Friday, 20 September 2013
Tuesday, 17 September 2013
I Prayed for a car ,not a bible
I Prayed for a car, not a Bible
A young man was getting ready to graduate from university and his parents were very proud. He prayed that his parents could get him a car as a gift. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealers showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted. As Graduation Day approached, the young man hoped his prayers were answered and awaited signs that his father had purchased the car.Finally, on the morning of his graduation, his father called him. His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine son, and told him how much he loved him. He handed his son a beautiful wrapped gift box.
Curious, but somewhat disappointed, the young man opened the box and found a lovely, leather-bound Bible, with the young man's name embossed in gold. Angrily, he raised his voice to his father and said," With all your money you give me a Bible?" and stormed out of the house, leaving the Bible. Many years passed and the young man was very successful in business. He had a beautiful home and wonderful family, but realized his father was very old and thought perhaps he should go to him.He had not seen Him since that graduation day.
But before he could make arrangements, he received a phone call telling him his father had passed away, and willed all of his possessions to his son. He needed to come home immediately and take care of things.When he arrived at his father's house, sudden sadness and regret filled his heart. He began to search through his father's important papers and saw the still new Bible, just as he had left it years ago. With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages. His father had carefully underlined a verse, Matthew 7:11 ,
But before he could make arrangements, he received a phone call telling him his father had passed away, and willed all of his possessions to his son. He needed to come home immediately and take care of things.When he arrived at his father's house, sudden sadness and regret filled his heart. He began to search through his father's important papers and saw the still new Bible, just as he had left it years ago. With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages. His father had carefully underlined a verse, Matthew 7:11 ,
"And if ye, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your Heavenly Father which is in Heaven, give to those who ask Him?"
As he read those words, a car key dropped from the back of the Bible. It had a tag with the dealers name, the same dealer who had the sports car he had desired.. On the tag was the date of his graduation, and thewords... PAID IN FULL.
How many times do we miss God's blessings because they are not packaged as we expected? Trust God. Matthew 7:11
Monday, 16 September 2013
The SABC Crown Gospel Awards 2013 are around the corner.
6th Crown Gospel Awards
Ladies and Gentleman, brothers and sister of the kingdom of God , the moment we have been waiting has arrived, its that time to celebrate the contributions of the various artist of gospel music in South Africa. The Crown Gospel Awards have been bold enough in awarding the best amongst the best for the past 5 yrs and are willing to do it again this year for the 6th time. This year they will be held on the 17th of November 2013 at the ICC in Durban.
More than 30 categories will be awarded on this prestigious evening.The genre have grown over the years and have become more diverse including gospel R&B, gospel Rap, Gospel poetry, Gospel comedy, etc
It also boasts categories that can be voted for by the public such as
Song of the year,
Best gospel TV show,
Best artist radio show ect
These awards have moved from glory to glory by Gods grace over the past years. They began in 2008 without even a template nor a point of reference, but armed with a vision from God, faith and skill, we gave it our all said Zanele Mbokazi Nkambule who is one of the founding members. The nomination for this year are now opened and artists and record labels are encourage to take part and forward their nomination before the 20th of September 2013 then the public voting will be opened for the relevant categories.
What are you expecting to see this year from the Crown Awards? Which artist are you routing for?
Ladies and Gentleman, brothers and sister of the kingdom of God , the moment we have been waiting has arrived, its that time to celebrate the contributions of the various artist of gospel music in South Africa. The Crown Gospel Awards have been bold enough in awarding the best amongst the best for the past 5 yrs and are willing to do it again this year for the 6th time. This year they will be held on the 17th of November 2013 at the ICC in Durban. More than 30 categories will be awarded on this prestigious evening.The genre have grown over the years and have become more diverse including gospel R&B, gospel Rap, Gospel poetry, Gospel comedy, etc
It also boasts categories that can be voted for by the public such as
Song of the year,
Best gospel TV show,
Best artist radio show ect
These awards have moved from glory to glory by Gods grace over the past years. They began in 2008 without even a template nor a point of reference, but armed with a vision from God, faith and skill, we gave it our all said Zanele Mbokazi Nkambule who is one of the founding members. The nomination for this year are now opened and artists and record labels are encourage to take part and forward their nomination before the 20th of September 2013 then the public voting will be opened for the relevant categories.
What are you expecting to see this year from the Crown Awards? Which artist are you routing for?
Heaven & Hell
"Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. " 1 Corin 9:25 say these words to encourage us in doing good and continue to obey the Lord commands. What ever we are going it is not in vain, our faith in the Lord Jesus shall be rewarded. Earth is only our temporary dwelling but heaven is our home.
The book of Luke 6:38 simplifies the act of giving for us, as far I am concerned it does not get simpler than that. "Give and it shall be given to you. A good measure,pressed down and shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. " Therefore Love the Lord your God always.
"Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. " 1 Corin 9:25 say these words to encourage us in doing good and continue to obey the Lord commands. What ever we are going it is not in vain, our faith in the Lord Jesus shall be rewarded. Earth is only our temporary dwelling but heaven is our home.
The book of Luke 6:38 simplifies the act of giving for us, as far I am concerned it does not get simpler than that. "Give and it shall be given to you. A good measure,pressed down and shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. " Therefore Love the Lord your God always.
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