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“The Second Coming of Jesus Christ Life Hack [The Ten Virgins as Case Study]”

The Second Coming of Jesus Christ Life Hack

Second Coming of Jesus Christ

[The Ten Virgins as Case Study]

Ten virgins were waiting for the bridegroom to come. They were waiting to go with the bridegroom to the wedding banquet. It took a long time for the bridegroom to come. All the virgins fell asleep!

Virgins signify purity, sanctification, holiness and love. The virgins represent the chosen and expectant Christians, who are waiting for the second coming of Jesus Christ. They are pure, sanctified, holy and loving.

All the ten virgins had the above qualifications. They all reasonably assumed that with all the qualifications, it would be automatic for them to welcome the bridegroom.

Yet, of the ten virgins, five virgins were wise and five virgins were foolish.

The wise virgins eventually made it with the bridegroom to the wedding banquet. The foolish virgins did not make it. They failed, despite their qualifications.

Lessons from the five wise Virgins:

• They were ready:

They have all the qualifications: Purity, sanctification, holiness and love. They were qualified and ready to welcome the bridegroom. Thus, they were qualification-wise ready.

• They were expectant:

They were waiting anxiously for the bridegroom. They were very sure that the bridegroom would come.

• They were alive Spiritually:

They kept their lamp burning. They kept themselves in the light while they were waiting.

• They prepared themselves for any eventuality while waiting:

They kept extra oil! The extra oil would keep them from burning out. The oil of anointing would sustain their fire of Holy Spirit and therefore keep them in perpetual divine light.

• They were focused on their expectation:

Their expectation was the coming of the bridegroom. They were so wedding-banquet conscious. The bridegroom was the only way through whom they could get there. His coming was life and eternal joy for them.

• They readily prepared to avoid hindrances:

They had seen the end from the beginning. Thus, they considered all the likely hindrances and prepared to avoid them.

• Though they slept, they were alert spiritually:

They could hear the announcement that the bridegroom had come, though they were sleeping. Their bodies were sleeping, but their spirits were alive!

• They planned from the beginning to welcome the bridegroom:

They had studied about waiting and they understood the importance of preparation. They were knowledgeable that fire won’t burn forever. The oil needed to be renewed to keep the fire burning.

Lessons from the five foolish Virgins:

• They were also ready:

They had all it takes to welcome the bridegroom and therefore go with him to the wedding banquet.

• They were careless while waiting:

They did not prepare for eventualities. They were not with extra oil. They take necessary things lightly.

• They were expectant:

They were also sure that the bridegroom would come. They too were expecting him anxiously.

• They were alive spiritually:

They too kept their lamps burning. They were also in the light while they were waiting.

• They eventually slept spiritually:

Though they trimmed their lamps as soon as they woke up, their lamps were already going out! The fire of the Holy Spirit in them was waning and there was no extra oil of anointing to sustain the fire.

• They became distracted by the absence of oil and light:

They needed oil to lit their lamps. They knew that they could not welcome the bridegroom in a state of lamplessness.

• Their focus was changed:

They became shifted from where they were watching and waiting. They went out to look for oil to buy. At that moment, their focus was shifted from the bridegroom to we-must-get-oil-to-buy!

• They put hindrances on their own path:

They also saw the end from the beginning. But they did not prepare for any eventuality. They were very okay with their qualifications.

They were ignorant of hindrances, and they eventually perish in their ignorance.

• They planned to fail from the beginning:

They had no plan. They were careless of their lamps. They were clueless of the importance of preparation.

The Life Hack:

While we are waiting for the second coming of Jesus Christ, the Bible tells us to Keep watch, because we do not know the day or the hour.

Thus, while we watch and wait steadfastly in holiness, love, sanctification and purity:

• We should renew our anointing constantly through daily fellowship with God.

• We should sustain the Holy Spirit in us through holy living.

Reference: Matthew 25: 1-13.

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5 Reasons You need to Speak in Tongues

April 19, 2020
5 Reasons You need to Speak in Tongues

Why do you have to speak in tongues?

Speaking in tongues

• Speaking in tongues is one of the evidence of Holy Spirit baptism. (Acts 2: 1-4)
• It is a sign to the unbelievers. (Acts 2: 8, 1 Corinthians 14: 22)
• It is one of the signs that will accompany those who believe. (Mark 16: 17)

The most important evidence of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit is the change that occurs in men and women. We all experience a change when we receive Holy Spirit baptism.

• Saul became a new person and began to prophecy. (1 Samuel 10: 6)
• Fearful Peter became bold. He courageously preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ. (Acts 2: 14-41)

5 reasons some people are baptized in the Holy Spirit: though they bear fruit of the Holy Spirit, they don’t speak in tongues.

Speaking In Tongues

• Some are afraid to receive the Holy Spirit baptism.
• Some don’t even ask for it.
• Some don’t want the stigma that is often attached to people who are known to speak in tongues.
• Some listen to Satan. Satan tells them they’re making up the words that come out of their mouth!
• Some don’t believe in it to receive it.
• Some have been taught that it is not biblical.

Satan has chosen Speaking in tongues of all other gifts to discredit it. And some people seem to get all upset when they see others speaking in tongues.
Act 2:4: Says: “All spoke in tongues. “

It means that God purposely sent the gift and made them available to us because He wants us to have it!
This point out that there must be something very valuable in speaking in tongues.

12 Values of Speaking in Tongues:

• When we speak in tongues, we speak secrets and mysteries unto God. Speaking in tongues is a spiritual language that Satan cannot understand. (1Corinthians 14:2)
• When we pray in tongues, we edify ourselves and build ourselves up spiritually and also build up our faith. (Jude :20, 21)
• When we speak in tongues, we are conscious of the fact that God lives in us. (1 Corinthians 14: 4)
• When we speak in tongues, we are prophesying great things over our own lives. It is a great way to “Call things that be not as if they are.” (Roman 14: 17)
• When we pray in tongues, it is a way to pray accurately when we don’t know how to pray as we ought. (Roman 8: 26,27)
• When we pray in tongues, it enables us to pray much, even when our minds are tired. (1 Thessalonica 5: 17, Ephesians 6: 18)
• Speaking in tongues allows us to pray for things an situations we don’t know about. And people we don’t know about and certainly don’t know how to pray for.
• Speaking in tongues strengthens our relationship with God.
• Speaking in tongues helps us to train our Spirits to hear the voice of God and to operate in the other gifts of the Holy Spirit.
• Speaking in tongues is a spiritual gift to help others and edifies others when translated.
• Speaking in tongues refreshes our Spirits and our minds. And we can receive power from God.
• Speaking in tongues helps God get control of our tongues.

We should encourage people to speak in tongues and not forbid them through our actions and teachings. (1 Corinthians 14: 39)
Holy Spirit gives ability to speak out. (Acts 2: 4)

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“The Second Coming of Jesus Christ Life Hack[The Ten Virgins as Case Study]”

March 27, 2020
Opera Launches ‘World’s First Gaming Browser’ – Opera GX

Opera Launches ‘World’s First Gaming Browser’ – Opera GX

The Software company – Opera Limited, has announced its brand-new Opera GX Internet browser, which it claims is the first-ever gaming browser.

Opera GX is a special version of the Opera browser built specifically to complement gaming. The browser includes unique features to help you get the most out of both gaming and browsing experience.

Features of Opera GX
GX Control: This is one of these new features. Need every ounce of power your machine can give you? No need to close your browser. GX control lets you set limits on how much RAM and CPU usage your browser will take up.

RAM Limiter – GX Control’s RAM limiter lets you choose how much memory Opera GX uses. The default setting in the RAM Limiter aims to strike a balance between memory use and experience. The browser will try to stay at or below the selected memory allotment, but it will prioritize experience over the strict memory amount.

For example, if it’s able to keep a stream going or a cloud-based file active, it will let the memory usage go slightly over the set limit. The Hard Limit setting forces the browser to stay under the chosen memory limit no matter what.

The browser will not for any reason exceed the selected memory cap, even if browsing experience must be sacrificed.

CPU Limiter – The CPU Limiter lets you put a cap on how much of your computer’s processing the browser uses, so the rest can be reserved for gaming.

The goal of both GX Control features is to enable you to always be able to keep your browser open, even if you’re playing or streaming a resource-heavy game.

Twitch Integration – Opera GX also features Twitch Integration, for you not to miss a live stream. With Twitch right in your sidebar, you can easily see the channels you follow, who’s online, and choose to receive notifications whenever someone you follow goes live.

GX Corner – Stay up-to-date with the best deals, the newest releases, and breaking gaming news all in one easily accessible place.

GX Sound – Opera GX has in-browser sound effects, composed in collaboration with sound designer Rubén Rincón and the band Berlinist, who recently received a nomination in the BAFTA Games Awards for Gris game original soundtrack. Sound effects can be toggled on and off in the settings.

GX Design – You can customize your browser with any color you want and choose from different special effects and themes.

GX Themes – Choose from specially designed wallpapers, or easily select your own desktop wallpaper as a background.

Integrated Messengers – Chat and browse at the same time with Facebook Messenger, Telegram, Vkontakte, and WhatsApp integrated right into the sidebar.

Video Pop Out – Watch Twitch and YouTube with video pop out. The video stays visible in a floating window over tabs and also other applications.

AD Blocker – Enjoy a smoother ad-free web with a built-in ad blocker. Easily switch it off to support ad-based creators.

Free Browser VPN – Experience greater privacy and security with our free, no-log, unlimited browser VPN.

Extensions – In addition to Opera having its own extensions store, the Opera browsers are also compatible with Google Chrome extensions.

Where Can I Get Opera GX?
You can download the early access version for Opera GX for Windows PC here, the final version is expected to fully launch later this year.

June 14, 2019
Drivers installation on windows 8

Windows 8 has a security feature which will not allow you to install Unsigned Drivers or the drivers without digital signature.

If you are having trouble on your Windows PC because of this feature then you can simply Disable Driver Check Enforcement on your Computer.

First, press “win + I” to launch the charm bar, and click “Change PC Settings” at the bottom.

Then, go to “General“, and scroll to the bottom of the page, click “Restart Now” button under “Advanced Startup” section.

The computer reboots to a “Startup Menu“, then click “Troubleshoot”
Click “Advanced Options” at next screen

Click “Startup Settings” at next screen

Click “Restart button” at next screen

When your computer reboots another menu will appear.
Item# 7) is to “Disable driver signature enforcement” .

Press number 7 or F7 to continue booting to Windows 8 with digital signature enforcement disabled.

Now when you install the driver you will get the following prompt, select “Install this driver software anyway”

To re-enable Driver Signature Enforcement, simply reboot your computer

Remember to save all your work first before clicking it.

To re-enable Driver Signature Enforcement, simply reboot your computer

May 27, 2019
10 Ways to Protect Your Smartphone From Water Damage
Smartphones have become a major part of everyone’s lifestyle. During the rainy season, a lot of people damage their smartphones as the rain drops sometimes find its way into smartphones through the open ports. The rain/water can be seen as a threat towards keeping your phone in a perfect condition.

Water and moisture are the killer of electronics. So we must use our smartphone very cautiously during the rainy season. Because, if water gets inside and you continue to use your phone then it will result in a permanent damage to its internal circuitry whose repair might burn in a hole in your pocket.

If you are not using a water resistant smartphone, it is very important to know how to protect your smartphone during the rainy season.

Take a look at the 10 tips that we have compiled to help you protect your smartphone from water damage.
1. Get a Waterproof Case
A waterproof cover provides the ultimate protection so you can use your phone without any worries. While looking for new covers, look for a waterproof cover that encloses the ports as well.

It can be as cheap as $3 and if you’re in Nigeria, you can get it for as low as N1,500, available on Jumia Nigeria and Konga.
1. Use Zip Lock Pouches
If you haven’t purchased a waterproof case for your smartphone, and you need to save your phone from the rain, you can use a zip lock pouch or bag. This is an ideal way to save your phone from getting damaged due to water, but ensure to lock the pouch carefully.
1. A Plastic Bag is a Life Saver
If you don’t find a case or zip lock pouch, you can wrap your phone in a plastic bag that is lying around. It is better to keep a plastic bag handy in your bag all the time.
1. You Can Make a Balloon Case Too
You can buy a balloon from a nearby shop and use it a case to protect your phone from the rain water. Inflate the balloon and put your smartphone in it with the screen facing down and deflate it. That’s it!
1. Don’t Use The Phone Unnecessarily
Most smartphone users are in constant habit of checking their smartphones after every few minutes for no reason at all. This increases the risk of getting your phone wet or even dropping in the flood.
1. Use A Headset
Touching your phone with wet hands is always an issue. If you must use receive a call on your smartphone, use a Bluetooth/Wireless Headsets to keep your smartphone protected from rain drops.
1. Always Carry a Hand Towel with You
If your smartphone gets wet accidentally, you can use the hand towel to wipe the water. Alternatively, you can also wrap the phone in the hand towel and put it in your bag to reduce the risk of water damage.
1. Carry a Spare Handset to Avoid Damage
During the rainy season, you can use an old phone or a basic handset to attend calls with the call forwarding option. This will keep your precious smartphone intact without any damage.

In Case the Phone Gets Wet:
1. Don’t Charge the Phone
When you charge a wet phone, it might result in a short-circuit. This will fry the internal circuit and the connections on the main board and it might eventually damage the phone.
1. Use a Bowl of Uncooked Rice
As soon as your phone gets wet, immediately power it off, wipe and drain excess water, remove the battery, SIM/SD card and store it in a bowl or sack of uncooked rice.

Leave it in the bowl or sack of rice for a couple of days so as to draw the moisture out completely. The method has been tested several times and confirmed working for the matter of contention.

If you are unsure whether your phone has become completely dry or not, then it would be best if you take it to a qualified engineer or customer-care center for a detailed water-lodgement inspection and making necessary repairs.

Shelaf World of Technology.
May 11, 2019
How To Fix VLC Media Player When It Crashes
VLC crashes due to multiple reasons including problem with pre-loading of MKV files, corrupted program components or compatibility issues with your system. VideoLAN is a cross-platform multimedia player that supports streaming of music, videos, DVDs and other media content. VLC specializes itself as a popular media player with excellent codecs that support multiple file formats.

If your VLC is crashing, here’s what you can do to get it working.

Download Diagnostic

You’re just 3 steps away from automatically fixing this problem….
1. Download and install Diagnostic
2. Perform driver update.
3. Restart your computer.
Estimated Download Time: 10 Seconds

Reset Preferences

If your application settings were recently changed, it is more likely they are the culprit. Sometimes, we tweak the application settings and end up making the program unstable. Restoring default VLC settings might help.

Reset VLC Preferences

For Windows 10/ 8.1/ 8/ 7/ Vista/ XP:
1. Open VLC Media Player .
Press the Ctrl + P keys simultaneously.
In the Preferences dialog box, click on Reset Preferences .
When you‘re asked to confirm, click OK .

Disable Hardware Acceleration

The Hardware Acceleration feature in Windows provides better video playback performance. VLC crashes may occur when the hardware acceleration is enabled on an unsupported system.

Use the Preferences to disable this feature. For Windows 10/ 8.1/ 8/ 7/ Vista/ XP:

1.Press Ctrl + P keys simultaneously.

Click on the tab Input/ Codecs . Input/ Codecs Tab

Set the Hardware Acceleration Decoding to Disable . Disable Hardware Acceleration
Hit Save, and restart the player.

Fix Corrupted Program Files

To Get Rid Of VLC Crashes

VLC crashing issue primarily occurs when the program does not load and recognize data from VLCRC file.

Here’s how you can restore the corrupted/ damaged component:

For Windows 10:

1.Exit VLC Media Player .

Double-click This PC icon on your Desktop . This PC

Click the View tab on the Ribbon interface and check Hidden items. Hidden Items
Open the following directory: C:\Users\ User_Name \AppData\Roaming\VLC
Right-click a file named vlcrc , and choose Rename . File Explorer
Name it as vlcrc_old .

For Windows 8.1/ 8/ 7/ Vista/ XP:

Press Windows Key + R .

Type AppData
Click OK .
Open the following directory: …\Roaming\VLC
Rename vlcrc as vlcrc_old

Troubleshoot Compatibility Settings

Windows compatibility settings allow you to run programs made for older versions of Windows with the current version. Compatibility Mode

For Windows 10/ 8.1/ 8/ 7/ Vista/ XP:

Open the File Explorer .

Navigate the following directory: Windows 64-bit: C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC Windows 32-bit: C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC
Right-click VLC.exe , choose Properties .
Click the Compatibility tab.
Check Run this program in compatibility mode for and select a previous Windows version.
Click OK .

Disable Pre-loading Of MKV Files Just like MOV, AVI and ASF file formats,

MKV is a video container format. Some users reported they fixed VLC crashes by disabling pre-load of MKV files.

For Windows 10/ 8.1/ 8/ 7/ Vista/ XP:

1.Open the VLC Media Player .

Click on Tools and choose Preferences . Or press Ctrl + P .

At the bottom left corner of your screen, select All under Show Settings. Show All Settings
Expand the following nodes: Input/ Codecs Demuxers Matroska Codecs Settings
Un-check Pre-load MKV files in the same directory.
Click on Save. Reinstall The Program

This problem may also occur when some program files are not found or corrupted. Try reinstalling the program as shown below:

Uninstall VLC For Windows 10:

Press Windows Key + X combined, select Apps and Features.

Select VLC Media Player from the list of installed programs.
Click Uninstall .
Follow the removal wizard and then reboot your PC.
Visit the official website and re-download the setup.
Double-click the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

For Windows 8.1/ 8:

Press the Windows Key.

Locate the VLC Media Player application you would like to uninstall.
A check mark will appear on the VLC icon.
Click the Uninstall icon on the bottom toolbar.
Follow the on-screen instructions and reboot your machine.
After successful removal, re-install it again.

For Windows 7:

Click Start, select Control Panel .

Click Uninstall a Program under the Programs category.
Select the VLC Media Player , and click Uninstall.
Follow the wizard.
Restart your PC and then re-install the program again.

For Windows Vista:

Click Start, select Control Panel .

Click on Programs .
Click Uninstall a Program under Programs and Features category.
Choose VLC Media Player , and click Uninstall on the toolbar.
Follow the Windows Installer instructions.
After successfully uninstalling the program, restart your machine and re-install it again.