My take on Obama's Legacy (I)

His ascension to the position of the president of US and the number one citizen of the world was celebrated by many, especially black folks across the world (for obvious reasons) but accepted with cautious optimism by others. 

President Obama is charismatic and brilliant. As he bows out, eight years on, Americans have diverse opinions on his performance. To some, he has done well on the economic and other fronts while to others, he has driven the US into murky waters in many areas with with some regarding his presidency as a disaster. Although hailed by some, many see several of his policies as anti American and pro non Americans; kind of sacrificing the interest and values of Americans to please the rest of the world. 

This short piece focuses on the effect of his presidency on core American and Christian values (which are somehow intertwined) that we used to know. In a future piece, I will attempt to juxtapose the US Obama met and the one he is leaving, from other perspectives.

Personally, I feel Obama should go that in history as the President who did most in recent times to undermine and destroy Christian and core American values. I am going to give details in a future post but here is one example. Even though it is a liberal land of opportunities for all, everyone the world over used to know the US as a Christian country. That was until Obama came to inform us that the US was not a Christian nation. Christians, who constitute the majority in the US as at today had no voice and were at the receiving end of many of his objectionable policies. 

Although he sang in Christian meetings and maybe did some other religious stuffs, I can't seem to find any of his policies that impacted positively on the American Church. 

(To be continued)

Can this government be trusted?

It seems the ruling party was desperate for power without any concrete economic agenda but only exciting promises. They got power and was at a loss as to what to do with it.

They now embrace policies for which they vilified and condemned the past administration. 

While tough choices have to made at times for future benefits, knowing that the leaders are trustworthy and actually understand what they are doing will help the people to accommodate and adjust to these changes.

Now fuel is sold for N145 per litre. My question is what plan has this government put in place to cushion the effect of the steep increase especially in the light of the suffering Nigerians are already going through?

President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria

It is certain that massive fraud was committed under the past administration. While the scale of fraud committed is astonishing, condemnable and shameful; at times, one cannot but think that the present administration is exaggerating the scale and making a show out of it to earn political capital. This is because of the over-concentration on this matter to the obvious neglect of other serious national issues. 

The first few months were spent chasing looters - real and imaginary - while Nigerians were suffering and the economy nose-diving. Tainted ministers and politicians with expired integrity

Power Lines for productivity in a promising year

2016 is trudging along to the abode of its predecessor. How has it been since you crossed over into the new year some sixty days ago? Are things working out according to plans? If yes, I rejoice with you. But, you must not rest on your oars. Keep rowing because the best still lies ahead. The antidote for stagnation and retrogression is progress.

Are you yet to find your compass for fulfilment and accomplishment in the year? Let me encourage you that it is not yet late to start out and make the most out of the year. This year holds lots of promises for you. It could be the year of your breakthrough, turnaround, recovery, discovery, reinvention, extraordinary experiences and superlative performance. 

Happy New Year!

Welcome to the year of our Lord 2016

Photo credit: Pri 2015

Photo credit: Pri 2015

Lay a sure and solid 

foundation for a safe and successful year by making God's Word your compass and standing on His unfailing promises.

Reach out for the top! Set goals (for personal spiritual life, career, ministry, family, etc) for the year; outline your game plan and connect with the God of all grace for support. 

Avoid the mistakes of the past, be diligent and determined in the pursuit of your goals. Aim high and be thorough. 

Above all, live with eternity in view. The rapture may take place at any time. Wisdom demands that you are found ready, not just preparing!

Here is wishing you a big, bright and beautiful 2016! Happy new year!

How do you and your nation fare on the generosity index?

"It is more blessed to give than to receive" Acts 20.35

"Givers never lack"

"A nation's economic prosperity doesn't automatically translate to generosity" - CNN

Which is the world's most generous country? 

 By Milena Veselinovic, for CNN

The World Giving Index ranks countries of the world by activities of Charity. You may want to find out the performance of your country. Much more than that, you should evaluate your individual contribution to the performance of your nation and your personal attitude to giving.

A global survey of charitable giving conducted on 135 nations might give us a renewed sense of faith in humanity. The World Giving Index 2014 examined whether people donated money to a charity, volunteered their time to an organization or offered assistance to someone they didn't know who needed help. 

Making Steady Progress in the Year Ahead

As a new year beckons, it is important to note that God wants it to be a year of unstoppable progress for you as a child of God. He wants you to prosper and be successful. He wants you to move forward. 

"Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth." (3 John 1.2)


"Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant." (Psalm 35.27) 

 "And the LORD said... speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward" (Exodus 14.15)

Here are some tips on avoiding stagnation and recording remarkable progress in the new year.

Identify and neutralize impediments to your progress

If barriers to progress are not eliminated, trying to make progress or achieve set goals would amount to trying to hold water in a porous container. Barriers to making progress and attaining our goals include laziness, procrastination, poor time management, lack of focus, indiscipline, unhelpful personal habits, ignorance, carnal indulgence, being chained to the past, fear of the future, vision-less contentment and lack of personal drive. 

GRACE 2015

A Spirituo-Academic Conflux for Tertiary Institutions in South-Western Nigeria

 There are three essential ingredients for a meaningful existence. 

You need a Goal in life. A goalless life will be barren, bland and boring.  

But a goal without a Game plan will be a grand illusion, a mirage. You need appropriate strategies to achieve your goal.

However, even when you have a goal and a game plan, there is still a vital link that is needed to lubricate the machinery of your game plan and propel you towards the accomplishment of your goal. This is Grace.

Grace carries you beyond the limitation of human efforts. Grace prevents disgrace, disruption and defeat.

It is on this note that I am inviting you to GRACE 2015, a gathering of members of the intellectual communities in South-Western Nigeria. This great gathering will take place at Deeper Life Campground, Km. 10, Oyo-Ibadan Expressway, Deeper Life Bus Stop, Moniya, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, from 28 October to 1 November, 2015. 

Thank God it's Grace time. Come and stack up your spiritual, academic, financial, health and other problems against God's grace and discover the power of His grace.

God has promised to re-position participants to transcend all limitations and to empower them with unlimited grace for greater exploits. And God delivers on His promises!

Please get in touch with the Deeper Life Campus Fellowship/Church on your campus for transport arrangements to the venue.

Come believing and come prepared to partake of the moment of Grace!