MY STRUGGLE WITH LUST AND THE CALL TO CONSECRATION

As a teenager, in the midst of my struggles for a pure walk, I would stay awake to watch the show called “Midnight Hot” on one of the channels of Cable TV. I only wanted to see the scantily clothed figures on screen. I stayed awake to watch! Fleshly desires kept me awake. I mean- I waited for that hour […]

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“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 […]

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I CAN’T FIND “RAINBOW” 

Just after midnight, I was just settling down to spend some time in prayers and study the Word when I heard the shuffling of tiny feet and an attempt to open a door. I stood up and approached the door to the girls’ room.  As I opened the door, I saw Danielle half awake right behind it. I asked, “Baby, […]

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UNTIL YOU REALIZE THAT “YOU ARE PREGNANT”

As a young couple, we were trusting God for the fruit of the womb. At a point, it became a worry. We did some hospital visits. Then, we decided that we would not allow worrying about what we were waiting for deny us the enjoyment of what we had- we had one another! We became really joyful. Irewamiri began to […]

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WHY DO YOU HAVE TO CHECK IT?

I saw a post referring to a situation that involved indecent exposure and nudity. Instantly, I became inquisitive to know what the matter was and who was involved. As I proceeded to the search option to begin my investigative journey, the Holy Spirit stepped in and asked, “Why do you have to check it?” I realized I was just being […]

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THERE ARE LINES YOU MUST NEVER CROSS

While the filling of the foundation of the church building project was going on, there was a bill that needed to be paid. I have instructions that payment be made by noon while I travel for a retreat. About two hours before the deadline, we needed seven thousand naira to balance it up. It was not a big deal. I […]

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‘YOU DON’T HAVE TO LIKE YOUR PASTOR’

I was at a conference for ministers of the Gospel. One of the panellists was asked a question about how he had been able to sustain a life of discipline in Ministry. His answer has not left me. He said, “I have a Pastor”. You will not understand the weight of what was said until you think about the fact […]

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WHAT ARE YOU BUILDING YOUR MARRIAGE ON?

Right after the meeting, the family walked up to me and said, “Pastor, the word you gave to us is very accurate”. As we interacted, I got to know that the wife had made up her mind to pack her load that season and leave her matrimonial home. God sent a word that brought peace to the storm.  But another […]

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STINKING LUNCH PLATES 

I had some weird behaviour as a teenager. I was lazy. My school uniform gets washed a day before or very early on the day I need it. I would spread it on the standing fan so it can get dry quite fast.  That is not as weird as what I do with lunch bowls. We used those tall grey […]

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“DADDY, WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR SHIRT?”

While Dad was still lecturing actively, he sent home one of his departmental assistants to pick up a new shirt for him. I was the one at home. I asked the assistant what happened to the shirt he wore. He told me that ink splashed on it.  Later in the day when I heard the sound of Dad’s car, I […]

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