I AM A CHILD OF GOD SAYS MIKE ABDUL!!!

Mike Abdul who is popularly known for his Fuji songs says He is a child of God in his new single titled OH MY JESU (OMJ), produced by Wole Oni and his new video titled ‘No Other Name ‘proclaims the name of JESUS!

Watch 9ICE Sings 'GOD'S PRAYER'!

WOW!!! I am totally loving this new song by 9ice, titled ‘God‘s Prayer’. The song is not even finished yet but I am already worshipping with the song! 

So You Want To Get married? Would you have a big wedding at all cost?

A marriage is a long term relationship between two parties and a wedding on the other hand is the ceremony of getting married.

For instance, I am inviting you to my wedding is correct and you are invited to my marriage is wrong. Their marriage was a tragedy simply means that the couple were probably not happy in their lives together after their wedding.

Dayo Bello in UK Concert!!!!

Watch DAYO BELLO IN CONCERT

Malaysia Jet Crashes in East Ukraine

Thinking about those that lost their lives on board flying the MH17...

NO MORE SORROW BY RELEASE INTERNATIONAL!

Please click here to watch video

The ongoing killings happening in Nigeria targeted towards Christians as a result of their faith is getting disheartening each day. As a result Release International who serves persecuted Christians around the world put together this production ‘No More Loss’, the song was written by Lyanne Austin for Release International and UK Minister Noel Robinson.

I am very glad to be a part of such a great cause towards my country and the song is to create awareness all around the world and please be bear in mind this is not to undermine all other religions that are constantly being affected by the barbaric act of terrorism.

Terrorism has crossed every border which includes countries, religion and race. We are hoping for a change and we will witness that change. ‘No more Sorrow’ is not only raising awareness about these killings but we are standing with those affected in Unity, believing for a change and we have not lost that hope!

A huge thank you to all the UK Worship Leaders and Artists involved in this charitable cause, which includes  Gabriel Eziashi, Shola Victor Sajowa, Michael Pounds, Esther Adeyemi, Kelechi Ifeanyi, Goz Iam, Evans Ogboi, Jemiyotan Nwadike and Aaron T Aaron and the entire production team. 

Please support and buy the singles on iTunes here https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/no-more-sorrow-release-international/id890076235

God bless Nigeria!!!!

Liane Marie - Faithful God

 

Liane Marie was born and raised in Birmingham and later moved to London with her mother in 1995. She has been singing since the early age of 5 and was known in school as a huge personality and vocal power house!

Aged 18 she worked with renowned producer Anthony Marshall where her foundation in Christ and as an artist was developed. Her uniqueness and vocal abilities gave her opportunities to do session work for many well known artists.

Liane Marie's singing and ministry has taken her to countries like Germany, Holland, Ghana & South Africa. She ministers in various churches across the UK and in 2009 was crowned winner of "Just out of this world", a gospel competition.  Her passion for music became a passion to change lives and touch hearts.

She currently serves as a worship leader at Vinechurch London which is affiliated with KICC and holds her own yearly conference "Pregnant with Destiny", where she flows as a preacher/ teacher. She is supported by her Pastor Soji Otudeko who encourages and endorses her to go out and be a blessing to the nations. Her heart of worship captures the heart of many as she draws people into the presence of God as a prophetic and dynamic worship leader

"Faithful God" is Liane-Marie's anthem, an expression of God's goodness and faithfulness to her in good times and in challenging seasons. In her own words she says "for me music is an atmosphere that can either exalt man or usher people straight to the throne room of God. Music is an international language that crosses many borders and touches even the hardest of hearts." "I sing about the Lord because he has done great things in my life and it would be selfish to not want others to experience those things too"

I particularly love ‘Faithful God’ and was so moved because it’s been a long time since I heard a song like that. From the moment I heard this song I went straight into worship, it’s no doubt an anointed worship song! Liane also writes her own songs, which is great because it’s one thing to be an amazing singer but another to be a song-writer.

Find Liane here;

http://www.liane-marie.com/

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/id857762748

https://www.facebook.com/lianemarieofficial?fref=nf

Eloho - UK Gospel Artist

Eloho is a Worship Pastor, a Singer, and a Christian Recording Artist. She loves God, she loves people and according to her “she is crazy about Jesus”!

She is also the program coordinator for Heartsong a charity organisation whose mission is stirring up the kind of worship that touches God and transforms lives with renowned and upcoming worship leaders, by hosting praise and worship events in the city of Aberdeen. 

After the founding of Heartsong, Eloho has organized and hosted 3 worship nights in the city of Aberdeen. These worship nights/concerts have seen the worship leaders such as Bob Fitts, Ian White, Chevelle Franklin, D’Amadeus, Ify, Alexander Victor, Sola Okunuga and a host of others participating in them.

My favourite track in the album is “Arise” and it’s an amazing worship song, it just puts you in the mood of worship and creates an atmosphere of sincere praise. When you listen to ‘Arise, Hallelujah, and Only You’ amongst others, you can tell this album is just about a heartfelt worship from a heart that loves God and nothing more!

You can download ‘Arise’ on soundcloud here;

 https://soundcloud.com/eloho-efemuai   

Also find Eloho here;

instagram; @elohoefemuai

www.elohoefemuai.co.uk

www.facebook.com/elohosmusic

www.twitter.com/elohoefemuai

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/arise/id825124498

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Arise-Eloho/dp/B00IJS8FFC

ACCLAIMED GOSPEL MUSICIAN GABRIEL EZIASHI DEBUTS NEW VIDEO FOR “AKA JEHOVAH”

Most of us know his hit song ‘My Praise' (See Here) that is still a national anthem in most churches till date. 

Marriage and Relationship: So you want to get married? What happens after the butterflies fades away in your marriage??

Now we've all been there in our relationships and have all experienced the tingling sensation, burning desires and passion for our spouses at one point or the other or probably still getting those butterflies. This mostly occurs in the starting of any relationship or marriage.

After all that, so what happened to those telephone calls excitements, longing to talk to him or her, waiting next to the phone to ring, the jumpiness or timidity and you being so anxious in front of each other?

Now maybe after a year or two, three, five or even ten years and so on into your marriage, what happens when we no longer feel those butterflies in our stomach?

Hence, I went on to research the cause of these butterflies we feel in our stomach and here is the summary of what it is.

The butterfly feeling is caused by adrenaline, a chemical that causes us to have butterflies in our stomach and occurs when we are nervous or excited mostly about a romantic relationship. When the chemicals pulls away from the stomach into our muscle this causes the butterfly feeling in our stomach. So in my opinion, this has to do with attraction as a result of our body responding to the hormones.

The truth is that in every long lasting relationship not just marriage, the butterfly feeling cannot stay nor last forever! That is the honest truth, but hold on there! Does that mean the love is gone? Certainly not in most cases, it doesn't mean the love has died or faded away. It just so happens that you are now on very familiar grounds with each other and no longer nervous like when you were in the early stages of your romantic relationship.

Sadly some people tend to think when the butterfly feeling is not there something is wrong with their marriage or their relationship and even worse of all some marriages and even relationships has broken because of this. Basically if we keep validating our relationship or marriage based on the butterfly syndrome you won't be able to keep and nurture a solid relationship or even a marriage.

I believe when a marriage hits this stage we come into another realm of maturity of not just feelings but another level of commitment, understanding, respect and unconditional love.

Haven't said that I was having this conversation with a friend and we discussed this, she asked me, ‘how can we awaken a spark in a marriage if we find ourselves in that position’.

The truth is Marriage requires hard work-you cannot reap what you do not sow into it.  You cannot depend on “trust” to hold the structure of your marriage neither can you rely on “feelings or butterfly” to be the gatekeeper. What happens when trust alone cannot handle the structure of your marriage? What happens when feelings fade away? What happens when the butterfly disappears? Does that mean that it is all over? NO! Marriage is like a seed in a beautiful garden but a beautified garden is a result of skilful work ethics, time and effort all based on SACRIFICE.

I say sacrifice based on what I learnt from the bible, we see in Ephesians 5:25 ‘husbands love your wives just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her’. A clear example is the love of Jesus, which is not based on emotions but obedience (i.e. doing what the father wants).

However, it is very significant that we work on attraction, just like a gardener working hard to get the best result from his plants. Also the physical aspect of a relationship is just as important as the spiritual aspect also!

For instance, envisage in the midst of your busy schedule as a wife, just before your husband returns from work on his normal routine and you are all made up, nice hair and taken your time just the same way you used to do it when the relationship just kicked off, wearing the best of the best lingerie and he comes in and meets you like that! This for sure would and will spark any man whether he is 70 years old or above. Don’t get this wrong, while you cannot achieve this every single day, but ask yourself how many times have you done this in a year or perhaps a week, month?

Basically, take care of your health, your face, breath and keep fit because all this determines your physical appearance. Sometimes we just get too over familiar with ourselves!

Also when trying to create excitements, this is not what you do when you are in disagreement with your spouse. You need to settle the feud and create the mood; you don’t want to get disappointed! The idea of creating sparks in your marriage is to raise the bar in your relationships and don’t be too religious and say my marriage will not break in Jesus name! Amen. The word of God has already been spoken over your marriage by God, the creator and maker of all things to make it work, but don’t leave the responsibility to God, (faith without works is dead).

Also for husbands, continue to woo your wives with words and actions! Your words during the day are powerful and will determine the outcome of your night time that is the Funmi therapy. I have heard some men say ‘but am no longer chasing her we are now married, so why should I continue to woo her’ that is funny, forgetting women are passionate about sweet words!

We can’t leave the success of our marriage to chance, but through nurturing, cultivation, not feelings or how we feel. Although this doesn't necessary bring back the butterflies but it strengthens and cultivates the institution.

Haven’t said that, this is why it is fundamental that you are sure about the person you want to marry because the butterfly feeling don't last forever but love does with nurture and hard work. I suggest you read my first two posts on So You Want to Get Married ( See Here and Here Also). Also I keep telling people all the time that marriage is not all about the roses and kisses in bed but more like who would take out the bin from the kitchen when both of you are very tired. Who would help do the house chores when both parties are so busy and needs to prioritize their time accordingly and so much more!

The butterfly syndrome should not be considered as love because love is not a feeling but a choice, if not God wouldn't command us to love our enemies in Luke 6:35. For me I have always believed that love is a decision we make and the bible makes me understand this in 1Corinthians 13: 4-7 and love never fails, we do everything possible to make it work and go beyond the physical and understand a different kind of intimacy with our spouse.

In conclusion, it’s crucial to recognize where I get my and inspiration and drive, which is from my parents who have been married for over 35years and when I look at them I see clearly not butterfly feelings but commitment, unconditional love in total, forgiveness, kindness and above all sacrifice. I strive to endeavour that marriages last forever and prosper and I will end with what my husband taught me, he always says ‘it is better to love according to the will of God rather than the will of the flesh’.

Please share your thoughts with me, what are your views when the butterfly fades away and don’t forget to subscribe by email. Also it’s okay to comment anonymously, I will reply all comments and views.

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