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Be careful Sir

I feel the heat as well cos I also stutter. However, it's not stopped me from being happy with myself cos I've learned to accept what I can't change and it's really helped a great deal to curtail it. The point here is, be HAPPY with yourself. Appreciate yourself. You're only gonna start realising the stuttering is diminishing.

So much for continuity. Nice one PMB

That's what happens when you stand for biblical truths. It's like swimming against the tide. Won't be easy to stay afloat. However, God's not deserted you. Keep doing what you're doing Sir

Being a Chorister comes with a wide range of advantages, the types that money cannot buy. The saying that, 'The best things in life are free', would be better understood being a Chorister, as the benefits are far-reaching, and come at no pecuniary cost.
Music is a part of the paraphernalia in our liturgical celebrations and everyday life. One of the best things that could happen to anyone is to be a part of the team that can move the host of heaven to action, turn hearts of stone to flesh, and bring the lost sheep back to the way of the cross, with the help of the talent of churning out harmonious tunes. The book of Acts 16:22-34 elucidates the potency of music in bringing about the aforementioned, when Paul and Silas prayed and sang songs of praise whilst in a detention facility. Their shackles were unfastened, the jailer's heart of stone was turned to flesh and he believed in the risen Lord.
Even though the task of being a Chorister is very daunting, our mollification is in the special grace of God, the kind that elicits the 'special privileges' Choristers enjoy. So, here is why you should be a Chorister too.

1. LISTENING SKILLS : The choir is the closest and arguably the most practical place to enhance listening skills. Here, we are exposed to different pitches and wavelengths of sound, voice textures and keys. Our listening instincts kick in and we are able harmonise, maintain the same frequency and hence produce pleasing tunes. Listening is an in-depth form of communication that is indispensable in our everyday life, from the playground to workplaces, relationships with people and the home front. Its importance cannot be downplayed, which is why so much premium is placed on it.

2. TIME MANAGEMENT : For those who seem to have difficulty with being productive with time, the choir offers real-time scenarios to explore and help improve time management. Choir rehearsals come up at least 3 times a week, which presents the opportunity to dichotomize priorities, while factoring in rehearsal days and time. This will teach you the essence of judicious time management and enhance your productivity.

3. CONFIDENCE BOOSTER : Joining the choir has helped many of us Choristers find self confidence, overcome stage fright, and develop better interpersonal skills. It is a piecemeal process that becomes more evident as time goes by. If you are looking to work on your confidence without being discriminated against or derided, the choir is readily available to help.


4. HEALTH BENEFITS : Studies have revealed that singing in the choir comes with tremendous health benefits, including healthy aging, better functional lungs and greater oxygenation of blood, resulting in improved functioning of the brain and millions of cells in the body. The therapeutic advantages of singing can also be illustrated in the release of neurochemicals such as Beta endorphins (natural painkillers), and a healthier immune system via reducing the stress hormone cortisol and precipitating the synthesis of IgA (Immunoglobulin A antibody). Singing has also been shown to boost our sense of happiness and well-being probably due to the release of dopamine and serotonin.

4. SPIRITUAL BENEFITS : The scripture says, "God inhabits the praise of His people" ( Psalm 22:3). This simply means that God 'dwells' in the songs of praise of His people. This can further be construed as meaning that Choristers are able to 'invoke' God's presence through their songs of praise. You can be sure that with God's presence in the air, there will be deliverance, breakthroughs, and answered prayers.

Bachelorhood means a variety of things to lots of people. To some, it is a period of a man's life when marriage should be in the front burner. To others, it is an opportunity to indulge in unprecedented debauchery because it is the only chance before marriage. There is no denying that a bachelor is an adult, hence reserves the right to do whatever he wishes. Even though this is true, it is very important not to miss the mark at this stage as the consequences may be irreversible. It is a period of in-depth discoveries. This is even more important because the man is now fully independent (probably living alone) and completely responsible for his decisions. It is a whole new phase of life and should be lived out judiciously, while enjoying the adventures of discovery.

1. DISCOVER SELF LOVE: Self love is not commonplace among lots of people. They find themselves depending on friends and family for love and happiness. Without mincing words, this is a wrong path. What becomes of you when your trusted friends do not meet your expectations? What would you do if it turned out that probably because of distance or some other reason, your family could not be there when you needed them? Take charge of your happiness. If you miss it now, you may never get it right. Learn to enjoy your own company, explore some more as this might be your only chance! If you already have a fiancée, before you tell her you love her again, make sure you already love yourself to the latter as you cannot truly love her if you are not in love with yourself. You cannot give what you do not have bro.

2. DISCOVER FINANCIAL PRUDENCE: Bachelorhood is not a tea party where just about anything is admissible. It is the period to master the art of financial prudence, which is an indispensable skill every bachelor looking forward to raising a happy family should be armed with. Put your priorities through thorough scrutiny, deciding what you really need and not necessarily what you want. Imbibe the culture of financial frugality, jettison the hedonistic lifestyle you have always been used to. However, this is not a call to deny yourself of the good things. Before you make an expense, make sure it is absolutely necessary.

3.DISCOVER KITCHEN SKILLS: Kitchen skills include (but not limited to) cooking, cleaning, doing the dishes, buying foodstuffs/groceries from the market etc. Harnessing your kitchen skills will not only help you save money and provide you with healthy food, it also etches your name in the good books of the female folks because to them, it portrays you in a very good light. Most of them agree with the school of thought that men with satisfactory kitchen skills are more romantic and would make better partners. It scores you more points when she comes visiting and gets treated to a tasty meal prepared by you. Being able to help out should not be regarded as condescending. I am sure she is worth it. Discover your kitchen skills starting today.

4.DISCOVER THE UNACCEPTABLE HABITS: Can you identify any habits of yours that could truncate your future? Anything at all you're not really proud of? Those are the unacceptable habits. By all means, work on them. If you have to get a counselor or therapist, please do so. Before it gets complicated, act now while you still can. It is true that no one is perfect but there is room to work on the seeming imperfections with a view of becoming a better person your future self would be grateful for. Do not give up on it.