Ija Visits His In-Laws - A Series of Book for Children Morals Teaching.

In times past, one of the most effective ways of impacting moral values unto the younger generations by our grand parents was through folktales and tales by moonlight. Different animal characters and incidences molded to stories were narrated to inculcated lasting and generational values such as integrity, diligence, trust, commitment, perseverance, dignity etc.

While technology and modern world might have overtaken the process of tales by moonlight, the lessons of the stories remain indelible and relevant from one generation to another.

Today, if we cannot arrange tales by moonlight for our children, we can engage them with the books with themes centered on such moral values. On this note, I introduce this new children book titled "Ija Visits His In-Laws"

The book is available on the major online bookstores such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble and others. Grab a copy today for your children on amazon.com, amazon.co.uk or barnesandnoble.com  

The Sure Foundation.

Foundation in our context; is defined as a tenet/principle upon which something stands or is supported. It can also be defined as a body or ground upon which something is built up or overlaid.

However, to be "sure" is to be safe from danger or harm, firmly established, steadfast, reliable, dependable and trustworthy.

Therefore, we talk of sure foundation, it implies a foundation that is safe from danger/harm, firmly established, steadfast, reliable, dependable and trustworthy. We are talking about a tenet or principle, body or ground that supports which security and safety. It is firmly established, reliable and highly dependable.

The principle of foundation reflects and revolves around all facets of human life. For instance, our place of birth and upbringing mold the foundation of who we are.

Purity for Perfection - Part 2.

This is the concluding part (Part 2) of the series, "Purity for Perfection". Please click here to read Part 1 of this series.

Three Factors to Attain Purity

1. Heart: Your heart is the most important in the issue of attaining purity for perfection. The heart is the seat of the mind and both are closely related and intertwined. Proverbs 4:23 says, "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life."

What is your name? The concept of name and naming - Part 2

Today, we shall be looking at the second and concluding part of our topic "What is your name? The concept of name and naming." For those who have not read the part one of this subject, simply click on this link: What is your name? The concept of name and naming - Part 1.

Sources of Names
As believers, the three major sources where we can derive names from are:
1. Prophesy: as spoken through a man of God or His prophet. Isaiah 9:6
2. Revelation: as received through dreams, revelation of His Word or His holy angels.
3. Inspiration: as inspired by the Holy Spirit. 1 Samuel 1:20

We should always look up to God, His Word and trust the Holy Spirit to minister the divine and purpose fulfilling names into our hearts for our children, businesses and ministries.

Tricks of the enemy
The devil is always looking for means to tamper and alter divine purposes and destinies. One of his weapon is to sow seeds of wrong names in the heart of men. The moment he succeeds in giving that wrong name, he goes ahead to manipulate that destiny.

Most of the time, the devil accomplish his purpose through craftiness and tricks. We should never be ignorant of his tricks.

What is your attitude towards failure?

Failure is something everybody dreads and nobody wants to be associated with it. The well known antonym of failure is success. While success is well celebrated and accepted, failure is disdained with no associations.

As a child growing up, I had a clear understanding of the difference between success and failure. Parents find it hard to encourage or support their children when they fail at school or in some sort of exercises. Likewise, friends, colleagues and society at large look down on people experiencing some forms of failure.


There are diverse forms of failure ranging from academic, career, business, financial, marital, parental, ministerial failures etc. Over the years, I have come to realize that people's opinions about your failure is insignificant. What is important is your personal attitude towards failure. The challenge is not in failing but remaining in that state of failure.

From the knowledge of the scripture, the story of Joseph is a very graphic picture of failure. This was a boy who had great dreams of leadership. He went from pit in the hands of his brothers to slavery at Potiphar's house. While serving faithfully at Potiphar's house, he was victimized and later sent to the prison. He was faced with failures at every facet of life but one thing was sure that he maintained the right and positive attitude towards failure. At the end, he became a prime minister and great success in Egypt (read Genesis 37, 39, 40 and 41).

Jabez was another man with the story of failure from birth. His name alone signified failure because anyone that is called sorrow can only be full of failures. Also, Jabez maintained a positive attitude and prayed to God to change his condition. The bible recorded that Jabez was more honourable than his brethren (1 Chronicle 4:9-10).

What is your attitude towards failure? I love the saying that, "Failure is not final". It is just a transition process for everyone that will develop a positive and right attitude. Thomas Edison that invented the filament bulb failed thousands of times while performing experiments to develop the bulb. While he was failing, he maintained the positive attitude and with time had a breakthrough. Do you know what he said concerning the failing periods? "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work" - Thomas Edison.

Whatever form of failure you might be going through presently which you have a wrong disposition, I challenge you to change and develop a positive attitude. You will definitely see things turn around for better.

Let me share with you a write up on failure written in this great book I read several years ago: Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do! - Robert H. Schuller

Failure doesn't mean you are a failure.....it does mean you haven't succeeded yet.

Failure doesn't mean you have accomplished nothing.....it does mean you have learned something.

Failure doesn't mean you have been a fool.....it does mean you had a lot of faith.

Failure doesn't mean you have been disgraced.....it does mean you were willing to try.

Failure doesn't mean you don't have it.....it does mean you have to do something in a different way.

Failure doesn't mean you are inferior.....it does mean you are not perfect.

Failure doesn't mean you've wasted your life.....it does mean you have a reason to start afresh.

Failure doesn't mean you should give up.....it does mean you must try harder.

Failure doesn't mean you'll never make it.....it does mean it will take a little longer.

Failure doesn't mean God has abandoned you.....it does mean God has a better idea.

As earlier mentioned, failure is not final. Whatever area that you have failed or failing right now, I encourage you to brace up and start afresh. Great success is ahead of you.

Purity for Perfection - Part 1.

Purity means the quality or state of being pure. This is also synonymous to immaculacy - the state of being immaculate.

To be pure or immaculate is to have no stains or blemishes. Jesus Christ died that He might present to Himself a glorious church; not having spots, or wrinkles (immaculate church). Read Ephesians 5:25-27. For us to attain unto perfection individually as believers that constitute the body of Christ (church), we must lay hold on the power of purity.

Purity can also be related to holiness and righteousness but seems deeper in all aspects. While holiness and righteousness are mostly judged by outer appearances and dispositions which can be feigned, purity is a reflection of inner and outer states. It can be described as content and appearance.

What is your name? The concept of name and naming - Part 1

Scripture: Luke 1:5-20, 57-63

The concept of name and naming is a very powerful and spiritual one. The world understands same concept though might not place so much importance. As believers, it is imperative that we continue to pay close attention because the Almighty God is much concern about it.

We see from our scripture above that Zachariah and his wife were believing God for the fruit of the womb and at the appointed time, God intervened and visited them. The angel of the LORD appeared unto them and proclaimed that they shall bear a child. Coupled with this were two other main declarations upon which our subject is anchored.

1. Name: The angel gave the specific name that the child shall be named.

2. Purpose & Destiny: The purpose and destiny of the child were clearly defined.