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Have you ever given with a good intention but still felt bad about giving? Your thoughts try to question your actions and you find yourself struggling with them. Yes! This sometimes happen, especially when you give the wrong way. Giving is an act and requires grace. There is an infallible method of giving that if followed properly, not only will you never regret giving but equally attain the benefits that follows the grace, I call them the appropriate steps of giving. There are three steps to beneficial unregretful giving; a proper implementation of these steps would give you warm feelings of joy as your giving would be cheerful. Cheerful giving is the best form of giving, and these steps can teach even the stingiest natured person to give cheerfully. STEP ONE: LEARN TO GIVE TO GOD One can understand why this could be a difficult step. Even back in bible times when God spoke to man directly, when there were no churches or temples, Cain still found it difficult to offer pr...

Nigeria is passing through one of it's hardest times and the scary part is that it seems to be getting worst. People are being laid off their jobs and most of the ones being retained have their salaries slashed. The rates for importation of goods have shot-up while dollar is continuously on the rise against the naira.  The situation begs the question, HOW DO WE SURVIVE?  Below are 10 things you can do to reduce routine expenses and save more, you will be surprise how much little things and expenses matter.       1. REDUCE OR STOP TAKING BIKES (Okada) Bikes are one of the most common means of transportation mainly because it helps one get out of traffic, but some people have gotten so used to it that they hardly ever take other means even when the roads are free (am guilty as charged). Cutting down on this can save you some good amount of money. imagine you take bike to the office everyday at 300 naira (1,500 per week and that's just for getting...

Hello all, hope you are having a great day? This is one of those piece I write out of request, and I had a really thrilling and hilarious time when running the research work for this; you should hear the answers people gave to the question: NAME 3 THINGS YOU MUST ALWAYS HAVE ON YOU WHEN GOING? (One answered without hesitating, MY CV; still laughing) Well, the 3 things on my list may probably shock you but some of the major issues put into consideration before writing this are basic needs, emergency situations, environment (in this case, Nigeria), the working systems, safety etc.  The 3 things you must always have with you when going out are things that can save your life; they are:

"You don't overcome challenges by making them smaller, you overcome challenges by making yourself bigger" ~ John C. Maxwell I have many stories on my Site that analyzes this quote above: Small Frying Pan for a big God There is a Solution to Every Problem A Beautiful Way of Looking at Things You can read them up. When faced with challenges, often times we focus so much on trying to change the the problem, wishing for a way out without taking any action. Contrary to popular opinion, life does not get better by chance, life gets better by change, and this change always take place inside; it is the change of thought that creates the better life. Albert Einstein said: "We cannot solve a problem with the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Let me give an example we all can relate with, when faced with a difficult exam, what steps do we take to pass it, Do we write the exam board asking them to make the que...

Unemployment is continually on the raise in country across the world, and here in Nigeria people see no hopes of the conditions changing for the better, rather it is believed to only get worst. The reasons and causes of unemployment is a topic for another day as I am sure we are all more concerned with how we can save ourselves from the frustrating situations rather than  the causes which are to a large extend obvious. (am sure you can think of 3 reasons already) So how can we save ourselves from this epidemics and make sure our children don't fall victims? I have arrange a five steps process that if followed while bringing up your child can guarantee his success in life, weather the economy and job creation improves or not. STEP 1: Instill the proper morals in your child Studies have shown that children accept with deep attachments and sentiments the things he/she learns between the ages of 1-12years. They hold strongly to the words and actions of their parents/...

Dedicated to those suffering from terror, especially those in the northern parts of Nigeria.  “You have a wonderful family Michael. Great kids and beautiful wife who I must say is a very good cook too.” Laughter filled the room as they all took their seats. Michael took his wife in his arms as they sat across from their visitor and said, “I know Chibuzor,” smiling at his wife. He looked at Chibuzor his friend saying “and thanks to you they still have me.” The room was quiet for a moment as their minds flashed back. “Thank you again Mr. Chibuzor for saving my husband’s life, if not for you I would be a widow now,” Michael’s wife thanked Chibuzor. “Nonsense, I am sure one way or the other he would have found a way out of the challenge.” “No,” Michael cuts in immediately, “that’s not true Chibuzor, I was lucky you were in that bush if not, that for sure would have been my last day on earth. You know I can never forget that day. I go to bed and still have nightmar...

So I really enjoyed the sermon from Church yesterday and I think its worth sharing. it talked about what happens to one when he is disconnected from God and how the devil works today. I am going to try and keep this version short and straight to the point, lets use the story of THE PRODIGAL SON as a case study for the subject. LUKE 15: 11-32. If you did not know that story or its been long, you can re-read it.  According to the sermon, three thing can happen when one are dis-connected from God:  1. Life becomes full of difficulties.  After the son was given his share and he left his father, he lost everything and life became really hard for him. so bad that in comparison with his father's servants. he acknowledged that he was lesser. This is a reality, things that were suppose to be so simple and enjoyable gradually become difficult. 2. There is no real joy in life. God is the source of happiness and when disconnected, even if things are going well. sad...

By AdrianPastol.  (To all facing disappointments in their marriages) “My in-laws, I greet you all once again and I thank you for welcoming us into your home” the tall smart looking elder said with a very confident voice, like he was sure of success on his mission. Uncle Uche or Nda Uche (‘Nda’ an ibo word meaning senior, is used as a sign of respect when addressing elders) as he is usually called; is my husband’s eldest brother. He was their father now, ever since their father died many year ago; it was him who helped my husband through school and even sent him abroad for his masters before my husband came back to join the family business, and he adorns me so much, sometimes I fear far more than his own wife, he has done everything he could possible do to keep my marriage to his brother intact and happy. So I knew even before they came to my father’s house where I have been staying for over two months now, after I left my husband; that he would lead th...

Let’s start by getting it right. These are not just bad habits, these are really bad habits; and they are not simple bad cultures but really bad habits that actually contributes greatly to their financial success. If you ever need to learn a few bad habits, take your pick from this list.   1. They associate closely with people of their class and interest. You must have heard of the expression “birds of a feather flock together” –TRUE. But have you heard of the law of associate that states “you can never rise above the level of the 6 closest people to you” now I don’t know if you agree with that law but you agree with me that financially successful people live strongly by this rule. Let me break their thoughts down for you, if you want to start-up a business in telephone and computer marketing, would you rather hang out with someone Nnamdi Ezeigbo (CEO of Slots) or a young man who is just trying to survive in Trade fair (Lagos) selling recharge cards? I thought s...

www.adrianpastol.com It is the day of love or rather, a day for lovers; February 14 th , better and universally known as St. Valentines’ day, everyone was in high spirits and wearing a huge smile, especially the girls, this was the first thing I noticed when I stepped out of my house this morning, and as I entered the school premises I could feel the atmosphere grow, probably because the girls, especially the seniors were expecting gifts from friends most especially those with boyfriends and the guys, well I wasn’t sure if they were all happy or what they were expecting. This joy did not include me, for me this was a day of great pain, for me this was the genesis of my problems, the origin of the world stereotyping me a failure, a disappointment, a disgrace… I can probably go on but I will only end up getting you more confused. It was lunch break and I had walked to one of the school café to get some snacks with a bottle of mineral and I had been sitting here for about f...