MAXIMIZING ACCESS

MAXIMIZING ACCESS

During a family movie night, my younger daughter boldly asked me to pause the film so she could quickly use the restroom. I obliged. Her mom laughed at the request. Turning to our older daughter, she said, “You should be just as bold with your dad.” That...
EMOTIONS & DESTINY

EMOTIONS & DESTINY

While planning to leave Lagos for Akure that year, I got talking with an older minister who was dear to us. I could feel the “love” in his voice: “Demola, you don’t have to go to Akure; Lagos is where your kind of ministry is needed.” But...
HAND OVER YOUR LOAD

HAND OVER YOUR LOAD

I once heard the story of a woman carrying a heavy load on a road. Someone offered her a lift, but she kept the load on her head even in the car. She insisted it was her load, not realising the driver was willing to carry it for her. This story reminds me of how some...
A MAN UNDER AUTHORITY

A MAN UNDER AUTHORITY

Recently, as I was heading out, my kids reminded me to come home on time. I joked about being late, but they weren’t having it. Their mom had already spoken, and they just wanted me home. Despite my numerous engagements that day, I had to set alarms and made...
PRACTISE ADVANCE FORGIVENESS

PRACTISE ADVANCE FORGIVENESS

I learned this principle earlier in my walk with the Lord, and it was reinforced as I listened to my spiritual father. It’s the principle of advance forgiveness. I made up my mind to forgive people in advance, no matter who they are and what they do. This way, I...
CONVICTION FUELS VISION

CONVICTION FUELS VISION

Some years ago, a young man came to me for counselling. He said he was led to our city. But he told me, “I’m leaving; I cannot get things done here.” I asked him, “How long have you been here?” He responded, “Three months.” I...