The Pain, Prologue
‘Argghhhhh…..!!!! Leave me alone! I cannot let her go! She is mine!!’ screamed Tina as Pastor Andrew laid hands on her. She was already on the floor writhing and wriggling like someone in pain. Her voice had taken an unnatural tone, sounding like someone being strangled. ‘I said get out of her in the name […]
#StayAtHomeMarriage3 – Avoiding Conflict
The word “conflict” is associated with negativity. While some shy away from it, others thrive and are bold in confrontation. Ideally, it is best to avoid conflict because you save yourself from unnecessary stress and emotional turmoil. But we all know that the ideal is not usually the case. To understand how to avoid conflict, […]
#StayAtHomeMarriage2 – Personal Space Management
When your spouse is constantly in your face because you are together, it can be a challenging experience managing your personal space. Then with children in the picture, this could even make you feel overwhelmed. I remember the first one month Mr. M and I were together after he resigned, I felt “holed up” in […]
#StayAtHomeMarriage1 – Getting “Unstuck”
I got married in 2013 after having a long distance relationship. We courted for 4 years. We were barely together in the same physical space for up to 6 months within those years. I married Mr. M in faith and because I was convinced that he was the right man for me. Prior to accepting […]
The Ugly Side of Marriage
Marriage is big commitment and a lot of hard work. I am blessed to have entered marriage with my eyes wide open. I guess my husband did so too (lol). Today, we are celebrating six (6) years of being married to each other and I can attest that this has been an interesting journey. A lot […]
I Missed My Bus, She Got A Miracle!
Sunday 7:50am “Please, how do I get to MFM* from here?” I heard a voice ask timidly. I turned back to see an elderly looking woman asking people randomly at the bus stop. Let us call her Madam B. She looked sixty-ish, had a small frame and was obviously Nigerian. I mean, which other nationality would be looking […]
How To Avoid Sexual Sins
Sex, sex, sex… The very sound of it for a good number of people tickles something deep in them. The thought of experiencing intense pleasure with someone is so powerful that it can cause an individual to seek sexual release at almost any cost. This is the reality of so many people when they think […]
Compatibility: Truth or Myth?
Thanks so much for your feedback on my parent’s interview. I’ve taken note of them and would work towards implementing them. When you think about compatibility, what comes to mind? I have heard people give various explanations on this such that I have come to agree with some reasons and disagreed with others. Generally, there […]
Our Story: Meet The Adebara’s
It is good to be back. Like I promised in my last post, I have been able to finally get the interview of our very special couple done. It was both a pleasure and an honor to have my parents, Rev’d and Pastor (Mrs) Adebara, interviewed. It was fun hearing them reminisce about how they met, […]
Dating Versus Courtship
It’s been more than a week since my last post. I apologize sincerely and I ask you to please bear with me. I hope you’ve been blessed so far. Today, we shall be looking at the next topic. There has been this long standing debate about which method is the better one for believers to […]