American philanthropist Bill Gates welcomes President John Mahama in Brussels ahead of Gavi pledging session

Mr. Barroso thanked President Mahama for his continued support for Gavi’s vaccine efforts and expressed hope for his strong advocacy during the session.

In his meeting with Bill Gates, President Mahama discussed Ghana’s health priorities, including the Free Primary Healthcare programme, the National Vaccine Institute, and the positive impact of uncapping the NHIS Fund.

in my opinion supporting the hope agender of president tinubu should be a must for any Nigeria because we shall be the loser if he failed like Buhari, but many indication shows that tinubu is doing well in many angles of our economy.
Remember hope is what is keeping every human alive, if your hope is gone you are as good as a dead person, that's why I will never give up on my self and my nation. ~JTT

*TOPIC: CHRISTIAN HOMES: PILLARS THAT SUSTAIN MARRIAGES*(Series 1)

*Scripture Reading:* Genesis 2:20-25

Marriage is one single unit that touches every part of the society. People who have become armed robbers, cultists, prostitutes and assassins, yahoo are from one home or the other and the society is where it is because of them. *Once the devil is able to destroy marriage, the society is finished.* And that's why God is so much interested in our marriages as believers.

On this series, we shall be looking at some pillars that contribute and strengthen Marriages and it's my earnest prayer that the Holy Spirit will reveal the truth to you in Jesus Christ name. Amen!

Some years ago, I was opportune to help in supervising a building project in a sloppy, watering and sand fill environment. *In order to build a house there, the owner was instructed and guided on what to do to build a lasting house on the said Land by the site engineer. Full rafter was done and serious compaction by some machines. It cost millions to get the foundation done with pillars and beams well positioned.*

In the same way, marriage is a house that is in danger of being washed away unless it is built on some pretty strong pillars. I have here identified some pillars of marriage. These pillars of marriage need each other to be strengthened in order for it to stand. They are foundational;

*1) The Rock (Jesus):* The ultimate anchoring point in a marriage is a 100% shared belief in Jesus as Savior and Lord and in His Word as His infallible instruction for life and marriage.  *Marriage is much more than a business contract or life strategy.  It is a uniting of two into one at the deepest heart and soul level.* By definition, marriage involves a spiritual component, which is why the Lord doesn’t want us to marry unbelievers (2 Corinthians 6:14, Ephesians 4:5). 

He knows that without a common faith, belief, and confession that a marriage will never be what it could and should be. *Knowing that one’s spouse believes firmly in what God says regarding marriage gives lasting hope that struggles and frustrations can be overcome because both spouses are following the same roadmap to the same destination.* To be continue tomorrow morning by God's Grace. Good morning and do have a fruitful weekend, peace.

*Prayer point:* Father, you are the author of marriage, come into my home and remove every unwanted seed that can kill my marriage in Jesus Christ name. Amen!

T.S. AFOLAYAN

*TOPIC: CHRISTIAN HOME: PILLARS THAT SUSTAIN MARRIAGES*(Series 2)

*Scripture Reading:* 1 Corinthians 13:1-10, Ephesians 5:25

Yesterday, we started looking at our homes as christian, the pillars that contribute to the effectiveness of our Marriages. And the first pillar we looked at is JESUS. If our marriage is not standing on this rock, definitely it will collapse so quickly. *When we talk of fulfilling destiny and aligning to God's will, No marriage can work without Jesus.* The second pillar is:

*2) Love:* When asked, “Do you love your husband/wife?,” the answer should be based on actions toward one’s husband or wife. *If the answer is, “yes, I love my husband/wife,” then one should be saying, “I am giving myself to him/her.*

1Corinthians 13 defines love for us. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. *The summary of this definition of love is simply GIVING YOURSELF TO ONE ANOTHER.*

In describing love to husbands, Paul explains in Ephesians 5:25 that love is about giving, not feeling. *"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her".* This is the kind of love Jesus demonstrated that should be established in our marriages. When our homes is based on this fact, NO STORM WHATSOEVER THAT CAN SEPARATE THAT HOME for this is the will of God that we should love one another just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it.

NOTE: *If husband love his wife, he will tolerate her, correct in love and stay no matter what happens. And also, if wife love her husband, she will be totally submissive to him. Not minding his status or character.* To be continue tomorrow morning by God's Grace. Good morning and do happy Sunday, peace.

*Prayer point:* I put an end to pretends in our home today, help me to love my husband/wife and to give myself totally to our vow in Jesus Christ name. Amen!

T.S. AFOLAYAN

*TOPIC: AVOIDING PITFALL IN MARRIAGE/ RELATIONSHIP*(Series 6)

*Scripture Reading:* 1Peter 2:1, Proverbs 4:7

The concluding part, pitfall to avoid in marriage/relationship:

*10) Not talking through conflict:* If you rely on heavy sighs, slammed doors and other non-verbal communication when something is bothering you, you could be playing with fire. *As painful as it may be to get the conversation started, you must speak up.* “Otherwise, problems start festering and begin to take on a life of their own,” *"Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind."*(1Peter 2:1) Keeping silent during conflict is devilish, keep talking and never give room for the devil in your home.

*11) Flighty over money:* A recent study found that 43% of married couples argue about money mostly everyday. *This is the truth, marriage can't work without money but as christian, we must not give ourselves as slave to it but must be subjected to us.* As couple, to make our marriages work and to avoid pitfall in the journey, don't allow the love of money to override your affair. Money has an important role to play in our homes and we must be careful in dealing with it.

*12) Shutting down sexually when you’re angry rather than dealing with issues:* This is very common to women, although withholding affection may seem like the ideal way to punish your husband, you risk seriously damaging your relationship. *No matter what happened between you and your spouse, using sex as a tool of punishment is demonic and witchcraft.* Infact, sex should be a means of settling issues and not a tool of punishment.

*13) Failing to understand that marriages have ups and downs:* It’s OK to expect incredible moments in your marriage, but *“Just don’t expect them to happen every day.”* Learn to understand Time and Season. Proverbs 3:14 says; *"I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that people will fear him."* I hope this series will bring a great change in our homes as the Holy Spirit will be our help in Jesus name. Good morning and do have a fruitful Friday, peace.

*Prayer point:* I nullify every strategies of the devil to bring down my marriage in Jesus Christ name. Amen!

T.S. AFOLAYAN

*TOPIC: CHRISTIAN HOMES: PILLARS THAT SUSTAIN MARRIAGES*(Series 1)

*Scripture Reading:* Genesis 2:20-25

Marriage is one single unit that touches every part of the society. People who have become armed robbers, cultists, prostitutes and assassins, yahoo are from one home or the other and the society is where it is because of them. *Once the devil is able to destroy marriage, the society is finished.* And that's why God is so much interested in our marriages as believers.

On this series, we shall be looking at some pillars that contribute and strengthen Marriages and it's my earnest prayer that the Holy Spirit will reveal the truth to you in Jesus Christ name. Amen!

Some years ago, I was opportune to help in supervising a building project in a sloppy, watering and sand fill environment. *In order to build a house there, the owner was instructed and guided on what to do to build a lasting house on the said Land by the site engineer. Full rafter was done and serious compaction by some machines. It cost millions to get the foundation done with pillars and beams well positioned.*

In the same way, marriage is a house that is in danger of being washed away unless it is built on some pretty strong pillars. I have here identified some pillars of marriage. These pillars of marriage need each other to be strengthened in order for it to stand. They are foundational;

*1) The Rock (Jesus):* The ultimate anchoring point in a marriage is a 100% shared belief in Jesus as Savior and Lord and in His Word as His infallible instruction for life and marriage.  *Marriage is much more than a business contract or life strategy.  It is a uniting of two into one at the deepest heart and soul level.* By definition, marriage involves a spiritual component, which is why the Lord doesn’t want us to marry unbelievers (2 Corinthians 6:14, Ephesians 4:5). 

He knows that without a common faith, belief, and confession that a marriage will never be what it could and should be. *Knowing that one’s spouse believes firmly in what God says regarding marriage gives lasting hope that struggles and frustrations can be overcome because both spouses are following the same roadmap to the same destination.* To be continue tomorrow morning by God's Grace. Good morning and do have a fruitful weekend, peace.

*Prayer point:* Father, you are the author of marriage, come into my home and remove every unwanted seed that can kill my marriage in Jesus Christ name. Amen!

T.S. AFOLAYAN

*TOPIC: CHRISTIAN HOME: PILLARS THAT SUSTAIN MARRIAGES*(Series 2)

*Scripture Reading:* 1 Corinthians 13:1-10, Ephesians 5:25

Yesterday, we started looking at our homes as christian, the pillars that contribute to the effectiveness of our Marriages. And the first pillar we looked at is JESUS. If our marriage is not standing on this rock, definitely it will collapse so quickly. *When we talk of fulfilling destiny and aligning to God's will, No marriage can work without Jesus.* The second pillar is:

*2) Love:* When asked, “Do you love your husband/wife?,” the answer should be based on actions toward one’s husband or wife. *If the answer is, “yes, I love my husband/wife,” then one should be saying, “I am giving myself to him/her.*

1Corinthians 13 defines love for us. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. *The summary of this definition of love is simply GIVING YOURSELF TO ONE ANOTHER.*

In describing love to husbands, Paul explains in Ephesians 5:25 that love is about giving, not feeling. *"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her".* This is the kind of love Jesus demonstrated that should be established in our marriages. When our homes is based on this fact, NO STORM WHATSOEVER THAT CAN SEPARATE THAT HOME for this is the will of God that we should love one another just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it.

NOTE: *If husband love his wife, he will tolerate her, correct in love and stay no matter what happens. And also, if wife love her husband, she will be totally submissive to him. Not minding his status or character.* To be continue tomorrow morning by God's Grace. Good morning and do happy Sunday, peace.

*Prayer point:* I put an end to pretends in our home today, help me to love my husband/wife and to give myself totally to our vow in Jesus Christ name. Amen!

T.S. AFOLAYAN

My only hope