I never knew some people were Arsenal fans until yesterday after their win. For years, you could hardly hear them say anything or make any post when Arsenal plays because the team kept losing, and people would mock them. But immediately Arsenal won last night, everything changed. WhatsApp updates topping, jerseys everywhere, celebrations, passionate updates, […]
Today in church, in the spirit of Pentecost and the unity it represents through language, the priest invited us to say Our Lord’s Prayer in our native tongues. It was such a beautiful thing to witness, voices rising together in different languages, yet united in one prayer and one faith. Some people, unable to speak […]
Yesterday, I bought a day bus ticket that allows passengers to travel within the city for the whole day. I folded it carefully and slipped it into my pocket after boarding for work. After work, I reached for the ticket, and it was gone. I checked every pocket again and again. I searched my bag, […]
Often, unexpected turns can lead to the most beautiful destinations. Yesterday, my children had their routine dental check-up. Since the eye clinic was nearby, we stopped by afterward to ask about their next eye appointment instead of calling. We didn’t expect much, as same-day appointments are usually impossible to get. We only planned to check […]
Yesterday, during our family prayer time, it was Chizzy’s turn to lead. We usually take turns, and whoever leads reads a prayer from Powerful Prayer Book by Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, before saying the main prayer. As she flipped through the pages, she stopped at Prayer for Nigeria in Distress. She was about to read […]
One of the wonders of God’s creation is that no two people have the same thumbprint. Out of billions of people who have lived and will ever live, each person carries a unique pattern on their thumb. Have you wondered why? No, it’s s not an accident. It is a reminder of the creativity and […]
I watched a video where a lady was interviewed on a big event, and she was asked to say I love you in her dialect. She smiled and said she didn’t know. At first, it sounded cool in her mouth, but honestly, it was painful to watch. How did we get to a point where […]