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WHAT IF YOUR CHILD IS GAY?

GUEST POST BY MATTHEW 'FEMI ADEDOYIN The number of gays, lesbians and bisexuals who visit our office is increasing by the day. Some do not know how they started getting attracted to the same sex while some got introduced to it by peers and colleagues. Some started the act because they are looking for acceptance. For some, it was a way to get back at their parents. Some watched it on the TV while some others see it as a way to express rebellion. Many whom I have had the privilege of working with have different reasons and excuses but one thing they have in common is that THEY ARE SEEKING FOR LOVE. See, we all have the tendency to become anything depending on what we see and hear consistently, especially in our formative years. At two, a child begins individuating and by age twelve, the child becomes an individual. This means that the formative years (character and value development age) of a child start from two and end by the time the child clocks twelve. In th...

I'M GRATEFUL TO YOU!!!

When 2017 made a grand entrance, my heart was confident in the Lord to make it a year of satisfaction for me and for you as He promised. Then came Save A Girl Child Outreach in January, when together, we led 69 girls to Jesus Christ , freely distributed 247 copies of the book TAMAR to the girls, educated and counseled them over sexual abuse. March made a merry host to Eagle's Soar Conference during which you gave your resources, attended and together we led 9 youths to Jesus Christ and  exposed 100 young people to a life changing encounter with the Holyghost. July made a jolly introduction to Tamar's Pouch Conference , during which  50 young women were encouraged, strengthened and inspired to live fulfilled lives,  knowing that God was obsessed with them. And then the memorable  JTOW outreach at Makoko. Together , we dewormed 250 children and ministered to well over 1000 people via the truth of the love of Jesus Christ , 25 sacks...

CHECKLIST FOR SUCCESSFUL TEEN YEARS

Oh the wonders of oestrogen and testosterone (female and male hormones respectively), committed to making our bodies look like those of dad and mom. The bliss of having our tummy rumble with butterflies. How did the butterfly enter our tummy? Who even discovered it was butterfly that danced inside of us when we saw that cool dude or babe we were attracted to? The treasured season of sneakers and leggings, ear phones and smart phones, make-up and perfumes, cliques and bands! Oh wait a minute, did I forget to mention role models and star imitation?  LOL Being a teenager is one of the priceless moments in life. It’s just so unfortunate that most people don’t navigate this season successfully. It’s really not our fault that teen years feel somewhat bumpy. Everyone is busy talking to adults and children that they can’t tell the difference between us and children.  Can’t they see the busts on our once flat chests; can’t they notice our once soprano voices...