Olaniyi Olanrewaju

My name is Aiyegbusi Joan Anuoluwa. I had my first degree in Kogi State University, Anyigba. I read Sociology. I attended the Nigerian Christian Fellowship of Evangelical Student (NIFES). It was the largest fellowship and till today, I feel the actual degree I got from KSU is not just the academic one but more importantly, a spiritual one. My life was not Complete without fellowship, I missed fellowship only a few times which may not be up to 5 times during my entire stay in school. Most days, when I returned home, there was so much burden to press on in prayer, the sermon geared. It was there I saw raw manifestations of the Holy Spirit, where men are slain under the Holy Ghost. God had invested so much in me. The fellowship had about 13 central executives,  by God's grace, I was the Drama coordinator. The 13 of us had retreats every beginning of a semester, we fasted and had executive meetings on Wednesday, we also wake up early to pray together in the early hours of the da...

I am Odoba Olajide Clement, a graduate of the University of Ibadan. Upon my admission into the Nigerian premiere university, the news was shared with folks and was greeted with congratulatory messages. My Youth Fellowship President advised that I should join a spiritually sound fellowship on campus. Having enquired of the Lord, I had a release in my spirit to join the Anglican Students' Fellowship, where I later became the branch Vice President, President and National General Secretary. Maintaining a balanced life was arduous initially as juggling between academic, social, spiritual and other extracurricular activities was alien to me. I made sure I was serious with the things of God. So it could be said that I was on fire for God. The first semester ended, and like most freshmen on campus, I couldn’t wait to go home. I live a normal life at home. Second semester had started, and as a worker in the fellowship, you’re expected to resume early. It was Wednesday evening of the...

My name is Bolaji Ifeoluwa O. I graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University in May 2016 and i was opportune to serve as the *sister's coordinator* of my fellowship (The Apostolic Church Student Fellowship of Nigeria). Serving God in that capacity twice opened up my mind to some essential routine requisite for consistent spiritual growth. All of which I still engage in till date. To keep myself alligned with God, firstly I ensure I pray daily, mind you not necessarily a long hour prayer like 10/12hrs (*smiles*) but I make sure my heart is always conversing with Him with my thoughts, I do "funny things" like asking how He wants my day to go and other seemly things. Hope you aren't wondering if I get responses because I do. Secondly, I read books and listen to messages which makes me stay focused and keeps me in check. Lastly, reading write-ups from mentors- men I respect and trust the grace of God upon their lives. This gives more light into certain issues and les...

In Paul's letter to the Ephesians, he prayed that they may be able to comprehend with all the saints the dimensions of the love of God and know the love of God that surpasses knowledge, thus inferring that there are depths of the Christain life that we can only be experienced as a community. I'm Oluwamuyiwa Fasina, a graduate of Pharmacology from the University of Lagos where my Christain walk really started even though I was saved shortly before I got into school, I got baptised in the Holy Spirit while in 100l during one of the prayer meetings of my 'departmental' fellowship (Medical Science Students' Fellowship). The main fellowship I was with was The Redeemed Christain Fellowhip (RCF) where I served in the Bible-Study and Technical unit, I served as the Assisstant Academic Secretary and Assisstant Organising Secretary in my penultimate and final years respectively. I graduated in 2014 before proceeding for NYSC the following year in Jos, Plateau State. Th...

As much as I spend a lot of time on the social media, I don't like trends. Trends can be very interesting and engaging. Twitter trends are more hilarious and educating than Facebook trends. Often times, I find many of the trends as distractions to what seems to be important to me at those times. In fact, some are simply antagonizing such that, they emphasize what I'm learning to ignore. Believers should get fascinated by the trends happening in heaven much more than the trends that take place in this region. I have been wowed on occasions when I get to know what is going on in heaven and compare it with the trends around here. Wouldn't it be interesting if we get to know the gists going on the Angels. Or the discussions between Abraham and maybe Joshua. What would they be thinking about in heaven currently? We must allow the things of heaven to fascinate us and fill our minds and thoughts. Even our God has thoughts which is available to anybody that is connected...

Before I start sharing the stories of my friends, I will share something with you which I believe that anybody that decides to live out this principle will never know lukewarmness. I am a member of an interdenominational organization in Ibadan, Nigeria. It is a youth organization whose vision is to raise Godly leaders that will make global impact in their fields of assignment. We meet every week to pray and strengthen ourselves with the Word. Anywhere I find myself, I always get involved in the running of the organization because I know that labourers are always strong! You can not get to a market and see the people that helps with load looking weak and out of strength. They are always strong and eager to carry the load of customers either on their head or with their wheelbarrow. It's the same thing in the church. The people who are involved in the running of the church are always strong. In the organization I joined, I am a member of a unit meets twice a month. During ...

Just like I promised, this is the second part of my story of how the Lord has been able to keep my walk with Him fresh ever since I left the university. I must say this that I haven't attained, so I am still pressing just you are also. I will be sharing some things that I believe would help you to keep your walk with God fresh. So, sit back and let's enjoy this ride with the Holy Spirit. God brings encounters our way to energize is to follow Him more closely and more passionately, so encounters plays a major role in our walk with the Lord. Encounters can come through several ways. One way that the Lord brings encounters our way is through 'special programs'. Really, no program is special to God. His purposes may just be different from time to time. Attending programs is a way to stay informed about the things of the Spirit. Last year, I attended a program and the encounter of the meeting lasted with me for about 4 months. I couldn't just recover. There ar...

One day during my final year, I was praying for the members of my fellowship when the Lord told me that I am investing into nations. I didn't get what He meant by nations as what I had in mind was just the members of my fellowship. You must know that there is a purpose of God hanging over your shoulder and fulfilling that purpose requires time. It takes time to fulfill purpose. Our walk with God is what determines if we will be able to fulfill the purpose or not. Following God is not a myth. It is real and you must know that there is only one way to keep up and that's through SACRIFICE. Following God is not an activity that is convenient. Right from campus, I knew that it is impossible to follow God at my convenience. Settle it in your mind. If you will follow God, you will inconvenient yourself because there won't be time to study or pray at all. We have been deceived if we think time will allow us to have fellowship with God. The only way out is sacrifice. Yo...