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Monday Motivation: When Going through Challenges
April 19, 2022
Growing up is different for everyone, for some it was more of fun times, while for others it was full of responsibilities. All those experiences we had helped to shape us into who are today. We never stop growing up, and we are constantly developing and learning new things. Learning never stops. By understanding and … Continue reading Monday Motivation: When Going through Challenges
By jelifat
LIFESTYLE Personal Development
How I Overcame Low Self-Esteem
April 19, 2022
Admitting I had experienced periods of low self-esteem was a very worrisome task. At first, it seemed like an issue quite prevalent with a particular gender or perhaps, individuals who felt they didn’t measure up to standard. But I was amazed at how it affected people who were pretty good at masking issues quite similar … Continue reading How I Overcame Low Self-Esteem
One Reason Why Marriage Can Suck in the Early Years
April 19, 2022
Many of us are good at paying lip service to the fact that marriage is a union of two different people who are sometimes from different backgrounds. However, when it comes down to applying that knowledge in daily life, we often do a poor job of it. We come into marriage with expectations of spousal … Continue reading One Reason Why Marriage Can Suck in the Early Years
By jehonwa
Common Causes of Irregular Menstrual Cycles
April 19, 2022
As ladies, we are very familiar with changes that happen in our body system during menstrual cycles and ovulation, however, what we are not familiar with is the frequent changes and imbalances that sometimes happen during these periods. The menstrual cycle is supposed to follow a particular pattern so that you can know what to … Continue reading Common Causes of Irregular Menstrual Cycles
By jelifat
The New Media, “Sextortion” and General Conversations over a Bottle of Coke
April 19, 2022
The world is changing in many ways and sometimes I stop to ask myself where it is running to. There’s a lot going on, all at the same time, all in different places, all with different people. One cannot but pause to imagine how the world worked when people had to travel miles and wait … Continue reading The New Media, “Sextortion” and General Conversations over a Bottle of Coke
Passion Is Not Enough To Succeed In Business
April 19, 2022
I have a confession to make…I have failed in or had to end a couple of ventures I was passionate about. Let me share some of them: My young ladies club– when I was in the university, I started a young ladies club known as virtue blazers. I was passionate about empowering young women to … Continue reading Passion Is Not Enough To Succeed In Business
By tale-alimi
20 Interesting Quotes on the Power and Pleasure of Reading
April 19, 2022
Reading has the power to change lives. It is one medium by which we listen to people we’ve never met and may never meet, learn from them, gain insight into others’ experiences and travel the world without whipping out a passport. Here are 20 quotes from people who have experienced the power and pleasure of … Continue reading 20 Interesting Quotes on the Power and Pleasure of Reading
By jehonwa
Nigeria @56: President Buhari’s Independence Day Address
April 19, 2022
Today – 1st October is a day of celebration for us Nigerians. On this day, 56 years ago our people achieved the most important of all human desires – freedom and independence. We should all therefore give thanks and pray for our founding fathers without whose efforts and toil we would not reap the bounties … Continue reading Nigeria @56: President Buhari’s Independence Day Address
Spiritual Temperaments: Activists
April 19, 2022
If you haven’t read the introduction to this series please read it here first. Activists are Christians who worship, love and draw near to God through confrontation and intercession. Probably no other spiritual temperament is as loved or as misunderstood as this one. Beyond postures and songs, worship is the offering of one’s totality —heart, … Continue reading Spiritual Temperaments: Activists
By jehonwa
Misconceptions about the Other Half
April 19, 2022
The wedding jitters, delicate fitting into that breathtaking dress, exchange of heartfelt vows and the long-awaited exit from singlehood into holy wedlock is finally over and the natural perception of everlasting marital bliss, instant bonding with the mother-in-law and never having to worry about making babies, all seem believable. Your spouse or better said, husband, … Continue reading Misconceptions about the Other Half
Letter to My Teenage Self – On Safe Sex
April 19, 2022
Dear Joy Girl, You already have a healthy consciousness of your sexuality, and from where I’m sitting now, I can appreciate how much of a good thing this is. You, however, are struggling. Do I really have to abstain? Isn’t there a way around it? What if we don’t go all the way? Can I … Continue reading Letter to My Teenage Self – On Safe Sex
By jehonwa
Must a Christian Tithe?
April 19, 2022
The word “tithe” means “tenth”. To tithe is to give 10% of your income to God. I’ve been tithing since I was in the cradle. I kid you not. My parents ensured my brothers and I had tithe cards, and whenever visitors came to “greet baby” and dropped money, a tenth of it went into … Continue reading Must a Christian Tithe?
By jehonwa
3 Nuggets for the Woman Who Wants to Have It All
April 19, 2022
A lot has been said about women “having it all”. We have to wear so many hats in our lifetime that we’re constantly receiving and trading advice on how to have it all, and achieve “work-life balance”, especially as career women/entrepreneurs, wives and mothers. Do you want to have it all? Consider these: 1. You … Continue reading 3 Nuggets for the Woman Who Wants to Have It All
By jehonwa
The Comeback of the Afro: Fighting Colonialism One Curl at a Time
April 19, 2022
“I can’t do it.” My friend and I stand outside our frequented hair salon. Me with a bag filled with nail polish, This Day newspaper and a bottle of Fanta and her with a box of relaxer. “I can’t, it took so long to grow it out like this.” She touches her hair which is … Continue reading The Comeback of the Afro: Fighting Colonialism One Curl at a Time
Meet the Boss, Kafilat Umar, Sherry Organics
April 19, 2022
Kafilat Umar, a barrister & solicitor, was excited when the world began to go organic because it meant she could put her skills as an organic formulator to good use. And that’s exactly what she did when she started Sherry Organics in September 2015. She talks to Joy Ehonwa about her business.
By jehonwa