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I’m reading Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis, and I came across a fascinating idea I’ve never heard presented before. Lewis doesn’t state it directly—only its implication—but for his conclusion to hold, it must be inferred. It appears in the chapter “The Cardinal Virtues,” on the final two pages. Lewis distinguishes between performing a just or temperate act and actually being a just or temperate person. A poor tennis player might hit a great shot occasionally, but that doesn’t make him a good player. We all agree on that. Therefore, isolated acts of obedience don’t make one virtuous, character is revealed in consistency. From there, Lewis argues that God wants more than mere obedience. Obedience matters, but God cares far more about our character. He wants us to become people who naturally produce obedient behavior. Then comes the part I've been contemplating for the last few days. Lewis notes that we might assume virtues are needed only for this life, because in heaven there will be nothing to quarrel about (so no need for justice) and no danger (so no need for courage). But he adds that while God won’t refuse entry to heaven for lacking certain qualities, heaven offers no further opportunity to develop them. As a result, we will never attain the “deep, strong, unshakable kind of happiness” God intends. The inference that struck me is this: we may have only our time on earth to become the people God intends us to be. This life forms our capacity for joy, virtue, and glory. Heaven fulfills it but does not expand it through suffering. In heaven there are no trials to forge bravery, self-control, patience, humility, resilience, integrity, gratitude, or joy in the midst of hardship. Those qualities are shaped here, not there. So here's the unsettling question: once we die and enter eternity, is our development finished? Is this life our only chance to become the best version of ourselves? If so, it’s sobering. All the time wasted scrolling Instagram reels or behaving poorly without seeking growth would carry eternal consequences. I should live each day with urgency, taking massive strides toward becoming the man God intends. The day I die, the work ends. My capacity for joy and virtue can no longer grow. I’m not sure if this idea is theologically sound. Maybe it's not. I’d love some insight from theologians who could explain why it might not hold. But if this life truly is our only training ground, delay is far more dangerous than I ever realized. That thought alone makes me want to live with far greater urgency than yesterday.

@oadefisayo Severally is Nigerian English, it's now in the dictionary. So it's technically correct.

“I have watched the Selman video severally” ❌ “I have watched the Selman video several times” ✅ Grammar, people. Grammar

@callmeDrMO Only one Dr Mo! You said you'd do it, when we were in undergrad, and you've kept your word to yourself. Truly proud of you!

A whole PhD!

@_Damilola_O I've read Bird by Bird thrice, and taught my students from the Shitty First Drafts chapter. I can't recommend it enough.

Two good books you could read if you want to write good stuff consistently. I started reading them and they have been so helpful. Highly recommended. #WritingCommmunity

@brittlepaper @ainehiedoro @ColumbiaUP The book cover 😍😍😍😍

Big news! After 15 years of championing African books, Brittle Paper’s founder Dr. @ainehiedoro is stepping into the spotlight with her first book! 🥳🥳 Forest Imaginaries: How African Novels Think arrives Jan 2026 from @ColumbiaUP. #AfricanLiterature brittlepaper.com/2025/10/dr-ain…

@MushtaqBilalPhD I reject it in Jesus name.

Advice for anyone thinking of starting a PhD in the humanities or social sciences: DON'T. A life of poverty and precarity awaits you after your PhD.

Nigerian designer* Keerah's Fashion Cave is the one being interviewed here, check her out on IG, she's the number 1 prom dress producer in Nigeria.

@seun__oj I came late to this conversation, but I'm the original owner of the X and O design please. I came up with it in 2020 and started seeing it everywhere. Adire Bae on IG back then.

They raised the culture of adire,they made it more popular. They revived so many tie and dye businesses in Abk,I know it's going to sound weird. People were looking for where to do the XO design,the demand became so high,that even Chinese manufacturers started replicating

@callmeDrMO Daa sori Instagram 😍😍

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@KevweOghide The gifts might help them cope through that rough season. It might be the only good outcome of the initial union.

I genuinely think if a marriage falls apart before the guarantees are off on a wedding gift, then that gift should be returned to sender preferably with a note of abject apology. 😕

@adeife_adeoye Your mistake was also not clearly requesting a portfolio. Your initial tweet is only justified if you clearly asked and people applied without including one. I've worked 3 SM jobs in agencies in Nigeria and all I submitted was my CV.Let's not be too quick to dunk on talents here

It has actually. It’s a skill issue (all round) I just realized it’s 2 roles not one. We need content creators and social media manager Our mistake was jamming them into one and expecting to see anything. We’d work on this and divide the roles for more clarity

@Dan_Ianaise @ScienceMagazine @IreneIkiriko @deepasnarayan 🤣🤣

@ScienceMagazine @IreneIkiriko @deepasnarayan @TheAkpevwe I guess we collaborate can split the purse four ways😂

Can you explain your doctoral research through interpretive dance? The deadline for submissions to the 17th annual #DanceYourPhD competition is this week. Submit by 28 March for a chance to win $2000: scim.ag/4iE9Un6

@UtdEIIis This was me in 2019. After my trip, I tried applying to their universities for grad school, but the language barrier deterred me. I will go back for vacation, one day.

@Raphael_Eloka @Timitomatooo Omg! Timi!!! Congratulations, you have made we your fans at Foursquare Isokan proud. 😄 Congratulations too, Raphael!

Matched with my classmate and brother, couldn’t have dreamt of this without him. Congratulations, Dr. Okeya @Timitomatooo! EM bound! 🚑 #Match2025

Wrote both USMLE Steps as a student. Completed elective rotations as a student. Attended conferences as a student. Applied as a student. Interviewed as a student. Matched as a freshly minted doctor! I’m going to be a radiologist! All glory to God🙏🏼 #Match2025 #UnilagNigeria

@The__Solstice @taotechic I have been doing this for two weeks now, and it is completely life changing. I put together 30 writing prompts for folks who are wondering how to start. It can be accessed here: shorturl.at/VYxWq

@taotechic I'm trying to understand what you are writing about? Is there a usual theme or objective, or just kind of stream of consciousness and what comes to mind

my bf enforced a writing routine where we write for 30 minutes as soon as we wake up, before coffee. Then we share beats with each other + the awful parts we had to push through to keep going. We’re on day 6 and it’s radicalized me. So much avoiding before this. I love this man

... Grieve the connection and give yourself time to heal. You are allowed to feel sad, disappointed, and confused. But remember, a friendship changing from what it used to be doesn't make either of you bad people. End.

-People grow, and sometimes that means growing apart. Honor what the friendship brought you and give yourself permission to let go without guilt or resentment. If a friendship ends or drifts apart, it can feel like a personal loss....

If you are dealing with a friendship breakup, here are 5 things I wish I did to handle difficult seasons in my close friendships better: