Category Perseverance
Why Nigerians are so religious!
The only achievement in 7hrs was to get the dispatch man to go home It was 5:48pm as I stood at the entrance of the insurance broker’s office. It dawned on me that the dispatch man had gone home. As one not to give up easily, I started staring at every motorbike that drove past, in search of a motorbike driver with a box at his back. Instead, all I ... Read more...
Today’s sermon is not for me
Have you ever felt that way? Have you ever felt that today’s sermon in church was so not for you, because the Pastor was so off the mark? (many ‘so’ in that sentence made it look cheesy) I like disclaimers and here is one – “I am not referring to those cases where you have erred and you are living in denial of the conviction of the word of God. ... Read more...
Commitment, a key to fulfillment
For almost the past decade of my life, I have been taught to understand the impact of Christians in the marketplace. Your job is not just a job, it is a ministry, that is your field. The analogy PE gives is: A laptop on one hand, a bible in the other hand. Where I work now, we took Marketplace ministry to another level. I mean, we have fellowship every weekday for 45 ... Read more...
I got a heart wrenching NO!
When counselling young girls, I recall encouraging many of them to learn to say No. Also I have had a few threats from guys who were on the receiving end of such Nos. The guys think I don’t understand the heart wrenching power of a “No” as answer (but in their case, only the “No” could stop their scheming plans). Many people are left broken by a No. Truth be ... Read more...
3 Keys to help survive the change in season
The weather is changing, the clothes are getting thicker, and night falls earlier than it has been over the summer. Generally, this is a time of new beginnings and fresh start. My 5 year old nephew, like many other children (young and old) starts school again, and in a new class after the summer holidays, older ones leaving home to universities or to start a new challenge. Some change jobs ... Read more...
It is God working in me
After a few days of being very disturbed, I woke up today, and during my quiet time I read a part in the bible that ministered to me. Imagine if you will! Background You are going about your life like other people, and through the help of God and his grace you are a mentor and a role model in some capacity. Then, somebody (Say person X) comes along your ... Read more...
