STAYING POWER

STAYING POWER

A man planted fruit trees on rocky ground. For three years, nothing happened. Neighbours laughed and said he was wasting his time. But he kept pruning, watering, and waiting. In the fourth year, the trees produced more fruit than any orchard nearby. The soil hadn’t...
EAT FOR THE JOURNEY AHEAD

EAT FOR THE JOURNEY AHEAD

When I was a child, my mum had a habit. Before any event or visit where food might be served, she made sure we ate well at home first. That way, we wouldn’t be upset if nothing was served, and we’d behave ourselves during the outing. That practice taught me more than...
FUNDING YOUR DREAMS

FUNDING YOUR DREAMS

A young man had a vision to build a business, but nothing moved for 2 years. His pastor asked what he was doing with his skill. He started saving from his graphic design job, raised ₦500k, and had the business running in 18 months. The dream started with stewardship,...
WHEN GOD DEALS WITH YOUR ENEMIES

WHEN GOD DEALS WITH YOUR ENEMIES

I overheard some kids in the neighbourhood praying—well, maybe playing. I noticed their prayers were mostly about God destroying their enemies. Some even said they wanted their enemies to have accidents. I laughed to myself, but their approach to prayer revealed a...
BALANCING CHARACTER & COMPETENCE

BALANCING CHARACTER & COMPETENCE

A manager once shared a story about two staff members. One was brilliant at his job but impossible to work with—arrogant, late, and quick to blame others. The other was average in skill but steady, honest, and reliable. When a promotion opened up, he chose the second...