Jane Chima

Being a Woman in 2020 is:  Being called a person who menstruates. Being called a tree because; no child Being called a man because you’re decisive and self motivated Becoming a bread winner because hubby lost his job Being a humble Bread Winner to avoid being called a witch who cost her husband his livelihood   Saying NO to rape Saying NO to molestations Saying No to Female Genital mutilations Saying   No to unwanted affections Saying NO to harassments of all kinds Saying NO to domestic abuse.   Having to explain CONSENT Having no desire for sex at 18 Having to explain your passion for work and why you need to make a living Having a husband who prefers to live single while being married to you Having to explain your singleness in your 30s Having to explain being 40 and having no children   Choosing to live alone and being badgered for it Choosing comfort over savings Choosing to trek home rather than accept free rides ...

Dunsin Oyekan (Picture from his Facebook Page) Pastor Damilola, who was a Song Leader and a Music Director in my church, loves posting short clips of ministrations. While scrolling through Instagram a couple of months ago, I breezed past his post on  Dunsin Oyekan . I didn't check the post and so didn't understand his seeming obsession with this particular guy. I blessedly found out why, last Friday and how powerful  Dunsin Oyekan  's ministrations were at #NOW2019. During introductions, fellow worshipers would scream and call him BABA! Dunsin Oyekan  came on stage to a loud ovation. His ministration was powerful and indeed, life changing.  My favorite songs are Amazing God, Breathe, Open Up, If all I say is Jesus. These songs have refused to leave my head, heart and mind for days now. He also ministered with Pastor William Mcdowell. View this post on Instagram ...

The Cover Of My First Book; The Cry Of Ishmael Early this month, I told my Facebook family that I am writing a book. This Cover Page is real  # forreal  proof that I am writing a book. It has been an interesting journey and I am forever grateful to God for the inspiration.  I am also grateful to people who see what I am still trying to see - the gift God gave me - The gift of Writing.  I will keep updating you . 

The Faith Tabernacle(Living Faith Church Worldwide Headquarters) Prison Ministry's Testimony and Awareness Day Event held on August 26, 2018 was a huge success!! We received good will messages from the Controller, Lagos Prisons Mr. Tunde Ladipo, Prison Fellowship of Nigeria officials, Covenant University officials and ofcourse, representatives of the Living Faith Church Worldwide authorities. Officials of Winners' Chapel, PFN, Prison Ministry and Lagos Prisons He says he conveyed this info to @AkinwunmiAmbode let's hope the governor will pass the message to his oga at the top. All the institutions in Nigeria need reforms. — Jane Chima (@JaneChima1) August 26, 2018 We were privileged to hear from 6 ex-inmates most of who were wrongly accused. The one that touched me most is that of Mr. Godwin Nwaokolo. Read his testimony below: Testimonies: Ex-inmates My name is  Godwin Nwaokolo. I n April 2008,at Ogun State where I sta...

Sometime ago, I lived in a compound that employed a Nigerien as gate man/security guard. His name was Abdul. He was friendly, spoke clean aboki English and would run errands only if you reward him in cash.  After living in that compound for a few weeks, I discovered that the room Abdul slept in was unpalatable. He had a terrible mattress, rain and Sun beat him there. The landlord refused to fix the room. His duties were to wash every tenant's car, run errands and to open/close the gate. I would watch in despair every time he brings out his mattress for the sun do dry after a heavy downpour and "pack" water from his "apartment". Worse, some of my co-tenants refused to pay their dues to him. The monthly contributions we paid were his salary.  Abdul came to me after a few months of being owed.  Abdul: Welcome madam, abeg I wan tell you something. Me: Wetin happen? Abdul: I wan tell you wetin I never tell anybody for this compound. These pe...

Hello guys, I was led to join the Prison Ministry in my church many moons ago. I had a desire to help people in many ways by providing resources,  my time, etc. Serving there has been a blessing.  Ikoyi Prison Entrance My first experience at Ikoyi Prison, Falomo was enriching. I left home early to avoid the usual Third Mainland Bridge traffic so that I could make it to the Prison and join my team mates on time so I was feeling drowsy. I was surprised when my team mate said I should not worry that the sleep would disappear as soon as we step in. She was right. I forgot the sleep and was emotional all through our stay/service. Before we entered the facility, we were thoroughly searched. Azzin!! Head to toe something. No phones allowed. No sharp objects either. Then I saw the men.  There were so many men. So many hungry and hopeful gazes at us. We were led to the Church, yes, there are two churches and a mosque in that facility. I was impressed an...

Hello Guys, I was at our(Living Faith Church Worldwide) Midweek Service Last Night. Having read his book Understanding Divine Direction, I put two and two together and was able to take notes that I wanna share. A lot of us are divided on life issues. I shake my head when I see headlines on Tithing and why we should pay or not pay.  Questions like "how do I know he is the one" comes up on every blog/social media. I hope the notes that I took from the service will help. It certainly helped me. You can also hear/watch the message via this Youtube Link For How God Leads Today Sermon By Bishop Oyedepo Sermon: How God Leads Today(March 7, 2018) Texts from  Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:21 What are the requirements for Divine Guidance? 1. Be full of the word of God. To defeat the devil, you must be word loaded to avoid misguidance. God guides us today via His Word or you'd be misguided. Ps 119:105. It is the standard that helps you identify what's not from God'...

Hi guys, Jenny at #WOTGK2017 I  started 2017 with a resolve to mingle with people. Go to concerts, shows, events, musicals, you name it. So, when I saw the advert for  #WOTGK2017 conference organised and founded by Joys Oyedepo, I set my calendar for that day. It was awesome. We had a great time in God's presence, I tell you. We also had to privilege of meeting and touching,  our mentors, great women of God; in my opinion. Women like Dr. Ada Sonia, Mrs. Kemi Oyedepo, Nkechi Harry Ngonadi(NHN), Mrs. Yemi(Joys' former teacher), Joys and my favorite, Mrs. Tolu Ijogun(Pastor Bimbo and Taiwo Odukoya's daughter).  NHN and her runway models. T he conference which was held at the ALDC, Covenant University was the second event since it was founded. I met young ladies from within and outside Lagos.  I made a new friend! I made a new friend. We bonded until we entered the hall before 10am; which was the time the confere...

Hi guys, I joined the Prison Ministry in my church last year for personal reasons. I was not prepared for Falomo Prison, Ikoyi. Neither was I prepared for the stories from inmates. I may share my experiences at the facility later. Today I want to blog about something else. Last Sunday, January 21,  I was privileged by God's grace, to attend a Prison Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) meeting and it was an eye-opening experience. It felt like an old school party in a good way because I was the youngest there and there were many people, most of them in there 60s - 80s. The group spent an hour to honour the outgoing Chairman also known as Chaplain General Reverend Solomon Dipe . What touched me the most was how long; 40 years he spent saving, helping offenders. Assuring them that God is for them and helping them settle in life. See How Surprised He Was At The Honour He told us not to worry about not getting rewards. He said he got his reward afte...