PREGNANCY WILL CHANGE YOUR TASTE

Whenever we step out of our house, we would always see an array of snails at various points on the fence of the house and in other areas of the estate. Iremawiri began to keep some really big snails. She did so well that she inspired my parents to build a snailery in their compound.  Then she got pregnant and […]

There is love in sharing

CHURCH WILL BOOST YOUR CAREER

When he got into the church as a young chap, all he wanted to do was to join the choir. He went through training and expected that he would be posted to the choir. Well! After his first class in church, he was posted to the media department. He was shocked, but he began to serve faithfully. He was groomed. […]

There is love in sharing

LESSONS AND VOICES FROM 11 YEARS OF MINISTRY

I remember my Grandpa said to my Dad, “I don’t understand what Temi is doing. Is he opening a law office or what is he trying to do?” Grandpa did not understand me yet 4 months later, he sent me a huge cash gift that was used to renovate the venue we got for church. It was such a miracle […]

There is love in sharing

BUILD VALUES BEFORE OPPORTUNITIES 

A dear brother who is also a minister of the gospel shared an experience that blessed my life:  He had to counsel a couple who had infidelity issues. They travelled to his base to see him. When the session was over, the husband brought out a seed. He wanted to give it to his pastor. The pastor refused the seed. […]

There is love in sharing

“DADDY, YOU TAUGHT US…”

Danielle walked into my room with an activity book in her hands. She said, “Daddy, I am sorry. I accidentally tore my book while I was drawing on it”. I told her, “Girl, that’s fine. Be careful next time”.  The next thing she said was what shook me to my bones, “Daddy, you taught us that when we do not […]

There is love in sharing

HOW TO KILL A VISION BEFORE IT TAKES OFF

As I sat with another young pastor, I asked him, “Kindly describe what you feel about ministry in one word”. He took a deep sigh and said, “Frustrating”. He had “invested” so much in buying expensive gadgets. His handbills are top-grade. They were lovely to behold but he did not ask himself whether it was sustainable and what was the […]

There is love in sharing

“I DON’T KNOW BUT JESUS KNOWS”

My Mum once shared a story: When I was still a toddler, my brother was pushing me around in a baby pram. An accident happened. The baby pram stumbled. I rolled out. I fell. I shrieked and went quiet. She was in shock. She carried me to the bathroom and poured water on me. I jerked to life. She administered […]

There is love in sharing

YOU LOVE IT BUT IS THAT EXACTLY WHAT IS INSTRUCTED?

Irewamiri was working in the kitchen. I stepped in and found a small pot on the fire. The heat already dried the pot. I assumed she wanted to boil something. Since I was about to carry a kettle of hot water, it struck me that I could pour some into the pot. I only wanted to be of help.  But […]

There is love in sharing

GIFTS ALONE CAN NOT DO IT

I came into ministry with a lot of energy. I felt I was so gifted that it would be no big deal preaching. At least, I am gifted with words. I felt my words would be so sweet that it would not take long for men to be drawn toward the work.  Even though I cried while packing my wig […]

There is love in sharing