A Legacy of Love and Faith

TRIBUTE TO PHILIP OKEOWO Today, my heart remembers Philip Okeowo, aged 59 — a husband, father, teacher in the Lagos State service, and one of the most selfless Christians I have ever known. Philip was the kind of believer you usually only see in films — gentle, sincere, and sacrificial in ways that words hardly capture. He lived his faith quietly but powerfully. Even when life pressed him, he carried himself with humility and grace. While I was struggling with my own health challenge, he was silently fighting a much heavier battle. Yet he still encouraged me. He sent me strength while his own strength was fading. He comforted me while walking through pain. That is not ordinary; that is the kind of love Christ spoke about — the love that gives even when it hurts. His passing has reminded me of something deeply human: Many people around us fight hidden battles. Some endure sickness in silence. Some choose not to burden others. Some carry their cross with dignity so their loved ones can walk lighter. Philip was one of them — a quiet warrior of faith. He has left behind a loving wife and young children, and I pray that the God he served faithfully will surround them with strength, provision, and peace. May the seeds he planted in lives, classrooms, and hearts continue to bear fruit long after him. I will remember him not for the illness, but for the life he lived — the gentleness, the kindness, the courage, the quiet Christianity that shines brighter than many sermons. Rest in the peace of Christ, Philip Okeowo. Your legacy of love and faith will never be forgotten. #

When Delay Turned Out to Be God’s Mercy

For years, I lived with a small pimple on my chest — one I thought was harmless. When it finally flared up, it became painful, swollen, and began to smell. At one point, it opened up, and I thought it was the end of the problem. But it wasn’t. When the infection worsened, I learned that what I thought was “just a skin problem” was sitting right above my heart, dangerously close to vital vessels. The doctor ordered scans and lab tests before touching it. His words stayed with me: “We have to be careful not to cut through a vein that could bleed you out.” It was a sobering reminder — sometimes what looks simple could be far deeper and riskier than we think. At a point, I almost gave up on the hospital procedure because of the cost. I considered a cheaper alternative. But mercy said “wait.” That delay — which felt painful at the time — turned out to be God’s protection. The surgery was done safely, the infection cleared, and I’m healing well. Today, I look back with gratitude — not just for the doctors, but for the wisdom and restraint that only grace could have given. If you ever face a similar situation, please: 🔹 Don’t take shortcuts with your health. 🔹 Don’t let desperation lead you to risk your life. 🔹 Trust God’s timing — sometimes, His delays are deliverance in disguise. #LessonsFromLife #FaithAndHealing #Gratitude #GodsMercy #HealthAwareness

Acts 20 and the Question of Continuity: Why God Chooses People Over Systems How This Principle Also Applies Personally

Today in this post we bring it home personally. The same way God preserves His Church through history, He preserves me in my journey with Him. We see how He ensures continuity in our faith, even when we stumble. Continuity of faith is not secured by my own failsafe system of habits or rules (though they help), but by His living presence in me. Here’s how it plays out: 1. We have a divine guarantee of continuity “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:6) Just as God never abandoned His people in history, He won’t abandon us. What He starts, He finishes. 2. Our role: daily choosing faithfulness God doesn’t remove our free will, but He gives us strength to stand. Like Israel or the early Church, I can drift if I neglect Him — but I also find He keeps tugging my heart back. That tug is proof He cares about our continuity. 3. The Spirit is our inner “failsafe” Jesus promised the Spirit would “guide you into all truth” (John 16:13). Systems (like routines, church programs, even personal discipline) can break down, but the Spirit doesn’t. He convicts, comforts, warns, and redirects us. 4. God raises “reformers” in our life Just as He raised reformers in church history, He sends voices and moments to restore us personally. A Scripture we read at the right time. A word from a brother/sister in Christ. Even trials that wake us up spiritually. These are God’s way of keeping us from total collapse. 5. The pattern of falling and rising Like the Church through centuries, I sometimes stumble, grow cold, or feel weak. But every time I repent and rise again, i am living proof of God’s preserving power. That cycle isn’t failure — it’s evidence that He won’t let me go. In summary: God doesn’t guarantee our continuity through rigid systems, but through His Spirit, His Word, and His relentless love. If you stay responsive, He keeps you on course. Even if you stumble, He restores you, ensuring that your faith will reach the finish line. All these came from me feeling sad at Moses and Paul's exit from ministry, and recalling what followed, I thought God wasn't big on how His Work went. But, I found again that God is always right He knows what He is doing.. #FaithReflections #Acts20 #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #GodsPlan #SpiritualGrowth #TrustInGod #ChurchHistory #ContinuityInFaith #WalkingWithGod #MenAboveSystems #GodsEnduringGrace