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We all watched as JDee tried to crawl on his knees some days back. Prior to this, he had been doing a great job crawling on his stomach, but the guy just can't wait to walk... Lol. So he keeps pushing himself.  Lessons: *You will always remain at the same spot doing the same things until you push yourself forward.  *Don't stop at the point or place where others think you should and neither should you stop because of factors like your age or your sex, or the fact that no one has ever done it before. You can be the first to break and set a new record. *Keep pushing yourself until you are all you can be.  *Don't let the barriers and mindsets stop you.  Eventually JDee did it... He moved one knee and we all went screaming.  Why did we scream?  *We saw the progress he had made even though, some would consider it so little, but try asking a mum who has been praying for her child to walk after so many years, she would consider that a great a

As we headed to the hospital, we met the bumblebee guys on the road and we had to stop. Our papers just expired the previous day and we planned to sort that out once we were through with the hospital bills. They asked for the papers to the car and we gave them. “Ma, you know, your papers have expired right,” One of them said “Yes” Ify replied and went on to explain the situation but they turned deaf ears to her. Couldn’t they have shown mercy to the one heading to the hospital? “You have two options, one of my guys would accompany you to our office just down the road or you can choose to drop your driver’s license and get it when you come to renew your papers,” The overall bumblebee guy said to us Ify looked at him “Do you have any other workable option because my license is not with me and I have to get my sister to the hospital” None of them was listening. They walked away to stop the cars that were approaching while we sat down in the car deciding what to do. W

Scenario 1 : Location : Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria Year : Sometime before 2018 Day : Saturday A quick one about the location... Someone once told me with all seriousness that my going to Ibadan was a mistake. I looked at the person with eyes wide opened and began to laugh the laughter of "if only you knew". Then I proceeded to reply with words that made the person realize that a person's location per time was divinely orchestrated. Lesson 1 : GOD will place you in certain locations at different seasons of your life for so many reasons; either to connect you with people that will sharpen your skills and make you better or because He has something for you to do or people He wants you to bless. Think back to the places you have been over the past few years and the people you've met! (Feel free to share at the comment section) Lesson 2 : People will always utter words based on their level of understanding. If there is a need to, do enlighten them but if not

*Nii's Story* As I made my way to my room that evening, I ran into Nii and his friends; Nana and Rex. I could tell he had cerebral palsy but there was just something different about him; he was full of life and so confident. From Day 1 to the last day at ASCON, Nii was an inspiration.  His story will inspire you but before we get to his story, let's hear what some of his friends have to say about him.  ... Nii is someone who inspires me when ever I'm with him. He doesn't look at himself and get discouraged. He does everything as a full and able person. He is a very intelligent and hard-working guy, and although he can be quick tempered, he is quick to reconcile whenever he offends you. -Rex from Ghana What I admire about Nii, is His confidence and witty replies. - Udochi from Nigeria Huhhh Nii Nii Nii....The fact that just one person can be an IT guru and start an organization despite his condition is a major inspiration. One thing

The angel of the LORD came back a second time and touched him and said, "Get up and eat, for the journey is too much for you."So he got up and ate and drank. Strengthened by that food, he traveled forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God. 1 Kings 19:7-8 So he got up...  He obeyed the instruction and got up. He took a step and did as he was told.  *GOD always gives instructions but you must be listening to hear it and secondly you must be willing to obey the instructions*  What instructions has He given that you are yet to carry out?  Think...and consult with Him... Why consult him?  In certain cases some instructions are meant for seasons and depending on the urgency of the matter, GOD could have asked someone else carry out His desire.  Scenario 1: When GOD asked the Children of GOD to go conquer the land of Ai, they refused to go initially and when they finally decided to go, GOD told not to bother again b

You were different You stood for what was true You lived the life You walked your talk You imparted wisdom Taught us lasting values You taught us priceless principles Pointed and led us to the right path You played your role as a father well You loved You provided You corrected You supported You advised You disciplined ...and you were always there You were a true father! To all the fathers and fathers to be... Happy Father's Day!!!

On a Friday evening, as I laid down on the bed, I tried using the human calculator called the mind to put one and two together about the future... But as you know the human mind will always be limited to what it can think and see... But our GOD has the full picture; He knows everything, even the part of the puzzle that we are trying so hard to decipher with our small minds. At the end of it all, no matter how hard we try to understand, calculate and fathom the days ahead, we only end up getting ourselves all worked up and sometimes miss out on the special moments in the present. While still trying to imagine what the coming months will be like and all the activities I had to carry out, my friend reached out to me and asked me to help her put on her socks... she just had a surgery and was still trying to adjust. I slid her leg into the socks gently and as I was about to change gears back to my planning and strategizing activity, she said.. Please the blanket too... As I unfolde

As we drove down to Church to mark dad's one year anniversary, I got lost in thoughts. I went from wishing things were different and that dad had stayed longer to really enjoy the fruit of his labour; the results of the amazing seeds he had sown in our lives.  As my mind drifted to the conversation we had the Christmas before he went home, I heard my little Nephew Semiloore singing "Olowogboro is turning things around". Apparently he had been singing that line over and over that my elder sister had to call him Nathaniel Bassey Junior but because I was lost in thought,  I didn't hear him until GOD made me hear what he was singing. When I heard it, it hit me; It was evident that GOD was telling me everything will be okay.... indeed out of the mouths of infants and nursing babies GOD has prepared and provided praise. Hearing those lines "Olowogboro is turning things around" brought succour, comfort and joy to me; exactly what I needed at th

My friend set out on a trip from Ibadan to Abuja. But as they boarded, they were informed the aircraft will make a detour to Ilorin, to drop off some passengers then head for Abuja. It sounded okay since they will be heading for Abuja as planned but little did they know that things will turn out differently.  *This taught a major lesson - Only GOD knows how each day will end, that is why it is paramount that we trust Him and involve Him in our day to day plans ....back to the story They arrived the airport at Ilorin by 1:15 in the afternoon, waited on board the plane for over 30 mins, after which they were asked to disembark....  *For what???", I can imagine my friend saying* Well, they disembarked and that was how the waiting began....... ....and that takes me to "Waiting"  Waiting is not always easy..whether waiting on a queue or a job, a child, a promotion, an estranged partner or a partner at all, none is easy. *Everyone in life goes

The week had been so busy, so many tasks were coming in from here and there and I felt like hiding in a hole and screaming out loud. But I found no hole that could fit my size...lol.  Anyway, while I was trying to figure out, how to get a balance, Blessing walked in, and with her sweet voice she said, "Can you spare me some minutes, I want to read something I wrote for a contest and I will like you to listen to me and also time me as I read". "Certainly", I said  And as she read on, I marveled at the extent to which the content of the piece spoke to me. It was timely and apt for the situation I was in at that moment. After she was done, I quickly asked for the permission to share it here with you all. So here it is....... Face Your Dragon What is that task that you are afraid of like a child is afraid of a dragon? For me, it has been visiting a dentist. In fact, the dentist was the dragon and his instruments, fangs that

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today, we have in the house with us:  Mrs Oshofowora aka TUSKY, the author of the book  BEDMATICS; an amazing wife and mother who is full of grace and wisdom. She is totally committed to building relationships by the Word. Here is what she has to say to us this Valentine’s Day: Never allow your relationship to be that of an emotionally starved partnership, a romantically malnourished relationship which waits for Valentine to exhibit gluttonous love.  Love should be shown daily. For the singles Furthermore, ladies really need to adjust the idea that many of us have which is the fact that it is the genetic and eternal responsibility of a man alone to show love and be romantic. Every man deserves a treat too, love is about two people. In fact both of you should be competing about who is going to surprise or trip the other most. You as a lady should not be a lake in your relationship who keeps receiving without givi