BE BOLD ABOUT WHO YOU KNOW

Many years ago, I went with an uncle and my little niece to a government parastatal. He had a relationship with the head of the organization in that area. We stepped out briefly to get some documentation done.  When we returned, the official manning the gate mentioned that there was no space at the car park. My uncle smiled and […]

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WHEN HE HOLDS YOUR HAND

Some years ago, my grandfather in the faith came to preach in the city where I was serving. It was a church with quite a heavy protocol. During the meeting, he asked us to walk around and greet people. I made sure to walk to the minister who followed him on that trip. He was surprised to see me and […]

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NEVER ABANDON LITTLE ACTS OF KINDNESS

I walked into the restroom and remembered we had run out of toothpaste. As I motioned to pick up my toothbrush so I could get some toothpaste from the girls’ room, I saw that there was already toothpaste on it. I smiled really wide.  Apparently, when Irewamiri wanted to brush, she did not just get paste on her own brush; […]

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“LORD, HELP”- THE CRY THAT SAVES 

We had just come in from church when one of my beloved ones ran to me to tell me that our neighbour’s young son had locked himself inside the car. Unfortunately, the remote key was right in his hands. He had activated the central lock accidentally.  We all surrounded the car. We kept giving instructions, but this toddler did not […]

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WHEN CLOSED DOORS ARE A SIGN

I had spoken to the agent a day earlier. He promised me that he had spoken to the landlord. The house met about ninety percent of the specifications we needed. We thought about seeing it and making a final decision. Honestly, I thought our prayers were answered.   The agent reassured me that he had spoken to the landlord and […]

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BEFORE YOU SAY “I DO” (7)

Just some three weeks or so into courtship, our planned meeting for a study was not going well. Every question I asked Irewamiri was met with a one-word answer. After all attempts failed, I decided that we change location- we drove to a different location, and I began to probe again. Well! I did not know when the tears began […]

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BEFORE YOU SAY “I DO” (6)

When we made up our mind that we would be getting married, we made two important decisions- the first was a question that helped us to engage wisdom. The second was a decision that reduced contention and friction. The question was simple- “Temi and Ronke, if you will be getting married based on what you have now, what will the […]

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BEFORE YOU SAY “I DO” (5)

When we returned from our one-week break after the wedding, someone complained that there were people who did not get to eat at our wedding. My response was simple, “Can I have a list of those who complained that they did not eat so I can know the list of people to unfriend. Both my wife and I do not […]

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BEFORE YOU SAY “I DO” (4)

I had a list of those my wife must meet before we married (aside from my relatives). We made quite some trips. It was tough, but it was necessary. At one point, someone told us we had to reduce our trip, but I explained that it was key that my wife met all the people concerned. One of the things […]

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BEFORE YOU SAY “I DO” (3)

She felt so terrible. She still could not believe that she actually fornicated. Her mind was troubled. She knew she had to settle it with God. She prayed till she sensed a relief. She then called the “man in her life.” She began to express regrets and said such would never happen again. The man smiled and said to her, […]

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