WHEN THE ROOT REMAINS Many years ago, my father, of blessed memory, planted a mango tree out front. Without much ado, the tree sprouted and some yummy succulent mangos began to spring forth. As a matter of fact, the fruits hung so low we just needed to stretch forth and pluck them off the tree. Members of our household would

COUNT THE COST, THEN BUILD YOUR HOUSE Many years ago, I knew a few people who were securing loans in order to buy plots of land which they eventually built houses on to live in them. At the time, (and maybe even now, still), it was a big deal to be a landlord and not a tenant. They would start

A PRICELESS, PRECIOUS GIFT We all love to receive gifts; and though exquisitely packaged ones are preferred to those that are hastily and carelessly put together, the thought of receiving a gift is always a delight. Lately, I wondered what it is that people think or feel when choosing a gift for someone. I realised that what determines the gift

THERE ARE NO SUPER CHRISTIANS 2 : JUDGING OTHERS I first wrote on the topic of Super Christians on www.theplaceofpraise.com on 26th May,2020. When I was inspired to write on it, I had a different idea in mind compared to the final draft that actualised. I was very happy with the feedback I received and this time around I want

KNOW THE TRUTH AND BE FREE So much has happened in Nigeria in the past couple of weeks. We have gone through a cascade of emotions from anger, determination, strength, hope, shock, disbelief, confusion, grief, sadness, fear, insecurity and to anger all over again. We ask questions like who and why? And no answers are forth coming. There is

MERCY!!! We have never before, witnessed what is going on in our country, Nigeria, today, Tuesday 20th October, 2020. Jesus, please help us NOW! JESUS, Please help us NOW!! JESUS, PLEASE HELP US NOW!!! We have no one but the Father, And Jesus Christ our Brother, Let us not forget the Other, The Holy Spirit our Helper. Send help, Lord!

TAKE THE ASHES OFF THE ALTAR When I think of the altar, my first memory is of the raised structure at my family church where the Holy Eucharist is prepared. It is also where our offerings are placed to be accepted by God. This altar is always very well looked after, spotless, neat and tidy. In the old testament we

LOVE IS THE BOTTOM LINE Love; they say, covers a multitude of sins. “Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8 NLT Even Jesus Christ our Saviour, when asked by one of the scribes what the first commandment was, said it was to love God with

EXPERIENCE- THE BEST TEACHER The Yorubas from South West Nigeria have a saying that goes,  “If a child has more clothes than an elder, he cannot have more rags than them.” This can be loosely translated to mean that an elder definitely has more experience than a child. This also brings to mind the English saying : “Experience is

Relationships 2 – FAMILY. As a sequel to my post on friendships, https://theplaceofpraise.com/relationships-1-friendships/ , published on August 4th, 2020, another relationship most of us find ourselves in is family relationships. Everyone in this world comes from a family, be it biological or non-biological. The major difference I have noticed between family and friendship as relationships, is that we choose our friends,