Pensword International Academy - The Book Church

29/07/2025

July 29, 1975, exactly 50 years today, General Gowon received the news of his overthrow with equanimity in faraway Kampala, Uganda.

23/06/2025

23/06/2025

Her sinister grin made him feel uneasy.

02/03/2025

"Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write One" by Francine Prose is a thought-provoking book that explores the art of reading and writing. Here are top 8 ideas from the book.

1. Close reading: Prose emphasizes the importance of close reading, which involves carefully analyzing and paying attention to every detail in a text.

2. The importance of rereading: Prose argues that rereading is essential to truly understand and appreciate a text.

3. Writing as a process: Prose discusses the writing process, highlighting the importance of revision, editing, and perseverance.

4. The role of observation: Prose stresses the importance of observation in writing, encouraging writers to pay attention to details and to develop their observational skills.

5. The power of language: Prose explores the power of language, discussing how writers use language to create tone, atmosphere, and meaning.

6. The importance of narrative voice: Prose examines the role of narrative voice in shaping the reader's experience and perception of the story.

7. Creating believable characters: Prose offers insights into creating believable characters, highlighting the importance of nuance, complexity, and subtlety.

8. The art of dialogue: Prose discusses the art of writing effective dialogue, emphasizing the importance of listening to the way people speak.

Overall, "Reading Like a Writer" is a valuable resource for writers, readers, and anyone interested in the art of writing. Prose's insights and analysis offer practical advice and inspiration for those looking to improve their writing skills.

©SammyAnts

25/02/2025

I still remember my JSS2 days when I first fell in love with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's work. I was only 10 years old then, but I was a young book lover. Reading 'Purple Hibiscus' was a turning point for me. Since then, I've devoured many of her books, including 'Half of a Yellow Sun', 'Americanah', 'The Thing Around Your Neck', and 'We Should All Be Feminists'. I've also followed her podcasts, speeches, and articles. I'd say I've read at least 70% of her works. Now, I'm eagerly waiting for this baby--DREAM COUNT!

Congratulations, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
You motivate me!🥰

05/02/2025

EAT IN YOUR DREAM

How would you interpret a dream where my late grandma, who died as a missionary, appears in a dream and gives me a handkerchief?

I bet you'd call it demonic or something insidious. But if I told you that Kenneth Hagin or Elijah appeared to me and hugged me, wouldn't you consider it an angelic encounter?

Imagine if Elijah told his pastor that a raven fed him.

Think of how ridiculous Peter's bishop would think he was if he said he ate pork meat in a dream.

Religion is the o***m of many believers – a cancer that has eaten deep into the fibers of their bones.

If you eat in a dream, you're possessed, and you need deliverance.

If you fly in a dream, that's a sign of stagnation; fast for 21 days! If you do this or that, it means this or that.

There are even books with creepy titles like "Dreams and Their Interpretations" and "100 Dreams, Interpretations, and Prayer Points."

I've heard testimonies of people who, in their sleep, were operated on by a man clothed in snow-white, and miraculously, their infirmities vanished.

Also, I've seen cases where the condition worsened.

The truth is, there's no one-size-fits-all interpretation for dreams – not in the Bible, not in heaven, and not even in the underworld.

Such beliefs are largely stereotypical and superstitious.

A dream can mean different things to different people; it depends on the source of the dream and your ability to discern accurately.

What about interpreting flying in a dream as progress and being a high-flyer?

What if eating in a dream is actually a communion for strength and spiritual rejuvenation?

After all, in scriptures, food served to people in dreams and open visions often signified good omens.

Recalibrate your mind; balance your perspectives! Joseph's brothers and father interpreted his dream according to their stereotypes.

They gave credence to his dream from their singular perspective, and guess what? Their interpretation became reality!

What if their narrative of his dream was given a different meaning?

Hope you know that their interpretation influenced their hatred and made them agents of fulfilling the dream.

It means your interpretation of a dream can determine your outcome!

Joseph's dream could mean a million things, but due to a singular perspective and lack of discernment, they became victims.

Be careful what meaning you attach to a dream!

Most importantly, have discernment; it'll help you trace the source, purpose, and implication of your dreams.

I should also add: malaria can be a source of dreams; infatuation can make you have s*x in your dreams, and you don't need deliverance for this.

It's all about your mind and perspective!

So, eat in your dream if you can, fly if you can, swim if you wish... but don't let a masquerade chase you! You might fall and break your teeth.

I'm SammyAnts, I'm pregnant.🤰🤍😊

©SammyAnts

09/12/2024

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