The Oscar Ajoku Blog

Back then in the 90’s, it was difficult being yourself. At least for me. At least for a lot of kids. There was always a standard to live up to; your parent’s, society’s etc. I’m not saying it’s not the same now, with the plethora of people being driven by TikTok and Instagram standards; it is. Just that back then, there weren’t a lot of options. Or should I say, not a lot that you thought you typically stood a chance at. In other words, you were conditioned to be freely allowed to be a bunch of things except what you oftentimes wanted the most.  Anyway, there were also the ones who got away, pursuing their own dreams and didn’t give a care in the world about what anyone else thought. But for others, they were subjected to be what was assumed right, safe or just merely achievable. In those days, as it also is today, the easiest way to navigate such ways was timidity. Arguing with your guardians or teachers over a case you knew you were going to lose was clearly a waste of time. No o...

On any given day, I would have chosen to title this “ What I would do if I was a billionaire, ” however this will do for today. A preacher in the United States, Frank W. Gunsaulus, already utilized the same title but with the word millionaire and not billionaire during a sermon in the late 1800’s and it led to the birth of Illinois Institute of Technology. Nevertheless, the result wasn’t ingrained in his choice of title, but in the passion that drove his proposal and the openheartedness of that one man amongst many who heard it and received it.  So, rather than bicker over proper article titles, let’s focus on what’s most important—possibilities. You see, giving back to society is one of the most used modern day cliché terms, but as much as it is cliché it is also very necessary. It is necessary because it’s how we find our inner celestial nature. The very reason for the creation of mankind was to give back to creation. In Genesis, the command of God to man all revolved around givi...

  This title has become a very popular statement among a certain group of Christians around the world; and while logically or literally it may appear to be wrong because every living being that can will itself to do a thing can also wield the same willpower to not do certain things. And so, we can say God cannot lie, God cannot fail etc. Yet at the same time, when God needed the King called Ahab to be lied to, He sent a deceptive spirit into one of the king’s seers to achieve that. When the same king assumed God wouldn’t fail because he thought wrong, in that God would grant him victory, he fell in battle. In other words, on the surface, it’s a conclusion that cannot be true of anyone when you carefully analyze all the premises surrounding this argument. However, this is more contextual than anything else. First because we cannot compare the ways of man to the ways of a god.  We can’t juxtapose the limitations of physical qualities when metaphysical features intervene. And esp...

 MONTHLY SPECIAL!!!! Suffering is often seen as a consequence of ill actions, but in reality it is the simplest symptomatic proof of life. It’s the evidence that one is alive—and just as significant to the sustainability of the human ecosystem as all other forms of growth, because suffering in itself is a form of growth.  The human soul and mind are conformed to develop through moments of joy and suffering. Perhaps not intellectual growth, or of any terrestrial form, but the type that borne self-realization and acceptance. If one is attentive, it can be easily realized that it is at this point we find our truest selves, our deepest ideas, and our inevitable truths.  All living things suffer; it’s a cancerous side effect of being alive we can’t but do without. The only difference is based on what we define as suffering. And because we see different things through different lenses and in differing lights, we assume some do and others don’t—suffer, that is. But this isn’t tr...

  DAILY VITAMIN  - Celebrating Fathers If you are, have or know a father, it's imperative that you know how valuable that role is to any society. So this is me saying I appreciate you. We all do. And since it's Father's Day in some parts of the world, it is pertinent that you're told. The work of a father can never be undermined. You are one of the pillars of society, because just like mothers you are responsible for building successful families. And successful families define successful societies. Hence the importance of a father. In other words, if you're reading this and haven't told your father or as a woman your husband who is also a father just how important he is, especially when he's been good to you and others, you're cheating him, and so you should so. I grew up not being able to completely express my feelings to others. For instance, I couldn't tell anyone "I love you" not even my father; and I do love him. Hopefully, I'll do...

DAILY VITAMIN - Stay True To Yourself "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." ( James 1:2-4 NIV) Life can often feel like a stormy sea. In these moments, it’s easy to let our circumstances define us. We may feel overwhelmed, lost, or even tempted to compromise our values and beliefs. However, it is crucial to remember that our identity is not rooted in our situations but in who we are as individuals and, more importantly, in our relationship with God. When faced with adversity, we have a choice: to let our circumstances dictate our character or to rise above them, holding steadfast to our true selves. The trials we encounter can serve as powerful teachers. They can refine our faith, deepen our compassion, and enhance our understanding of grace. Consider the story o...

 DAILY VITAMIN -  Unleash The GOD In You "Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely you have revived, freely give." (Matthew 10:8) As we begin, I want you to know that this will be the longest devotional you might ever read but it will be worth it, I promise. With that, let's go on. In our theme scripture, Jesus tells us to do four things. And here are four things I need you to know before we proceed. He'd never have told us to do these things if we couldn't or didn't have it in us to. This came right after He had given His disciples power. Note, this is figurative; at least to us because unlike Peter and co. who had to wait till Jesus died to receive His Holy Spirit, we received Him the day we got born again, and His power as He came upon us. He didn't set any conditions to this other than us believing. He carefully ordered this list of tasks according to difficulty. Don't worry, all this will make sense as we go on. F...