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 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 2026. DIVINE CONNECTION DAILY DEVOTIONAL BY OLADELE T•E THEME: THE SPIRIT YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN! TEXT: [NKJV] 2 TIMOTHY 1:7 "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." At new birth, every believer receives a Spirit and this Spirit is the Spirit of God. This Spirit received at new birth is not a Spirit of fear but of power, of love and of a sound mind. This Spirit is not a Spirit that will make you remain as you are but a Spirit that will bring about your transformation. The Holy Spirit is a Spirit that gives you the strength to be courageous. Not many people are courageous and not many people are powerful. This life is ruled and governed by courageous people and powerful people. If the righteous are not bold enough to rule, the unrighteous people that are bold will rule and that's exactly what some countries have been going through for years. As a believer, you need to be bold, powerful and have a sound...

 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...