My academics were going on well. I was on top in my department. My fellowship on campus was quite interesting. I remembered a particular incidence. One of our fellowship leaders was preaching passionately to all the members in the open field. The topic was “spreading the Goodnews”. His message was quite challenging. Although he was a stammerer, he was able to calm down and his words were coherent enough for everyone to understand. His words were soft and were piercing our hearts. Our hearts were being smitten by his strong and powerful words of wisdom. Suddenly, we discovered that almost everyone was crying for neglecting sinners on campus and leaving them to live a carefree and immoral life. No one to put them to shame, no one to touch their hearts to change their ways. We were touched and were crying. Our cries cause a stir on campus, passersby were wondering what was making us cry. We could care less, the burden for lost souls had taken us over. The more he was preaching, the mor
Toyin, please wait for me, I was unusually late that day. I was undecided about the type of cloth to wear, I never knew why I was confused. Eventually, I managed to put on a red top and a white skirt, we went to the campus fellowship. They had finished praying and were singing, in fact about rounding up the songs to hand over to the coordinator for the day, who in turn would bring in the speaker, when we got in.I was ashamed of myself, that day, I love to be punctual to the fellowship I hate to be irresponsible. I call lateness irresponsibility because others would have gone ahead to serve while I would be missing, then coming late to serve God. Whatever is worth doing, is what doing well. If you serve God, serve him well. The only reason I may justify lateness is if the circumstance is genuinely beyond control. If it is sudden sickness, then I know that is beyond my control.It was a prayer meeting that day. The brother coordinating the prayers led us powerfully. The p
“Even you brother Solomon, God will judge you”. I was weeping uncontrollably, “ you a prayer band leader did this to me, with impudent face as if it is nothing, this is unfaithfulness to God and to me. God will not allow you to go scot free”. I was completely broken down, shattered, I felt betrayed. If anyone had told me brother Solomon would betray my trust and befriending another lady, I wouldn’t have agreed”.“I do not know why you felt betrayed, I never told you, I would marry you, I told you we should start a relationship, I did not say marriage did I ?” “You are wicked, you are a sadist; cunning old fool; serpent” I kept on calling him names. I left his room in great anger. I kept on asking myself all sorts of questions what have I done to deserve this ill-treatment from this deceiver? He lured into a relationship. I thought he was a very good Christian. A leader in the fellowship. Though I never wanted a relationship with him, he seduced me. I fell for it. No wonder he sai
"Maybe he is right, who will ever believe me. He is a big brother in Christ in the fellowship. Highly respected and loved. Who will ever believe me? They may even say that I wanted to blackmail him."I left the place in anger to my hostel. I stopped going to fellowship. A regular member I was, committed, dedicated but suddenly stopped. Members came to visit me but I told them that I was not feeling fine. I kept all these to myself.Luckily, after a few days, four of the converts came to greet me. After all, we have all been mentored by brother Solomon, so they came for a solidarity meeting, checking on me. I welcomed them and told them that I am getting better. I told them that there was something I'll love to share with them, they should beware of me. They gave me their attention eager to hear me. I asked them, " Did brother Solomon promise to marry you but told you not to let others know? Has he not told you that if anyone asks, you should tell them you are b
“That boy will never graduate from this school. I will make sure I frustrate him. He will come to understand that no one competes with “Mr. Hitman”. ” I heard him tell another lecturer boastfully. The other lecturer laughed and long-hailing his co-lecturer, “Mr. Hitman, who dares you, the one and only hitman on this campus. The fear of Mr. Hitman is the beginning of wisdom”. He laughed again and went out leaving me alone with the dreadful sadist.Dr. Phillips is popularly known as “Mr. Hitman”, was a lecturer in the university. He is known for his love for numerous ladies on campus. Whenever he wants any lady on campus, he goes for it without minding whether she is single or married. He hits his target without missing it. No one has ever rejected his offer, the only thing is that you can pay in cash or pay in both cash and kind. It depends on his mood. He was given the name by his co-lecturers and students picked
While the executives were praying earnestly, it occurred to one of them to strategize on how to nail this lecturer, once and for all. Evil should not always prevail, it is time for the light of God to override darkness, after all, there are godly lecturers on campus. They began to strategize and vowed to involve some of the good lecturers." What about tonight, I.have to meet this sadist, what do I do?" I spoke out in fear. One of them told me to go there with a camera, he would want to touch you in the sensitive areas, pretend as if you have seen a snake, look for a way to exit, book another time with him, then they would have involved others and would be ready for the showdown. I reluctantly agreed to go, knowing that we had prayed and handed all things into the hands of him who was able to save, deliver, and set free from the grip of Mr. Hitman. I kept on brooding on the way."So I have become one of his victims?". I pray to God to set me free from the sadist. I pray th
She returned to the room after two weeks and I gave her the welcome of her life. As soon as she came in, instead of me to apologize and embrace her, I told her “you are heartless, you mean you could leave me in this room alone for two weeks? What is my offense that is so grievous in your eyes that you cannot overlook but punish me? Why now, this is unfair, really unfair.” My roommate broke down in tears, weeping. I had tongue lashed her with my acidic tongue. “See, what life has turned me into.” She said.I apologized to my roommate much later. “I’m sorry dear, I never knew what came over me, and pain is driving me crazy you know.”At another time, a boy came to the room asking about my roommate. I told him she was not around. He should just leave a note or come back later. He left and promised to return later in the day. When she came back, I gave her the lecture on her life. In trying to protect her from men, I overdid it.“A boy came looking for you, I hope you are n
“That guy doesn’t love you; he is only interested in your money. He is a gold digger.”I met a lady in the supermarket. I noticed she was moody and seemed to be lost in thought. Two people greeted me, she never responded, she was just looking into the ceiling of the store, eyes blank, I thought she was shopping but she stayed glued to the toiletries section. She behaved as if she was oblivious to her environment. I greeted “Hi,” no response, “hello,” no answer. I touched her a little on her shoulder; she almost jumped out of her skin. I held her, looking into her eyes, I said, “can I please help you.” She responded quickly “Where can we talk?” \she dropped all the items she had picked and followed upstairs. We both sat down to talk. I ordered soft drinks for the two of us. She paid the waitress.Kate was a fine young lady in her twenties. She was a graduate of English. Her dressing was loud and b
My acidic tongue as a result of my bitter experiences no doubt. Life experiences twist character. Character is the core of leadership. Charisma without character is a failure. “Hmm, my eyes are just opening to what I am gradually becoming a princess.” Comfort said in a sober mood. “Thank you for taking the risk of opening my eyes to these things. I believe I’m going to be a great leader, women and even men will learn from my wealth of experience. I want to re-build my character to become the best of God’s creation.”Back then, I (called) invited those ladies that bro. Solomon had disappointed, I decided to engage them in dealing with men generally. “We should be the one handling the men and putting them in their place. Enough of their deceptions, if you will agree with me I have a plan.” They were all eager; seem excited to know my plans. “Not so fast babes,” I said. “I’ll get in touch with you one by one t
"What permission?" Barry said. Labake looking at her sister exclaimed, "Little sis, aren't you fortunate to have a big mom? Congratulations to you my Comfort, though I will miss you I think Mrs. Carolina will make a better mother than me. I have failed you again and again but God has raised another woman to take over. Mom would be delighted in her grave to know this. Comfort, please find a place in your heart to forgive me. Never forget us, I and my family here. We love you". Barry spoke, full of emotion." I lack words to express my regret. If you can cut through my heart, you will see how sorry I am. I wish I can draw back the hand of time, but it can not be undone. Please, do forgive me. I gladly release you, because it will help you to forget past experiences. Thank you". Comfort fully satisfied with them moved over and hugged her brother and sister, thanking them for taking her in at a tender age."Whatever I am today is a result of your benevolence. You were my world, took
Mrs. Carolina Allen made through her promise to Comfort and put a call to her daughter in Europe. Marian picked her mom's call with joy and great excitement. It's been a long time they spoke. After the greetings and sharing the things happening at home in Nigeria. Then she brought in that of Barry. She was too shocked to say a word." Marian, are you still there?". She uttered the words thrice before she regained her consciousness."This is unbelievable mom, you mean the idiot is yet to change? To imagine that I should have married this man? God saved me from the torment and torture of an adulterer who does not know his boundary. A girl she raised from age 5? She must have brought her up as a chicken to be slaughtered. He must pay for this crime. But we need to find out if the girl has any evidence to show he defiled her. I appreciate you for telling me that I should wait for God to avenge. See what the Lord has done. Vengeance is His, He repays beyond what a human being c
Marian was surprised to see another woman. It was like a dream and she wished to wake up from it. If anyone has told her that Barry would cheat on her, she would have called such a person a liar. So, all the love he professed was fake. Men are wicked, but the lady is wicked too. To imagine that her mother had warned her of the relationship. How good it is to always listen to the wise counsel of parents. She was so much in love with Barry that she despised her mother's wise counsel. Well, she has been proved right. Indeed, a dog will always go back to his vomit. A sow washed will go back to the mire. A leopard cannot change its skin.Barry became confused and wished she had not come. The situation is embarrassing to him. How will he handle it? She must be waiting for them to come out. He wished to hide the lady. If she gets to see her, won't she fight? Many thoughts were flying in his heart. He sat down lamenting his predicament. He loves Marian but the desire to wait till
Marian Allen was a very beautiful girl, studying Law at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. She is one of the best students on campus. Barry Lawal was also a student on campus studying Business Administration and was in the second year also doing very well in his studies Barry had an uncle who was a business, mogul, Barry stays in his house in Victoria Island to help him with house chores. He takes care of his house in his absence because he travels a lot. His family stays in Canada. He goes there to see them from time to time. The uncle, who is called Chief loves women. He has a lot of money, and so spends it on his lust. He goes to clubs every evening, bringing in ladies and sleeping with them. When Barry entered university, he encourages him to bring in ladies on campus. He loves girls and he pays Barry for every lady he brings to him to sleep with. He gives Barry money freely and one day decided to buy a small Toyota Corolla for him. Barry was excited and went around
With the success of her campaign going on in schools, Comfort resolved to further it by taking it home. She knew what she was about doing was not going to be easy, but she is determined not to keep her sister in the dark again. One of the things that encouraged her was the scriptures that say, there is nothing hidden that will not be exposed. It was time for secret things to come out in the open. There are natural laws of the earth that opens up things hidden. The time has come for that. She knows her sister's home or marriage may be disturbed but the truth must triumph. Enough of fallacy. Comfort told her sister she would be coming home for something important. She tried to be inquisitive, asking for a clue, but she declined and told her to be patient. After all, she is coming home. Her heart skipped for fear but she held on to her conviction. Suddenly, she felt weak, what is the use of confessing what has happened several years back, is it not like stirring the horne
With the success recorded in the Christian Corpers Fellowship, Comfort was amply encouraged to do more. Encomiums kept coming to strengthen her arms, testimonies of healings of hurt ones were reigning. A kind of revival was going on. Comfort started to form a team for her new project. They met in one of the schools to discuss it. They were to choose between the two:Talk to me or Speak out. Princess argued that victims of molestation should be encouraged to speak out and not be intimidated. The name is suggestive and brings out the campaign properly. The need to be bold and not be shy is a must so that perpetrators can be judged and prosecuted. It will discourage such acts. One of the members felt it should be Talk to me because the people should learn to confide in people and talk, not quiet. Eventually, they agreed to use the two because both are good.Comfort and Princess went to a girls school to talk to the Principal about their project for the school. The princ
This is the summary of me, Princess, you melted my stony heart. Opening up to you has uncovered my wound that has been covered up for some years. Today, I breathe in the fresh air and I've started to heal. What transformation! You wouldn't know the value of what you have done. But be rest assured, we are together in this and I can never be the same again. Oh! I will sing, I will shout, even in the darkest hour of my night, I will sing, I will shout.". Comfort bursts into singing, feeling rapturous. Princess joined in singing along. Dolly Parton that sang" Coat of many colours" couldn't have sung better.Princess, carried away by her story and has been emotionally following her all the way, held Comfort in her warm embrace stroking her hair like a baby that has just been weaned. She was unable to talk, she felt, she needed the comfort. "Just like your name, it is only God that will comfort you. He will make you comfortable and settle you beyond your wildest dreams and imag
Vincent left finally for Texas because Comfort felt bad about their relationship. She saw it as a betrayal to Kathy. Kathy paid for spoiling the beautiful thing that started between them. Comfort was undergoing pain for also refusing Vincent. She missed his love, friendship greatly. She took solace in her Lord. According to her, she had derailed with a series of fruitless relationships. Her final year examination approaches, she had completed her final project with grade A.She settled down to read, go to campus fellowship. She became a subgroup Bible study leader. Every Tuesday, students are divided into groups to study the Word of God. She leads one of such groups. She was able to give herself without reservation to God. She determined not to allow any relationship with a man. She had suffered enough. Unknown to her, she has become bitter. The examination started in full force. She goes to read in the mornings and evenings. When she goes in the evening, she stays
Kathy was reveling in her little revenge on Comfort, aided by sycophants of friends. One of her friends praised her courage for landing Comfort two hot slaps. "You have guts, imprudence to handle betrayals like her. Almost the same thing happened to me years back, a trusted friend of mine, a childhood friend stabbed me at the back. She got to know another boyfriend of mine and because of her Petty jealousy, she went to the first boyfriend who was stinkingly rich, informed him of the second one. Richmond is his name. Richmond called me immediately, telling me about having an affair with another man. That was the end of my relationship with Richmond. The other one too heard of it and cut off from me. I lost on both sides. That was small. I was nursing the wound of losing two precious sweethearts when I saw Richmond holding my friend, Charlotte in an open space. I discreetly followed, then my Richmond was speaking sweet nothing to her ears lovingly, then I knew they were in a relations