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Ghanaian Gospel Singer, Diana Hamilton Thanks Her Fans With Seasonal Greetings

The "Adom ( Grace )" hit maker, Diana Antwi Hamilton has sent a seasonal message to all her fans and lovers worldwide. The award winning gospel artist in her post said that though 2020 wasn't a full year because of the novel virus, Coronavirus yet God has been faithful to show us His grace and mercy. She again applauded all her lovers for their support. "Family,  2020 was a year and a half. We went through a lot but still, His grace sustained us. Thank you too for your support throughout this year. I pray that your test will lead you into your testimonies in the coming year, May restoration be your portion. In Jesus name." In a video, the songstress took the opportunity to wish all her families and fans a Merry Christmas and a happy new year. She then thanked God for his grace and mercy to take us through this year successfully against all odds.  The gospel musician further celebrated and appreciated anyone who one way or the other worked hard to take us through this year. She said, "Tough year it was but because you've helped, because you've obeyed, because you've listened, because you followed guidelines we are here." She ended her message by wishing all front-line workers, decision-makers, friends, and families a Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Diana encouraged all her listeners that 2021 will be a year we will experience bigger and better things in our lives and that God has greater plans for each and every one of us and thus we Andre believing God to fulfil Read the full article

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Ghanaian Gospel Singer, Diana Hamilton Thanks Her Fans With Seasonal Greetings

The "Adom ( Grace )" hit maker, Diana Antwi Hamilton has sent a seasonal message to all her fans and lovers worldwide. The award winning gospel artist in her post said that though 2020 wasn't a full year because of the novel virus, Coronavirus yet God has been faithful to show us His grace and mercy. She again applauded all her lovers for their support. "Family,  2020 was a year and a half. We went through a lot but still, His grace sustained us. Thank you too for your support throughout this year. I pray that your test will lead you into your testimonies in the coming year, May restoration be your portion. In Jesus name." In a video, the songstress took the opportunity to wish all her families and fans a Merry Christmas and a happy new year. She then thanked God for his grace and mercy to take us through this year successfully against all odds.  The gospel musician further celebrated and appreciated anyone who one way or the other worked hard to take us through this year. She said, "Tough year it was but because you've helped, because you've obeyed, because you've listened, because you followed guidelines we are here." She ended her message by wishing all front-line workers, decision-makers, friends, and families a Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Diana encouraged all her listeners that 2021 will be a year we will experience bigger and better things in our lives and that God has greater plans for each and every one of us and thus we Andre believing God to fulfil Read the full article

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British-Ghanaian Gospel Artist Jeremy-Von-Sammy (JVS) Releases Afrobeats Banger ‘GLORY’

British-Ghanaian gospel artist Jeremy-Von-Sammy, also known as JVS has released his powerful new afro-gospel/afrobeat single, "Glory" which features Bryan The Mensah. Since its release on Friday 18th of December, this energetic afro-gospel hit has been trending globally, especially in the UK, France & Ghana. This Song is the first-ever Afro-Gospel & Gospel Song to ever be played on National Radio (Capital XTRA) - the UK biggest hip-hop radio station played by Stormzy Official DJ Tiiny JVS in a press statement reflected that; “It has been a tough year for everyone, but through it all, God has been so good to us. In this song, we’re giving Him praise and glory for all the blessings he’s bestowed upon our lives.” Recorded and produced between the United Kingdom and Ghana, the British Black gospel artist wrote this song after reflecting on the way that, despite all the challenges that this year brought him, trusting and having faith in God gave him strength and power. “Life really went left the past few months to the extent where I was at breaking point. I can imagine everyone felt the same. But each and every time I was faced with challenging battles, God was the only person who I could call upon and look upon. He is my strength and redeemer. That’s what inspired this song.” — JVS JVS’ debut single ‘Blessing Me’, released in July 2020, has reached over 19k streams on Spotify and was listed on The UK Christian Charts in September. Glory Available on All Major Platforms, th Read the full article

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Ghana National Gospel Music Awards Has Released The Nomination Lists Ahead Of Its Main Event.

An award scheme that is aimed at celebrating top Ghanaian and international gospel artists, the Ghana National Gospel Music Award ( NGMA ).  After opening up the way for gospel musicians to file in their nomination, it has finally announced their nomination lists for their 4th edition. The NGMA after its inception in 2017, has provided the opportunity for stars in the industry to be celebrated, and indeed the aim is closely being achieved. Witnessing the amazing excitement they've brought to such a category in the industry, many have complimented their good works. The organisers of the awards scheme, Global Expert Recoveries, announced the nomination lists on 21st December, 2020. It has assured the general public that voting will start early 22nd of December. According to them, winners in various categories for this year’s awards will be determined by 40% public, Board 40%, and 20% Academy votes. The event will take place on February 20, 2021. The Ghana National Gospel Music Awards is organised by Global Expert Recoveries with support from BTM Afrika, eTV Ghana, Steaman Group, the Multimedia Group, Rockson Ransford Hospital, MUSIGA, Jonab J. services, UGN, Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards and Gospel Bloggers Association. Popular gospel musicians like Diana Hamilton and MOG music were able to secure seven nominations while Akesse Brempong and Nacee had a share of 6 nominations each.  Here's is the breakdown of the full nomination lists for the NGMA '20 in their respe Read the full article

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The Last Gift Under The Tree

In “The Christmas Story” by author Jean Shepherd. In the movie, Ralphie Parker follows his dream of finding a Red Ryder BB gun under the tree all the way to Christmas morning. As the story unfolds, all of the gifts have been opened and there is no Red Ryder BB gun for Ralphie. He sits there for a moment facing what seems to him to be the sad reality of a dream unfulfilled. His dad lets him squirm a minute or two, and then says “Ralphie what’s that over there?” as he points to an obscure location off to one side of the tree hidden out of sight. Ralphie’s eyes light up and he scoots over to grab the long rectangular box, excited about what is obviously inside. He tears open the paper and his dad laughs joyfully as Mom is reservedly surprised and Ralphie pulls out the dream of his lifetime, a Red Ryder BB gun! My own Dad once pulled the “all gifts have been opened” scenario on me! I had finally turned twelve years old. For a young boy in Pennsylvania that meant I could start hunting! I had been asking for a shotgun for my big gift. But after all the gifts were opened, I had a moment of sad realization that for some reason I wasn’t getting a shotgun. Just like in the movie, my Dad said, “Nolan what’s that over there behind the curtain?” Sure enough just covered up with an inconspicuous piece of my Moms sewing cloth was a Mossberg 410 gauge shotgun! Even to this day years later, getting that shotgun remains one of my favorite Christmas memories! My cousin Anita has been research Read the full article

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Philipa Baafi Drops Another Hit "Hallelujah"

Sensational Gospel musician Philipa Baafi drops another hit dubbed "Hallelujah."  Hallelujah which is translated from the Hebrew origin means 'a joyous praise to the LORD' elaborates more on the faithfulness of God to carry us through all the shame and disgrace and to also open the doorway to have access to the throne of Grace courtesy of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. The 4 minutes inspiring lyrical song hits on a scriptural reference from Hebrews 4:16, "Let us, therefore, come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (NKJV)" Ahead of her released, she expressed her gratitude towards her fans, she posted that even though she has been in silent mode for a short, her fans have remembered her in their prayers and have wished her great success in her next release "Hallelujah." "You have always prayed for me, wished me well, and longed for my next release. It's finally here. Hallelujah is out there for you to listen, enjoy, and be inspired." Philipa Baafi had had a wonderful musical career. Fans are always remembered by her favorite hits "Go High" and "Megye Me Din". CLICK TO ENJOY HALLELUJAH https://youtu.be/jYP9LseJHyI   Read the full article

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Dangers of Marrying Unbeliever

Christians who marry nonbelievers have “compromised” their love for Christ in acting in “open defiance of the teaching of the apostles and of God” and thus must be removed from church membership. First, the professing believer is defying and rebelling against an explicit command of the New Testament of God. So, if this teaching is made clear to the believer, and the believer rejects obedience to this command, she or he is acting in open defiance of the teaching of the apostles and of God A believer who chooses to marry an unbeliever, “shows how deeply compromised the believer’s love for Christ is.” “How can the heart of a believer embrace Jesus as its supreme treasure and satisfaction, and reject the words of Jesus in order to be in the arms of one who has no faith and no true affection for the believer’s most treasured possession “It’s inconceivable. I’ve always found that incomprehensible. Something is deeply, deeply wrong with the heart’s affection for Christ. That’s the second layer of sinfulness.” If a Christian marries a nonbeliever against the advice of church leaders, then the marriage is “a spurning of the authority of the elders, which God gave to protect the sheep from sin.” A Christian who moves ahead with the marriage despite the counsel of elders must be removed from church membership “to sober the disobedient believer, wake them up, and win them to a repentant and obedient heart and restoration.” “Many people do not take the Bible seriously; They are baf Read the full article

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Dangers of Marrying Unbeliever

Christians who marry nonbelievers have “compromised” their love for Christ in acting in “open defiance of the teaching of the apostles and of God” and thus must be removed from church membership. First, the professing believer is defying and rebelling against an explicit command of the New Testament of God. So, if this teaching is made clear to the believer, and the believer rejects obedience to this command, she or he is acting in open defiance of the teaching of the apostles and of God A believer who chooses to marry an unbeliever, “shows how deeply compromised the believer’s love for Christ is.” “How can the heart of a believer embrace Jesus as its supreme treasure and satisfaction, and reject the words of Jesus in order to be in the arms of one who has no faith and no true affection for the believer’s most treasured possession “It’s inconceivable. I’ve always found that incomprehensible. Something is deeply, deeply wrong with the heart’s affection for Christ. That’s the second layer of sinfulness.” If a Christian marries a nonbeliever against the advice of church leaders, then the marriage is “a spurning of the authority of the elders, which God gave to protect the sheep from sin.” A Christian who moves ahead with the marriage despite the counsel of elders must be removed from church membership “to sober the disobedient believer, wake them up, and win them to a repentant and obedient heart and restoration.” “Many people do not take the Bible seriously; They are baf Read the full article

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Tasha Cobbs Leonard Honored with Billboard Top Gospel Artist of the Decade

The powerhouse vocalist, Tasha Cobbs Leonard has been named the top gospel artist of the decade as the Billboard chart indicates. News of the top honor came late last week, as Billboard began announcing its year-end and decade-end charts. Cobbs Leonard was also named the Top Female Gospel Artist for the 3rd consecutive year. Increasingly drawn to her passion for God through music, Tasha has achieved so much in her career alone this year. Early this year, Cobbs has earned two amazing RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America): one Platinum certification for her hit single “Break Every Chain,” and the other, Gold certification (her third) for the #1 radio single “You Know My Name.” During the 51st Annual GMA Dove Awards, Tasha Cobbs Leonard was honored with top Gospel artist of the year, she also won Artist of the Year at the 35th Annual Stellar Awards. With perseverance and determination, she has had an amazing year. Prior to these awards, Tasha had the opportunity to be the special guest at the Dolly Parton & Friends Christmas special presented by SiriusXM & Pandora on December 4th. Given this huge honour, she was invited to perform a special rendition of the famous Christmas song, "O Holy Night." Earlier this month, the Grammy award winner took to the stage with R&B legend Ne-Yo for a memorable performance of “The Christmas Song��� for the Our OWN Christmas Special. The special aired on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network on December 1, but can still be viewed on the netwo Read the full article

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Did Mary Know More Than We Think She Did?

As often portrayed in the movies, was Mary this quiet, shy thirteen-year-old girl as perceived by religious tradition, or does a closer look support otherwise? Furthermore, just how much did Mary know and understand during the very time period of the Immaculate Conception, her pregnancy and the birth of Christ? A closer study of the story and an expanded horizon of thought may have you looking at this amazing woman in a totally new light! First, we will come to see that Mary was probably not a young girl. This we know through two simple observations. First, in Luke 1:28, the angel Gabriel states “And having come in, the angel said to her, Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you, blessed are you among women!” (NKJV) The archangel Gabriel addressed her as a woman. Now while an intellectual debate could be started here arguing that that was simply because physically her body had matured to the point that she was able to have children, consider this thought. How special would she have been to be a virgin unless she had reached an age where still being a virgin would be a considered a virtue? For centuries, the fact that Mary was a woman and still a virgin had a profound impact on young women’s lives as they sought to remain pure until marriage. For over twenty-five years I worked in youth ministry challenging both young women and men to wait until marriage for sex. I often used Mary as the Biblical example of an individual that God used because she waited. At some poin Read the full article

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"The Peace Cross": At The Crossroad of Peace and Justice; What Will Prevail If There Is No Justice?

The concern for justice in our world today keeps inclining. However, before we can achieve justice for the world, we must better understand how God views it. The Scripture tells us that God just and will judge injustice. As Christians, we should stand up against injustice. As people of faith, we should not rebuff from the difficult truth of this prevalent injustice that is affecting our communities. We should seek to confront the reality of the broken world in which we participate and stand for the truth. What does the Bible say about peace and justice? What bible verses can help us understand these very important concepts? Does these issues even concern God? The Bible gives us many practical stories that are filled with wisdom that is so applicable, even in our modern era. While the Bible is crowded with verses about justice and peace, I will concentrate attention on only one injustice that happened within David’s family and that which teared his family apart hence distracted his kingship. I won’t go into all the details, but you can read them in 2 Samuel 13 if you’d like. Here’s the gist. The tragic story of a beautiful princess — sexually abused by her half-brother and then betrayed by her powerful father David. It becomes a well-guarded family secret no one dares mention. No justice prevailed but everyone pretended there was somewhat peace amidst the injustice. Tamar, the young royal princess, who lived in a world where her father and brothers were powerful. Very obedi Read the full article

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MOG To Hold A Free Worship Concert Dubbed “Christmas With MOG”

Ghanaian contemporary gospel singer and songwriter, Nana Yaw Boakye best-known by his stage name MOG is embarking on one of his major annual events dubbed "Christmas With MOG". Christmas with MOG is a night of worship meant to bring people into the presence of God through worship and praise irrespective of their denominational affiliations. This year’s event will feature renowned gospel artists such as Ohemaa Mercy, Diana Hamilton, Ps. Edwin Dadson amidst other powerful Gospel Artists. The Male Vocalist of the Year 2020 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards seeks to promote and also win souls for Christ this Christmas season via the free event. The worship concert is slated for Sunday 20th December 2020 at the Jesus Arena–Royal house Chapel International auditorium at 4:00pm GMT After all we have been through this year, it’s time to say THANK YOU, LORD. Read the full article

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A Christian Woman in Pakistan Has Been Murdered For Not Accepting a Muslim Man's Proposal

A 24-year-old Christian woman was killed in Rawalpindi, Pakistan after her parents rejected a marriage proposal and an invitation to convert to Islam by two Muslim men. The International Christian Concern (ICC) said that the two men involved in this murderous act; Muhammad Shehzad and a man named Faizan. They shot and killed that woman, Sonia. Sonia was confronted and killed by these men on her way to work at a garment factory. Prior to Sonia's family reports, they say that Sonia had been harassed by Muhammad Shehzad for the past six months and had even tried to force the woman into a physical relationship. She refused the man's advances due to their differences in faith. According to CBN, Shehzad had tried many times to propose to Sonia to marry him and convert to a Muslim. Reports had it that Shehzad's family had even tried to negotiate a marriage deal with Sonia's family yet she and her family had refused their proposal. "A few days before the incident, Sonia was again harassed by Shehzad," Allah Rakha, Sonia's father, told International Christian Concern (ICC). "Since she was a committed Christian she did not betray Jesus and sacrificed her life for her faith." "We are being harassed and pressurized to withdraw the case against culprits," Rakha continued. "However, I want culprits brought to justice." Police officers have been able to arrest the man Faizan on Sunday but still on the ground looking for Shehzad as investigation on this matter continues. Read the full article

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Consensus Or Conspiracy?

CBS’s television show “Blue Bloods” on CBS is one of the most popular shows on the air. Although there are no new episodes of “Blue Bloods being produced, it continues to be one of the most watched re-runs on television. “Blue Bloods”, which casts a favorable light on the role of police officers in New York City, has a re-occurring sub-plot, which constantly challenges the viewers’ thirst for mystery. Detective, Danny Reagan, repeatedly brings cases for prosecution to his oldest sister Erin, a leading district attorney. A similar scenario repeats itself over and over. Danny brings a case against a perceived criminal and Erin always demands “proof”! “Give me evidence Danny, she exclaims, I cannot try a case without evidence!, It’s the law!” Each program always has a legally favorable ending after Danny is instructed to work harder, dig deeper, and draw from the combined help of his family and other experienced law enforcement officials to develop a “rock solid case”! Erin has to keep reminding Danny as he is a bit of a rogue cowboy type, “Do it by the book, Danny, do it by the book!” It recently seemed to me that all of the allegations surrounding this recent election fraud follow a similar pattern. President Trump’s legal teams are presenting lawsuits and legal challenges to this election at many different levels across the nation. There seems to be an “Erin Reagan” cry in the land from both the general populous and the court systems, where applicable, to create a “rock so Read the full article

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Will God Expose The Craftiness Of A Deceitful Plan?

“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it?” Jeremiah 17:9 (NKJV). It has been noted that the Bible is unique in that it contains autobiographies in which the authors recorded not only their own failure, but also the consequences of those failures. When I used to challenge my youth groups to study the stories of the Bible I also warned them that many the stories were “R” rated and beyond! I used to encourage them to read both the Old and the New Testaments, because the New does teach us about our everyday Christian walk with God, but it is in the Old Testament that we discover the heart of God, and most especially, how He really feels about sin! One of the most famous stories in the Bible which shows God exposing the craftiness of sin and its’ consequences is found right in the beginning of the Bible. It is the story of Adam and Eve falling into sin in the Garden of Eden. They were deceived by Satan masquerading a serpent, and ate the forbidden fruit. According to Genesis 3:8, (NKJV) when God came looking for Adam and Eve following this act of disobedience, they promptly hid themselves among the trees in the Garden. God called out to Adam saying “Where are you?” Adam revealed where he was and as the rest of the story unfolded, God exposed his sin. According to God’s own words, their seemingly simple act of disobedience, however lame it may seem to an unlearned reader, according to God’s own words, brought the curse of sin on all of mank Read the full article

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[DOWNLOAD] Ada Ehi Realease "Now" Ahead of "Born Of God" Album

Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter, Ada Ehi officially endowed a new single “Now” off her new album ‘‘Born Of God” which has been scheduled to be available on all music platforms on the 18th of December 2020. The new single finds itself on the position of track 4 off the 16 track album. The album features, some of the top gospel singers-- mentioning; Sinach, Limoblaze, Buchi, Nosa, and more. "Born Of God" Album tracklist; 1.  Never Go Down 2.  Everything 3.  More Than Enough 4.  Now 5.  New Level 6.  Thank You For My Life 7.  Shine 8.  Finally 9.  Notice 10.  Olodumare 11.  Fix My Eyes On You 12.  Congratulations 13.  Today 14.  The Bridge 15.  The Love Of Christ 16.  Everytime Stream/download NOW on all platforms;   Read the full article

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Peace Is Not The Absence Of War But The Presence Of God

Peace is one of the most ambiguous prerequisites in our human life, you will bear with me that everyone wants to experience peace. It has been one of the yearnings of humanity throughout all ages. Anytime there has been war, there has been a great desire for peace. But the truth must be told; there are deeper contextual meanings we have overlooked for aeons and we ought to figure out the deeper context of peace. Many times when we think of peace, we think of the Jewish word: "Shalom," which people use as the definition of peace.  In order to understand this word, we must reflect on the facets of the  Hebrew term shalom, which is the bedrock of the English word “peace.” Shalom practiced is profound, comprehensive well-being — spiritual, physical, social, and psychological; it is evident in all of one’s relationship — being put right with God, with oneself, and with others. The three key areas where peace operates. Shalom with God Literally, shalom is reconciliation with God. shelamim offering is one of the offerings under the Mosaic covenant— the peace offering. The shelamim is a covenant of friendship (Numbers 25:12), and express community between God and His people. God is reconciling all things to himself through Christ (Colossians 1:20), those who believe the gospel experience this reconciliation. Shalom with Others Shalom also means peace with others, reconciliation of peace between parties, warring factions, nations, and the end of hostilities and war (Deuteronomy Read the full article