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...
BE SINCERE WITH GOD

BE SINCERE WITH GOD

I once heard the story of a young boy with a fractured hand who hid his pain from his parents. At the hospital, the doctor asked him to present the injured hand to be cast in Plaster of Paris (POP). However, the boy tricked the doctor by presenting the wrong hand....
BOUNDARIES ARE NOT BONDAGE

BOUNDARIES ARE NOT BONDAGE

I noticed in my teenage years that God did not allow me to do what most of the teenagers around me did. Some of these were not sinful, but God would not allow me. One day, I asked God in prayers. His response supplied me an understanding I will never forget;...