The highly anticipated Lagos Shopping Festival kicks off tomorrow, December 23, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, promising a 72-hour non-stop shopping and entertainment experience. The three-day festival, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture in collaboration with Chain Reaction Ltd, runs from December 23 to 25 and is expected Read More…
Life
The Great Blessing of Having God on Your Side
Psalm 124 Psalm 124 is ascribed to David and describes “The Great Blessing of Having the Lord on Your Side.” In it, the Psalmist bears testimony to the fact that you could have many people on your side and still be ruined. You could have a mother and father on your side and still live Read More…
Lost, Learned, Liberated
Dear Ex BF, I just left my office end-of-year party and you are on my mind again. Actually you have been on my mind all day. It started this morning as I got ready. I couldn’t help but think about the last was-of-year party I invited you to. Do you remember that night? The one Read More…
The Commercialisation of Christmas
Let me start by saying the more popular a religion is, the more likely it is to be commercialised.How did this all start? The church in Rome was the first to celebrate Christmas on the 25th of December. This was in the 4th century, during the reign of Constantine. To weaken non-Christian traditions, Saturnalia was Read More…
Service of Dedication – A Celebration of God’s Faithfulness
1 Kings 8:54-63; Matthew 6:25-34 We have gathered here today (3 December 2003) to dedicate the new Administrative and Education buildings to God. God saw it fit to allow us to occupy this premises, 47/49, Olufemi Road, Surulere, Lagos, in August 1992, after we had met, first in a home and then in a rented Read More…
Finding peace in missing you
Dear Ex-Boyfriend, I had a major breakthrough in therapy this week. Not like my therapy journey is any of your business but this particular breakthrough has to do with us…. Well, with you. It has to do with you. I have been angry at you and for the longest time, I have blocked out any Read More…
Nigerian Christmas Menu
It’s going to be Christmas in a few weeks, and the pressure, excitement, and anxiety are already in the air. Thanks to the harmattan that just showed up a few days ago, serving as a constant reminder that we’re in the season. The excitement is mounting daily, and even my daughter is already counting down. Read More…
Experiencing God’s Unusual Blessings: the Example of Simeon
Luke 2:25-35 At the time of the birth of Jesus Christ, the promise and expectation of the Messiah’s coming into the world had become a matter of traditional belief but not of vital faith and hope among the Jews. There was no comfort in it. If their hearts were stirred up at all, it was Read More…
The Christmas I Found Out Your Mother Told You To Leave Me
Dear Ex-Boyfriend, I was at the store picking out a new Christmas tree yesterday when I remembered the first and last Christmas I spent with you and your family. I had planned for that holiday more than I had ever planned for any holiday. I wanted everything to be perfect. I guess I hoped to Read More…
How to minimise weight gain during the festive season
We are going to be dancing, hanging out, singing carols, carving turkey, barbecuing, baking, marinating, and clinking our glasses to a new year in a bit. Giving gifts, visiting, travelling will be in full swing, with eating and drinking taking centre stage and before we know it, we’ll be wishing each other a happy new Read More…










