When you remove something from its usual place, it creates a void that needs to be filled. During this time, I stepped back from social media, Afrobeats, and rooms that don’t glorify God, while focusing more on scripture study, meditation, and intentional conversations with friends.

Despite years of education and prestigious positions, I realized that my identity extended far beyond my job title. It's a lesson I've carried with me into my current role. While our careers are undoubtedly important, they're not synonymous with our identities or our purpose.

Have you ever been part of a group friendship where you never spent one-on-one time with the individuals in the group? That's friendship by association. Personal encounters are vital for nurturing a friendship with God.

What is the driving force in your life? As believers, we immediately want to say “God.” But upon closer inspection, we may find ourselves being driven by other, less desirable forces. These "bad drivers" can take many forms…