Hi! You are welcome to edithohaja.com. I want to tell you a little about myself and the blog so you’ll be reassured you’ve come to the right place.
I said I am a bouquet of grace (right under my pic). You’re probably wondering what that means. It means my life has been decorated and is filled with the grace of God. It also means that you will find me exuding grace, even in the secular meaning of the word.
Now that we’ve got that cleared up, let me tell you more about myself. I am a university lecturer. I teach Mass Communication, mostly writing courses like Feature and Interpretative Writing, Magazine Article Writing and News Writing, and let’s just say I’ve been doing this for a long time.
As you have probably guessed, I am a born-again Christian. It’s very exciting, being a believer, I mean. To be in a close personal relationship with God changes everything in a person’s life: it ennobles you, broadens your access to resources for solving problems (after all, your father and friend owns the whole universe) and it gives you hope, not just for this life but for the hereafter. You see, I’m already sharing the gospel with you, which is one of the things I love doing.
Other things I love to do in my spare time include counselling the youth, listening to music, watching movies and, of course, creative writing. Since you are reading this, you may have seen some of the stuff I’ve written. If not, don’t go away so soon. Go through the categories of this blog and keep doing so subsequently.
You will find inspirational, educational and entertaining articles, fictional and nonfictional stories, poems, insightful quotes and graphics. I can promise you it will all be worth your while. You will pick up something for your intellect, have your emotions stirred (through heart-touching and humourous posts) and receive a spiritual awakening or strengthening. I’m not bragging. I’ve been told this by many others who have read my work, all glory to God!
As is to be expected, one of these many who cherish my writing is a guy that I’m married to. His name is Richard Okujeni. How can I describe him? He is kind, intelligent, fun to be with; in short, he is wonderful. Perhaps, I should add that he holds a Ph.D in Mass Communication. Awesome!
I think I should wrap this up by assuring you that I am here to serve you and it will be a pleasure to hear how this blog has affected you on any of the comment threads under posts or via auntyedithonline@gmail.com.
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You are sooo blessed! Jesus is Lord!
Your blog is reasonably loaded, flooded with life transforming info.This confirms the impression I had about u when I first read ur books on feature writing and magazine article writing - that you are a prolific writer; and sitting to receive ur lectures as ur student then in the university was a pleasure and great learning. Indeed, u have something upstairs 4 ur generation and beyond. But although d snappy nature of ur bio did not make room for detailed description of d parental rock from which u were hewed, I join to salute them for being instrumental in giving u, a blessing, to d world. And your husband, if I'm opportune to see him, I should salute him too 4 making a good choice.
Lol! Thank you, Freedom! You're the first to comment on this post here as comments were disabled before. Grateful for your generous praise. Glory to God and His blessings upon you and yours!
This is Primus inter pares. Apart from the wonderful stories you share on this blog, your profile is there and i personally appreciate your good works. keep it up ma.
Hyginus, we're operating with English here oh! Lol! Bless you!
HI SISTER EDITH- BLESSINGS TO YOU. YES, I AGREE YOUR WORK IS PROLIFIC. I ENJOY READING YOUR WRITINGS. I WAS THE ONE THAT CALLED YOU A GATE KEEPER WITH GOOD REASON. YOU ARE ON A GLORIOUS PATH IN YOUR LIFE & TRUELY BLESSED BY THE LORD GOD. I SUSPECT YOUR FAMILY LINAGE IS OF A JEWISH TRIBE? KEEP WRITING & SHARING YOUR WORK. IT GIVES HOPE TO THOSE WHO ARE IN NEED. WELL, IT IS LATE HERE SO I WILL SAY GOODNIGHT. GOD BLESS HOU SIS.
It's before 6 a.m. here in Nigeria, my precious sister, and you've already made my day! The Lord will affirm and support you in your calling too, He will fulfill your destiny and give you joy always in Jesus' name.
I'm so excited to meet you, Linda! My side of the country was devastated by the civil war but through the help of God and our industriousness, we have caught up and, some say, exceeded other parts. Will check your site soon. You are highly blessed in Jesus' name.
Thanks a lot, Mavis, praise God! Thanks for dropping by. More grace on your ministry in Jesus' name.
Knowing you as a G Friend is a blessing.. You are truly kind and compassionate..Your writings are rich, have depth, and you have a very warm imagery style of writing which I enjoy reading.. :) You are a blessing wherever you go. a tree planted by the waters, giving fruit all the time!
Awww, it's so sweet of you to say this, Rita! And I could say the exact same thing about you. Your stories are so evocative and always convey profound lessons. It was lonely for me on the blogging circuit posting poems and stories which most people overlooked. Everyone seemed to prefer the direct approach: give them a devotional, a how-to guide (6 steps to this or that). But ever since you've come along, the stories that weave in lessons are getting better attention. Thank you for being such a constant and loyal friend. Thank you for sharing your poems and stories unwaveringly. Thank you for being such a big inspiration and encouragement to me and others. Love you to the third power, my dear sis! If we don't meet this side of heaven, it will be a glorious time when we embrace before the throne of our Father. Cheers! ?????
Wao, interesting am touched by your words the way God changed your personal life. And your words are just like light to darkness??ThankGod you are my lecturer ma.
And I am glad you are my student, Joy. May you excel in all you do in Jesus' name.
Lovely data, may the Good Lord continue to raise you higher. Amen.
Thank you. May He do the same for you too in Jesus' name.
You're welcome, Tammy! Will be checking on you from time to time. You are blessed!
God bless you ma, u re indeed a blessing to our generation.
That's a beautiful thing to say. Glory to God! May God raise you up also to make a positive impact in life in Jesus' name.
Ma, I must say the joy of the Lord is your strength. You have gone a long way and you have touched many lives with your writeups. I am a living witness to that. All thanks to God for I believe He is your source of inspiriation.
Thank you so much, Grace! You are sooo blessed!
Amen and amen. All glory to God and many blessings to you in Jesus' name.
As a mass communication student, this blog has been a huge help to my studies and my creative writing. Ride on, ma!
Really glad to hear that. Praise the Lord! And may you come out in flying colours in your studies in Jesus' name.
You are indeed an epitome of everything beautiful. You are one of the lecturers in the department who have really carved a niche for themselves academic wise. Truth be told, I once told myself that if a personality like you with so much work load can still create enough time for God, how much more I, a student who has not trod half the places you have trod upon. Thank you, ma, for being such an inspiration to me. May God continue to reward you.
Wow, such kind words! Amen to your prayer and may God use you beyond your imagination in Jesus' name.
Aunty your blog is full of wisdom, it is thought provoking, evocative, relatable, entertaining, informative and educative. I learn a lot from you and I enjoyed this bio just like your other works. God bless you, ma.
Glory to God and God bless you very much too, Priscilla!
Ekele diri Chukwu. I meela!
Wow, this is really nice, Ijeaoma. Amen to your prayer and overflowing wisdom to you too in Jesus' name.
May the Good Lord continue to raise you higher. Amen. Ma, your blog has made a tremendous impact in my life, and the life of others as well.
Praise the Lord! Thanks for disclosing that to me. You are lifted in Jesus' name.
Well done ma! This is a great biographic. Indeed, you are my lecturer, a mother, counselor of youths and a Christian who loves to see other lives impacted positively. You teach for real most writing courses and it has been of help to me and your blog has been a help to me and fellow students. You are a born-again can not be far fetched from your stories in the blog. What you present to the world depicts your belief and absence of bad taste. The use of creativity in your short stories, poems and musings are all wonderful. Your hobbies all relate to your personality and belief. What amazes me and my friends is that wonderful laughter of yours that does not depend on things around. It comes from the joy within which Jesus has given you to become a laughter outside that knows no bounds. You laugh without considering situation and we your students are grateful that we all find ourselves laughing in the classroom as you laugh. You teach in the class with style. Well done, ma. The Lord continue to give you wisdom, inspiration and strength that will impact people around for the growth of our society.
Glory to God! Amen and amen. God bless you splendidly for your kind words, Chika, in Jesus' name.
Ma am so grateful because God has used you through these short stories, poems, non fictions etc on your blog. They have impacted people's lives, am a witness to that...Keep up the good work..I love you, ma!
Love you back, Esther! Thank you so much and be richly blessed in Jesus' name.
I thank this GOD who has made many things possible for you and for this BLOG. I thank him for always giving you inspirations to write on this page. You are a role Model to me and many others. You always simile even when you are teaching. You are that lecturer that wants all her students to pass exams, especially yours. I pray that the good work you have been doing will never stop. GOD will always give you the grace and strength to the end. You are a good and wonderful person as well.
Wow! This is so touching! A bouquet of thanks and blessings to you, Vivian, in Jesus' name.
You inspire a lot of people, including me, in the Departmant of MASS COMMUNICATION, UNN. You are among the good lecturers we have in the department. May God keep giving you the strength to continue the good work you have started on this blog.
Amen and amen. May God multiply grace unto you and grant you many more open doors like the one you got last year in Jesus' name.
Ma, I must confess, this your blog has been a source of inspiration to me both spiritually and academically and also to the youths. Please keep up the good work. God bless you, ma!
Thank you so much for the feedback, PraiseGod! You are forever blessed in Jesus' name.
You are an inspiration to many of us in mass communication department. I really appreciate God for meeting someone like you. I appreciate your enormous intelligence both in the academic field and in the spiritual race. I love those smiles of yours and the way you cat walk. A woman of prestige. Remain ever blessed ma.
Cat walk, lol! God bless you richly, Sunday, in Jesus' name.
Not only that I enjoy your lectures in class, I also love the way you use the English language, in fact you have a mastery in it.
I believe everything you said ma.You are obviously a blessing to our generation.your so kind, am really greatful to God to have you as my lecturer.You are not only a born again but you practicalise your Christianity.May God continue to bless you.
Everyone has his or her own calling. It is great that you are answering your own calling perfectly. More grace ma'am!
Actually, the blog is educative, entertaining, inspirational and much more. I always find solution to any issue bothering me any moment I visit the blog. Keep it up ma, you are doing a wonderful job.
This blog is really educative,entertaining,inspiring and worthwhile.Keep the wonderful work going and continue in your creativity.God bless you ma.
This blog is not just educative but its also entertaining and informative. Please, ma, don't stop the good work you are doing for us students. God bless you!
Your life is an island of love and compassion, l pray that the Lord grant all your secret heart desires, u are a mother indeed .welldone ma.
Ma, your life is an epitome of kindness. Well done and may d Lord grant all your secret heart desires.
Indeed your posts are heart touching and humorous.Thank God for using you ma through your blog to strengthen and spiritually awakening many lives. You will always remain blessed for this.
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