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THE DAY HE SAID I LOVE YOU

  ‎I remember the first day he said “I love you.” That time, he had not asked me out or anything like that, maybe he was still thinking about it. We had just started talking very frequently online, getting used to the rhythm of each other’s presence. Then that particular day, we were both invited to speak at a fellowship. ‎My heart skipped twice when I saw him, and I’m almost sure his own did too, because of the way he looked at me. He walked in with his guys, and I could tell they were already making side comments and teasing him. You know boys, they always know when one of them is in love. ‎Me, I came alone. I still remember what I wore, my favourite Ankara gown at the time, green and white, simple but beautiful. I think I had a scarf on, I'm not entirely sure anymore. I just knew I wanted to sit quietly in the congregation as an invited guest. I didn’t want that whole “You’re welcome ma, come to the front” serere. During praise and worship, I was even praying silently, “Father, ...
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BEAUTIFUL VERSIONS OF YOU

Haaa God 😅... standing in front of a camera to speak is not as easy as I thought. It’s a whole different game. It’s not the same as standing on a stage to act, leading worship in church, taking Bible study, or even leading prayers in fellowship. It’s not even like those one-on-one moments with a protégé or mentor. The feelings are different. The fear, the vulnerability, the thoughts of "what if I mess up?" They all come rushing in. But deep inside, I’ve come to realize, there’s a version of me I never knew existed. Most people see me as the quiet, reserved type. And truly, that’s how I appear until life pulls out a shade of me that’s been waiting to be revealed. That version only emerges when I put my heart to something. I still get stage fright. I still cringe when I see a large crowd. I still overthink when I start something new. I still cry or panic a bit when things go wrong or not as planned. But hey, every time I push through those moments, I see glimpses of growth. Gr...
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FROM GLEANING TO GLORY

During our family study last night, we started to read the book of Ruth. To be honest, I was excited that we were going to read a story this time but I wasn’t really expecting anything new. I’ve read that story so many times, I knew how it ended. But this time, it hit different. It was as if God opened my eyes to see the process behind the glory. And what I saw shook me. Here was a woman, young, widowed, childless and single. She had every reason to give up, every right to return to comfort. Her husband was dead, her future uncertain, and the only person beside her was Naomi, another woman who had lost everything. Honestly, what was she still doing there? But instead of running back to her people, her old gods, or a fresh start, she said something that changed everything:  “Where you go, I will go. Your people will be my people. Your God will be my God.” That was when it became clear to me—this woman didn’t just follow Naomi. She followed purpose. She wasn’t just being loyal to her...
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BASIC TRUTH

 If you're new here don't stop reading!  Your life in 5 years time will be determined by; 1. The books you read 2. The company/friends you keep I'd continue this note...
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BEFORE YOU SAY 'I DO', THIS IS A CALL TO CONTEND FOR YOUR HOME

In a world where divorce has become the order of the day, how well are you contending for your family? In a society where two hearts that beat as one can start to beat differently, how well are you standing in the gap for your future home? How well are you securing the lives of those unborn children and that partner of yours? How often do you pray for the person you have chosen, or, if you've not met them yet, do you think it's just by "I love you, you love me"? Oh, so you really think it’s because both of you have agreed to do life together that the world will be at peace with you? Even your closest friends or family can be your worst enemies when it comes to marriage. When challenges hit, are you prepared for it? I have a mentor that once told me when she’s praying for her home, she groans in the Spirit, you’ll think she’s contending for more of God or interceding for souls. Not like she has any problem, not at all. She has a beautiful marriage already. Now, this is...
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HEYYY!! WHO MISS ME?

HI GUYSSS!!! It's meeee againnnnn!! One whole month! whooshh! Just like that. I’ve missed typing here. Truly. You know what happened? I hit a bit of writer’s block. It wasn’t planned or even particularly loud, it just crept in quietly. But instead of fighting it, I leaned into it and channeled the stillness into something else. It didn't stop me from writing, believe me, I wrote almost everyday in the last 30+ days, it only my stopped me from gathering ideas to put out to y'all here. I took on writing jobs, picked up a few roles, got busy doing my heavenly Father's work and threw myself into the rhythm of “getting things done.” Not because I had it all figured out, but because sometimes, motion is medicine. Now that I’m back, in a new month! I'd start by saying Happy 6th Month to youuu. I’ve been thinking about what the past 30+ days have taught me and I’ll share a few truths that found their way to me: 1. Nobody really cares what you do, the real weight is i...
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CARPE DIEM

There’s a gentle power in the Latin phrase 'Carpe Diem', which means, "Seize the Day." It’s more than a motivational quote. More than something you write in a notebook or frame on a wall. It’s a mindset, a way of life, a decision we make every single day even on the days that feel messy, uncertain, or slow. You often will hear some people say, live in the moment or take risks, pursue passion, take initiative, it all means the same thing. Now, let's go back in history a bit. The phrase itself comes from the Roman poet Horace, who first wrote it in a line from his work Odes in 23 BCE: “Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero” which means, “Seize the day, put very little trust in tomorrow.” Even then, it was a call to live fully in the now, not waiting for the perfect future that may never come. I heard that phrase being said a few years ago but I have only settled down to study it and what it meant, recently. Let’s be honest, we all wait. We wait for the perfect mo...
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