FATHERS ARE LADDERS

FATHERS ARE LADDERS

As I listened to the famous American preacher, I saw him give honour to the labours of his father before he passed on. According to him; “I would not be where I am today, doing what I’m doing if not for the labours of my father.” Then it dawned on me...
KNOW WHO PEOPLE ARE TO YOU

KNOW WHO PEOPLE ARE TO YOU

I witnessed a rather surprising incident in a family. A mother asked her 3-year-old daughter to go call her Dad. As she went to do that, I heard her calling him; “Babe, mum is calling you.” Why, babe? I wondered. I later realised that that’s what the...
YOUR REPUTATION OR THE POWER OF GOD?

YOUR REPUTATION OR THE POWER OF GOD?

In a local church service, the choir ministered so well that everyone danced and honoured God with their praises. When the presiding Bishop came up after the choir, he made a remark that got everyone thinking; “Choir, you sang very well. If not that I’m a...
PROFESSIONAL PASTORING

PROFESSIONAL PASTORING

Recently, my children had their career day in school. While getting prepared with their career attire, my wife jokingly said that our son would dress like a pastor. The elder sister asked; “But is pastor a profession?” When the question was directed to me,...
ARE YOU A DEAD MAN?

ARE YOU A DEAD MAN?

I heard a funny but instructive story from a man of God during my teenage years. He was returning from the church office when some sets of prostitutes approached him for their usual business. His response to them made them take to their heels; “You are talking...
UNDERSTANDING MINISTRY

UNDERSTANDING MINISTRY

My younger daughter was to take a session during their sunday service at the junior church. It was more like an exhortation. The elder sister advising her said; “You better start practising your slot.” I responded; “Beyond practising, she should...