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Nothing Do You!

Posted by on February 15, 2012 No comments

 

Today I was trying to contact two of my friends on blackberry. The messages were not delivered and I began to wonder if my BIS subscription has expired. Even though I had not received any notification I had reasons to suspect because just a few days before my Airtel step up plan had expired and I did not receive any notification. Just as I was about to check when I paid my last subscription fee I received a BB message from a friend. It was at that point that I realized that there was nothing wrong with my phone. Perhaps their own BIS subscriptions had expired or their phones were off or out of their network coverage area.
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Healing Without Scars.

Posted by on January 19, 2012 No comments

In the course of my power biking experience I have been involved in quite a number of accidents. Fortunately, injuries sustained were minimal as God was on my side and I was kitted in all but one occasion. Unlike many others, I broke no bones and have no stitches. All I have are 3 little scars – one my arm and two on my right leg. One of the scars on my right leg is near my knee and is not particularly pretty. Unlike the third scar (which in actual fact is not a scar but just a slightly dark part of my skin) it did not heal well. Even though it was not as big as the third wound, it took longer to heal and the scar that was left behind was quite ugly. Now don’t have funny pictures in your head about my legs. Trust me my legs are still hot! (Just kidding). But in actual fact you would not really notice them unless I point them out to you. So the question is

“How come the smaller and less serious wound left a bigger scar than the greater?

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THE REAL YOU – WHAT vs WHO

Posted by on July 28, 2011 4 comments

In the school of life I sometimes withdraw and sit back at the observers’ row. For me such times are really refreshing and enlightening because it is at times like these that I have learnt key lessons which have shaped my perspectives and approach to life.

One particular area that I have observed with particularly interest is man’s discovery of  purpose – a realization and acceptance of that thing that he believes he has been placed on earth to do. Over time I have identified it as the key ingredient that separates the men from the boys, that thing that makes the great men of this world bounce back after life deals them a heavy blow. It is that thing that sets the limits to a man’s greatness in life. Read more »

THE WALK… THE CHASE!!!

Posted by on February 19, 2008 9 comments

I got converted in February 1999 and since then my sincere desire has been to do the will of The One who saved me. A couple of years after my new birth experience, I listened to a teaching on purpose… the unique reason for which I am on earth. It sparked off a strong desire to discover my purpose and fulfill my destiny. I spent several years seeking the face of God to reveal to me the reason why he placed me on earth. I read several books on the subject and listen to several teaching but all I was able to get from them was an anchor scripture and a shallow revelation into the depth of that scripture. It was quite frustrating.

As I grew before the Lord, my thirst to discover what he wanted me to do became consuming. I took time out on several occasions to fast and pray about it. Each time I Read more »

A VERY BEAUTIFUL YEAR TO YOU!!!

Posted by on January 16, 2008 No comments

Hello friends,

A very beautiful year to you!!! May you fulfill your goals and aspirations as you set your heart to achieve them and your hands to work them out. May the land yield its increase to you and may you find favour in relevant places. This is my prayer for you this year.

Looking back at last year there are sooooooooooooo many things to thank God for. He granted me grace to achieve several feats which seemed like fantasies only seven years ago. He granted me journey mercies on my several trips. I cannot recall how many trips I made by air from Lagos to other parts of the country and I am still here. I covered several thousand kilometers by road, sometimes at neck breaking speed yet… I am still here. Got serious with photography only last year and I am already getting paid for my works. Met quality people who have influenced my life positively. These are just a few of the many things He did for me last year. There are many others too personal to mention on the world wide web.

I would like you to take a few minutes to look back into your 2007 and identify those things that God did and the  people he brought into your life… I am sure you would have a myriad of things to thank Him for.

So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and thank Him and go into 2008 with great confidence and a strong assurance that He is set to do greater things.

HAVE A BEAUTIFUL YEAR!!!

- Deji Olatunde

I AM BACK!!!

Posted by on December 4, 2007 3 comments

Hello Friends,

Let me start by thanking you all for your care and concern while my blog was down. Your calls, text messages and emails were really encouraging.

My service providers experienced a hitch in their system which resulted in the loss of my data. However, thanks to Kayode Muyibi, I have been able to recover most of my articles through Googles cached webpages. I will begin reposting them very soon.

In the mean time, we are doing everything possible to ensure that www.dejiolatunde.com is restored in greater glory.

I would also use this opportunity to thank my friend and coach, Deolu Akinyemi, who has been very supportive in the recovery process. Deolu your friendship is invaluable. I am truly grateful.

Alot has happened during this period of silence and there is a lot to share.

My first article would be posted by Monday. I am sure you would benefit greatly from it. Why not make it a date with me on Monday, December 17, 2007?

Looking forward to reading your comments.

Deji Olatunde

www.deji.shutterchance.com

LET IT PASS!!!

Posted by on September 21, 2007 7 comments

It was weekend again. All that was on my mind was submitting the documents to my client and leaving the towers. I had to catch the Virgin Nigeria 18.35 flight out of Abuja. I just hoped that Mercy would not have closed by the time I got upstairs.

Mercy was not there when I got upstairs. She did not come to work that day! Fortunately, Ebun was there to receive the documents from me. After acknowledging receipt of the documents, I grabbed the acknowledgment copy and headed for the lift. Luckly, I did not have to wait for long before the lift came by. When the doors pulled open, I got in to find there was no one else in it apart from the lift operator. It was a quite ride all the way from the 6th floor till we reached the 2nd floor. The lift operator broke the silence when he greeted in a low, timid voice

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WHAT A GOD!!!

Posted by on July 5, 2007 1 comment

Hi All,

Hmmm… Where do I start from?

I apologise for being Absent Without Leave. It’s been over 6 weeks now since I last posted anything. I’d like to thank all of you for visiting and dropping comments during my silence. It was really encouraging to know that even while I was away lives were still being blessed.

A lot happened while I was away. I travelled to Abuja for my younger sister’s wedding on the 24th of May, then to Benin the next week for a friend’s wedding and then to Ondo the following week for yet another friend’s wedding. A couple of weeks later the NLC strike came along. It was a refreshing time for me. I stayed indoors and did a lot of meditation.

Only last week, June 24th precisely, I cycled out of Club Freedom for the first time (the $6,000 was a life saver). I used part of the returns to buy accessories for my camera and invested the rest. For the first time in a very long while, I did not bother checking my account to see whether salaries had been paid. I am presently on traveller again waiting for my second cycle which should happen before the middle of July (God being on my side). 

Currently, I am preparing for my first wedding photography contract. It will be taking place on Saturday, July 7, 07 in Lagos. I am preparing hard and looking forward to it. Friends and colleagues all over have been sending me materials, counsel and tips on how to make it a great hit. One even sowed a seed towards the purchase of equipment. Thank you for your support and for believing in me. I will not disappoint you.

Today, I would be sharing a personal Psalm which I wrote during my morning devotion while I was at home on holiday 9 years ago. I could not help but write down my amazement as I sat by the river bank behind our family house in Abuja. As I watched the sun rise, the clear river flow, the crows playing and the gentle breeze blowing I  marvelled at the splendor of the creator.

I hope this puts you in a right frame of mind to worship the creator.

Enjoy!!!
Deji Olatunde
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O Lord My God!
How great you are!
Your might is displayed in all creation
Your love calls out from all creation

How can anyone say you do not exist?
When all nature speaks of your goodness
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OPTION THREE!!!

Posted by on May 17, 2007 1 comment

Hallo friends,

I hope your week has been great.

In this episode of Manna we will be looking at a powerful correction formula I have tagged Option Three.

Find out what it’s all about.

Enjoy!

Deji Olatunde                                                                   www.deji.shutterchance.com                 
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I met Oyin about 9 months ago. Over this period we became quite close. We talk about any and everything – from work, to family, relationships, likes and dislikes, etc. Sometime ago she informed of her decision to buy a car to end the stress and harassment of Lagos Danfo buses but her budget was not large enough to get what she truly desired. We notice that the cars the dealers were willing to sell for that price were either of a low grade or not worth the price. This dragged on for a while. When she saw she was not making any headway she decided to increase the budget but we still were not getting fair deals so we agreed that a trip to Lome would be our best option. Read more »

dejiolatunde.com/photo – A DREAM COME TRUE!

Posted by on May 8, 2007 10 comments

Hello Good People,

By now you must visited www.dejiolatunde.com/photo. To you it may just be another photoblog but to me it is a nine year old dream come true. I’ll share it with you.
My interest in photography spans as far back as I can remember. It was so strong that at the age of nine I opened up my uncle’s camera to see how the image was captured on the film. Unfortunately for me I was caught in the act. Needless to say, I got a good beating for my inquisitiveness. Read more »