HOW TO BREAK PATTERNS (2)

I have a dear brother who is also a pastor. I would say to him that “Every time we talk, prejudices are shattered and light comes for things I need to get done. Passion is also reignited”. We would share on our ministry journey and every time I am done speaking with him, I just have an unusual hunger to […]

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MY PHONE COULD NOT STAY SILENT

I had sent a text message to a very important personality- a father in the faith. I knew he would either call back or send a message in return. My phone would most times be placed on silent mode. However, because I did not want to miss his response or his call, I increased the volume on my phone so […]

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HOW TO CHANGE PATTERNS (Part 1)

The same day I made up my mind to fast and seek the face of God while listening to the messages of two of my God-ordained teachers, one of them called me. He spoke with the heart of a father: “Pastor Temi, I am just leaving the place of prayer and the Lord is asking me to say to you […]

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LATE YET LOADED

I was late for a flight. By the time I arrived at the airport, the counter was already closed for check-in. Fortunately, I knew someone working with the organization. When he was trying to convince his colleague, the question the colleague asked was, “Do you have any luggage to check-in”. I quickly replied in the negative when I saw her […]

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LESSON FROM A DEAR SISTER: “THIS IS WHERE YOU PRAY”

We were visiting with a dear sister and friend of ours. It was our first time there. The moment we entered her living room, I looked at her and said, “My sister, this is where you pray”. “Oh Yes!” She replied. The moment we walked in, I knew there was an atmosphere that has been created in that particular room. […]

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EVEN RIVERS NEED THE RAIN

As we passed by the bridge that was at the border to our town, Irewamiri said, “Wow, the water level has risen”. I responded that “It is because it has been raining”. When it rains, the rivers overflow. Naturally, the rain makes a lot of difference. The rain impacts the soil and causes dry land to become fertile ground. The […]

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The Snacks and Poor Quality (Lessons on the Blessing of a Good Name)

One of my daughters began the business of making snacks for sales. It was exciting to see her learn to make the snack in a better way. One morning, I was attracted to the doughnut and decided to buy some. I discovered that it was not thoroughly cooked inside. I immediately told her and warned her not to deliver anything […]

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MAMA IS CALLING YOU (Lessons about Taking Life Seriously)

I was working in the library when Olive came to the door and said, “Daddy, Mama is Calling you”. I was almost responding when it occurred to me that Olive was most likely playing with me. I sat back. Olive ran off. Some minutes later, I had reasons to step out of the library so I asked Irewamiri whether she […]

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