secrets of life

Be yourself

2012-03-26T16:58:00.002-07:00

More often than not
We all try to emulate others
Forgeting that each and every on of us
Were born differently

Even two identical twins
Have seperate destinies
As they grow up
They begin to chart their own course
Making their own plans

So often we are just too afraid
To do things differently
Too afraid
To become pacesetters
To become inventors

If everyone thought the same way
Act and do the same things
The world would have been so boring
And monotonous to say the least

Never be ashamed to be yourself
Even when you make mistakes
You learn from your mistakes and continue from where you stopped
It is better to fail trying than never to attempt trying

BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS

2010-08-19T07:44:00.000-07:00

Dearly beloved;
I am writing to let you know that everything will be okay
Though you may be weak and discouraged
Be rest assured that the Lord will strengthen you
Every affliction has an expiry date

As long as the Lord is on the throne
He will show himself strong on your behalf
It may seem like eternity
But never give in to discouragement
For the Joy of the Lord is your strength.

My Love

2010-02-28T16:56:00.000-08:00

Your love is what keeps me going.
My heart beating, my blood flowing.
The precious words I yearn to hear.
Losing you is the only thing I fear.
I have faith god will do us right.
We will not give up with out a fight.
Together we can conquer it all.
Just keep your head up and stand tall.
So many others care so deeply for you.
Don't get discouraged, you know what to do.
Pray to God and keep love inside.
You can't lose your almighty pride.
Because I love you with all of me.
With out you I just can't be.
You're in my heart forever, were never apart.
Our souls were latched from the start.

A special world

2010-02-22T12:47:00.000-08:00

A special world for you and me
A special bond one cannot see
It wraps us up in its cocoon
And holds us fiercely in its womb.

Its fingers spread like fine spun gold
Gently nestling us to the fold
Like silken thread it holds us fast
Bonds like this are meant to last.

And though at times a thread may break
A new one forms in its wake
To bind us closer and keep us strong
In a special world, where we belong.

- Sheelagh Lennon -

Do you Feel the Pain?

2008-10-10T03:12:00.000-07:00

Do you know how it feels?
To be without shelter?
To be without food?
To be raped and abused?

No, never
Never you tell me you know
How it feels deep inside
It is impossible

The lonely night spent under the rain
Without a covering over my fragile body
The crumbs and bits
I had to scavenge to survive
The stigma and shame
I had to endure after being raped

No, Never
Never you tell me you know
How I feel

You don’t know
And you will never know
How it feels to be
Without a Mum or Dad
Without a proper education
Without hope for a better tomorrow

BROKEN MARRIAGES: -CAUSES, EFFECTS AND SOLUTIONS

2008-10-08T10:44:00.000-07:00

More couples are moving from the altar to the courtroom seeking for divorce at an alarming rate.
The joy that radiated when both hearts came together as one is suddenly replaced with anger and bitterness.
The list of broken marriages is not exclusive to the poor or middle class.
Celebrities are not even spared.
Thierry Henry, Mike Tyson, Stephannie Okereke, and Nancy Reagan… the list is endless
Research conducted in 2006, showed that one out of ten high profile marriages in the United States ended up in divorce.
The trend seems to be heading for an up swing, and single partners are becoming jittery about walking down the aisle.
What can be responsible for the high rate of broken marriages?
What are the effects on both partners and their children (if they have any)?
What are the solutions to this cankerworm, eating deep into the very fabric of the oldest institution ordained by God?
Money
“The love of money is the root of all evil”
Majority of individuals enter into marriage because of money, and they jump out when the money disappears.
Money has contributed to more than 40% of broken marriages worldwide.
Money is so essential especially when the couple begins to bring up their children, and it may lead to serious friction if not properly handled.
Sex
Many marriages fall apart due to this single reason.
Wives complain of their husband not been able to perform in bed.
This may be due to erectile dysfunction, which can lead to infertility in the man.
Another reason for the man not performing, may be as a result of the crave for pursuing money at the expense of the marriage.
They fail to perform this basic duty assigned to them by God and end up starving the poor wife of sex.
The resultant effect is broken marriage.
Wives also starve their husband of sex, due to one reason or the other, therefore pushing the man into extra marital relationship outside.
Love lost thereafter exist between couples, and the gap between husband and wife gets wider with each passing day, until the bridge is broken and what is left of the marriage is divorce.
False Lifestyle
The lifestyle before marriage can never be the same when couples get married.
Inability to be down to earth may result to broken marriage, if not properly handled.
Either the man or the woman tends to live a larger than life kind of lifestyle.
They are isolated from the reality of marriage, and insist on continuing with their lager than life type of lifestyle, when the means to sustain it is not there.
Immaturity
One of the most popular actresses in Nigeria Shan George was once interviewed in a life program, and she gave the reason behind the break-up of her first marriage as Immaturity on her part, because she was less than twenty years old when she was given out in marriage to someone almost twice her age.
The marriage could not last, because she was not matured enough to handle the stress that normally comes with marriage.
Individuals need to be matured enough before thinking of getting married.
For females, twenty years and above is ideal, while for male, twenty five and above is also idea.
But maturity transcends physical age alone.
One needs to be psychologically, financially, mentally and spiritually matured to be able to cope with the demands of marriage.
Undue interference
So many marriages have collapsed due to undue influence from friends or parents of either the man or the woman.
Marriage is a sacred institution between man and woman, but unfortunately, some individual are influenced by wrong advice of their friends or parents and they opt out of their marital home as a result of such ill advice.
Some individual rush into marriage because their peers have all gotten married.
They are neither prepared nor are they ready for the demands of marriage, and the resultant effect is divorce.
As much as possible, peer influence must be avoided like plague if your marriage is to last.
EFFECTS
The effects of broken marriage can better be imagined.
The effect is so devastating on both couples especially the woman.
It can lead to mental disorder in women, because of their emotional make-up.
Children from broken homes are not spared, as their educational future is tampered with as a result of the separation of both parents.
Some become drug addict or cult members.
Majority of crimes committed in the society are traced to children from broken home.
SOLUTIONS
· Forgiveness
Someone once defined marriage as the union between two forgivers.
Offence is bound to come, and the ability to forgive one another is crucial to the sustenance of the marriage.
Having an unforgiving spirit may hinder love and peaceful co-existence.
· Patience
Lack of patience often lead to individual’s giving up on their partners.
It was through patience that the snail reached the Ark.
Marriage is not a sprint race, but a marathon.
The earlier we learn to be patient, the better for the marriage.
· Self Control
The ability to control oneself despite of all forms of temptation can help cement an already shaky marriage.
The temptation to turn your back on your marriage vow may be so strong.
The urge to begin an extra-marital affair because your wife or husband is not satisfying you enough may be there.
· Tolerance
Marriage is the union of two individual from two different backgrounds.
Both individual may have some areas of differences, and there is urgent need to tolerate the weakness of your partner, rather than nagging or blaming he or she always.
No individual is 100% perfect.
Knowing this fact, will help you appreciate the weakness of your partner.
Those who are perfectionist, find it so difficult accepting this fact.
When you are too over bearing, it may lead to your partner withdrawing into his or her shell.
· Trust
Trust simply believes in each other.
Where there is trust, doubt does not exist.
Some couples simply find it extremely hard to trust their partners.
They cannot be comfortable seeing their spouse with female friends or their wife with male friends.
Mistrust breeds jealousy, and jealousy can destroy marriage.
You must learn to trust your partner.

The issue of divorce has become a recurring decimal in today’s society.
Marriage could be “enjoyable when God is in it. But it becomes endurable when God is out of it”
May the good lord guide and protect all home under the verge of breaking up.

The Benefits of Sex

2008-10-06T11:28:00.000-07:00

Marriage is the oldest institution ordained by God for procreation, companionship and for mutual benefit of both partner.
It is the union of both man and woman, not man and man, or woman-to-woman!
One of the rare privilege of marriage, is sex.
Sex in marriage is so vital, because it has some physical and physiological advantage, for men and women.
It has a lot of benefit.
It is a known fact, that during orgasm, the oxytocin which is linked with a range of physical and psychological benefits is produced, which is very beneficial.
One of such benefits is its impact on sleep.
Oxytocin is also useful in fighting insomnia because it aids the release of endorphins, which alleviate pains from headache, arthritis and migraine.
Couples who have regular sex (once or twice a week) produce an antibody called Immunoglobin A, which helps boost the body immune system.
Like regular exercise, sex also helps body blood circulation.
Helps lower blood pressure and lower the body stress level.
Sex helps improve cholesterol level and aids the burning of more than 200 calories in the body, which is equivalent to 10 minutes of constant jogging on the road.
Sex also boost’s the production of testosterone which leads to stronger bones and muscles.
The muscular contraction couples experience during sex, work on the pelvis, thighs, buttocks, arms, neck and thorax.
Sex has a huge benefit of reducing stress, no wonder some Football Association allow players to carry their wife or partners with them to the FIFA world cup or to major Football tournament.
Though it has not being proved, sex is believed to have reducing effect in the risk of prostrate cancer in men through the release of sperm during intercourse.
Research also suggests that regular sexual activity may help women avoid breast cancer.
Studies carried out revealed that the mortality risk was 50% lower among men who had frequent orgasms. The study also discovered that frequent sexual intercourse produced lower incidence of stroke
Sex helps to foster stronger bond between both partners, and ultimately leads to a longer lifespan.
It is not however clear, whether women benefits more from sex than men.
What is clear however, like Billy Crystal said is; “Women need to have a reason to have sex. Men just need a place”
Marriage is to be enjoyed and not endured, and one of the ways to enjoy marriage is “making love” while the body is still able and willing before the law of nature comes calling.
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The Healing Power of Love

2008-10-04T10:26:00.000-07:00

Tormented and bruised
I could hardly see clearly
Everywhere seemed dark and bleak

The pains and mental torture
Ate deep into my very soul
Leaving in its wake
Sorrow and regrets

The joy of crossing your path
Knew no bound
It was an arrangement
Made in heaven

Then came the shock
It was all over
We are not made for each other
Was her only reason
For calling it quit

It was a bitter pill to swallow
My world was beginning to fall apart
I was slowly and gradually loosing my mind
Hearing strange voices
Restless and confused

I almost gave up
Until I met her
Met whom?
Not after you almost died from heartbreak?

She is different
The one who took away my pains
And helped mend my broken heart
With the most precious balm
A balm, not made with hands
A balm, so powerful and gentle

It was the healing power of love
It from a heart
Flowing with the milk of human kindness
Sent to rescue a dying soul

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milk and honey

2008-10-04T10:25:00.001-07:00

The excitement was overwhelming
The atmosphere was heavenly
It was the day everyone had being dreaming of

The union of two hearts
Joined together in holy matrimony
To love and to hold
Till death puts apart

The celebration soon ended
Before it had hardly began
The veil had being removed
Reality had set in

The Marital vow…
In sickness in Health
In riches and poverty
In abundance in Lack
Began to sink deep

The divine union of two hearts
Beating together in harmony
Is not a milk and Honey Affair
It is a journey without an ending
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Tribute to Mrs Helen Golah

2008-09-27T08:22:00.000-07:00

It was with shock
I got the news
All the wonderful smiles
The constant assurance
That it shall be well

Inspired and strengthened me beyond measure
I asked the lord
But why must it be Her
Why do good people die when they are must needed

The Joy of Knowing you are with the lord
Kept me happy
Because I know
I shall behold your lovely face
When we all gather
At his throne up above
Adieu my wonderful inspirator
Adieu my big Auntie

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2008-09-09T07:12:00.000-07:00

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SWEET HEART

2008-05-17T06:33:00.000-07:00

Sweetheart you are such a sweet gentle,
Loving and caring person
You are indeed unique
And special in an arresting way
I am greatly delighted and glad
You are mine and mine alone
I have been wondering what to give
To you as a token to show you
How much I love you
But if I give you flowers
They will wither and die with time
If I give you chocolates
They will surely melt
And drip away
Even if I give you diamond or gold
They could be stolen and lost forever
But because I love you much more
Than words can explain
I am giving you my heart
The most precious gift
That will last till the end
of time
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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A KISS OF LOVE

2008-05-17T06:31:00.002-07:00

At each and every moment
Of the day so many
Things come to
Mind some are
Health warming,
Some are hearth
Burdening.
But there’s one
That is constantly
A source of joy,
A source of pride.
It is priceless
That is the Kiss of lips
I have for you

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TREASURES OF THE HEART

2008-05-17T06:31:00.001-07:00

There are many treasures
But the greatest of these is Love
There are many types of Love
But the greatest of these is AGAPE LOVE

Love must be cultivated like a garden
Watered each day
For it to grow
Blossom and flourish

The heart is so precious
The engine room of the human body
It contains wonderful treasures
The greatest been love
All else may fail
But true and undefiled love
Never fails
It is able to sustain the weak and discouraged
Faith, hope and love
The greatest of these is LOVE

ONE FLESH

2008-05-17T06:29:00.000-07:00

Today as you both become one
May the fountain of Joy that brought
You both together
Never cease to flow

As the lily among thorns
May your lovely bride be the centre
Of your Joy
May your home be filled with laughter
With children surrounding your table

No matter what happens
May you both choose Joy
In place of sorrow
Dancing in place of mourning

May the love that breathed over Eden
Over flow in your new home
Today and Always
Congratulations.

SOAR LIKE THE EAGLE

2008-05-17T06:28:00.000-07:00

As you retire from active service
Remember it’s not yet over
So many are looking up to you
For encouragement, advice and leadership

Chicks are satisfied with crumbs
But eagles go for special things
And up in the sky
They are never afraid

As the Eagle bird
May you soar higher
In your new challenges in Life
Never rest on your oars

It won’t be easy
But you are more than capable
To achieve great things
As long as you remain committed.

NO GREATER LOVE

2008-05-17T06:26:00.000-07:00

It wasn’t easy
The pains
The stripe,
The thorns

It was love
Not just an ordinary love
But Agape love
That made you go through it all
All because of me

The road was bumpy and rough
All the way to Calvary
With such weight and pains
You endured the shame and cross
Without even a drop of water
Only vinegar and mockery

Finally you made it
To Golgotha
Place reserved for criminals
You who knew no crime
Naked and thirsty
You still showed love

Father forgive them for they know not what they do
I felt ashamed
And cried aloud
What kind of love!
That can compel a saint
To lay down his life for a sinner like me?

BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS

2008-05-17T06:25:00.000-07:00

HONOURABLES

2008-05-17T06:22:00.000-07:00

You left your noble duties
To shuttle between London and Paris
You dubiously collected furniture Allowance
Worth millions of Naira
To furnish your Quarters with bug infested furniture
The sound coming from your A/C compartment
Had a resemblance to a typical cassava
Processing machine

You converted your plenary session
To slapping session
You abandoned Mr. Decency
And formed a strong alliance with Mr. Corruption
The rotation of the House leadership
Like the rotation of a swivel chair
Give a lot of food for thought

Swimming in corruption
As fishes swim in the ocean
It has always, been business as usual
You rub my back
I rub your back

The appearance and disappearance of Ghana must go
Has become a Norm
A standard that must never be compromised
It has almost be entrenched
In the constitution of the House of Honourables

Eight years has silently rolled by
Yet like a toddler learning to walk
The slogan has continued unabated
Let us guard our nascent democracy
So as to reap the dividend of Democracy

As for Dividends
They abound in every nooks and crannies
Ask the MTN, CELTEL, and GLO …………..
And they will testify
To the validity of the dividends of Democracy

Ask the common man on the street
And your ears will be overflowing
With tales of woes
Woes of Neglect
It’s all part of the dividends
Dividends of Democracy

NEW BORN BABY

2008-05-17T06:21:00.001-07:00

This is a special greeting
On the occasion
Of the birth your New born baby
May the mighty hand of the Lord
Rest continually on the baby
May the coming of this miracle baby
Open doors of opportunities and breakthrough
In your home in Jesus Name

DAUGHTER OF ZION

2008-05-17T06:20:00.001-07:00

Beautiful and Radiant
Elegant and Charming
Tender and loving
With beautiful hands
Sculptured by divine skill

I stood transfixed
Unable to move any further
Captured by the Angelic creature
Walking with the gait of royalty
It was a glorious sight to behold

She had everything going for her
But pride was lurking in the corner
Toasted and enticed
She fell for Mr. Pride
After years of holding on

I couldn’t believe my eyes
The transformation was too sudden
She had lost everything
The Charm, beauty, radiance were all gone
She had become old, emaciated and unkempt

Why Oh daughter of Zion?
Why did you sell your birthright?
You had all the opportunities to make it
Why sell yourself so cheap?
Knowing you’ve been bought with a price

Her tears broke my Heart
She wept bitterly
Daddy please forgive me
I’m really sorry for all I’ve done
I want to come back home

My beloved daughter
Weep no more
Cos you are still my child
And I’ve always loved you
Welcome Home

TO MY BELOVED PASTOR

2008-05-17T06:19:00.001-07:00

For all the wonderful works
You’ve been doing in my life
I want to say thank you
For the prayers, counseling and good deeds
I love to say thank you
For the numerous sacrifices you made
To enable us grow to become matured Christians
I want to say thank you

And I’m praying that the good Lord
Will cause his face to shine upon you
And your entire family
May the oil of gladness never
Depart from your home
Grace and strength will be showered upon you
And may the Joy of the Lord be your strength
Today and Always

A LETTER FROM A SWEET HEART

2008-05-17T06:18:00.000-07:00

It’s been a long time since I last heard from you
I had to write you this short note
To tell you I miss you dearly
I miss our early morning heart – to – heart talk
I miss our daily walk in the garden
I miss your sweet songs
Songs of worship and Adoration
I have patiently waited all these months
Hoping and praying that somehow
You will give me a call
Second, became minutes
Minutes became hours
Hours turned into Days
And now it’s almost five months
Since we last had breakfast together
It was a moment I won’t forget
I could remember the tears
Tears of Joy
For having someone so special like me
I was touched by your last word
Sweet Heart you mean the world to me
And as we walked home together
That cool Saturday evening
I re-affirmed my love for you
I have always loved you
Even when it wasn’t convenient
My beloved, please come back to me
I miss you more than words can convey
Love compelled me to write you this note
To let you know how precious you are to me
And to assure you of my unfeigned love
But the choice is entirely yours
I won’t force myself on you
I made a choice to love you
And it was the best choice I’d ever made
Cos I love you
Your lover
Jesus Christ

NEW YEAR RESOLUTION

2008-05-17T06:17:00.001-07:00

Happy New Year!
Bang! Bang!! Bang!!!
It was the sound of bangers
Heralding the coming of yet another New Year
And in a small Pentecostal Church
Hundreds of enthusiastic members were praying
Some making vows
Others making promises
While majority were making
New Year resolutions

Lord this Year I will never drink again
Daddy help me never to commit fornication any more
Lord help me to start coming to Church early
Father I refuse to fight with my husband this year
Lord help me to control my appetite for food
On and on it went ……………
And suddenly the Church bell rang
It was 12 midnight
The moment everyone had been waiting for
Those who had no time to conclude
Their New Year resolution
Quickly sprang to their feet
Shouting, clapping, dancing and singing
Happy New Year

Within few hours of entering the New Year
Half the resolutions that were solemnly made
Started falling like packs of cards
It was business as usual
Why live in deceit?
Why committing yourself to unrealistic vows
Why disturbing other genuine supplicants?
The New Year comes with new challenge
Never depend on your own power
To hold on to your New Year resolutions
Depend absolutely on God
For with God all things are possible
Wishing you a prosperous New Year.

JOY TO THE WORLD

2008-05-17T06:16:00.000-07:00

Joy filled the air
Angels sang melodious songs
Heralding the birth of a prince
The prince of peace

Where there was anarchy
His coming brought peace and order
Where there was sorrow
He came to restore Joy
Where there was lack
He came to give us abundance

As if it was not enough
He shed his own precious blood
That we may have life
Abundant life

What a tragedy
That millions still go about
Looking for Joy
In the wrong places
When all they need to do
Is heed his passionate call
Come unto me all ye that labour
And are heavy laden
And I will give you rest.

His coming changed the entire history
Of mankind
And as we celebrate his wonderful birth
May Joy fill every one of our heart
Today and Always.