Let’s Talk About the Wife Who Wasn’t Loved
Do you know what it feels like to be married to a man who doesn’t love you? Maybe you do. Maybe your marriage is the result of parental matchmaking gone wrong. Or maybe you were just dating and getting to know each other and you fell pregnant. Now you’ve “trapped” him with pregnancy and he […]
Let’s Talk About the Beauty Who Was Married to a Beast
She had brains and beauty; more than that, she was the embodiment of patience, common sense and vision. The lady whose story is recorded in 1 Samuel 25:1-42; 2 Samuel 3:3, is a woman of exceptional courage. Sadly, Abigail was married to a man destitute of her finer qualities. 1 Samuel 25:3 states that “she was […]
3 Sales Boosting Secrets for Your Small Business
Have you ever wondered what makes the difference between a small business that consistently yields profits, and one that barely breaks even? Buying and selling is one of my favorite side hustles and it not only brings me extra income, it opens my eyes daily to simple yet overlooked small business basics. Once I started […]
Is Prayer Overrated?
Today, more and more people are awakening to the truth that prayer cannot take the place of action. Faith without corresponding action is truly dead. (James 2:26) So, do we really need to pray? Is prayer overrated? Yes, we absolutely need to pray and no, prayer can never be overrated! That old song is still […]
Muster.ng: Nigeria’s First Flat Sharing Service
The opportunity to share a flat can be a lifesaver for young professionals who need accommodation and cannot afford the cost of rent on their own. Every other day, there’s a social media post about someone having a room in their apartment they would like to rent out, someone needing a flatmate to share the […]
Let’s Talk About The Guy Who Rebuilt His Nation
In today’s world, there are so many broken walls to rebuild; in individual lives, families, organizations, and of course, countries. Are you grieved over broken walls? Are you tired of just complaining? Do you long to play a significant role in rebuilding? Then let’s talk about Nehemiah and his building project. A quick review of […]
Unhappily Married: Why Won’t She Just Leave?
I attended a women’s retreat recently, and one of the workshops was about what to do when you find yourself in an unfulfilling marriage. Several helpful tips and solutions were proffered, but nobody said anything about leaving until one woman asked in frustration, “When will a woman ever be told to just leave?” At that […]
Let’s Talk About the Prostitute Who Became a Princess
Do you worry about how people see you? What people think of you? I can categorically tell you that what matters is not whether people consider you worthy. What matters is God’s opinion of you. Nobody knows this better than Rahab. Like the other three “unbelieving” women mentioned in Matthew 1, Rahab’s place in Jesus’ […]
Does Your Besetting Sin Make You a Hypocrite?
Is there any one that fails? Is there anyone that falls? Am I the only one in church today feeling so small? ~ Casting Crowns, Stained Glass Masquerade. The Bible makes it clear to us that the struggle between the flesh and the Spirit will not end as long as we are in these bodies. […]
How Do You Ask a New Friend Out?
A few days ago, I was in a supermarket shopping when I saw a young lady walk in. I liked her immediately. There was something about the way she carried herself that was at once elegant and girl-next-door, and when she looked my way I saw the spark of intelligence in her eyes. I wanted […]
How to Raise a Rotten Nigerian
Children are the leaders of tomorrow. They are also the insensitive, fraudulent, unconscionably corrupt politicians, public servants and citizens of tomorrow. They are the ones who will ruin countless lives by looting whatever is left of our treasury without flinching. They are the ones who will use their office to make cringe-worthy pronouncements, and laugh […]
Naija Voice: This Marriage of a Thing Dey Fear You?
E suppose fear you o. The thing risky no be small. I remember one time wey dem ask one oyibo pikin who e go marry. E say e go marry im mama. Dem tell am say no o, person no fit marry im own mama o. The boy come say okay, e go marry im […]
7 Mistakes to Avoid as an Employer
One of the most challenging parts of running a small or medium enterprise is being an employer of labour. Whether you have 3 employees or 30, life as you know it has changed forever. You’re now directly responsible to and for others, and you have to do right by them and also make sure that […]
One Question You Should Ask Yourself Often to be Successful
What is procrastination? Procrastination is deferring an action. It sounds simple enough, with no inherent negative connotations, so how did it get such a bad rap? For as long as I can remember I have heard the advice, Do not leave till later what you can do now, from many authors and speakers. It is certainly […]
10 Things That Are Holding You Back as a Professional
If you follow successful professionals, you’ll notice that there are certain things they have in common and that there are many similarities in the pieces of advice they share. The more I’ve sought growth in my career, the more I’ve come to realize that there are small but very important things that we get wrong. […]
5 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Day
Have you ever paid attention to what makes a day fantastic and fulfilling for you, and what makes another the exact opposite? No two days are the same, and there are often unforeseen circumstances, but there are key things that, when absent, can suck the productivity out of your day: A good night’s sleep: Sleep […]