Walk the Talk

Well then, what is an anchor? It is a heavy object, usually shaped like a cross with curved arms, used to secure a water vessel to the sea floor so that it does not drift away due to the wind or sea currents. Without an anchor, in adverse weather conditions, the vessel is at huge risk of losing control and being carried into dangerous zones. It can become damaged due to collision against rocks or other obstacles. Indeed, without an anchor, the safety of the person in the vess

One of the most frustrating life scenarios is urging a football player from 5,000 miles and a flat screen away to pass the ball. You’ve calculated it all- the best angle for the shot, the probability of scoring a goal, the possibility of winning the trophy at the end of the season, how best to use your soon-to-come bragging rights, everything. All this player needs to do is pass the ball, this is the right time! Indeed, a lot of the time, we’re concerned about not missing the

Blow the trumpets! Sound the alarm! The day of the Lord is here, Be careful that you do not fall into harm. Beware, you perverse generation, Behold, you confused generation. The Way is bare before you, And the Truth is revealed for you. Life is made available for you. Shall you still choose to remain in oblivion? Look, the earth shakes and the sky trembles, As the Almighty thunders from heaven! See, He has sent His warnings, He tells you of the dark and gloomy day approaching

Have you ever heard the Yoruba word Àgbàyà ? The word is coined from the two Yoruba words Àgbà meaning old or elder , and ìyà meaning suffering or harm . Àgbàyà means bad elder or one who makes the younger to suffer . Typically, it's used in situations where an elderly person- or someone who's supposed to know better- takes advantage of a younger person- or someone who's not as knowledgeable. I'm not exactly proud to say this, but I've been an Àgbàyà before. But then,

Imagine trying to start a car with a toothbrush And then brushing your teeth with a key Imagine wiping your nose with a body sponge And then bathing with a roll of tissues Imagine cooking in an active volcano Imagine climbing with a pencil Imagine... None of this makes sense, right? This is what God was teaching me a few days ago. That there is a right weapon for every battle. And, that the same way you won't pick up an arrow to attack an enemy right in front of you, you shou

I currently work as an apprentice at a hair salon and trust me, it hasn't been easy. In fact, I'm at a point where I will NOT allow anyone to look down on hairdressers or think their work isn't important. As an apprentice, my work isn't limited to watching intently as my boss works and trying to duplicate her work later on a doll head. Whenever there's a customer, we both stand for hours braiding or styling her hair. I'm also in charge of cleaning the shop at the beginning an

Just last year, I was suicidal. If the suicide note I had prepared hadn’t been discovered, I probably wouldn’t be alive today. And when I look back at all that has happened between then and now, not being part of so many awesome things would have been my biggest regret. Then you wonder, “Didn’t I know the implication of suicide? On a spiritual level?” Of course, I did. But at that time, I didn’t care. I was caught up in a huge fight and was on the verge of giving up. Sometime

Lord, place in me a new heart A heart that overcomes the enemy’s fiery darts A heart that puts You first and others second A heart that works for the expansion of Your kingdom A heart opposed to exploitation and oppression A heart that practises genuine kindness and compassion A heart that helps others with everything in me A heart rid of selfishness and greed A heart that is forever willing to give to others unsparingly A heart stronger than the wiles of the enemy A heart th