples preached to my mum and she got saved. Married to a hardened Muslim like my father, she had to face persecution from him and his relatives, with many attempts to marry a second wife, but none was successful. I was 8 years when all these began.

Dad worked in another state and visited us periodically, so his absence allowed my mum to continue in her fellowship with the brethen, and soon, she joined a church. We were punished each time my dad found out from spies around that we followed her to church. But for over a year, during morning devotions, she made sure we point at my dad’s picture and pray for his salvation. “God hears the prayer of children quickly because of your innocence, point at this picture and pray for the salvation of your father” I remember her say.

The following year was when he had a stroke with total paralysis twice at the age of 43. On the bed where he laid, he heard the audible voice of God which said to him “Dear brother, stand up and open the door”. After two attempts, he walked towards the door and opened it. Like Paul of Tarsus, this encounter led him to confess Jesus as his Savior. He survived stroke for many years until 6 years ago when he had the third attack and died in a coma.

In my early twenties, I had to take it up myself to intercede for the salvation of my younger Sister like my mother led us to do for my dad. One day, she saw her name in the middle of my bible where I had written her salvation as part of my prayer points for the year. She confronted me and I said, “I’m praying for you. You need to stop being religious and have a personal relationship with Jesus”. I kept talking to her but prayed more. She got saved the next year.

I’ve shared these stories to remind you that you have a role to play in the salvation of your unsaved family members. God needs you to agree with Him over their lives as you live an exemplary life too. He doesn’t give up on anyone, why should you? Pray more than you talk to them. Let God do the convicting, you do the praying and keep talking to them too.

Tunmike Umarudeen

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5 Scriptures To Help You Control Your Anger

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By Adesewa Martha Martins

It is a beautiful day. I just wanted to remind you that there is a possibility that you can be on your own, minding your business and drinking water, but the people of the world would just refuse to let the daughter and the son of Zion be great.

 

Those moments where someone steps on your toes, or how a stranger you meet at a shopping mall queue or a bank queue will be rude to you for no reason at all

 

Or is it how a friend or colleague offends you and instead of rendering an apology, they still try to make it look like it’s all your fault? And even though you want to call them up and change perspective for them or give them gbas gbos, you know deep down in your heart that you are a Child of the Highest God and we don’t do that in this corner.

 

You also recall moments where you have had a crazy day at work and you are just trying to get home In one piece, but then you find yourself in traffic and as if that’s not bad enough, one driver will selfishly decide to drive a certain way that could either ruin the car you have been managing till a better one comes or even cause an accident.

 

Before you know it, you that has been controlling yourself since has yelled out “oo fe Ku sha (You want to commit suicide)”  “abi werey ni eleyi ni? (Are you mentally retarded)” or “Where did you learn how to drive, Cow?!”

 

 

The truth is, people of God, there are a lot of temptations that we come across every day, on our way to work, at work, in the market, in the bank, in church, and even in our own homes.

 

A lot of times it just seems unavoidable, like you can’t determine or predict who is going to piss you off. Even though sometimes you need to address some of them when they happen, you don’t need to respond to every single one. That is why we must keep our tempers in check and have a reasonable amount of self-control.

 

Trust me it’s not an easy thing to do especially when the fault is not yours, but here are some scriptures to remind you why it is important for you not to react to every situation even though deep down in your heart you desperately want to

 

1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

 

This means that you can walk away from the conversation without any altercation taking place.

 

James 1:19-20

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.

 

Again, don’t say a word; just walk away till you are calmer and ready to talk about it.

 

1 Corinthians 6:12

“I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything.

 

You can only decide to slap that person oh, or say whatever it is that you have got in your mind to say, but is it gonna be beneficial at the end of the day? Before you react, think about that!

 

Philippians 4:13

This one is essential for those moments where you are like “Father Lord, I am trying my best, I am trying to walk away but these haters keep testing me”

 

Just remember what Philippians 4:13 says “I can do all this through him who gives me strength”. Hallelujah!

 

and lastly!

Proverbs 18:21

The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

 

So before you open your mouth waaaaaa and be talking anyhow, think about it, there is power in my tongue, this stuff I want to say, is it going to make this situation better or worse, is it going to give life or cause death?

 

I hope these Bible verses help. Remember God’s grace is sufficient for you. God bless you

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