“Speak, Lord, for Your servant hears.”— 1 Samuel 3:9 We live in a noisy world. Lagos is never truly silent. There are horns on the roads, generators humming in neighbourhoods, music from shops and homes, conversations in buses and offices, notifications arriving constantly on our phones, and an endless stream of opinions competing for our Read More…
When the Holy Spirit moves from doctrine to daily life “If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”— Galatians 5:25 There is a difference between knowing about the Holy Spirit and living by the Holy Spirit. We can speak about the Holy Spirit, sing about the Holy Spirit and even pray Read More…
“If you love Me, keep My commands.”— John 14:15 (NIV) We live in a city that celebrates movement. Everyone is going somewhere. We pursue careers, build businesses, raise families, chase opportunities and try to make something meaningful out of our limited time. Lagos, like every great city, rewards initiative. We admire people who take risks, make Read More…
When the hope of glory changes the way we live There is a way of living that becomes possible when we remember that this life is not the whole story. We live in a world that encourages us to measure everything by what we can see, possess and experience now. Success is often measured by Read More…
Matthew 5:14–16 Faith, witness and the mission of the Church The Christian faith was never designed to be confined to the walls of a church building. We gather in churches to worship, learn, pray and fellowship. But we leave those buildings to live out what we have received. The Sunday service may end with a Read More…
Genesis 35:1–7 We live in a world that is constantly trying to shape us. Every day, we encounter ideas, values and behaviours that compete for our attention. Some are harmless. Others quietly challenge the convictions we claim to hold. What begins as something we merely observe can gradually become something we accept, and what we Read More…
1 Peter 1:6–9 Life has a way of testing us. Not every trial announces its arrival. Some come suddenly—a medical diagnosis, the loss of employment, an unexpected bereavement, or the collapse of carefully laid plans. Others arrive quietly, stretching over months or even years, leaving us wondering whether the season of hardship will ever end. Read More…
Ephesians 4:29 Homes are built with many things. They need love, commitment, patience, forgiveness, and sacrifice. But there is another building material we often overlook, even though we use it every day. Words. Every conversation strengthens or weakens a relationship. Every sentence leaves an impression. Every response either opens a door or quietly closes one. Read More…
Daniel 6:1–5 Leadership is often associated with visibility. We think of those who stand behind pulpits, sit in boardrooms, hold public office, or direct large organisations. Yet leadership, in its truest sense, begins long before anyone notices us. It begins with character. That is why the story of Daniel remains one of the Bible’s most Read More…
Matthew 25:21 There is a common assumption that significance belongs to those who occupy the biggest platforms. We admire the chief executive, the elected official, the renowned preacher, the celebrated entrepreneur. We assume that influence belongs to those whose names are widely known and whose achievements are publicly recognised. Yet the Kingdom of God measures Read More…