One Day at a Time
A few days ago, a friend asked me, “where do you see yourself in the next five years?”. The question brought my mind back to five years ago. If someone had asked me the same question, I would have had… Read More ›
Recent Posts
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Running to Win
A few weeks ago, the world celebrated Tobi Amusan. Tobi is a Nigerian athlete who broke world records as the fastest 100 metres hurdles runner. She is the first Nigerian to hold such a record. Watching the streams of joy… Read More ›
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Have you thanked God today?
In the face of the rising costs of living, alarming rates of lay-offs and unemployment, devastating crime waves, bleak news, and so many other uncertainties, it is easy for us to get overwhelmed by all that is happening around us and… Read More ›
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Waiting on God
Have you ever been in a waiting room? Or perhaps, you have had to wait in a queue for some time before someone attended to you? If yes, you would realize how challenging and tiring it is to be in… Read More ›
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The Beauty in Imperfections
As a young girl, I discovered I had a tiny hole in one of my ears – my right ear precisely. This hole wasn’t a piercing; I was born with it. It is also not in my ear lobule (like… Read More ›
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Are You Searching for God in the Wrong Places?
A few months ago, I was privileged to visit the tallest building in the world – Burj Khalifa. The almost 830 metres tall edifice, with over 160 stories, is located in the beautiful city of Dubai and was built in… Read More ›
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Focus On Your Journey
A few years ago, I read a story about a man (let’s call him Mr. X). Mr. X decided to stop attending church services because of the attitude of other members of his church. However, before executing his plan, Mr…. Read More ›
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Is Your Faith Unshakeable?
When I think of the story of Job, here is what plays out in my head: Job’s Wife: “Like seriously, after all that has happened, are you still holding on to your faith in God?? There’s no point doing so…. Read More ›
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God’s Unending Peace
Can you think of one area of your life that is a constant source of worry and anxiety? How do you deal with it? Addressing worry and anxiety in God’s way entails being deliberate about not overthinking things. We can… Read More ›
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Support for African PhD Students
Are you a PhD student enrolled in an African university? Then, I specifically wrote this for you. I have worn those shoes, and I understand how it pinches. I have a good understanding of the peculiarities of conducting research in Africa,… Read More ›
Featured Categories
My PhD Experience ›
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Five things you should know about doing a PhD in Africa
February 3, 2022
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My “African” PhD Journey
January 20, 2022
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Dealing with feelings of inadequacy during your research career
June 8, 2021
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My PhD Journey 3: Lessons Learnt So Far
November 19, 2020
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My PhD Journey 2: Lessons Learnt So Far
June 10, 2019
My Devotionals ›
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One Day at a Time
August 21, 2022
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Running to Win
August 12, 2022
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Have you thanked God today?
August 7, 2022
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Waiting on God
July 28, 2022
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The Beauty in Imperfections
July 26, 2022
My lifestyle ›
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My Journey to the Altar
November 25, 2020
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Take the pressure off!
March 23, 2019
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My Twenty-Nine-Day Open Gratitude Challenge: 2018
October 31, 2018
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My Twenty-Nine-Day Open Gratitude Challenge: 2017
October 26, 2018
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Bitter-Sweet
October 20, 2018
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