I will give her vineyards from thence, and the valley of Achor for a door of hope: and she shall sing there, as in the days of her youth ~ Hosea 2:15. Introduction: This year is rapidly advancing to a close, with the prospect of greater opportunities ahead. No doubt, it has offered diverse experiences to different people in very many distinct circumstances. Whatever the case, God is saying that our springs of joy and gladness are not gone forever. Please be informed that it is quite normal that certain experiences in the journeys of destiny show up with remarkable…

Causeless anger often relates to deep-seated sin, such as envy or pride. Malice refers to deep-seated anger that makes a man inclined to interpret the actions of another negatively. David brings his brothers some supplies from home, yet Eliab attacks him for coming to the war front. David replies: “What have I done now? Is there not a cause?” (1 Samuel 17:29). “But David, don’t you know your brother bears malice against you? Have you forgotten that although you are the baby of the family, it was you that the high priest anointed as the future king of Israel?” Joseph’s…

Central to Kole Omotoso’s ideological leaning is the belief that moral rectitude should naturally form the foundation of human identity. As I read his works, I see the emphasis on moral dignity to curb excessive behaviour from individuals, regardless of their cultural and philosophical backgrounds. If morality were an ideological overture, Omotoso would have been an apostle with loyal disciples, since he considers morality as the basis for civilisational ideals. Meanwhile, his moral perceptiveness includes a universal examination and critical repudiation of values favouring powerful minority elites at the detriment of the hapless majority. To that extent, what is considered…

Dear Daddy, As a child I remember waking up to the hypnotic sound of your typewriter echoing through the house in Ife. I remember, when you were writing your masterpiece, Just Before Dawn, the floor in your study was covered in books. My brother, sister and I would swim in them. I remember whenever we would ask you a question you would give us a book, saying the answer was in there. I remember this and much more on this occasion of your 80th Birthday and I am thankful that we choose you to love, guide, inspire, support us in…