Background I once heard someone say, “I’ll get serious with God after I make money and enjoy life a bit.” Another person said, “I still have time; I’ll serve God when I’m married and settled.” Maybe you’ve thought that too. It’s a common belief — that serving God is something you grow into, something to
Background Starting a business is one of the boldest things you can do. It takes vision, courage, and sacrifice. But as exciting as it is, the reality is also this: Most small businesses fail within the first 3 to 5 years. That can sound discouraging, but it doesn’t have to be. The good news is—business
Background Have you ever had a season when you felt like God was far from you? You were still praying. Still attending church. Still reading your Bible. But it felt like the connection was gone. Like your prayers were hitting the ceiling. Like your heart was numb. If you’ve ever felt like that, I want
Background There’s something special about Mondays. A new start. A fresh page. A quiet opportunity to reset your mindset, recommit to your goals, and walk into the week with purpose. But let’s be honest—Mondays aren’t always easy. Sometimes you wake up still tired, still doubting, or still recovering from a difficult weekend. And what you
Background One of the biggest regrets many people have in their 30s and 40s is this:“I wish I had saved more when I was younger.” In your 20s and 30s, it’s easy to think that saving can wait. There are bills to pay, social events to attend, new gadgets to buy, and the pressure to
Background I once had a conversation with a final-year student who was struggling financially. Her words struck me:“I want to support myself and stop asking my parents for every little thing, but I don’t have money to start anything.” She believed that because she didn’t have capital, she couldn’t start a business or side hustle.
Background I remember my first experience with budgeting as a young adult. I sat with my notepad, drew lines, wrote figures—and by the second week, the plan was already falling apart. The problem wasn’t that I didn’t want to budget.It was that I created a budget that wasn’t realistic for my income, lifestyle, or discipline
Background Some seasons in life feel like a storm that just won’t pass. You pray, fast, do your best to stay positive—and still, it seems like the breakthrough is taking its time. I’ve had those days too. Days when it feels like your faith is being stretched beyond what you can bear. And sometimes, all
Background I once spoke to a group of university students during a campus leadership programme. After the session, a young man walked up to me and said: “Sir, I feel like 24 hours is not enough. I’m always rushing, always tired, and still behind.” When I asked him about his schedule, I discovered what many
Background I once mentored a young woman named Ayo who was preparing for her final university exams. She was determined to graduate with distinction, so she spent nearly every hour reading, revising, and attending tutorials. But over time, her health started failing. She couldn’t sleep properly, barely ate, and withdrew from friends and even her