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    Be Intentional About the Name of Jesus in 2025  In a bold and inspirational message shared on his official Facebook page, Nigerian gospel music icon Frank Edwards has urged fellow songwriters to be more intentional about using the name of Jesus in their music in the coming year.  Edwards, known for his powerful and anointed songs, called on gospel artists to move away from vague references and make the presence of Jesus explicit in their lyrics.  A Call to Clarify and Declare "Be intentional about the name of Jesus in your songwriting for 2025," Edwards wrote in his post. "Instead of saying 'He is here,' say who is the 'He'—JESUS IS HERE!"  The message resonated with many fans and fellow musicians who are gearing up for the new year with a renewed focus on delivering clear and impactful messages of faith through their music. Edwards emphasized the importance of declaring the name of Jesus with clarity, urging artists to avoid ambiguity when procl...

Pastor Jerry Eze Honoured with Ph.D from UNN. Says he" thought It Was a Scam. Pastor Jerry Eze, the visionary behind Streams of Joy International, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). Over the weekend, during the 53rd convocation of this esteemed institution, Pastor Eze received the honour in Nsukka. During the ceremony, the university also conferred honorary degrees, postgraduate diplomas, higher degrees, and the title of professor emeritus, drawing congratulations for the cleric from admirers. Pastor Jerry Eze, who leads the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration (NSPPD) online prayer community and Streams of Joy International, admitted that he initially thought it was a scam when the University of Nigeria, Nsukka contacted him about the Doctor of Divinity honour. On Monday, December 23, Pastor Jerry Eze took to Instagram to share his gratitude and pray for a joyous year-end for his followers. He expressed heartfelt thanks to e...

  THEME: LET US CROSS OVER TO THE OTHER SIDE ( Mark 4:35-37 )     And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.    – Mark 4:35 -37   There is something good and beautiful on the other side that made Jesus want his disciple to crossover to “the other side” with him. The devil knew that Jesus had a good plan for his disciples and so he did not want them to get to the other side. So, he caused a great storm to arise. His plan was to stop them from enjoying their purposed divine blessing. Thank God who by his superior power calmed the tempest of the sea. Beloved, God has better plans for all of us his children in the year 2025. This   plan is to favour, uplift, ...

As Christians, we are called to live a life of boldness and confidence in our faith. In 2 Timothy 1:7, we are reminded that "God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." However, many of us struggle with fear, doubt, and uncertainty, which can hold us back from living the life God has called us to live. In this article, we will explore what it means to cultivate boldness in faith and provide practical tips on how to do so. What is Boldness in Faith? Boldness in faith is not just about being confident or courageous; it's about trusting in God's power and promises, even when we can't see what's ahead. As Hebrews 11:1 reminds us, "Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." It's about being willing to take risks and face challenges head-on, knowing that God is always with us. In the Bible, we see many examples of boldness in faith. We see David facing Goliath, trusting in Go...