Oluwatoyin weds Adewale

Now unto Him that is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us... Ephesians 3;20

Ladies and Gentlemen, we serve an awesome God, He will take your five loaves and two fishes and he will feed five thousand with plenty left overs. This is our testimony.

We didn't want a big wedding because of the financial implications. All I knew was I met this beautiful, sexy, godly woman and I wouldn't rest till I gave her my last name. We went through everything we needed and I was scared but the word of the Lord came to me saying, ' Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea and a path through the mighty waters. Isaiah 43;16. 

As I meditated on this scripture, I began to realise that it was that which we were scared of that God would use to bless us. We wrote out a list and we would thank God for everything on the list every morning and night. The miracle began and we started ticking off things on the list till everything we wrote down was gotten. We couldn't afford the kind of wedding we had and by the time the wedding was over, we had more money than we had seen in a long time. 

Beloved, trust God to do for you the things you cant do for yourself, faith is valid, take that step of faith and God will meet you at the point of your need. We thought to share some of our pictures with our viewers all over the world. Excerpts.

Tips for those getting married;. Everything will not go as planned but don't let it bother you, we held all the events at the same venue on the same day because we didn't want to deal with Lagos traffic and it was economical. We designed a garden setting for the white wedding but we spent so much time at the engagement that we had no choice but to hold the church and reception at the same place too. Make sure you have fun!

The Bridal Shower

My Sunshine

L-R Sandra, Lizzy and  Demi

Sunbo, little bride, Wifey

Sarah, Sunbo, Wifey, Lizzy and Lola

This is my aunt, she's the only person in the world who makes me shut up and behave with just a stare! She has my buttons. Love you aunt.

Dboi, Jubril

L-R Bayo, Samuel, Muyo, Femi

L-R Yomi, Ope, Dboi, Siji, Lanre, Femi, Jubril, Bayo

L-R Dboi, Siji, Femi, Jubril

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I call my father in law "My chairman". He is such a jolly fellow

This is one of my favorite parts; my uncle, Prince Julius Adeluyi was praying for me then suddenly he said ' this is not our language and then he switched over to Ekiti " Okun o Adewale, wa riyan je, ara a tu o, aye re a loyin" (Well done Adewale, may you always have pounded yam on your table, may life be good to you, may your life be sweet as honey)

The boizz

My elder brother, Seun Aladejana

This is one of my favorite pictures

That's my momma

I don't know any king that rolls like Kabiyesi Tejuoso; yet he is such a humble and kind hearted man, we took so much time and he stayed till the end despite his busy schedule. God bless you sir.

L-R Lanre, Yomi, Ope

The White Wedding

We had spent so much time at the engagement and we were running late, I had dreams of a photo shoot before the wedding but it couldn't happen, we all dressed up in a hurry.

Bishop Onubogu came all the way from Enugu State. God bless you sir

Rev. Tunde Afe came all the way from Ekiti State. We celebrate you sir

L-R Rev. Tunde Afe, Pastor Iyke Samuels, Bishop Onubogu, Oba Adedapo Adewale Tejuoso

You may kiss the bride. Pastor Iyke Samuels came all the way from Benin. We appreciate you sir.

L-R Samuel, Siji, Lanre, Jubril, Muyo, Yomi, Bayo, Damilare and Kehinde

Celebrating the Life and Times of Archbishop Benson Idahosa 16 years after

We celebrate the life and times of a living legend. Yes! He lives on through his books and sermons which are still the most sought after, he lives on through the various missions, hospitals and the Benson Idahosa University, he lives on in the heart of young Christians like myself who are learning from the life of Papa.

 I was thinking of what I could do to honour this great man of God and I decided to contact Bishop F.E.B Idahosa and he sent this poem to me, it really does encapsulate and celebrate the life and times of the Archbishop.

Excerpts;

                                                             The man named Benson

Life,

Life with it twists and turns,

Indifferent about who gets hurts,

Doesn't listen even to the cry of a seemingly helpless baby,

Yet can hold a great destiny for those that may have been rejected, and left for dead

His mission began from a tender age, 

Living among relatives,

Deprived of basic necessities,

But always used his initiative,

Knowing that nothing changes,

sitting idle,doing nothing,

By another twist at near death experience, 

He encountered life,

That life,

turned Africa and indeed the world with the gospel of faith,

Acclaimed to have preached to more black than any white, and more whites than any black,

Held the crusade of the century,

Indeed,

his mission could not be deterred,

With evangelism, the supreme task.

He helped us understand what Christ really meant when he said begin from Jerusalem, then Judah, Samaria and to the uttermost parts of the world,

So he rightly began from his home city,

The ever popular black cradle of civilization,

Notorious for ills, witchcraft, and occult practices,

Soon became the city for Jesus,

Bringing the dead back to life literally and in all other areas,

Indeed a man on a mission,

The world had come to know.

As a wise farmer who gathers his harvest,

He could comprehend that winning the world and losing family in the process was too big collateral damage to incur,

He set the trend and carved a path for his family to walk, like he walked,

Receiving same commendation as Abraham, 

“I know he will command his house after me”,

Sure, 

his family mission field was never neglected.

When mission’s week is celebrated,

Its more than a man's life that was documented and being brought to remembrance,

But a deep sober reflection,

How are we handling our own mission field?

Have we gone into all the world beginning from our homes, streets, schools and offices, 

Or are we seeking global attention, 

When we lack no local commendation.

This man single handedly put the city of Benin again on the world map,

his name is a global brand, an icon for faith, as names like Billy Graham, Oral Roberts, TL Osborn, you will mention his; Idahosa 

Little wonder his first son was named faith.

His mission didn't end march 12th,

It only translated into a legacy,

Showing us there is no room for complacency,

as we never get life's quit notice,

of when our time on earth is due.

Some take pride in knowing this man personally,

But if you truly embark on your mission like he did,

others will take pride in knowing you personally,

Your mission is simply what God has called you to do,

This man did his, 

and we are celebrating today,

What are you doing that generations will celebrate tomorrow?

The harvest is out there,

The mission field is not in the church,

Quit playing church and be about your mission,

You still have time.

You can do much with the little you have, your widows mite could really be mighty

Could be a little more specific like,

give that smile, that hug, that helping hand, that listening ear, saying Jesus loves you to your family, friends, and colleagues,

Inspire the next generation with the gospel,

You may not be a dead raiser,

But with your support, encouragement and words of affirmation,

destinies you can help raise.

You don't have to be really wealthy to help another,

You just have to be ready,

To be used as a vessel,

Cos God loaded you with treasure in earthen vessel.

Remember your mission is unique to you,

Forget your neighbors field,

Focus on yours and look forward to its yield,

obeying as the spirit leads,

The scripture says my people perish for lack of knowledge,

Missions will go unaccomplished for lack of people.

You are the one,

This is the time,

Its never too late to be about your mission,

Cos in truth, its Gods mission.

Do something, 

Dare to believe.

You have been commissioned and empowered

Be about the mission,

No excuses,

Excuses are only good reasons for a bad result,

Make an impact, 

Through your mission,

no excuses.

Osagie Alex

The Power of Passion and the Spirit of the Warrior by Femi Fani-Kayode

There's something about the anointing that flows from the pen of a gifted writer such as Chief Femi Fani-Kayode. God gives us talents in many forms, for people like Lionel Messi, its their legs, for people like King David, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode and yours truly, the gift flows from our pen.

When I read this article, something stirred within me and I knew I should share it with the world.  This is one of the best I have ever read and I consider it a rare privilege to share this article on our blog.

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Until you hear the Scotsman play the bagpipes in the early morning mist of the Scottish highlands, you have heard nothing. Until you hear the Irish maiden sing ''O Danny Boy'' on the lush green fields of the Emerald Isle, you know nothing.

Until you hear the Welshman sing ''Men of Harlech'' in the beautiful valleys of Pontypool and Pontyprid, you have heard nothing. Until you see the English rose blossom and bloom in early spring and you hear the British Grenadiers sing ''God Save The Queen'', you have seen nothing. 

Until you see the ''Charge of the Light Brigade'' and witness the courage of ''the famous 600'', you know nothing. Until you see the Zulu warrior dance his battle dance on the hills of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift, you know nothing. 

Until you hear the Ashanti and the Yoruba sing songs of praise to the Living God, you have heard nothing. Until you see the Frenchman sing ''La Marseillaise'' and ''Je Ne Regrette Rien'', you know nothing.

Until you see brave men fight, suffer and die for a noble and just cause, you know nothing. Until you hear the cries, see the tears, read the words and feel the pain of a wounded, tormented and broken soul, you have seen nothing. 

Until you feel the passion of the wounded Messiah on the cross at Calvary, you know nothing.

All these unseen things inspire. They stir the spirit and move the soul. They breath and bleed passion. They ARE passion itself. And passion is the essence of life. It is the food of the compassionate and the sensitive spirit. 

It is the fuel of noble and courageous souls. It is the stuff of which gods and immortals are made. It is our passport to posterity- our key to future glory. Yet nothing and no-one epitomises the power of passion more than the spirit of the warrior.

The warrior is noble and strong. His resolve is firm and his commitment is total. His is to kill, to shed blood and to be killed. His is to die for his king and for a worthy cause. His is to protect and lay down his life for his faith, his nation, his people and his loved ones. 

What manner of men are these whose spirit speak of such valour and nobility? Consider the ancient Spartans and the Roman warriors of old. Consider the fearsome Vikings who believed that it was a curse to die a peaceful death and that the only way to heaven was to die violently and heroically in fearsome battle. Consider the greatest of all warriors that ever lived, the noble and gallant Achilles. 

Consider Alexander the Great who conquered the world with his sword. Consider King David, the greatest of all the kings of Israel, who was a man of blood and war and yet whom God so loved and who loved God more than any other. 

Consider David's "strongmen" who stood with him through thick and thin and who fought for and protected him to the very end. Consider their gallant captain, the mighty Joab and the others, Abishai, Asahel, Eleazer, the Tachomonite, Shammah, Benaiah, Eliam, Igal and Uriah the Hittite. 

Panam Percy Paul Testifies!

Hello everyone, I am sorry I have not published in a while, I had to take some time off to focus on some important matters, one of which was my wedding. Yes! I got married to the most beautiful woman in the world on February 15, 2014, and it was a wonderful event, you will see the pictures soon. We thank Jesus for His goodness.

Someone asked me to describe Panam Percy Paul and I said, he is to Gospel music what Sir Shina Peters is to Juju music and more. I grew up listening to Panam Percy Paul and I still listen to him today, the anointing that flows from the voice of this man of God is outstanding.  There was no greater gospel hit than ‘Come lets praise the Lord’ in the 90s.