THE BLESSING OF UNUSUAL SUPPLIES

The young man (an undergraduate) mentioned that he was surprised when he heard I was in Eruwa. He could not believe that I could ever settle in the community, especially since I rarely spent any of my breaks from school in the community. I shared the vision with him. Some days later, he sent a message that he won a […]

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THE BLESSING OF UNUSUAL WITNESSES

When I received the call of God into ministry, there were at least two people that I was scared of seeing. I was not sure how they would respond when I mentioned the call to them. He was a visionary and a great intellectual.  I knew how much help he rendered when I wrote my final project on Taxation. He […]

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THE BLESSING OF SPIRIT-LED PARENTS

I did not have any fear of telling my parents that the Lord had called me into full-time ministry after years of investment in studying law. I remember my parents saying, “We thought you were coming to tell us that you had the plan to travel out of the country”. We had an evening drive where I shared about the […]

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OBEDIENCE THAT BLESSES OTHERS

I still remember where I was- I was on a public bus somewhere in Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria. I was heading to Ajah in Lagos State. I got a message from an online friend who had regularly given feedback on my Facebook notes, “Pastor Temi, where are you now, and what is happening? The Lord asked me to […]

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ZEAL WITHOUT HUMILITY

In the early days of the calling, I was ready to work hard, and I believe I did. I even told an elderly person that “Soon, we would have a great multitude in church”. I believed it but I was only relying only gifts and abilities. I felt pastoring was about the ability to speak well. I had zeal but […]

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OPTIONS THAT BECOME TRAPS

I was studying that morning in the city of Lagos. I was meant to start preparing my documents for a three-week visit to South Africa. The Lord spoke, “Johannesburg! No. Go to the place I sent you”. It was tough on me but tougher on those I owe explanations. I had to leave the very next day for the land […]

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DO NOT MISS YOUR PLACE

I discussed the call of God to ministry in and from Eruwa with a beloved one when the vision was brewing. He was of the opinion that I get a job in the city (either Lagos or Ibadan). He counselled that I could visit Eruwa for monthly outreach. When the vision in Eruwa becomes big enough, I can then move […]

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WHEN THE CALL BECKONS

As I sat in my Dad’s green Nissan Primera that evening under the cashew trees in church, the Lord began to speak to me about my future. I picked up my journal and wrote eight things that about my life and journey as inspired by the Lord. I kept that moment and the encounters jealously. This was April 28, 2007. […]

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WHEN YOUR LOVE FOR YOUR CHILD TURNS INTO IDOLATRY

After telling Dad about my call into full-time ministry in Eruwa, he did not say a word on the first night. It was a tough one. The next day, Dad said to me, “I thought you were coming home to tell me about your plans to leave the country or at least get a job. I was looking forward to […]

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THE SPIRITUAL CURRENCY OF ‘LETTING GO’

It was challenging to say, but I told my lovely wife, “Aside from our offering today, this is the last dime on me. Please, let us kindly get some things into the house for food”. God, in his miraculous way, showed up. A few hours later, someone sent me a cash gift. It was a good amount. I was overjoyed. […]

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