It is a common yet flawed assumption that children belong to their parents. Many, particularly in African societies, operate under the illusion that biological connection equals ownership. But let us pause for a moment and reflect – who among us can claim ownership of another’s soul? Who among us chose their own entry into this world? The truth is as old as time itself: we do not own our children; they are God’s, lent to us for a time, to be raised and nurtured, not possessed and manipulated. The Divine Custodianship of Parenthood Children are not commodities to be controlled, coerced, or commanded at will. They are gifts from the Almighty, entrusted into our care for a fleeting season. Psalm 127:3 reminds us, “Lo, children are a heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.” The language is clear: they are a heritage, not an acquisition. Parents are custodians, not owners. In Genesis, when God blessed humanity with the ability to multiply, He did not ...
Please, 🙏 follow and click on this link: https://www.iwemi.com/outside-the-gold-circle , and buy or share: OUTSIDE THE GOLD CIRCLE – A Captivating Journey into the Margins of Power By Emmanuel Okom In Outside the Gold Circle, Emmanuel Okom crafts an unforgettable tale of longing, legacy, and the silent war between tradition and progress. Set in the fictional village of Inibosinbo, the novel is a moving exploration of how ordinary people, trapped outside systems of power, wealth, privilege and opportunity - the metaphorical "gold circle" - fight for relevance in a world that demands they remain voiceless.At the heart of the story is Ukaani Irikwom, a weathered but dignified farmer and ex-Biafran soldier whose deepest desire is to see his son, Lucky, rise beyond the reach of village drudgery. But five years after graduation, Lucky remains jobless—an echo of a generation betrayed by a republic that promises progress but p...