A Reading Journey
Faith in Public Life
Prayer → Conscience → Citizenship → Leadership → Common good
Writing at the meeting point of Christian conviction, political responsibility, government and the life of a nation.
A considered path
Faith, God & Formation
DELIVER US — AND EQUIP US
Prayer must ask God not only to deliver Nigeria from what overwhelms us, but also to equip us with the wisdom, character, competence and courage required to obey, build and sustain a flourishing nation.
Faith, God & Formation
The Only Clue to What Man Can Do
History confronts us with what fallen people and systems can become, while Scripture directs the Church beyond politics and progress to God’s burden for salvation.
Leadership, Character & Stewardship
WHEN A NATION LOSES ITS HEART
A nation loses its heart when power, abundance and religion become detached from compassion, justice, repentance and obedient responsibility.
Leadership, Character & Stewardship
YOU CANNOT HIRE ENOUGH POLICE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE ABSENCE OF CHARACTER
No amount of policing can substitute for the moral formation and conscience that families, churches and institutions must cultivate.
Nigeria, Society & the Common Good
REFORM vs REVOLUTION: Why Nigeria Needs a Mindset Awakening — Not Just Policy Changes
Nigeria needs more than policy reform: durable change requires a deeper awakening in mindset, responsibility and civic culture.
Leadership, Character & Stewardship
Banking is Trust by Francis Madojemu
I was reminded of this by a sermon today by Dr Tunde Adegbola at our Church The Bridge Network City Church, Ibadan Nigeria but before I give you an overview and application of the sermon principles to our country today, I must tel.
Leadership, Character & Stewardship
Vision & Values
Kingdom vision is sustained when shared values reproduce the King’s character and will in everyday practice.
Faith, God & Formation
GOD & ELECTIONS
God & Taking Sides! GOD & ELECTIONS Eight years ago I published the introductory part of the article below which was expanded on and now being published again simply because of what is at stake and it’s even more relevant this tim.
Nigeria, Society & the Common Good
Paul Volcker & Ray Dalio | State of The Nation Interview | More Relevant Today in 2022
There is no training for governmental management in our institutions but there are many in business yet without government there is no business – noted in 2022 – for those of us who believe in prayer we must look again at what we.
Faith, God & Formation
Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy
There are 2 dark clouds gathering around our country Nigeria – this new variant of COVID 19 & the need to be proactive and sensitive in the nation, government and our prayers in the church The second cloud is the fuel subsidy remo.
Nigeria, Society & the Common Good
Another Strike Hmmm!
Strike again, even though we know this is not about fuel subsidy removal but a consequence of many years of bad leadership, lack of foresight, corruption and negligence.
Faith, God & Formation
God & Elections: Taking Sides
Four years ago, I published the introductory part of the article below which I am expatiating upon here simply because of what is at stake.
Faith, God & Formation
Tough Choices: Clear Victories
Tough Choices: Clear Victories – Picture Coutresy: I watch all the permutations for this country right now and my heart flutters but my confidence in God is strong and I am hopeful, not just for us, but for my children and their c.
Nigeria, Society & the Common Good
Cause & Effect: Corruption & Terrorism
Corruption and terrorism are connected expressions of broken incentives, institutions and character, demanding attention to causes rather than symptoms alone.
Faith, God & Formation
Rulers Are God’s Agents
Lord, give us leaders such that it would be to Your glory to give us the victory through them!” – Derek Prince As we approach this 2015 year’s election for which many of us consider to be decisive about the future of this nation a.
Faith, God & Formation
WHEN GOOD NEWS LOSES THE BAD NEWS
The Gospel must neither manufacture fear nor minimise humanity’s real condition, but truthfully name sin, alienation and death before making Christ and grace unmistakably greater.
Work, Enterprise & Human Flourishing
DESIGNED FOR DIFFICULTY
Difficulty is not always evidence of wrong placement; God may form people of conviction, wisdom, excellence and practical skill within hard environments so that His life becomes visible through the answers they build and the people they serve.