Category: General

FOUND TOO LATE.

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, […]

SOMETIMES THE ANSWER IS WAITING.

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 […]

A NATION. A PRAYER. A LESSON.

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 […]

CREATED UNIQUE, CALLED UNIQUE.

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 […]

PRIDE IN YOUR LANGUAGE.

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 […]

CONTENTMENT: AN UNDERATTED LIFE SKILL.

Life becomes a lot lighter when you learn contentment. Contentment does not mean you have given up on your dreams. It simply means you stop making your happiness depending on things you do not yet have. You learn to appreciate your current season while still working for a better future. Contentment can save you from […]

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STARTING AND FINISHING.

One thing I’ve learned from the UK system is the importance of following up and chasing processes. Whether it’s business, work, training, or even simple services, the culture of communication is incredibly structured and consistent. The amount of emails, reminders, follow-ups, reviews, and surveys is honestly impressive. Nothing is usually left hanging for too long. […]