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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FOCUS ON YOUR ASSIGNMENT

A young man walked up to me after a meeting. He said to me, “Pastor, you have to forgive me”. I was surprised and wondered what he did wrong. He went on to explain some things that had happened that I was not even aware of. When you have known the direction that the Lord would have you take in […]

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YOU CANNOT TAKE THESE ON BOARD

We were returning from a family trip. Irewamiri had some hot water in a flask for the children’s meal. As we checked in, the officer asked, “Do you have hot water in that flask?” We answered in the affirmative. He pointed out that we should use it for the meal before we go on board. He insisted we show him […]

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