Effective Prayer of a Wife Regarding Her Husband’s Finances.

Effective Prayer of a Wife Regarding Her Husband’s Finances.

Your husband’s relationship with his finances has significant consequences on his self-image and everything he experiences. Is he generous or stingy? Is he grateful or envious of others? Does he see money as a curse or a blessing? Is he wise or reckless with what he has? Do you both agree on financial management, or […]

The Effective Prayer of a Wife in Her Husband’s Trials.

The Effective Prayer of a Wife in Her Husband’s Trials.

Everyone goes through tough times. There’s no shame in it. Prayer sometimes helps us avoid them. Other times not. What matters most is the attitude we adopt in those moments. If we’re filled with anger or bitterness, persisting in complaining or blaming God, things tend to get worse. If we go through them giving thanks […]

Effective Prayer of a Wife in Her Husband’s Choices.

Effective Prayer of a Wife in Her Husband’s Choices.

My husband informed me of an agreement he was about to finalize without discussing it with me first. From the moment he told me, I felt an inner discomfort. I found the idea good, and his vision was excellent, but I couldn’t shake off this unpleasant feeling. I wasn’t at peace. In fact, the more […]

Effective Prayer of a Wife for Her Husband’s Temptations.

Effective Prayer of a Wife for Her Husband’s Temptations.

Since Michael and I got married, I have always prayed that God would keep us strong in the face of life’s temptations. I don’t know if it’s because of our prayers or because we have always been vigilant, but we have never had to doubt each other for a single moment. I am sure we […]

SILENCE IS GOLDEN.

SILENCE IS GOLDEN.

You know the proverb that says “silence is golden”? Know that it’s one of men’s favorite statements. Silence is precious because it brings peace. At times, silence speaks more and better than words. It’s sometimes difficult for a wife to understand that her husband can remain in the same room with her without speaking to […]

A Good Governance For Your Business.

A Good Governance For Your Business.

In Africa as in other frontier markets, it’s not very useful to prepare for (or react to) corruption in isolation. Corruption typically coincides with other governance issues, such as overwhelming bureaucracy, a shortage of labor or skills, or even both. In this regard, businesses can learn from sociology. It’s better to think about how a […]

TO BE TENACIOUS.

TO BE TENACIOUS.

No one succeeds in Africa by following a straight line. The field of frustrations is extensive, and I have hardly ever known anyone who succeeded in Africa without encountering endless obstacles. Mostly, these are the daily obstacles of life in a system that only halfway works. I spoke with a young Nigerian who was back […]

GETTING YOUR HANDS DIRTY

GETTING YOUR HANDS DIRTY

For businesspeople in developed markets, frontier markets are both exciting and daunting. That’s why American, European, Japanese, and even Korean companies tend to keep their distance. Their world and social life are often compartmentalized. It’s comfortable, but from a business perspective, adopting this behavior in Africa is a death sentence. You have to get your […]

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