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 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, 2026. DIVINE CONNECTION DAILY DEVOTIONAL BY OLADELE T•E THEME: FROM STRUGGLING MODE TO THRIVING MODE! TEXT: [NKJV] ISAIAH 40:31 "But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint." The thriving mode is not just a mode that a person can experience in business, academics or marriage only. The thriving mode is also a mode that can be experienced across all areas of life. God cares about you and He wants you to thrive on all sides. However, you will need to be divinely strengthened to be able to enter the thriving realm. The thriving realm is a realm where you are thriving across all areas of your life and there is a guaranteed strength for consistent thriving. When you get to the thriving realm, there is no room for you to have a better yesterday. There are people whose thriving records were in their past. When you are divinely strengthened, ...

 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH, 2026. DIVINE CONNECTION DAILY DEVOTIONAL BY OLADELE T•E THEME: BECAUSE OF THE LORD'S MERCY! TEXT: [AMP] LAMENTATION 3:22 "It is because of the Lord 's mercy and loving-kindness that we are not consumed, because His [tender] compassions fail not." We often trivialize the very blessings that keep us alive, unaware that they are direct expressions of God's mercy. Many things in our lives could have gone wrong and perhaps should have gone wrong based on our mistakes or the enemy's efforts but they didn't. Why? Because nothing preserves a human life like the mercy of God. It is the spiritual force that shields us from the visitation of evil. On countless occasions, there were incidents designed to consume your peace, your health, or your life, but the invisible covering of mercy stood in the gap. According to our focal scripture, the only reason we are not "consumed" or finished off by the devil’s schemes is the relentless nat...

 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD, 2026. DIVINE CONNECTION DAILY DEVOTIONAL BY OLADELE T•E THEME: THE BEST WAY TO WIN! TEXT: [NLT] PROVERBS 16:7 When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him." Life is often described as a series of battles and spiritual warfare. While many rely on their own strength, strategy, or willpower to survive, the believer possesses a unique advantage that the world cannot replicate: the ability to please God. Pleasing God is not just a religious duty; it is a tactical secret to absolute victory. When your lifestyle aligns with God's heart, you meet the divine requirements for overcoming the pressures of life. Victory is not merely a struggle for those who know how to please the Father; it is a spiritual consequence. Our focal scripture introduces a profound strategy for dealing with opposition. The enemy’s primary tools are threats, oppression, and repression. However, these tools lose their power when a believe...

 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND, 2026. DIVINE CONNECTION DAILY DEVOTIONAL BY OLADELE T•E THEME: GOD NEEDS YOUR HEALTH! TEXT: [NKJV] 3 JOHN 2 "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers." We often approach God solely as a Supplier of our needs, yet we must realize that God has desires that only we can fulfill. He did not create us merely to be recipients of blessings, but to be providers of worship. God is actively seeking "true worshippers" who will honor Him in Spirit and in truth. However, to fulfill this high calling here on earth, you require a functional vessel. While your spirit belongs to God, your body is the legal "earth-suit" that allows you to execute His will. Therefore, prioritizing your health is not just a personal choice; it is a spiritual necessity. Our focal scripture emphasizes a balance: prosperity in your soul must be matched by health in your body. God is concerned with your total well-being....

 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, 2026. DIVINE CONNECTION DAILY DEVOTIONAL BY OLADELE T•E THEME: YOUR HELP IS WITH THE LORD! TEXT: [NLT] PSALM 121:1-2 "I look up to the mountains--does my help come from there? [2] My help comes from the LORD, who made the heavens and the earth!" It is a proven spiritual truth that no human can help with the depth, consistency, and willingness that God does. While the world looks to "mountains" (symbols of human power, government, or high-ranking connections), the believer must look higher. God is the only true Source of help. When you settle it in your heart that He is your primary Provider, you unlock a life where expectations are never cut off. Where divine help is present, every need finds a supply. Receiving help begins with a shift in perspective. If you rely solely on your connections, you limit yourself to human capacity. However, when you recognize that your help comes from the Maker of Heaven and Earth, you access limitless resources....

Actress Of The Week: Kaitlin Olson as Morgan Gillory on ABC's High Potential  Kaitlin Olson as Morgan Gillory ( Season 2. Episode 9 ) ABC Press ABC Press. Kaitlin Olson has been known as a comedy actress for years but this new lead role gives fans a chance to see her acting chops, she's one of the best. Her emotional depth and drive in a scene are a brilliance of beauty. Plus the natural charm and style of character presentation gives her that edge to Standout and not drown in the script or around her costars, she holds her own and shines like a star.  Daniel Sunjata . Keith Carradine & Kaitlin Olson as Detective Karadec . Douglas Newmeyer & Morgan Gillory. ABC Press  In the latest episode (9) she has a scene with Douglas Newmeyer in which he (Keith Carradine) brutally bites into Morgan trying to kill her confidence and project. She takes the burn so well, it was visually striking and pleasing. She gave in yet bounced back i...

Entertainment Avenue: Derek Baldwin on Beyond The Gates - A Keeper!  Photo of Ben Gavin . (Credit: Sean Patrick) The world of TV reflects real life, in certain seasons of our lives people can go from regular to recurring then to guest appearances. It's all in the setting of the story, the relevance and role they have to play. It's understandable unless you're a huge fan of the character, as most have started petitions/campaigns for their fave cancelled shows to be brought back like Brooklyn Nine-9 & Lucifer or a back from the dead? Agent Phil Coulson on Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D , Bobby Ewing on Dallas. Ben Gavin was a regular on the acclaimed first season of historic CBS Soap Opera Beyond The Gates by Michele Val Jean . Set in Fairmont Crest focusing on an affluent black family decorated in Medical. Political. Entertainment spaces with some locked up scandals that could potentially ruin more than just a reputation. They definitely are respected, envied a...

Avenue Music: Best Moment in Music - Fifth Harmony's Reunion  Ally Brooke . Normani . Dinah Jane & Lauren Jauregui . We love a good girl group. Fifth Harmony was formed on the X- Factor USA and went on to be signed to Simon Cowell 's Syco records where they released 3 studio albums before an expected hiatus after the departure of prominent member Camila Cabello . Which saw a shift of creative direction as the girls shared how they always wanted to write and have a say on their records. Their third album had some standouts moments in songs such as Messy (raw, real, resonance). He Like That (fun. Flirtatious and guitar sensual). Make You Mad (daring, unapologetic, romantic and cheeky). The group currently comprises of Normani Hamilton Kordei. Lauren Jauregui. Ally Brooke and Dinah Jane who've released solo projects throughout the years and early 2025 there were rumours of a comeback with speculation that former member Camila Cabello would rejoin but the...

Pop Essentials Fifth Harmony are Scared Of Happy!  Official Artwork. Syco Records  7/27 is not just their sophomore album but it actually cemented their sound and elevated them as a girl group in the pop genre. Maturing in music they found their glass slippers without Prince Charming of course. Scared Of Happy is a Tropical Pop , dance driven record which is fresh ok the island, served with a slice of lemon as they question their fear to be loved, nobody wants to fall and have no catch me moment or just to be abandoned. Lauren opens up the song as she has the nerves, goosebumps and the excitement of a new love. Served chill like a drink but truly crispy like a sprite you feel the heat and the burn.  All the girls truly shine and the beat has some interesting and engaging transitions that feel like surging emotions. The highs, lows, the freaking out, heart racing thoughts till a calm on the bridge as if searching for clarity and finally a determination as Ca...

Monday Music Motivation: Middle Of Your Heart by For King & Country Luke & Joel pictured, @4kingandcountry on X Welcome to the first Monday of 2026 and we're feeling as good as Music! In tune and singing along to the blessings of The Lord God Almighty. This week we have the Christian Contemporary Duo For King & Country who have an impressive discography with empowering hits such as It's Not Over Yet & Fix My Eyes .  Official Album Cover Middle Of Your Heart by For King & Country is soft rock bliss taken from their debut studio album released on February 28th 2012 by Fervent-Curb records . Lyrically it's about surrendering and turning to God. With such a riveting melody, it takes you into that space of intimacy and longing. Desiring a relationship with the Lord Jesus. Wanting Him to be the centre of it all, forgetting and leaving the past to embracing the new life. Our Faith isn't some empowering affirmation to make ourselves feel better with a sur...

Year End Awards 2025 Welcome to the 2025 Mzansi Avenue Year End Awards! Our tagline for this year is Secure The Win we don't just get into ẞspecific industries to be irrelevant players, we want to set a standard, leave an impressionable mark and be one of the best to ever do it. So we celebrate those who went out there and won big in their professional lives. Aim. Strike & Celebrate. Breakout Star Of The Year: Mawelele A man who understands his voice, he moves in rhythm like an expert who knows what he's doing. Smooth and keeps it interesting. An active singer who is captivating. With just a verse you're pulled into his library of music, ready to hear more. His work such as Answers the EP, tell us that he's only going to get bigger because he's one of the best vocalists and is what we've been missing on the scene, a male talent who is into the swoon worthy hits.  Artist Of The Year: Faouzia With just porcelain I think she stole the s...

Entertainment Avenue: Winx Club Reboot, what went wrong? Promotional Poster featuring the Winx Girls . Rainbow S.P.A This is one of the biggest franchises to ever come from Italy, created by Iginio Straffi who had a dream to create a magical girl series taking inspiration from his wife and women in entertainment such as Britney Spears ( Bloom ), Stella ( Cameron Diaz ), Musa ( Lucy Liu ), Flora ( Jennifer Lopez ), Tecna ( Pink ) & Aisha (Beyoncé).  The show first premiered in 2004 produced by rainbow and was a hit with praise for its mature themes , unique yet criticized art style at times. The transformations and music were iconic signatures for this brand, initially planned to last for 3 seasons, due to popularity and demand there was a 4th season which saw the Winx girls embrace adulthood, maturing and facing another threat in the form of the wizards of the black circle , everything seemed to indicate our girls are growing only for a new partnership wit...

Faith Avenue: Christianity and Legalism by Apostle E.K Thulare Unsplash Images/ Sasun Bughdaryan Welcome back to our Best Sermons of 2025 series as we End the Year with a bang. We've been taught so much, equipped with wisdom and an awareness of identity we operate from a point of power and a firm faith knowing the authority we've been given is unmatched.  Grace Encounter Church March 9th 2025 Sunday Service  Title: Christianity and Legalism Legalism is the law. The Apostle opened up with clarifying the difference between Legalism and Christianity and how we'll see they operate in the church, among Christians. The application and characterization. We dove right into this scripture to kick things off: John 8:3-11 GNTD [3] The teachers of the Law and the Pharisees brought in a woman who had been caught committing adultery, and they made her stand before them all. [4] “Teacher,” they said to Jesus, “this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery. [5] ...

Faith Avenue: Trusting God even in Silence (Top 3 Sermons of 2025 from Grace Encounter Church) Unsplash Images/ Priscilla Du Preez  Good Day and God bless Aveneurs around the world. From your guy Aaron in Mzansi we bring you a delicious and Godly feast aimed at filling you will all that is Good and is from God. Apostle Thulare shared this back in March (2nd 2025). It details how God's silence isn't rejection nor a sign of abandonment as God has assured He'll never leave nor forsake us. Let's dive right into it, shall we? Grace Encounter Church March 2nd 2025, Sunday Service  By: Apostle E.K Thulare The Apostle opened with the following: During God's silence we should remain in the truth He has taught us; Patience and perseverance are required. You need to persevere, during hard times  We have to sit and keep still when God is quiet.  When God is silent, no matter what you do, nothing will move Him to speak. During a silent season, it doesn't mean God isn't a...