Category Archives: Stuff of Kings

This paper aims to discuss the subject matter of corporate governance in the body of Christ. This discussion is critical at this point in the body of Christ, especially in Nigeria, in view of the leadership crisis the nation is experiencing. The church, as the light of the world, the ground and pillar of truth has a lot to teach and demonstrate about leadership.

For simplicity, the questions it desires to answer will be first presented and the rest of the paper will seek to answer them in no order; other related questions will be presented in the course of the paper. The questions are enumerated to help identification in discussing the answers provided.

Context

The discussion of corporate ... Read more

Earlier in 2015, I was invited to make a presentation at a brainstorming session on development practice in Nigeria. Our aim was to fashion out the possible engagement focus for a particular organisation. At the end of the session, we all agreed that achieving socio-economic development is at the heart of development in Africa, which can only occur when we have sustainable productive entities (profitable firms). –  Corporate Social Responsiblity (CSR) was discussed too.

A good development agenda must therefore be holistic and should address the challenges that limit our competitiveness as a nation, rather than focusing on increasing specific inputs. This is because even ... Read more

In August 1939, Albert Einstein, who had fled Nazi Germany some years earlier, wrote a letter to President Franklin D. Roosevelt informing him of his concerns about Germany’s capacity to develop a nuclear weapon and made suggestions on how America could so same. In response, Roosevelt set up the Manhattan project, to work on developing a nuclear bomb, the project was successful and resulted in the historical bombing of Hiroshima and a few days later, of Nagasaki in August 1945.

Afterwards, the world will never remain the same; we’ve developed a relatively cheap way to annihilate humans.

After, a thoughtful consideration of the damage done and the implications in the ... Read more

The question of the deadness of God is one that had resonated well in literal circles in the not too distant past and in this text, I seek to outline points for and against these positions within the context of observed human realities. In other words, I refer to the attitude and whims of contemporary society with respect to this theme.

Note that the question does not say “is there a God?” rather it posits that He had actually existed but no longer does. Consider it from the perspective of an observer of contemporary society and religion; of our practices, value system and evolving culture.

Before we continue, please note that the deadness of God is not a logical posture because ... Read more

Leaders are dealers in hope. They are not hope-dealers because they are more optimistic than the rest of the team but because they are less afraid – not unafraid – to follow their instincts. They smell out water and follow the chase, some have died before they found water but the ones we celebrate today are those who found their chase just before the last breadth.

Often times, their chase is not entirely rational especially at first, at least to the onlooker. It is not that leaders are entirely irrational but often operate with different hues of rationality. Much more than others, the leader is much more prone to cross-examine herself; as she is operating by a higher yardstick. The fears ... Read more

Faith is not man’s quest for God, it cannot be, for where can he find Him? It is God’s quest for man; hence, genuine acts of Faith are best seen in man’s response to the passions of God. When the Scripture says “seek Me and you shall find Me”, it is not because of the greatness of our efforts but in our response to the one who so earnestly seeks us. The true seeker is truly sought. Yes, in many ways, God has been really looking for you.

Man's righteousness therefore is not a product of good deeds but in the obedience to God. If you have really tried hard at being good, you would agree that the self awareness posture required to pursue righteousness quickly leads to the discovery ... Read more

SCENE ONE

THE BEGINNING

Truth often times cannot be simply stated or we would have no need of teachers, or at best it would be a parable. This is not an apology but rather an explanation for the length of this write up, contained herein are my contemplations and attempt to glean wisdom from a multitude of teachers, if this article is lengthy it is because their thoughts and words were much.

(it is advised that you read a scene per time and digest the thoughts before the next),

We will begin with examining the meaning behind the statement;  “Whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks understanding; he who does it destroys his own soul. “ Prov. 6: 32

The feelers ... Read more

It wouldn't dim the lights

Or dull the applause

Though I do it myself

For public applause is never a chance thing

Bad luck has never held back a nation

Neither will good luck save it

It would take awareness and commitment

It would take me

I am unique, impregnated with change

Destined a light

A destiny that calls my name

A call I must heed

Though there be other calls

Calls for moderation and caution

Given by loving loving hearts

Some by referees that will never play

Calls that would have killed Edison and emasculated David

Calls to feed my need

Visible calls

I however choose to heed the invisible

And ... Read more