Category Spiritual
A Pastor’s Cover Letter – Have you seen one before?
There is something that constantly brings a smile to my face. And this is it. “I just love GRACE”. Many times, I know I am not up to scratch, not worthy to stand, not worthy to be counted, but GRACE (the unmerited favour of God) speaks for me. It is very easy to get cocky and proud, especially when you have some achievements, but I am constantly humbled by these ... Read more...
I want to be drunk
On Wednesday, Pastor Sam Adeyemi (Day Star Christian Centre) preached on the Holy Spirit and the gifts of the spirit from 1 Corinthians 12. I enjoyed the service and came away with this fact: ‘I need to be drunk’. A film that came to mind is Jackie Chan’s drunken Master. If you have seen the films, you’ll get a glimpse of what spirit can do. But I don’t just want ... Read more...
I.N.C.R.E.A.S.E
Happy New You I want to thank almighty God for giving you and I the grace to see this amazing new year. For you, this year is a year of INCREASE. Find out the meaning of each letter in the word INCREASE below. There are a few improvements to Mind & Mouth and I believe it will make better how I serve this community. 1.) New Fan Page – We ... Read more...
Grace and Truth
Recently, I have been seeing myself in many lights. The biggest reflections are (let me whisper it to you – I don’t want many people to hear) my weaknesses. I’ve done quite a bit to be on top of my life, habits, thoughts, speech, make great friends, commit to great relationships, be hardworking etc. I have tried, so I thought anyway. So where is all this shocking reality about myself ... Read more...
The Impact of a Blueprint
There are days when I go to bed wondering what my life is about. Maybe I shouldn’t think like that. Maybe I should have it all put together, all worked out, all planned out. Sometimes I get scared and even more scared if anyone found out that I am scared. “Ibukun is not the type that should be scared. In fact when he talks, you know he has it all figured out.” ... Read more...
He still shows up
It’s been 4 months since I last saw him. Seeing him today shows he hasn’t changed much; dark, short, a wry smile with an eye for detail, and he has put on some weight too. The last time we spoke marked the beginning of a thoughtful and prayerful period for me. I’d wanted to enroll for a government sponsored education training with employment, but I didn’t have the complete documents that 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...
Meditating on God’s word: a key to problem solving
For me, I saw a reduction in the time I spend meditating on the word of God, and He came to my rescue. God’s task for me was simple, He simply said “Stop jotting down sermons in church on Sundays, just listen. When you get back home, reflect back on the sermon, then starting writing about what you learnt”. I have been struggling to do that well for the past ... Read more...
LOVE is spelt G.I.V.E
Recently, I am beginning to see love in different ways. I wrote a poem sometime ago titled “I hate you” and the final part of the poem goes like this: “The antonym for love is hatred, but the synonym for love is not charity or affection, the synonym for love is God, for God is love”. I have also realised love is spelt G.I.V.E. John 3:16 “For God so loved ... Read more...
It is also written
Last week I spoke about that awesomeness of our great High Priest who was tempted in every way we can be tempted and yet did not sin. And the bible tells us we can come to the throne of grace and obtain mercy and grace to when we need it the most [paraphrased]. Jesus is sitted at the right hand of God ‘praying for you’. Isn’t that beautiful? Sin no ... Read more...
