Arise

Do not fret
for the prison is not a threat
but your route to the palace.

Arise;
a King's butler
will make mention of your name
and the King will call you to fame.


(c) Jen Poet 2011

Forbidden

FAMILY TREE (Forbidden)

I am your mother
but also your sister.
We share the same father.

I mean,
Your grandfather is your father.
Your grandmother is your step-mother,
and your aunties are your step-sisters.
Only the word cousins make sense in this nonsense.
We are one big happy family to the world.

Don't grieve with me,
my world caved in
the night it all began.
All nights are like the first night,
It will remain so because I have no voice.

“Banner High” by @eMJOYtruly

Here's the latest official music release from eMJOY- an up-beat tempo, banging track titled “Banner High” produced by D-Flow (credits: Spoken, Lecrae, Trip Lee, etc.). Listen to the tune here http://soundcloud.com/emjoy/banner-high-emjoy


EmJoy a gospel artist, songwriter and performer, primarily in the HipHop genre;says, “It’s my encouragement to believers primarily, to live unashamed (Romans 1:16) as lights of our world. and I hope you’re encouraged.”


It’s available for purchase at www.emjoy.bandcamp.com (Feel free to support too).


What critics say:

“Emjoy knows how to take a pop cultural reference, flip it on its head, and use it to give glory to God. Emjoy’s spiritual cleverness makes him an emcee to look out for.” -Imade, writer for Rapzilla.com and Imadeintruth.com


“...different and unique and has the replay factor.” -lalaboiy of Notjustok.com, number one Nigerian music blog.

Contact/Support eMJOY
For bookings and Inquiries:

email: emjoychannel@live.ca

Facebook: facebook.com/theemjoychannel

Twitter: @emjoytruly

Music website: www.emjoy.bandcamp.com

The size of faith you need to move that mountain

Matthew 17:20

New International Version (NIV)

 ²⁰ He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”

According to Wikipedia, "Mustard seeds are the small round seeds of various mustard plants. The seeds are usually about 1 or 2 mm in diameter."

eMJOY's Official Mixtape Single PREMIERE- I Just Wanna (Deep in Love)

Here's publicly introducing for the first time ever, "I Just Wanna", the official first single off, emerging gospel artist, eMJOY's upcoming mixtape: 'YesGod’ Music Via the eMJOY Channel' (YMG-VTECH) tentatively set to be released for free download by October 28, 2011.

This song has that House genre sound to it, laced with quick Hip-Hop rap verses, full of fun and metaphors, plus a scintillating chorus, performed by the undeniably talented Ms. Shay (Toronto, Ca.).

"I Just Wanna" simply expresses an underlying desire of the performer to exalt his God in all that they do.

eMJOY wrote this song trying to lay bare before His Lord God, in the hearing of listeners, what his utmost intents were in making melody. 

LISTEN TO THE NEW TRACK: http://emjoy.bandcamp.com/track/i-just-wanna-deep-in-love

Expect a great deal more from the upcoming mixtape YMG-VTECH, come October, 2011!

Like eMJOY on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theemjoychannel

 eMJOY- The artist:

eMJOY, birth name MAYOWA ADEBAJO, is a gospel artist, songwriter and performer, primarily in the HipHop genre. He is currently a university student of Media in Toronto, Canada, and  hails from Ogun state, Nigeria. 

Beginnings: At about age 10 Mayowa was already performing for fun to a small group of family but his first concert stage performance happened when high school peers soon noticed his rap talent and featured him in an end of  year variety show concert. He was 15 years at the time and he left the school repeating the chorus of his rendition for a while. 

The Career: eMJOY has been performing across Toronto, Canada including during Jesus Family Church events, RCCG youth events, Haiti Community gigs, Worship 4 Life Concerts, Emua Fashion Show (2010), York University NSA (Nigerian Students Association) Gala 2011, and it goes on. 

He says, “My vision in the music industry is to make beautiful, classic-lasting music for the world that should draw us all nearer to the mind-blowing Love of God even through the good news of Jesus Christ. I also seek to inspire my birth country Nigeria -and Africa- at large to her true potentials.” 

In order to reach eMJOY for bookings, management info, media interviews and/or features you may contact him swiftly via email at emjoychannel@live.ca 

King Solomon, Huram and the rest of us

A Letter of Recommendation
13 “I am sending you a master craftsman named Huram-abi, who is extremely talented. 14 His mother is from the tribe of Dan in Israel, and his father is from Tyre. He is skillful at making things from gold, silver, bronze, and iron, and he also works with stone and wood. He can work with purple, blue, and scarlet cloth and fine linen. He is also an engraver and can follow any design given to him. He will work with your craftsmen and those appointed by my lord David, your father. Signed: King Hiram (2 Chronicles 2:13-14)

I’m mulling over the life of King Solomon this afternoon. I'm totally amazed at how he threw himself into the project of building a Temple for God. What tickles me is the amount of the best of resources he used in implementing the project. King Solomon spent so much because the Temple of God deserves the best of the very best.

And then I paused to reflect. If we are God’s Temple(s) these present times should we not be doing the same? Should we not be investing the best of resources in building our capacity? In looking good? In ensuring we eat the best- physical food and spiritual food?

While running through the list of skilful men and women who helped build the Temple, a man named Huram jumped at me. Men, with their pettiness, would have disqualified him because he was a child of two cultures- an outsider. But guess what? A King from another “Country” actually recommended him! Why? Huram was extremely talented and his good works spoke well of him to Kings of Nations. When the time was right, he was honored to be among those who will build the Temple of God.

We all have a bit of that in us don’t we? But we most times allow the fear of the unknown to reduce us to shadows. We allow the foolishness of men limit us from shining.

I’m totally inspired by King Solomon’s dedication and Huram’s outstanding-ness. Please take out time to read the full story as recorded in the Bible- 1 Kings 6, 7:13 and of course the letter of recommendation written for Huram- 2Chronicles 2: 11-14.

Don’t allow anything stop you from rising! Whatever you are going through right now,
Arise,
Do not fret,
For the Prison is not a threat
But your route to the Palace.
A King’s Butler will make mention of your name
And the King will call you to fame.

Keep being faithful, whether you have very little or very much. Soon, it will yield increase and more increase. Stay blessed and be a blessing!

Happy days ahead! Please pass it on!

Preserve my Saltiness: Comments and Reviews

First a wonderful presentation, from the very beginning. The preface, dedication, all of it. From 'an idle heart' to "under the shadow of the almighty' you captivated me. Your passion, desire, and love you have for the written word is demonstrated beyond the readers imagination. It lifts ones heart and takes us on a journey that only one can do when they have been blessed with a talent that only our Lord can give. And blessed are we the readers for you answering his call! This book is amazing and Jenifer I will highly recommend to anyone." - Shannon Wendler, Writer and Poet- Founder of www.Poetryclub.com


I was going to wait until I had read through it to send you a note so I could comment at the same time. That was a mistake. After taking a couple opportunities over the weekend to read into it, I realize this is a book not to consume, but to savor. The individual pieces demand reflection, which requires a quiet time and full attention…Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us, and others, through this special book.” John


In this book I see that Jennifer has wrangled in the electrifying bull of creativity to possess her words in a way that will speak to others deeply. She speaks to you in these pages from a place of strength and the calm assuredness that this is exactly what she would like to say. I hope you listen. Because by recording her truth, she has recorded our truth. So, take a moment and learn of your soul as you read the poetry of hers. Jennifer, you speak truth in a way that seems as though you are a hundred years old and have lived the lives of many. Your truth is unforgivingly raw, uncut crystal - like all truth that is worth telling. Thank you for sharing your gift of poetry with the world. Because, as we know, the world needs it. My favorite poem is My Brothers Wrestle.” --Jess Rimington, One World Youth Project


As a writer, I have carefully looked at these poems and believe that you will enjoy reading Preserve My Saltiness. You will enjoy reflecting on the threads of meaningful didactic and philosophical images, which help to enhance the encoded meanings. These poetic thoughts could only emanate from one who stayed close to grandma, picking eternal words of wisdom; I bet Jennifer did, as shown in these poems which are all her original pieces.” Isi Agboaye, Editor, Step Out Creatives


THE BOOK


· Author: Jennifer Ehidiamen

· Paperback: 81 pages

· Publisher: Step Out Creatives Publications U.K; First Edition edition (20 Feb 2011)

· Language English

· ISBN-10: 1906963266

· ISBN-13: 978-1906963262


Preserve My Saltiness by Jennifer Ehidiamen is a collection of poems, featuring various topics. You will enjoy reflecting on the threads of meaningful didactic and philosophical images, which help to enhance the encoded meanings. Copies are now available in some local bookstores in Lagos-

To buy your copies, please visit:

1. Naija-Sistas Book-stop- Henry Nelson Consulting, 26 Festival Road off Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
2. Terra Kulture (Bookshop) Plot 1376 Tiamiyu Savage Street Victoria Island Lagos.
3. Florence & Lambard Publisher and Booksellers 202-204 Ikorodu road, Palm Grove, Lagos.
4. Latter Rain Assembly Bookshop: Plot 4 Akilo Road Ogba, off Oba Akran Avenue Ikeja Lagos Nigeria



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