Having a sick parent or loved one can really weigh us down. A few months ago, I was in those shoes. My Father got ill from nowhere and spent a substantial amount of time in the hospital. I thank God for my spiritual family, as during that challenging time, only God was our source of … Read more
Two years ago, my cousin got married in what I would call a fairy tale wedding. Being part of the planning team revealed to me just how stressful wedding planning can be. It also taught me how important a rehearsal can be to the overall success of the big day. Since it does the same … Read more
Waiting for test results from a medical lab can be pretty overwhelming. At the beginning of 2020, just when the deadly coronavirus struck the world, my dad’s health started deteriorating. He agreed to go for testing, but the results came back inconclusive. Being a spiritual family, we went before God and prayed for healing upon … Read more
Last week, as I was preparing Bible study notes for the youths, I decided to be a little practical. I was going to preach about change and transformation, and the one thing that came to mind was the Butterfly. A butterfly is a symbolic creature because of its metamorphoses, and it was helpful in my … Read more
As a born-again Christian who has spent over 15 years in the ministry, I understand the value of my family and why I should always pray for them. They meet several challenges daily as the devil also tries to fight them. My niece has undergone several challenges, like illnesses and demonic attacks. She has made … Read more
A few months ago, something interesting happened that I would like to share with you. While walking from church, I came across three feathers with three colors that aligned with my path at three locations. I first came across a white feather a few meters from the church. After walking for about five minutes, I … Read more
During last Sunday’s Bible study, we happened to go through the book of Genesis in the Bible. I led the Bible study to discuss and deliberate on the floods during Noah’s time and what they meant for us. I was amazed at the nuggets I gathered from my Bible study mates, but one question kept … Read more
A few weeks ago, my friend came to my house at around ten, and I could see the panic on his face. I was curious to know what had happened, and he informed me that an owl was howling on his fence for over three hours, and it didn’t stop or go away. I suggested … Read more
As a minister, I am tasked with serving my congregation in many facets. This includes during times of worry and mental stress. If I told you most of these difficult times usually involved the sickness of the individual or a close relative, that would not be shocking. But how about if I told you many … Read more
As a minister with a special fascination for anything related to ecology, I love tying in animal-related content with my weekly Sunday School lessons. It keeps the kids interested and gives them a broader, deeper understanding of the faith. Last week, when I told them to think of Biblical meanings of a turtle, I was … Read more