The Mystery of Gideon and Sourdough Bread
Gideon in the bible may not be as popular as David because he didn’t become king or slay giants. He may not be as popular as Joshua because he didn’t knock down the wall of Jericho or lead Israel into the Promised Land. Gideon didn’t have super strength like Samson. Gideon is definitely not like […]
Dealing With Insecurity: Lessons From Brother Moses
Before you argue or claim that Moses of biblical times was not insecure, let’s unpack the many layers of Moses’ life that produced deep emotional wounds. Moses had been hidden from his birth; his voice was probably stifled every time he cried. This has a way of affecting any child and may have been the […]
Cold Smoke
Just the other day, I prepared to take a shower. ‘Prepared’ is the focus here, because it’s winter in my part of the world and taking a bath in a cold room full of tiles, mirrors and glass is no easy feat- especially at night. First, you need to prepare yourself mentally. Then you must […]
Lessons from a black bag and white space
White space is a blessing, a privilege many do not even know exists. Some are forced to pivot or make serious changes when grief, pain, sickness or loss come around, but you can pivot without loss or tragedy. Create white space and room to change on your own terms, and this is easy to do […]
The ‘Aboniki’ Mystery
It’s winter in my part of the world. Not the fuzzy kind. It’s dry, sunny, and really cold at night. This brings a lot of flu and a dry cough. When you think of morning routines in this season, I often imagine very cold mornings, dry eyes and blocked noses. As the temperature drops, so does […]
Lessons from a YELLOW ‘SISI’ and HER ‘OYINBO’
I was at the library the other day, and I sat in the children’s section. (After all, are we not all children of God?) A beautiful fair-skinned lady walked in, and behind her was a little ‘white’ boy of about three years. I’m not insecure, so I can openly admire people without shame or prejudice. […]
Are You Charging Your Battery?
Hubby dearest bought me a power bank recently. At first, it felt quite bothersome to carry around, so I would leave it lying around and only use it when there was a power cut for extended periods of time. After a while, I observed that the power bank needed charging. So, I had to pay […]
The Journey of 1000 No’s
Everyone is quick to celebrate success. We all love to win. In a world with instant feedback, likes, and numerous opinion platforms, it’s easy to feel pressured to have loud successes and quick outcomes. ‘Nothing good comes easy’ is a saying that has been said over the years, but seems to be forgotten when it […]
THE BLESSING OF BIRTHMARKS AND IMPERFECTIONS
Everyone on the face of the earth is born unique. Every scar, mole, and birthmark is like nature’s fingerprint on your body uniquely crafted to make you one of a kind. Within reason, and is open to argument, even your tastes and preferences within moral and ethical boundaries were designed uniquely to you. Yes, there […]
THE TRUTH ABOUT SCARS
As I opened up my laptop, my screensaver appeared on the screen. It’s a lovely picture of me, if I dare say so myself. It was taken on a day that was not one of my best days, but has become a precious memory. As I looked closer, I noticed something was wrong with my […]