Pope Francis: You Don't Have To Believe In God To Go To Heaven.

In comments likely to enhance his progressive reputation, Pope Francis has written a long, open letter to the founder of La Repubblicanewspaper, Eugenio Scalfari, stating that non-believers would be forgiven by God if they followed their consciences. Responding to a list of questions published in the paper by Mr Scalfari, who is not a Roman Catholic, Francis wrote: “You ask me if the God of the Christians forgives those who don’t believe and who don’t seek the faith. I start by saying –and this is the fundamental thing –that God’s mercy has no limits if you go to him with a sincere and contrite heart. The issue for those who do not believe in God is to obey their conscience. “Sin, even for those who have no faith, exists when people disobey their conscience.” Robert Mickens, the Vatican correspondent for the Catholic journal The Tablet, said the pontiff’s comments were further evidence of his attempts to shake off the Catholic Church’s fusty image, reinforced by his extremely conservative predecessor Benedict XVI. “Francis is a still a conservative,” said Mr Mickens. “But what this is all about is him seeking to have a more meaningful dialogue with the world.” In a welcoming response to the letter, Mr Scalfari said the Pope’s comments were “further evidence of his ability and desire to overcome barriers in dialogue with all”. In July, Francis signalled a more progressive attitude on sexuality, asking: “If someone is gay and is looking for the Lord, who am I to judge him?” Well as of old, the battle for truth rages on. Get the power that makes Christianity a revolutionary from this great book Source: The Independent « Previous | Next » View Comments News Categories Top Stories | Business | Sports | Diaspora | Entertainme

PROCRASTINATION: Bane of fulfilment.

....then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.  John 13:27

Procrastination is the act of postponing tasks or leaving what to be done now till a later date. This habit is a Hallmark of laziness.  It's a thief of time and account for vast failure among students, business men, professionals and people generally, regardless of their calling.  In the above reference,  Jesus reproved procrastination by saying what thou doest, do quickly.  Many people will regret eternally for certain procrastination they allowed.  For example, in Acts 27:28 -30, king Agrippa,  had the opportunity to listen to Paul and be saved but he procrastinated it. He never got that privilege again. At least no such record in the Holy Writ. I won't be surprised to learn that Agrippa is in hell when I get to heaven because he scorned the days of opportunity. Are you like Agrippa? You have been hearing the gospel but have you repented from your sins and made Jesus your Lord and personal Saviour? Or have you be procrastinating your day of salvation?  Please, do not delay anymore, repent today.
There are readers whom God have been impressing certain idea upon their hearts but have refused to take action.  Each time the spirit remind you, you get up move a bit and stopped. Then you will say, I will continue later. You will not achieve anything notable that way. The secret of success is prompt action. Serious  business men will tell you that time is money. If you desire to be anything other than a failure,  you must make Nike's rider... just do it, and I will say.... just do it now, you motto. In the next post,we shall examine causes, consequences and cure for procrastination.  Till next week Wednesday,  stay away from procrastination and your life will not be the same again. God bless you.

Trust me, if you will sit down and take stock of your life, you will agree that where you are now is not where you ought to be. A closer review will like indicate procrastination as a major culprit of your past losses and the bad news is that if not tackled, it will cause more. But it can be tackled easily as you follow this CDs; <iframe src="http://rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/cm?t=zxntctblogs0b-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B008IVN10Y&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe>

Why Jonathan will fail woefully in 2015- Melaye

former member of the House of Representatives, Otumba Dino Melaye, has advised President Goodluck Jonathan not to attempt contesting the 2015presidential election “because he will fail woefully”. Melaye,who made this known while speaking with reporters in Abuja, opined that Dr.Jonathan lacked the political clout needed to win an election. The lawmaker turned anti- corruption crusader said the best option left for the president is to announce that he would not contest in the coming election and even at that, Nigerians will not be dissuaded from demanding the probe of his administration. What's your opinion? Please be exert and no abusive language.

ONAZI: WE ARE CRUISING TO BRAZIL

Super Eagles midfield ace,Ogenyi Onazi believes Nigeria will qualify for next year's FIFA World Cup in Brazil regardless of who they get in Monday's play-off draw in Cairo,Egypt. The Super Eagles will on Monday morning find out who amongst the quintet of Cameroun,Egypt,Ethiopia,Burkina Faso and Senegal will be paired against them for the final play-off in October and November. Speaking in Abuja before he jetted out to Italy to join his club, Onazi said the Eagles are ready to face any side in the final qualifier. "We are in flight and cruising at optimum speed.We are Brazil-bound no matter the country we draw in the play-off. "I know all eyes are on us but I can assure you that we won't fail. We shall continue to improve on our game until we get one of the five slots reserved for Africa'',he stated. The FC Lazio star also expressed happiness with the development of the team noting that the target is to qualify for the world cup and do well.

LATE GOLDIES' HUSBAND FIND NEW LOVE

Seven months after the death of late singer Goldie Harvey on February 14, 2013, her husband Andrew Harvey has found love again. Mr Andrew was photographed kissing a Malaysian woman named Beth Buenaventura, whom he’s said to have been dating now for an undisclosed period of time. The photograph was taken at his birthday party which held a few weeks back at Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur. Mr Harvey had initially worked in Nigeria before being transferred to Malaysia. In the days following the shocking announcement of Goldie’s death in February, Mr Andrew had appeared on the scene with eye-popping wedding photographs of Goldie and himself silencing skeptics forever and had been at the fore of burial plans for the late ‘You know it” crooner.

GHANA FA EARNED GH¢ 221,020 (110,000) FROM TICKET SALES

Footy-ghana.com understands that the 2014 World Cup qualifier between Ghana and Zambia grossed a total of GH¢221,020 ($110,000) from ticket sales.

According to our sources, the income generated came from the sale of 33,000 tickets.

Footy-ghana.com understands that an extra 5000 tickets were given free of charge to the various supporters groups who attended the match last Friday. According to footy-ghana.com checks, the previous home game between Ghana and Sudan grossed a total of GH¢217,000.

The Great Value of Books

It is chiefly through books that we enjoy intercourse with superior minds. In the best books, great men talk to us, give us their most precious thoughts, and pour their souls into ours. God be thanked for books. They are the voice of the distant and the dead, and make us heirs of the spiritual life of past ages. Books are true levelers. They give to all who will faithfully use, the society, the spiritual presence, of the best and greatest of our race.
                ~William Ellery Channing
-Today's reader is surely a tomorrow's leader.
-You cannot claim to be ignorant, there's so much stocked up in books than you can ever need.
-You can achieve anything If you will take time to read and study about it.