Diary of Ige

Dear Men In a bid to defend a husband that cheated, yes CHEATED on his wife after 18 years of marriage, a fellow man was all up in knots, pretzelizing himself while trying to convince you, his fellow men, that monogamy isn't biblical but an adopted 'western concept'. It was also mentioned that monogamy was intended for religious leaders and not for the regular man.  I can say for a fact that the two opinions above are false and I will tell you why. Even with or without a sound knowledge of the bible, it's mind blowing for anyone to speak so authoritatively about it's content, without making references to support their claim especially when this is being broadcasted to an audience. There are many ways to research and check information before relaying it on to others, especially if people believe it's coming from a trusted source such as a daytime TV show. First, let's look at the definition of adultery. According to merriam-webster.com , adultery is a volunt

What is the true meaning of worship? I asked myself this question while listening to some lovely worship songs including one by the late gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu. I was almost in tears listening to her and her twin sister sing in such deep and powerful worship. I have wondered all through this past week about people within churches or other religious spaces, who hide their fears and pain behind worship? Was the depth of this late singer's worship a reflection of the pain she was in or did it just take her away from the fear of the reality she was living? I don't know but I can't help but wonder sadly. "God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth." John 4:24 NIV Worship is so much more than the songs we sing or listen to. It is a place we go to in our spirit where there is no hiding from God. This is because we appear right before Him, in all the truth of our creation - perfection, just as Adam and Eve were before they

 ' A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants. She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. Her husband is respected at the cit

I have always tried to explain when asked, that what I believe matters most to God is a relationship with Him and not being bound and entangled in religion. In a relationship, you seek to know more about the One you love and try - try to mould and build your relationship based on that knowledge. Even God according to the bible relates with us as He made us, never forgetting our weaknesses and never holding out on His love for us. for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust. Psalms 103:14 NIV But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children— with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts. Psalms 103:17-18 NIV God our creator knows how He made us; what He made us from and though not asking for anything other than a life of love and service to one another, He'd love for His creation to acknowledge and love Him back rather than set up false man-made gods and wo

A beautiful, healthy and prosperous year 2022 to anyone reading this! I pray that you are reading this in a place of excellent health and a positive outlook to what 2022 holds. If nothing, hope for the best in every situation is something we need to learn to hold on to tightly. I am so thankful to God for getting through 2021, not just because it was nothing short of a lighter shade of 2020 but for the help and guidance through every single day! Like most people I do tend to pen down a few lines of my new year resolutions and try to follow through with most if not all. Top on my list is always a deeper love for God no matter what life throws at me and always knowing I can depend on a higher strength when I come to the end of mine. I have been considering what exactly I wanted for 2022 and I have been going over the past few years and the progress I've made professionally and personally and what more I wanted in the next 12 months? What I would love is to look for more way

One of my fondest memories growing up in a Christian home was the morning and night devotion, this is where we come together as a family to praise, read the Bible and pray. Though, I am only now appreciating it looking back in time, as I didn’t always look forward to it then. I remember in the mornings, the prayer bell rang just as I was changing my sleep gears, just when I was about enjoying that deeper level of sleep! It would be a struggle to get out of bed and I'd mumble through the praise and worship. I would long for when it ended, and I could quickly drop to my knees for the prayers which would give me the chance to bury my face in the soft cushions where I could resume my sleep, of course enduring/totally ignoring annoying nudges from whoever is next to me who has noticed my silence or heard my quiet snoring and is trying to wake me up! Night prayers brought about its own annoyance, the bell could go when you are just about finishing an interesting movie and that was when

My goodness! I can’t believe I am just coming into this now! Where have I been? I won’t be too hard on myself though, my mom-hands have been full and there is a time for everything under the heavens, just thankful I can do this now. Not here to endorse or promote any trading platform, person or organisation. I have basically just made this discovery and spent the last several weeks educating myself by watching loads of videos on YouTube, listening to trade influencers, reading trading blogs and even studying the different stock exchange markets. I’ve familiarized myself with trading terms, what they mean, learnt about different types of trading platforms, investment types and just about everything related to it. It’s good to do your own due diligence when you want to try anything out for the first time, just so you feel confident enough to go into it. This is what I have been doing. I have tried to understand the potential risks involved in trading crypto, stocks and shares and d

The first thing I remembered when I woke up this morning was a poem I had been taught in primary school: My Mother by Ann Taylor . It was taught as a song and I kept singing it repeatedly in my head, couldn’t sing it out loud as I wanted my little munchkins to think I didn’t even remember it was Mother’s Day. I’d been ignoring the huddling together, conversing in hushed tones, walking into a room and the frantic packing away of God knows what! Lol! Well, I found out they were making me bracelets. They never fail to surprise me pleasantly any chance they get and all I wanted to do was carry on as if I did not know they were planning something. I have read many amazing messages from people and comments on social media. One in particular, stuck with me: “a mother can play any role, but her role is one that no one else can play” This made me pause and think of how important the relationship between a mother and a child is, and I include anyone that has stepped into that role: dads,

I have searched and still can’t find the right words to adequately express my sadness, and if I feel this way, I can’t even begin to imagine how the family and friends of Sarah Everard must be feeling at this time. Every time her picture came up on the screen these past days, I’d look intently at her face, like I was searching for…answers? Her smile looked like that of a kind person and I am certain she was one, and much loved by people in her world. I didn’t see anything that would make her a threat to anyone. So, was it her gender that put her at risk? My heart is racing as I type this question. I’m appalled, disgusted and even angry that this could happen, why do we do this to one another? Why do we look inward and come up with a reason, any reason at all to even think of hurting a fellow human? If you have no value for another life, it means you have no value for your own. But your life means something, every life does. I thought this week was tough on me emotionally as a par

…when everything is said and done, what will matter most is how well you guarded your crown... Reference: Revelation 3 vs 11 So we've come to the end of the first working week in 2021 and it seems like it is already a full month! So much have happened in just one week, it’s like 2021 is trying to take 2020 on a romantic date but no way are we going to endorse that relationship, it cannot be allowed! Who's with me?! Lol! So glad and thankful to be back at work, albeit remotely and to find my colleagues all safe and well. The reality of being in another lockdown is not pleasant, but we will do what we can to get out of this, we owe it to one another. If we think we are strong enough to get through this, let's remember some are struggling and if we do what is right, the quicker we get out of this pandemic and the better for us all. Please, let's continue to look after one another by wearing facemasks and social distancing as advised. Like many, I've been followin