As I reflect on the Christmas story, one theme stands out vividly: the humble and unexpected nature of Jesus’ birth. Born in a stable and laid in a manger, with angels announcing His arrival to shepherds—this royal birth carried a… Read More ›
My Christian Beliefs
Mary’s Life-Altering Encounter: A Reflection on Faith and Submission
I imagine Mary cheerfully going about what might have started as an ordinary day—except this was no ordinary day. As her day progressed, something extraordinary happened that would change the trajectory of her life forever. An angel of the Lord… Read More ›
“Jesus Wept”: Finding Comfort in Grief
“Jesus wept.” These two words in John 11:35 have carried me through some of the heaviest moments of my life—especially after losing my father. They remind me that even Jesus, knowing resurrection was moments away, paused to grieve. His tears weren’t weakness; they were love made visible. In my own season of mourning, I found comfort in His example and in the promise of the Holy Spirit to comfort us. Grief, I’ve come to realize, is not just heavy—it’s holy. And in our tears, we are never alone.
Setting Your Children Up for Success: Lessons from the Man after God’s Heart
This morning, I was pondering on the life of David – the man after God’s heart. He earnestly desired to build God a house, a noble desire. He lived in an extravagant palace and was deeply concerned that the house… Read More ›
5 tips for teaching the word of God to your toddlers
Teaching toddlers anything can be challenging. When it comes to God’s word, we must be intentional about keeping it fun and exciting; otherwise, they lose interest. Here, I share five tips that I find help a great deal. Keep it… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
A Reflective Look at the Garden of Gethsemane
The garden of Gethsemane was familiar to Jesus and his disciples, as they had spent some time together there a couple of times (John 18:2). I imagine Jesus telling his disciples lovely stories, answering their questions and praying with them… Read More ›
The “Proverbs 31” Woman
I have met several amazing women in my lifetime. Some of whom I have learnt lifelong lessons from, others I have admired from a distance. However, there is only one woman I aspire to be like – she is the… Read More ›
Grit
A few days ago, I came across one of my handwritten notes from years back: a talk which I had prepared to deliver to a group of undergraduate students who attended the same campus Christian fellowship which I had attended… Read More ›
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