10 Commandments of a Vocalist - Bishop Jordan

There have been so many Reality TV shows that have come out these past years. The popular ones include American Idol, X-Factor and The Voice. What do they have in common? They’re all looking for the best singer in the country. Vocalists compete head to head after weeks of elimination and challenges. How do they do it? How do they preserve their voices under so much stress? What keeps them motivated?

Know that God has created us all uniquely. He has given us gifts that we can use for His glory and to make His name known to the world. He has carefully and lovingly planned for you to have a talent. And that talent is singing.

As a vocalist, you have to know what your strengths are. Are you a pop, jazz or RnB singer? What is the range of your voice? Know your strengths and play up on them. It is also important that you know your weaknesses so that you can work on them and improve your skills.

You also need to be responsible not only for your voice but your body as a whole. What are the right foods to eat? What are the no-no’s in a vocalist’s lifestyle?

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10 Commandments of Weight Loss - Bishop Jordan

There are over hundreds of weight loss programs now being advertised and promoted and different gyms trying to get you into enrolling in their establishment. Losing weight can be challenging, but not if you’re focused and disciplined enough to really make it happen.

It all starts in the way you think. Several people have tried weight loss programs and failed. Why? Because their mindset isn’t right. At the back of their minds they think, “ I can’t do it”. Sometimes your values can also be related to weight loss. You need to know WHY you want to lose weight. Is it for health reasons? To get over someone? To prove something to yourself? These little things that creep in our heads affect us physically.

One of the reasons why people gain weight is because of their eating compulsions. Certain factors trigger these urges to binge on food. How can you identify these factors and what do you do with them?

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10 Commandments of Church Administration - Bishop Jordan

Who is the best person to run your church? Church administration not only takes skill but a faithful and humble servant. People who are chosen to lead the church take up great responsibility and require a close relationship with God and a mastery of His word.

In order to know how to lead a church, you must also study how the leaders did it in the Old Testament. Through this, you will be able to emulate faithful leaders such a Moses who stands as an example in leading and disciplining a nation.

You must also know your purpose of being an elder. It is to represent the authority of God. Elders are ordained both authority and submission. They are not chosen to “rule” over a church, but rather to serve and make decisions on what’s best for the community.

Not only is it the church administrator’s job to lead the congregation but also to support the church’s pastor. He must be sure that the pastor is able to do his job effectively and provide the right kind of leadership to the people.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

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10 Commandments of a Teacher by Bishop Jordan

Most of us share memories of our favorite teachers. There were teachers who made us laugh in class, helped us understand the most difficult math equations and spent extra hours just to help us with our academic problems. Teaching is such a generous profession. It is a selfless act of willingly sacrificing once time, money and effort in order to help mold the next generation.

Teachers educate us not only in academics, but also about life. We’ve looked up to our teachers ever since we started school as a toddler. They become our coaches, mentors, friends and sometimes-even parents.

In order for you to become an effective teacher, you must know what you are teaching and why you are doing it. Your purpose as a teacher will be one of your motivations to keep inspiring students and aid them in becoming great leaders of their generation.

Teaching does not only mean disciplining, sharing knowledge and grading students. It also means being someone who encourages, loves and takes care of the students.

“Teaching is a calling too. And I’ve always thought that teachers in their way are holy – angels leading their flocks out of the darkness.” ― Jeannette Walls

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10 Commandments of a Father - Bishop Jordan

There is this famous television show in the United States, which talks about teenage pregnancy and how a lot of the babies have no dads. While some of them know who their fathers are, they don’t necessarily live with them nor get any support.

“A man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.”- Anne Geddes

True enough. The main father figure everyone has is the God. He sacrificed his only son, Jesus, for the sins of the people. A father should always be there for his children, to listen to them, to provide for them and to give them love. A father should not show hatred towards his wife nor arrogance towards his neighbor. He should be a role model to his children.

A lot of people have trust issues with their fathers, which reflect on their current relationships. Many cannot communicate well, or love unconditionally. If you have an absentee father, look at God and make him your Father, and if you are a father, love your children and their mothers unconditionally before it’s too late.

“My father didn’t tell me how to live; he lived and he let me watch him do it” – Clarence Budington Kelland

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10 Commandments of a Mother

10 Commandments of a Mother

They always say that mothers will always be there for her children no matter what. She will give the clothes off her back, the food that she is about to eat and the shoes that she is wearing for the sake of her family. She is the backbone of every household and the woman behind everyone’s success.

Being a mother is a full time job. They do not require payments in monetary form and would often do what her family requests without delay. She is the ultimate superwoman and we often forget that she also gets tired. Children should always respect their mothers even though there are times when it seems that there is a conflict of ideas between mother and child.

According to Bishop E. Bernard Jordan, we should always be thankful of our mothers, for motherhood requires selfless sacrifice. Because of this sacrifice, most mothers tend to forget about themselves and even their marriage. We should always remind our mothers how much we appreciate them and love them for all the sacrifice that they do.

Motherhood is not an easy task. It requires brawn, brains, beauty, energy, faith and trust to pull it off. We must always remind our mothers of how much we appreciate them and respect for them.

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10 Commandments for Dealing with your In-laws

Hollywood has made it difficult to want to get married. There are the real-life divorces happening to “it” couples and there are movies that touch on the horrible experiences of meeting the in-laws. Of course, movies tend to be overly exaggerated but they most definitely have its roots.

When you decide to get married, you also get married to each other’s families. You will have to spend more time with your spouse’s parents and try to create a genuine relationship with them. There are some families that are very welcoming and easy to get along with, while others need a little more patience.

Dealing with in-laws require you to be your authentic self. Why? Because you will spend the rest of your lives talking with them during Christmas, birthdays and other special occasions. When you pretend to be someone you’re not, they will notice it eventually, and you don’t want them to think you were faking it. Be genuine. It will make them understand why your spouse loves you so much. They need to know why he/she chose to live with you and no one else.

The 10 Commandments of Dealing with In-laws will give you a difference perspective. One that is completely different from the movies you’ve seen or dramatic soap operas you’ve followed.

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