"Ma, please can you tell the world what you learn from all these experiences? And, what advice can you give to our viewers?" Chiamaka, the television anchorwoman asked."Thank you, Chiamaka for the opportunity. I will title what I learned from the issues I had in my marriage before God healed my marriage as, "The Value of Pain," Mrs. Solomon Happiness was interrupted. "Value of Pain, Ma? Sorry, but I have to ask, can there be any value in pain? Will you please explain what you meant by that, Ma?" She replied."Of course, I will explain what I meant by that. You see, patience, tolerance, acceptance, and forgiveness are great and costly virtues among all others in life, especially, in a relationship and more especially in marital relationships. It is difficult to have, keep and maintain these virtues. Without them, however, life and relationships become unbearable, unsavory, and unworthy to live. To have them, one needs to endure, absorb, and go through pains, humiliation, and sometimes
Mrs. Solomon Happiness, the wife of Pastor Solomon is 70 years today, and she was invited as a guest of honor to one of the most prestigious press firms to be interviewed on her life experience and that of her husband. It was a wonderful and epoch-making T.V presentation that almost all the country watched.At the age of 70, and her husband 78, life seems to be a bread of roses to Mrs. Solomon Happiness and her husband, as people would always say. The flourishing of their lives in their early 40s and their global and successful programs on marriage management, relationships, and homes made people believe that they have not had any issues in their marriage or odd times in their lives. However, the careful and detailed analysis of their experiences in life as narrated by Mrs. Solomon Happiness, and the issues they had that almost cost them their home and marriage, made people know that life wasn't that fair to them, and that life wasn't bread of roses for them at the beginning as they h
"Welcome back to the program, a Tale of Moon Light. Like I said, our story today tells why the vultures were banished from the Pride Land.A long time ago in the land of the animals; we all know that the land of animals is called the "Jungle," there was a severe famine. The jungle was in chaos, agony, and hullabaloo as a result. The king himself - the lion, who is the king of the jungle was in turmoil and confusion. The death in the land among his subjects left him shattered, battered, tattered, and tattooed (it is okay, don't laugh much, in fact, hold the laughter and let's continue the story, I don't have too much time). He does not know what to do because no one knows what the problem or the cause of the famine is in the first place. Will you blame the king? Can one solve a problem that no one knows the root cause of?Normally, there is famine in the jungle when there is no rainfall for a long time. But this wasn't the case with this famine. There is rainfall in the jungle, but thi
The vulture flew to the palace and told the king that he saw nothing after parading throughout the pride land. The king was troubled and more confused. "My good servant, please keep this information to yourself for now until I consult with some of the elders and wise animals in my kingdom. I do not want to put more pressure on my people than they already have," the lion said to the vulture. The lion summoned some animals in the land he considered wise, and of course, Mr. Tortoise the Wise was one of those summoned. He told them the report of the vulture and his concern for the animal kingdom if they should hear such discouraging news."My king, let not your heart be troubled. Keep this news to yourself for now and ensure the vulture does too. I believe that something is fishing, I sense foul play somewhere. Give me a few days, my king, and I shall find out the truth behind the vulture's report," Mr. Tortoise the Wise promised."I am counting on you, Tortoise the Wise. Please don't let
Immediately, the king summoned all the animals in his palace and the vulture, who gives information to the Indescribable beast was there as well. The king and Tortoise pretended they were not aware of his lies and betrayal. The king informed the animals to stay away from the farmlands and streams until they could find out what it is that was killing, attacking, or kidnapping the animals. He informed them that one of the doves that left for the farmland against his warning has not returned and that he strongly believes that the dove must be dead. The vulture was very happy to hear that and he believed that the king and the entire animal kingdom had not been informed of his deal with the Indescribable beast. After the meeting, he quickly and happily flew to the beast and broke the supposed good news to him, and both of them rejoiced in the euphoria of the moment.After the public meeting to deceive the vulture and the beast, the lion and Mr. Tortoise the Wise called for a secret meeting
"Honey," Mrs. Happiness Solomon called out of the sitting room watching the TV."Yes, Darling," Pastor Solomon answered from the study room."Please, come and join me in the sitting room, they are about to start the news of Dr. Charles, the one accused of rape and murder," she said."Okay, I will join you in a minute," Pastor Solomon replied."Hello, viewers, my name is Jessica Robert. Today, we will be revealing in detail the police findings on the case of Dr. Charles, a senior subject teacher at Best Grades Academy, who has been accused of raping and murdering an 11-year-old girl he was hired to take on a home lesson. As we analyze the events as they occurred, we will like you to send in your phone calls and messages to tell us your opinion about the matter," the news presenter said.She presented the news in this manner. "Honey, I am serious about this, you must enroll Mercy, our only daughter, at Best Grades Academy. Apart from the fact that she is brilliant, I want to prove to th
"Welcome back to the program, thank you for staying with us. Now we will take you back to the story.Mrs. Sharon Bukola was with her daughter, Mercy who was unconscious in the hospital waiting with tears for her to wake. After some hours before the arrival of Mr. Bukola, Mercy woke up. The doctor was called and he came in, and after some time, the doctor said Mrs. Sharon Bukola can speak with her daughter. Already, the doctor has discovered and told Mrs. Sharon Bukola that Mercy was one week pregnant. The shock of this news was much on her."My love, tell me what happened," Mrs. Sharon Bukola, was interrupted."Don't call me your love, Mummy. You are the worst Mummy ever. You left me with that monster and he destroyed my life. I gave you signs, and if you were a mother that cares, you would have understood me. Because you didn't care, you could not understand," Mercy said with a tiresome and tearful voice as was interrupted."I care, my daughter, I care. You are the best thing that has
The trial of Dr. Charles took several weeks. When his lawyer discovered he actually raped, impregnated, and murdered Mercy the eleven years old girl, he abandoned him and refused to represent him again in the law court. Pastor Solomon and his wife had followed the court trial to the letter. The next day after yesterday's court trial of Dr. Charles, Pastor Solomon and his wife were already seated in their well-furnished and beautiful sitting room and waiting for the program to start, after a few minutes, it was time and the program facilitator was before the screen to anchor the program."Welcome again for today's edition of Dr. Charles' trial. It has been wonderful going through the court case and discussing the outcome together. Today is said to be the last hearing of the case and hopefully, the Judge will give his verdict today. As usual, I will air the trial live to you from here, but don't forget to come back and discuss with us your take. Alright, let's take you straight to the co
In the police headquarters of all the police stations in the New City district of the state, Sheriff Stone Stanley, well-kitted in his sheriff uniform, elegant, tall, young, and average muscular, walked into the long horizontal Hall heading directly to the lane that leads to offices. All the police officers stood unconsciously looking at him while he walked in like one viewed in a slow-motion manner.So many different thoughts flowed in the minds of the officers there. Some admired his look, and those who did not know who he was wondered who he could be. Others wondered if he would be the change that the police department of the New City needed, or will he also take the same lane as other sheriffs that had come to the New City. With him were three men in suits, two white and one black. A look at the men in suits tells that they are from the National Police Headquarters."Gather around, people!" One of the men in suits said as they got to the middle of the long horizontal hall. "We ha
"Sheriff I told you to bet on Chelsea but you wouldn't listen to me, and as you can see, the first half had ended with Chelsea leading Manchester United 1-0," the bar attendant said."I am confident that Manchester United will come from behind to win this match. The boys are used to comebacks. Chelsea does not have what it takes to win against Man City. Besides, the penalty that the referee decided in their favor was not a penalty offense at all. Didn't you watch the first half? The two goals Man City scored were ruled out as offside. Watch and see, the boys will play the second half with resilience. This game will end with Chelsea 1 and Man City 3.I will definitely cash out today, my money is not going down the lane. I trust my boys," the Sheriff replied and carried his cup of drink, and took a sip."I agree with Sheriff. Man City are on form this season, they have won five matches in a stretch. Many times, they have come from 2-0 down to win their match. I believe that Chelsea is n
About a month later when my mum was about to be healed from almost a traumatized condition our doorbell rang.'I will get it,' I said and I was about to leave for the door when my mum stopped me. 'Don't worry, Junior. I will get the door myself, please go to your room,' she said.'Hello, Mrs. Charles. How are you doing? I have missed your family a lot. You have turned down all my invitations. However, since the mountain has refused to come to me, I have resolved to go to the mountain.'I recognized the voice, it was Mr. Robert Griffin's voice. I carefully opened my door and hid behind a chair in the sitting room facing the door directly, and I could see my mum's opened mouth and the widening of the length of her eyes moping out Mr. Robert Griffin. 'Where is my little angel? I have missed her a lot. You have refused to bring her to me. You see, I brought lots of gifts for her,' he said as he almost forced himself into our sitting room through the door.His question snapped my mum out o
Experience has different reactions in people's lives. Experience can affect either negatively or positively. It also depends on the experience. Some experiences make people good, the better, or even the best versions of themselves, while some experiences make people become bad or the worst versions of themselves. Most times people behave the way they do because of their experiences. Hence it becomes imperative that we also consider people's experiences while relating with or treating them.There are mild experiences that do not last the test of time. One easily or quickly forgets them, but there are experiences that stick with one for a long time, and sometimes for a lifetime. These kinds of experiences, whether good or bad, positive or negative, have a great impact on the behavioral disposition of people. They add to their development of a habit or habits which are a vital part of character formation. This notwithstanding, people should not hide behind experiences once had, to become
"That is my phone ringing. Where is it? Yes, there it is," Pastor Solomon said, as he picks up his phone on top of his bed in his bedroom."Hello, Dad. It is your son, Michael," Pastor Solomon's third son said. "Ha! That's my Barrister. How are you, son?" Pastor Solomon asked with a smile on his face. "I am fine, Dad. How do you do today, sir?" Michael asked."I am okay, my son. God has been very faithful to us," Pastor Solomon replied. "How is mummy, Dad?" He asked."Your mother is fine. She is still the happy and beautiful mother you used to know," Pastor Solomon replied. "Thank God, I am happy to hear that, Dad," Michael said."I hope all is well with you, son?" Pastor Solomon asked. "Yes, it is, sir," Michael replied."How are your wife and kids? I hope they are fine, and there are no issues?" Pastor Solomon asked."Of course not, Dad. They are all fine, and we live in peace," Michael replied. "That is good, that's good to hear, my son. A peaceful family is a happy, growing,
"Excuse me, sir," Miss Jackson said."Yes, you are excused. I noticed you have been following me for some time now, young lady. Why and who are you? Pastor Solomon asked. "I am sorry about that, Pastor Solomon. I just wanted to approach you in a place that is a bit private and secure, sir," Miss Jackson was interrupted by Pastor Solomon."Why is that, young lady? And how do you know my name?" Pastor Solomon, being careful, asked. "Please, Pastor, I don't mean any harm. You are popular and even a child knows you. I am a journalist, Miss Jackson by name. I have been making research on Dr. Charles and Mr. Robert Griffin for seven years now, sir. I am about to arrive at the end of my findings. The only thing I needed was to interview Dr. Charles. Unfortunately, he has vehemently refused to give me an audience just like every other journalist. As the only one he has agreed to see, and I am sorry to let you know that I have been following you to know you have visited him over three times,
The visit of Pastor Solomon was postponed to one week later because of the routine cell-by-cell search that was done that week which took more time than usual. The week later, however, he succeeded in having the chance to sit and discuss with Dr. Charles again."Pastor Solomon, I want to thank you for all the presents you sent to me. I receive them all. Thank you for all the care. You have indeed become the family that was taken from me by that monster," Dr. Charles said."All glory to God, Dr. Charles. Please don't mention it. So, how have you been?" Pastor Solomon asked."I am still alive. I am doing my best to survive each day. It is quite tough here, however, don't worry about me, I have decided my future," Dr. Charles replied."Your future can be Redefined, you never can tell. Besides, God is able to change your future," Pastor Solomon was interrupted."God does not know who I am. If He does, then He hates me and doesn't care about me. I would have said that He does not exist that
Pastor Solomon was already seated and waiting when Dr. Charles arrived. Dr. Charles sat down and reached out for a phone and started a conversation with Pastor Solomon. Pastor Solomon persuaded Dr. Charles to tell him his story. But Dr. Charles put up a lot of arguments about why he would not tell his story until he makes Mr. Robert Griffin tells the story himself while he records it. However, after much persuasion from Pastor Solomon, Dr. Charles opened up and started the narration of his story."I was twelve years old and my little sister was ten years old. My father lost his job when I was five and could not secure another job. He was sacked for being stuck in traffic. He had no car, so he went to work in a public vehicle. That day, there was an accident on the road which led to a traffic jam. Before the police could clear the traffic jam, he was already two hours and thirty minutes behind the time he was supposed to be at his workplace. When my father finally arrived, his boss inv
Pastor Solomon took time to find out when visitors are allowed to visit inmates. He tried several times to see Dr. Charles but did not succeed. One of the reasons was that Dr. Charles refused to see or entertain any visitor. Since he has no family, those who usually come to see him are the Press. He knew they were not trying to see him because they loved him but because they wanted to make a story and money out of him. However, the day he was told that it was Pastor Solomon that wanted to see him he resolved to see Pastor Solomon because of the respect he has for him, he felt it to be an honor to be visited by a renowned and famous man like Pastor Solomon. Hence, he gave Pastor Solomon an audience. "Dr. Charles, you have a visitor," the prison warder said."I do not want to see anyone tell whoever they are to go away," Dr. Charles replied."Do you know who it is that has come to see you? They said he has come several times to see you but you turned him down as you do everyone who came