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Sunday, October 27, 2013

Sunday Sermon- "My Dream Last Night: A Visitation By The Enemy Himself

Posted on 4:51 PM by tripalh

Can I be real with you all? My husband and I got into a small spat last night. The usual, marriage, every now and then dispute. So, I went to bed mad. I snatched the covers and rolled over to the other side. How dare he not "die to himself." It's so ironic that we can know that the bible says "not to go to bed angry" AND while I was focusing on what my HUSBAND needed to do to "change"-- I totally ignored what I could change-- which was ME.

Nonetheless, we got into a small spat. I woke up at about 2:30am to check on a sleeping Logan (my son) and I remembed our spat and I was mad! How dare he! As I meditated on how my husband made me mad, I drifted off to sleep, I had one of the most powerful, unforgettable dreams. This dream was so real and not only was it REAL but God interpreted the dream for me as I was sleeping. God rarely speaks to me through dreams, but at times, He does. I didn't even realize that this particular thing was happening but I believe that it will change your life the way it changed mine.

This was the dream:

Out of nowhere, I saw a demon. Its face was completely disfigured. It was short and it looked like a mix of a gremlin and an alien. As I looked at the demon, it said that it was the "marriage demon." And that little demon was laughing at me. I recall turning to the Lord in the dream and asking Him what does that mean?" He said, This is the marriage demon, it's purposed to destroy marriage. There are demons on this earth that are assigned to DESTROY certain areas in your life. There's demons that attack your faith, trust in God, your single life, your children, your family, your mind, your very SOUL and every other area of your life. It's exactly what they do, try to destroy it."

I woke up SHOCKED!! You mean to tell me that I got this little demon running around my house trying to ruin my marriage and I am LETTING IT??? I actually got MAD at it!! I am letting some fallen angel and my PRIDE tell me to go to sleep angry?? Ohhhhhh, no! NOT on my watch and NOT in my house! I turned to my husband and repented so quickly!! Minutes later, all was well. A total mis-understanding. The crazy thing about that test was that it was so REAL. I blamed my husband without actually looking at myself and seeing what I could have done differently.

Then, I began to look over my life and I said, GOD-- when I moved to NYC for the first time and stepped out on faith, I got hit with so many tests and it was PLAIN hard. I look back and I was being attacked by a particular demon that was trying to get me trust in IT instead of trusting in the living God. I believe that after we pass that test over and over again-- then that demon leaves. This goes for every season in your life! When you're a child, there's a demon attempting to place seeds in your mind that grow and try to destroy you as an adult!

Ok, you may say-- HEATHER, where is this biblical?! You're freakin' me out.
Let me show you what I found:

Ephesians 6:12
For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.


Job 1:6-12
God and ‘the satan’ have the following exchange.
One day the heavenly beings came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came among them. The Lord said to Satan, “Where have you come from?” Satan answered the Lord, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up and down on it.” The Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man who fears God and turns away from evil.” Then Satan answered the Lord, “Does Job fear God for nothing? Have you not put a fence around him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. But stretch out your hand now, and touch all that he has, and he will curse you to your face.” The Lord said to Satan, “Very well, all that he has is in your power; only do not stretch out your hand against him!” So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord.

1 Peter 5:8
Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.

Luke 4:13
When the devil had finished tempting Jesus, he left him until the next opportunity came.

So what does this tell me? That satan WAITS for another opportunity to attack you!! As soon as you STEP out on FAITH, GET ENGAGED, DECIDE THAT YOU'RE GOING TO TRUST GOD or whatever else, it's an opportunity for satan to come in & TEST YOU! Satan and his little demons have ruined marriages, relationships and whatever else all in the name of another PERSON. And HE keeps slipping BY and nobody is recognizing the part that he played!

Where do you think 1/3 of the angels went that got kicked out of heaven? They're with satan-- taking HIS assignments on this earth & instructions! THIS is why when you begin to live for Jesus, you get HIT up with attacks! Satan now sees you as a threat because you no longer live for him and you NOW live for Jesus!!

Are you getting this??? THIS is the reason your friendships, job, money, marriage, emotions and everything is getting attacked! It's a SET-UP!!!! SATAN IS TRYING TO WIPE YOU OUT!! He doesn't care about you! He wants you OUT of the way!! THIS is why it's so important for you to PRAY, PRAY, PRAY and keep praying! Keeping the presence of Christ in your heart, prepares you for each attack. It renews your mind & you refuse to entertain satan's lies.

Ok, so as you can see in Job that GOD allows these temptations to come! Praise God that when you pass them, you GROW up and you mature.

Romans 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings and tests, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.

Are you seeing this? Now that I saw that little marriage demon that was trying to destroy my marriage last night, I REFUSE to entertain him! I ain't entertaining no little fallen angel that has ZERO power and authority over me!

God promises that HE will be with me and that I won't be tempted beyond I can handle and that HE will give me a way OUT. (1 Cor 10:13)

Are you taking the way out?? Or are you giving into all of these temptations as satan and his little friends are laughing at you?

You choose.

THERE are demons ASSIGNED to ruin your life. Don't LET them.

And, for clarity-- if there's sin that you pursue and then, you welcome 7 other demons more evil than itself to enter your body.(matthew 12:43-45) Are you opening the door to satan with your LIFE? Are you freely letting him come in & life in your heart? If so, then, it's time to close that door and give your entire heart to Christ. Repent and turn from your sins! God is calling you back to HIM!


Love you all dearly,
Heather Lindsey



Source: Heather Lindsey
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Pictures From President Jonathan’s Pilgrimage to Israel

Posted on 8:10 AM by tripalh

PHOTONEWS: Day 2 - President Jonathan's pilgrimage to Israel Friday
President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria is currently on a Pilgrimage in Israel. The President was accompanied on this holy trip by Governor Peter Obi of Anambra state, minister of Information Labaran Maku, CAN president Ayo Oritsejafor, Gov Suswan of Benue state, Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State, Reuben Abati and others.

 He is pictured above receiving a souvenir from Rabbi Israel Uzan (left) after praying at the Wailing Wall Jerusalem Old City.

President Goodluck Jonathan (M) With Other Nigerian Pilgrims To Israel At Mount Camel Church. Behind Is The Statue Of Prophet Elijah.


President Goodluck Jonathan (2nd L) Arriving The Bascillica Of Announciation Nazareth (The Place Where Angel Gabriel Announced To Virgin Mary On Her Conception). With Him Are: President, Christian Association Of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor (2nd R) Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, Mr Johnkennedy Opara And A Tour Guide

From Left: Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, Mr Johnkennedy Opara; Chief Of Staff, Chief Mike Oghiadomhe; Rev Jeremiah Jado Of Ecwa Church; Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu; President, Christian Association Of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor And President Goodluck Jonathan At The Holy Family Church In Nazareth

PHOTONEWS: Day 3 - President Jonathan's pilgrimage to Israel Saturday
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Really praying that the time to reflect in Israel will bring about the positive changes needed in Nigeria.


Source: African Spotlight
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Fashion We Like: Week Beginning 27th October

Posted on 7:42 AM by tripalh


Jadore-fashion


Irony of Ashi


Nusophisticate



Style Fluency

Ms. Sole


Mimi G. Style


Fashion-bells


SkinnyHipster
Mirror Me

Richgirl Life$tyle


Addicted 2 Etsy



Bucandy



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Happy Sunday!

Posted on 5:53 AM by tripalh

Happy Sunday and a very happy new week all.
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Friday, October 25, 2013

Actor Orlando Bloom And His Model Wife Miranda Kerr Split After 3 Years Of Marriage

Posted on 7:43 AM by tripalh

A rep for Bloom exclusively confirms the breakup. "In a joint statement, Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr have announced that they have been amicably separated for the past few months," the rep said in a statement. "After six years together, they have recently decided to formalize their separation."

The statement continued, "Despite this being the end of their marriage, they love, support and respect each other as both parents of their son and as family."
The 36-year-old British actor and the 30-year-old Australian Victoria's Secret model began dating in 2007. They were married in July 2010 after announcing their engagment just a month beforehand.
Kerr gave birth to their son, Flynn, on Jan. 6, 2011.

She and Bloom were last photographed together by the paparazzi on Oct. 8. Their last public appearance was at the opening of Romeo and Juliet on Broadway on Sept. 19. Bloom is currently starring in the production with Condola Rashad.


"When I saw Orlando on Broadway in Romeo and Juliet, I was blown away," Kerr said in the November issue of Cosmopolitan. "For someone to be able to learn all that and hold the energy to do it every day, six days a week—I have so much respect for him. We don't run lines though. We keep that very separate. That would be like me asking him to teach me how to catwalk."
Bloom recently put his Hollywood Hills home on the market for $4.5 million. He had been renting it out for $16,500 a month while he and the family were living in NYC.

What does marriage mean to people nowadays?



Source: ENews!
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Thursday, October 24, 2013

A Portrait Of A Modern Monarchy- Prince George Of England's Official Christening Portraits Released

Posted on 6:46 PM by tripalh

Joyful: Prince George appears happy and healthy with his mother and father, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
These pictures of  the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with little Prince George are just too adorable. Prince George is such a cutey. Looks like he really enjoyed the official photo session after his Christening yesterday. 

Regal: (back row L-R) The Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry of Wales; (front row, L-R) Queen Elizabeth, the Duchess of Cambridge holding Prince George with the Duke of Cambridge
Four generations: The current monarch, surrounded by Britain's three future figureheads
The Queen looks so happy in all these pictures. 


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Vincent Is Well And Says Thank You To All

Posted on 5:38 PM by tripalh

Some of you may re-call that I posted about Vincent a few months back. 
Vincent is the first child and only son of his parent in a family of 5. He is currently a 600 level (final year) student of Pharmacy (Pharm D). He was diagnosed of Acute Lymphocytic Leukamia (Blood Cancer) just a day after his first semester exams. His story was really sad for me, maybe because just by looking at him I could see his zeal and passion for life and ambition to change the world for the better through his choice of study. 

I am really happy to come across this message from Vincent thanking well-wishers and of course God for his recovery. I thank God for this young man's life and I pray that God will complete the awesome testimony He has started with Vincent. Amen.
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