YOU NEED TO WORK SMART

YOU NEED TO WORK SMART

An engineer was called to fix a ship’s failed engine. With a single strike of a hammer, the engine was fixed. He charged the owner $10,000 for the work. Totally shocked, the owner asked for a breakdown of the bill. The breakdown: $5 for hitting the spot and...
SHINING AS LIGHT

SHINING AS LIGHT

As we watched a young government appointee being interviewed on TV, I turned to my wife and said, “This young man may not have even campaigned for the government at the grassroots level during the election, but his expertise and skill have made him a...
YOUR DISCIPLINE IS YOUR DEFAULT

YOUR DISCIPLINE IS YOUR DEFAULT

I heard a funny story about a pastor preaching from his pulpit. As he raised his hands, he was hit by a spinning ceiling fan. He instinctively shouted, “Sango o!” (a Yoruba invocation of the thunder god). His congregation was surprised and disappointed....
WHEN SPOUSES GROW TOGETHER

WHEN SPOUSES GROW TOGETHER

My spiritual father shared a story from his courtship days. He had a vision for his life and ministry and wanted mummy to grow with him. He encouraged her to read the Bible and commit to personal growth, ensuring they would progress together. Today, they are thriving...
DARE TO BE DIFFERENT

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT

As a teenager, I fondly remember attending yearly camp meetings with teens from across the nation. Aside from other attractions, I always looked forward to the theme of the camp meetings. One theme that left a lasting impact on me was ‘Dare to be...