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Tade broke down in tears and Esther, her friend asked what have been going on?. “I feel empty and tired. The way things are going, I don't understand. I have been facing a lot of problems which has been pulling me down in all aspects. Mostly my spiritual life. They are so hefty and I tried all my best to wave it down but I can't and I think I am about to give up” Tade replied. “Hmm, I tagged all this happening as Giants that you need to overcome. We all have giants that we must defeat. Some of them seem small. Some appear at least ten feet away from us but we can feel their pains. Some came in the forms of bills and employment. Others approaches us with doubt and discouragement. Some attack us with panic, pains, despair and depression. Others advance on us with fear. Some scream at us that we are good for nothing. We all have our gaints that we need to overcome. We face them day to day but don't let them defeat you. Focus more on God. Whatever battles you may face...

Uncle bayo was the leader of brothers in the believers gathering. He always use the word “Bless you brother ”but hardly do they know their uncle bayo was a GAY... #Church Clothes # They all hated themselves but they couldn't stop and no one knew that they had sore underneath their garments. They always look good and on Sunday, they lift up holy hands. They are pure every Sundays but impure during the rest of the week.  #Church Clothes# So many people are dying inside, struggling inside. So many excos of the fellowship, youth leader, youths are dying of masturbation, sex addiction, pornography but they can't open up. Why? #Church Clothes# Church clothes gave them a covering.. Church glory, church reputation. Many are suffering, They are dying, They want to break out but  all they care about is their reputation. Why not lay aside the church clothes and admit you need help. Why not lay aside the church drama and admit you need advice. Enough of hiding unde...

A very delicate article which requires you to be concentrated and be dedicated as you read along. A lot of Christians are hiding underneath the church clothes, they use spirituality to cover a lot of things that we cannot even know if anything is wrong with them because all we see is good, pleasing and vibrant. So we don't even no if they are passing through any challenges. As a believer,it is very essential we have the spirit of discernment and be sensitive enough to know if our people are truly fine because behind everything fine, it is either a good or bad feelings. A lot of brothers and sisters in the church are going through things that some of them feel ashamed of telling people because they know the respond they could get from people. Let's be watchful of what we say to people because we don't know who is keeping records of them. Let's learn to say words of encouragement to whosoever that may come our ways to explain their challenges. Shola the man behind th...

Episode 27 Mrs Alabi and her children ran to the kitchen, only to find the pot of soup on the floor. “Whaaaattt! What have you done and Why did you do this? Mrs Alabi asked. “I am the head of this family. So, who are you to question my actions ” he replied angrily. “Oh okay, this is how to behave as the head of the family abi. Surely, you are a beast and there's no life in you. You are foolish, irresponsible and mannerless. You called yourself the head, when you cannot control your anger” Mrs Alabi said, though she was scared and she knew she shouldn't have said those words but he really frustrated her and she spoke out of anger and fear. Those words touched him. He looked at her and the children as he walked out to clear his mind. Tolani was disappointed and angry, she never believed he could behave in such act. After what she saw, she hated him and always pray for his death. He stole her peace as she was always being careful  around him. Tolani ...

Episode 26 Mrs Alabi had to carry her cross alone as mama was not there to help her. Tolani who was sitting in a corner, couldn't stop crying seeing her mother's tears. She sneaked out of her corner zone to check what David was doing, since he ran into his room. David was crying, he didn't understand how it happened, he couldn't just stop crying. Tolani cried more when she saw David's tears. “Where is that useless son and mother ” Mr Alabi shouted as he got down from his car. He opened the door and everyone at home became scared. Mr Alabi attitude became worst after the healing of his leg. He resumed back to his position as a wife beater and the lion of tribe of Judah that the children became scared to talk or sit with him. He doesn't drop money at home anymore. Mrs Alabi was the one providing for the children including their wears. All he does is to pay for the children school fees. Mrs Alabi would always instruct her children to know the kind of family th...

Episode 23 Mr and Mrs Alabi had their site located at Ibafo along Lagos, Ibadan express road, Ogunstate. They thanked the landlord and planned when to leave and how to pack their properties. Days after, they decided to leave in the evening when everyone would be inside their house. As they journeyed towards Ibafo, Tolani thought of who she would miss. Nobody, maybe her sit partner in school (Bimbo). The journey was quite long as there was total silence in the vehicle. Finally, they arrived at Ibafo and they offloaded their properties. A Two storey building but it had not been completed, just one of the flats was completed, no gate and the environment was so bushy but they were still thankful. They entered the house and arranged how to sleep. Tolani could not sleep because it was a new environment. She sat upright and began to pray within “Dear home, please be the start of a new journey in our lives and home. Take away the old me and bring a new being. Let love be restored in...

Episode 22 The surgery was successful and everyone was glad. Mrs Alabi thanked everyone around her. She called mama and her aunty to inform them about the success of the surgery. They all rejoiced with her and she thanked God even though he still had to use crutches but she knew it's for a while. Days after, Mr Alabi returned home with his crutches and everyone kept staring at him, some were talking, some were laughing and some pitied him but none of these bothered him as they walked inside the compound with their church members. Tolani and her siblings were back from their aunt's house but She had to plait her hair and ibukun followed her. So,  only David, silver and Mrs Ajanlekoko(Aunt) were around when they came in. Mrs Alabi told the pastor to lead them in prayers. He was still praying, when Tolani and Ibukun got home. It was the footwears in front of the door that got their attention. “Why are people much in our house today ” Tolani thought and she opened the ...

Episode 24 Mr Alabi while thinking of life, remembered one of his friends who stays in Ibafo. Immediately, he picked his phone to call him. He told him they are also in ibafo and he requested for their address. Few hours later, his friend (Mr Adams) arrived with his children. They attended the same church back in Lagos and he was surprised at the state he met Mr Alabi. “What happened? and How did it happened? ” Mr Adams struggled to asked. Mr Alabi ushered him in while his children was outside with Mrs Alabi. He explained everything to him. “Never give up and do not be depressed. Everything would fall back to the right way” Mr Adams said and he prayed with him. Mrs Alabi and the children came in, they didn't talk as expected because it was time for the arrangement. Mr Adams and his children joined them and at exactly 8pm, he left their place. Though, his house was at the back of their house but he has other things to do at home. A month later, Mr Alabi's leg...

Episode 25 David grew up and he became addicted to stealing but it wasn't his fault, it was a spiritual arrow. Mr and Mrs Alabi were too busy as they forgot their roles and impact in the lives of the children. Mrs Alabi screamed and everyone in the office, kept looking at her. She picked her bag and ran out of the office like a mad woman. She got to David's school and barged into the principal office without knocking. “Good afternoon sir.I am David's mother” she said. “Oh, you are the one who gave birth to a thief that wanted to tarnish the school image. Madam, what have you been doing? Do you even pray for your children everyday? What foundation did you lay down for them? Bible says train up your child in the ways of the Lord, that when he grow up, he shall not depart from it. So which way are you training him? He said. “No!!! My son is not a thief and please where is he? She asked, ignoring the other questions. “Your son should be at home, the school ...

Episode 21 She called mama and her pastor to inform them. She took silver and her children to her aunt's house. She explained everything to her and told her not to tell the children. She waved to them as she proceed to leave. “ “Mummy where are you going? David asked. “I would be back soon” she said. “How soon? Ibukun asked. “I.......(still searching for what to say before her aunty responded) “Mummy what to go and greet someone” she said. “Alright mummy” They chorused. She thanked her aunty and left the house. Finally, she arrived at the hospital, though the journey was stressful. She picked her phone to call Mr Abu. “Hello sir, I am at the hospital” She said. “Oh... Okay. Thank God” he said as he rushed out to welcome her. “Welcome ma, come in ma” he said. “Thank you sir for everything, God bless you sir” She said. She looked pitiful and her swollen face showed she had been...

Episode 20 “Hmmmm, the driver's condition is critical. As a result of the tumbling of car, he hitted his head on the ground with full force. Leading to bleeding in his brain that destroyed his brain cells. I am sorry, he has to referred to a Psychiatric Hospital for adequate and more treatment ”he said. “Ahhhhh.... Doctor, your report now be say my friend get mental issues. He don kolo be that” Mr Abu said. “I didn't say that sir but to be on a safer side, he needs to be there” he replied. “Thank you sir ” Mr Apata said as he placed his hands on his head. “It's going to be fine, just support them with prayers and please help me get in touch with Mr Alabi relatives in other to carry out the operation as soon as possible ”doctor said. “Okay sir” they said as they left the hospital . Mr Abu could not stop crying and screaming as Mr Apata was trying to calm him down. Few hours later, Mrs Alabi phone rang. She rushed...