THE KEY TO A FULFILLED DESTINY

By Emeka Anyaogu Whenever the word destiny is mentioned in a church setting what comes to mind is eternity. As Christians, we know that eternity (Whether in heaven or in hell) is the ultimate destiny of man. However, the word destiny is defined in the dictionary as what happens to somebody or what will happen to a person in the future, especially things that one can’t change. Now the question is: Do we have the power to determine what happen to us in the future? Some people struggle in certain career while other people succeed in the same with little or no effort, is destiny responsible for this? Sometimes we see somebody making progress in life but all of a sudden, something happen and the person is back to square one, is that person destined to fail? So many marriages have crashed, are those marriages destined to fail? These and many more questions are what we want to address when PRAISE FAMILY host the youths of this church on 3rd November 2011. Keep a date with us as we look at the topic: THE KEY TO A FULFILLED DESTINY. Ministering is Evan. Vincent Ezima. Also there will be ‘Extravagant Praise’, play-let, item 7 etc. as you come; you will get the key to a fulfilled destiny here on earth and also to make Heaven at last.

The Dark Side of Sugar

By Nnamdi Bonny Okoli It is a necessary class of food responsible for the generation of energy in the body tissue and for the optimal functioning of the brain, but an increase consumption of sugar has been discovered to have a link with the onset of several medical conditions that could be fatal. In the last issue of this article, we understood that carbohydrate rich food breakdown to glucose, the form in which they generate energy for the body which is transported into the muscles and adipose tissue (where is converted to and stored as fat) this transportation is made possible by a hormone secreted in the pancreatic gland known as insulin. Just as in every biological process, the production of insulin is controlled by a regulatory mechanism. A disorder of this regulatory mechanism gives rise to a critical medical condition known as diabetes Mellitus meaning excessive exertion of sugary urine. Diabetes mellitus has two major types; type I and II diabetes non-insulin dependent diabetes) Type I diabetes which is more popular result from an inability of the pancreatic cells to produce sufficient insulin necessary for the uptake of glucose. Type II diabetes on the other hand result from a defective insulin- response mechanism. In this case, insulin is sufficient but does not respond to the need for an uptake of available glucose in the blood. Both types result in an excessive build up of glucose in the blood Glycerin) starving the tissues, muscles and the brain of energy. The basic point of divergence between both types however, is the fact that while type I diabetes remain resistant symptoms of this condition include excess thirst, leading to intake of large amount of water cyolyuria. Scientists proposed a connection between high sugar consumption and the reduction of sperm count. As we conclude this series, it is essential to note that excess sugar intake has no clear connection with DIABITIES MELLITUS except for certain cases of type II diabetes; however such practice put the individual at risk in the onset of a regular disorder.

BUILDING INTIMACY WITH GOD

By Sam Akhigbe To start with, let me ask, are you born again? In John 3:3 the bible says, except you are born again you have no place in God's kingdom. Note that, kingdom life begins right here on earth. After salvation, the next thing God desires from you is your intimacy with him. This guarantees your success in life as a child of God. An unbeliever may do anything to succeed, but the bible says destruction awaits such person in the end (Prov. 16:25). Intimacy with God is the secrete to outstanding success. Whenever you see a child of God that is doing exceptionally well in life, watch him closely, there is something he does which you do not know. You see, when you are in intimate relationship with God, he gives you access to divine secretes that will always give you competitive advantage. No matter the number of people that are doing the same thing with you, but because you understand the secrete, whenever you step out, there will always be a difference. When you talk, people will pay attention and listen because you carry something which they do not have. Divine secretes can only be assessed in the secrete place. At certain point in your life, learn to disconnect from people and separate yourself, connect with God in the place of prayer/ meditation, then you will be amazed at the kind of ideas that will be thronging into your mind. A single idea from God has the capacity to change the entire course of your life. Those who are shaking the world today in business and in ministry, in science and other fields are people with uncommon ideas. They are custodians of secretes which you do not have access to. The only thing that gives access to this realm of operation is intimacy with God. Do you have intimate relation with God yet? Think about it!

A TIMELY MESSAGE

by EVANG. MISHAEL AMAUGOH I believe there are some of my church members that have not received JESUS CHRIST as their personal Lord and Saviour. They may be in 'CHURCH' but not in 'GOD'. They may be involved in 'Church Activities' but no 'Spiritual Productivity'. People brand them 'the righteous' but what they do in the secret... depict the life of Satan. The 'still-small-voice' tells them that if rapture takes place now or 'Mr. death' knocks at their door any moment from now, 'HEAVEN' which they even professed will be like a mirage and 'HELL-FIRE' becomes the place of final destination. GOD forbid! What shall we say to such life of UNFORGIVENESS, LYING, IDOLATORY(Facebook, BB, African Magic, '24', etc can be idols too), FORNICATION, ADULTERY, KILLING( through abortion, diabolical means, etc), DRUNKENESS, PORNOGRAPHY, STEALING(even with pen), FIGHTING, etc? My beloved friend, sincerely think over the above issues and tell if you are among that category, or you were Born Again but due to life challenges or pressure, you backslided and the spirit of God no longer bear witness that you are a child of God (Roms 8:16); Its TIME to make a U-turn and take the decision that will change your life forever. Its TIME to face the reality of life. The life of deception cannot help but will lead you to hell. HEAVEN and HELLFIRE are real! The choice of eternity is yours. JESUS is passionately beckoning on you to come back to HIM. He will forgive, cleans and save you now if you believe (1 John 1:9). Then, He will give you the power to become His child (John 1:12). Beloved, my message sounds 'old fashioned' but if you pay heed to it, JESUS will do a new thing in your life. Please friend, may you pause and pray briefly…... As you answer this clarion call today, may JESUS come in, cleanse, save and transform your life forever. May old tings pass away now! May your life be renewed now in JESUS name. Prayerfully read, Gal.5:19-21, Rom 10:9-10, Rom 6:23, John3:3,5,16-18, Rom8:35-39 Halleluya! I appreciate God for the transformation that has taken place now in your life. Welcome to the kingdom. May your confession from now be like St. Pauls' in Rom. 8:37. I am committed to praying for you regularly. By His grace, we must make HEAVEN in JESUS name. Remain connected to the Kingdom. IT IS WELL WITH YOU IN JESUS NAME. AMEN