This New Nigeria

I guess one of the main reasons why I don't write on my blog more often is the time difference that exists from when I think of what I want to write and when I actually get a chance to do the writing.

I attended a programme last Oct 1 (well, Oct 1 was the day 2), called the Platform. One of the key issues I got out of the programme was that there are many people in Nigeria who are actually thinking of and doing things to produce what I call the "New Nigeria". This New Nigeria obviously cannot be like the old one where all sorts of "anti-everything" (permit me to speak freely), holds sway.

I will not try in this one time to outline everything now. I will however start by asking readers to send me their comments on "actionable" ideas that 'we' can develop to move this country forward to a state/place where they would be proud of. You see, as I told a friend of mine in a discussion this week which sort of centered on the role different individuals play in Nigeria. My take was that we needed more people with "action" and less talk. (am I sounding like a radion station?) What do you think?

I'm back.

I am back from a long break of "blogging". Please don't ask me why I stopped. I cannot answer that question.
I should say however, that I intend to try 'harder' and write more....
So, stay tuned...

Adenrele

What is the secret to a 'successful' marriage?

This morning, I woke up with a thought. This was not the first time I thought of this, but I decided that since I am making an effort to keep my blog going, I will ask you about it too.

The question is: What is the secret to a successful marriage?

I guess one of the things I am expecting if anyone comments on this is their definition of successful in the first place especially as it relates to marriage. I also believe that there might be some differences between different cultures in this regards too.

So lets have it. What do you think? I am all ears......

Interpreting the 'Word' with the modern mind?

Its been a long time since I put in any material on the blog... Sorry guys.
Today I wanted to talk about how we as Christians interpret the scriptures. The aim of course is to develop ourselves as proof producers of the word instead of just 'evangelising' by knocking doors.

Was in a seminar last week and one of the lessons learnt was that I should strive to interpret the gospel or the scriptures with the modern mind. That got me thinking; are we as Christians bringing or applying the gospel in our daily lives. Are our stock brokers discovering any intelligence and thereby using it in the daily application of stock trading for us? Are our bankers, doctors, consultants etc doing the same or are we just like any other person, working from eight (nine) to five and waiting for a salary? What's the difference between our Christian 'workers' and the 'others'

Looking around, I must admit that I dont see enough of Christians practising our so-called Christianity like this. I see alot of other ways though.

What do you think? Am I right in thinking that we as Christians should offer something 'extra' and that extra is what should make us different from people that are not in covenant with God?

Nigerian Pastors in the UK...

I think this is for the guys outside Nigeria mostly (even though everyones thoughts are welcome)....

I was talking to a friend of mine about a christian conference I was going to attend in London this year (June 18 actually). This conference is been organised by Covenant Christian Centre (Lagos, Nigeria). One of the responses I got to that information was that Nigerian pastors or ministers have a very bad reputation of coming into the UK and raising funds especially when they are 'broke'.

What do you think about this? How can the reputation be cleaned up (if you think there is a bad reputation out there already?)

Birth of my 2nd Baby

Its been a long time since I did any posting. I have tried believe me, but its difficult.
However, last week, my wife gave birth to my second child - Adenrele is his name and I know this is something I can put up here.

My first child was a girl and I love her very much. However, I still got the feeling after the birth of the second baby (a boy) that lots of people around me celebrated the fact that the baby was a boy more than they celebrated the birth of the baby in the first place. That fact that many of the people seem to ask quickly, "what did she have?" and then congratulate 'more' when I said, boy. Is it me or do people still cherish the birth of a baby boy more than a girl?

What do you think?

Bird Flu in Nigeria

My thoughts on the latest news in Nigeria

I am hoping at least that those that call themselves christians amongst 'our people' would do what really has to be done in situations like this. Hopefully, people will not start by speaking all the wrong words and actually empower the disease in our land. I really hope that people have and will say the right things.

Lets see....
Just my thoughts.