Born Naked But Not Empty

Most times we think we can handle it, and we sometimes believe the more we think(worry) the higher our chances of getting it fixed. Unfortunately, we are wrong! We unconsciously conclude that prayer is overrated. No, no it can't be, no! Fervent prayers 'garnished' in faith still do wonders. And the good news is, no matter how skyrocketed the prices of things get lately, the price of prayer is never affected by recession or inflation. Just be bold to approach the throne of grace and you'll see Every Damaged things RESTORED! #ItPaysToPray# #JearyJoe|IBBA#

“Whatever a man can do a woman can also do…even better” (Nigerian Feminist Jargon). Gender equality, or inequality, is a very serious stuff; it is the kind of stuff sociologists, anthropologist, policy wonks and feminist scholars spend eternity writing and preaching about. I hope this writeup makes light of it in ways that cracks the bones and induce tear- droplets without being dismissive or condescending. Let me warn you here and now and say that this is not an attempt to offer a full disclosure of my views on gender equality. No. This is simply a related topic that concerns Africans and the Western culture. That said, I sometimes wonder if we truly can speak of gender equality; and even if we can, I wonder if equality is always healthy and always desirable. Like most people, I believe that humans evolve in their worldview, reasoning and intellect; however, there is something about the African interpretation and practice of equality within the western setting. When it comes ...

What would you call a market Woman who after setting up her shop, left it and wandered about? "Soo gbá e", a statement in Yoruba (one of the popular African languages especially in Nigeria and Benin Republic). Although the phrase literally means 'watch your lot' ", soo gbá e" connotes that you mind your own business. While this statement is mostly used as a slang I believe it carries a gem of knowledge that can help us in living our true life. If we spend most of our time talking about other people business... Then we have conceded that there is nothing great we can offer to others of our thoughts or precious time. What we talk about tells other our stand in life, our maturity level and our mental state. It's quite annoying, perhaps saddening to see men and women, boys and girls alike chattering other people's matter. Those with positive attitude in life choose silence over negative noise. They lift people up instead of tearing them down....

Time may be tough. The storm may be raging. But your Faith and Hope will allow you to bend without breaking. And when the storm is over (sure it soon will be), you will not be flat on the ground. You will be stronger, healthier, and promoted. Get up, Cheer up, and put your hopes up!

Generals who make military plans based on "knowing"what the enemy is going to do are "predicting the enemy". They usually turn out to be losing generals. Winning generals on the other hand, tend to make military plans that are workable regardless of the enemy's movement. This is the essence of good strategy. When you predict and plan based on what the opositons are going to be in living your dream, you are buying a lottery ticket with your destiny at stake. Gambling may be all right in Las Vegas, in Atlantic City, or in Wall Street, even there at Nairabet or here at Tokpa. But it's not good enough for your destiny. Dare to map out a strategy that wins no matter what

Have you been in a public place lately such as an amusement park, an airport, a game resort etc.? Did you come across some of the supposedly innocent children? Did you notice how these children were dressed? Most of them, especially the girls are dressed in bum shorts, halter necks, cut off jeans, etc. One might even want to assume the clothes in themselves aren't issue per se, but the overall look of the children had me bothered as I recently paid a visit to a resort centre with my lil niece. That was definitely not the first time I noticed that... I have equally observed how children birthday parties have turned to what could easily be called a night club for kids; Scanty clothing such as tight or very short clothes, bum shorts, long weaves, etc seemed to be the dress code. With a glance around, the questions that popped off my mind were "what in God's world are these children wearing?" "Who on earth are their parents?" Of course the latter was more or...

We have the same time in a day;... 24 hours... fourteen hundred and forty minutes. So, with time being such a precious commodity, why is it that so many of us spend our days worrying? Worry has almost become a national pastime for most! Some of you may be reading this and thinking, "Yeah, he probably doesn't have anything to worry about." But, that's not true. I have plenty to worry about, I just choose not to and I'd like to suggest that you follow suit and resolve right now, as you read this piece, that you are not going to invest even one of those fourteen hundred and forty minutes worrying... about anything. Clearly understand, Worry serves only one purpose... it makes matters worse. How? Well, quite simply, when you're focused on worrying about something, you'll never be able to focus on a solution. Be aware that your mind cannot focus on two things at the same time... it can either focus on the current situation and worry or a solutio...