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How to deal with pressure to marry from parents and society

How to deal with pressure to marry from parents and society by Bibi Babatunde-Ikotun In this video, I shared 5 tips that can help you deal with the pressure to get married from your parents, loved ones and society at large. Whether you're a man or woman, this video will encourage you.  Do you know how to deal with the pressure to marry from parents and society? Do you need practical ways to deal with the pressure to marry? I know single people can't escape the "when will you marry" question from well-meaning but nosy loved ones but you can shake off the pressure that comes with this question.  Nobody pressured into marriage ever made the best decision. Marriage is forever, you have to calm down and make the best possible decision about it.  I hope this video helps you. Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV) There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: Let me know what you think. With love, Bibi

4 Practical Ways to Not Conform to this World

4 Practical Ways to Not Conform to this World by Toyosi Adegunle Have you ever thought about how and why you seem to take on the culture of someone or a particular area as soon as you feel relaxed? Well, I have, because some of us are quick to adapt to behaviours, cultures as well as take on new values. Sometimes, it’s good, most times, it’s not. Still in the same line of thought, living in a new country or environment can shapen your personality, behaviour or mindset. No matter how much you seem to blend in, you will not always be comfortable because it isn’t really home. As a believer, one thing you need to pay close attention to is adaptability and conformity to seemingly "right" but wordly values and standards. By now, you should know that the devil always does the exact opposite of the word of God, hence his inspired-values are nowhere near God’s standards. Romans 12:2 (‭NKJV‬‬). “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, th...

What do Nigerians eat? (Street food edition)

I love food and I'm not ashamed to say so. I love street food as well, I think it is very addictive. When I think about street food I wonder what makes it so good, Is it because it is made on the street side? Does that give it more authenticity? Who invented street food? Street food is all over the world, from corn dogs in downtown Denver, to funnel cake in Chicago to roasted corn in Lagos; you can always find street food in cities. I really can't explain why street food tastes so much better than its homemade or restaurant made version. We do have many street food options in Nigeria especially in the cities, everyone is on the go. It is a perfect opportunity to eat for city dwellers. I tried to rank this list from my best to least favourite but it was really difficult. I love everything on this list. I just love food so much, don't you dare judge me! Let's get right into it, shall we? Chicken suya cooking Suya Everyone I know loves suya, it's ...

African time and how it works

If you have one or two African friends you may or may not have gotten the concept of African time. Africa time in simplistic terms is having a relaxed attitude towards time. This concept is influenced by the less rigorous-scheduled lifestyle found in Most Africa countries opposed to the more clock-bound pace of daily life in Western Countries. North American and a few European countries are monochronic, while the Middle East, Latin American and Sub-Saharan Africa are Polychronic. Not to use communication jargon but monochromic cultures are developed to be punctual, work on one thing at a time, don't like to be interrupted; they focus on personal efficiency rather than organizational goal in their daily life. To this group, time is linear. On the polychronic end time is cyclical. Punctuality is not very important and interrupting a busy person is not a bad thing as well. In Lagos, Nigeria where "time is money" there are large elements of polychronic culture...