Category: Our Creatives
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THE LANGUAGE OF OUR TEARS
by Dele Adeyanju ‘’They that sow in tears shall reap in joy’’ The language of our tears is perfectly decoded by the originator of our destinies Whether expressed in groans like Hannah, or in shouts like blind Bartimaeus ‘’We have not an High Priest that is not touched with the feelings of our infirmities’’ Our…
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WHEN THE EAGLE IS CAGED
by Dele Adeyanju When the eagle is caged, giants in destiny become dwarfs Let the eagle fly, and then the giant in you will shake the world When the eagle is caged, destinies are truncated or decimated Let the eagle fly, and then the world will recognise your mandate When the eagle is caged, lofty…
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THE STORY BEHIND THE GLORY
by Dele Adeyanju Behind every glory, there is a story; behind every conquest, there is a contestBehind Joseph’s glory of being the helmsman of the then world’s super powerThere was a story of household intrigues, slavery and heartless incarcerationFaith and steadfast commitment to religious conviction changed the narrative‘’How then can I do this great wickedness,…
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VALUE YOUR VALUES
by Dele Adeyanju Value your values and drink honey out of the rock Your values, your worth, your price, your natural endowments The principles that influence your behaviour and attitudinal patterns Your divinely implanted virtues that make you different from others The definer of your character as a person with a purpose Deserve a close…
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The Certificate before the School?
by Lara Authe Why does the certificate come before the marriage? asks Lara Authe Marriage could be described as the coming together of elements that were previously apart. In the biblical sense, marriage is the coming together of a man and a woman in obedience to God’s injunction in Genesis 2: 18 that it is…
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OF THE TONGUE AND ITS EXPLOITS
by Dele Adeyanju O thou king of body parts, custodian of linguistic resources Seated in the oral cavity, projecting man’s values Assuming different configurations with amazing speed Wielding the power of life and death, exercising uncommonauthority Giving meaning and substance to human existence A marvellous gift thou art to mankind Before thy throne, I tremble and bow O thou…
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The First Lawmakers: My Reflection on Home, Discipline, and Duty
By Tunji Disu, Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) Law and order do not begin at the police station or the courthouse; they begin at home, in the quiet corners where parents teach their children right from wrong. When this foundation cracks, society inherits the fallout. As a police officer, I’ve witnessed this truth…
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IN THE LABOUR ROOM OF DESTINY
by Dele Adeyanju In the labour room of destiny, uncertainties are rife, trepidation certain There lies the contest between life and death, between light and darkness There, all mortals strive relentlessly from dawn to dusk for relevance In this room men travail with tears to bring forth destiny packages …
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ON THE WINGS OF GRACE AND MERCY
by Dele Adeyanju When Grace speaks God’s riches at Christ’s expense are released When Mercy speaks Protocols are broken with impunity When Grace speaks Undeserved benefits come on a platter of gold When Mercy speaks Judgement trembles and bows When Grace speaks Fortune smiles on the unfortunate When Mercy speaks The convicted is discharged…
IYABODE OMOLARA AKEWO NWABUEZE 