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Motivation
From Paper Shoes to Divine Purpose: A Mother’s Reflection on Creation
When my son set out to make a paper bag, a ship, and eventually a pair of shoes, I didn’t expect to be reminded of God’s own creative heart. What started as a simple craft project became a reflection on how we’re made to create—and made with purpose.
Emotional Intelligence: Not Just for the Workplace, But for the Home
We often hear about emotional intelligence in the workplace, but less commonly in the home. Yet Scripture is full of women—Abigail, Ruth, the Shunammite woman, Deborah—who embodied wisdom, restraint, and empathy. Their stories show us how emotional intelligence can shape families, diffuse tension, and even open the door for miracles. With God’s grace, we, too, can build welcoming yet resilient homes.
From Triangle to Prism: Discovering Hidden Richness in Simple Spaces
From the outside, my life looked triangular—church, home, school. But inside that triangle, God was shaping depth, joy, and hidden richness.
Invisible Seeds: What Teaching Colors Reminded Me About Parenting
A simple car ride conversation about colors reminded me: parenting is less about big moments and more about the invisible seeds we plant daily. Even the smallest lessons echo further than we can see.
How to Correct Without Crushing Someone’s Spirit: The Power of Truth Wrapped in Love
Truth without love wounds. Love without truth misleads. Jesus showed us the balance. Discover how His gentle approach—and a few funny life lessons from my dad—taught me to speak truth without breaking someone’s spirit.
From Sacrifice to Convenience: A Hard Look at Modern Christianity
Growing up, I witnessed a faith that was marked by sacrifice—hours of prayer, unwavering commitment, and giving even when there was little to give. Today, with all our conveniences and distractions, I find myself asking: Are we still running the same race our parents did? This heartfelt reflection explores the cost of true discipleship, the danger of watered-down consecration, and the call to realign with God’s unchanging standard.
What If You Quit Too Soon?
You watered the dream. You waited through the dry seasons. Then finally, something shows—only it’s not what you hoped for. It’s sour. Disappointing. And you’re ready to walk away. But what if the sweetest part of your story is just “one year” away? Before you cut down your “orange tree,” read this.
A Strand of Eyelash – A Lesson in Inner Clarity
The other day, I had this nagging discomfort in my eye. It felt like something was stuck in my eye, but I couldn’t quite tell what it was. It felt so uncomfortable. I rubbed and blinked, trying to shake it… Read More ›
6 actionable steps to maximize 2023
The year 2023 is still young. Today is the 12th of January, which means we are well into the second week of the year. It also means that we have fifty weeks left before the year ends. It is typical… 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 ›
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 ›
Dealing with feelings of inadequacy during your research career
Do you know how to drive a manual car?” He asked. “If you do, you will understand this illustration vividly. If you want to accelerate, you start with ‘half clutch’, then you slowly release your legs from the clutch and… Read More ›
Your ONE Word
I discovered Evan Carmichael’s YouTube channel serendipitously. It soon became my early morning “boost” — I eagerly looked forward to listening to his interviews on the “10 rules of success” every day (I still do). In all his posts, he… Read More ›
You can overcome every obstacle…NO MATTER WHAT!
It all started with a YouTube video – a story that would change my life, and possibly yours, forever…..by the award-winning motivational speaker and life coach, Lisa Nichols. After watching the video, I knew that I needed to read Lisa’s… Read More ›
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