Charis, Efe and I grew up together and a few years ago we decided to name ourselves “the three musketeers”. I know that the bond we share will last our lifetime. Charis is the embodiment of the Proverbs 17:17 “friend who loves at all times” but I have also come to find in her the “sister who is born for adversity”. I have had the privilege of watching Charis blossom into a strong woman with a heart that is in ceaseless pursuit of God. I have personally had countless teachable moments just watching her pray, talk or sit in quietness because of how much sincerity, wisdom and grace she exudes.

Charis is a nurturer. She may appear physically fragile but her soul is a giant. She is the one who wants to make sure that everybody is doing well. She is the friend who would organize the surprise party and make sure that the cake arrives on time. Charis is loving, thoughtful very sophisticated, also having the title of “musketeer with the most shoes”. Charis does not give her time to many things but she is relentlessly unapologetic about her God given convictions. Charis has a deep sense of awe and respect for God Almighty, and has gift of intercession for the Body of Christ.

Charis is currently working towards a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Alberta.

Tomi and I have been friends since we were teenagers, and at some point we started something like a singing group that still hasn’t quite taken off lol. Notwithstanding, I am confident that we will be still singing together many years from now, we may not win Grammy awards but that’s okay. If you come across Tomi in public, she is reserved and a woman of few words but there is this other Tomi who shows up at my apartment, who is witty, brilliant and has the most magnetic personality. To me this speaks a lot about the maturity of mind and spirit that Tomi has developed over the years and it is something that I greatly admire.

Tomi is undoubtedly the most discerning friend that I have. God has blessed her with a sharp intuitive ability that she uses to judge situations and people, she tries to understand why things happen. Sometimes I have to remind myself that she cannot see into my soul and it is this quality that makes it easy for people around her to trust and be vulnerable with her. She always responds in faith and with candor. Tomi is a true lover of the Lord Jesus and a devoted worshipper of God. Tomi is passionate about encouraging believers to keep fighting the good fight!

Tomi is a certified stylist/cosmetologist. She is currently working toward a degree in Psychology at Grant Macewan University.

“Titoooo” is one of my best friends. The way our hearts and spirits connect is amazing! Tito is one of the most internally motivated people I know. Back in school, observing Tito’s attitude towards academics, personal devotion and developing her talents used to make the rest of us go “ah God, see my mates!” Tito doesn’t even try; just watching her is enough conviction and lol!

In two words, Titobi is “Royal and Loyal”. Tito is extremely poised. I am yet to meet another woman with so much balance of spirit, mind, and body. She has such an elegant and graceful bearing that even her “crazy” moments are cultured to me lol. Tito is also the friend you could call at 3am (she was probably up studying anyway lol). I can’t count how many grocery and hair store trips we made in her car. Even when it is inconvenient, Tito would adjust her schedule to accommodate other people. The strength of Tito’s character is not mere dispositional tendency; it has come from committing herself to the tutelage of the Spirit. Tito is passionate about the Word. She is blessed with an anointed musical gift which she desires to use to honor God and the Body of Christ.

Titobi is an accountant and an Alumni of Grant MacEwan University

My life has not been the same since I ran into Danite! I think the reason I love Danni so much is because she is a lot like me. You know when you meet someone and they get you on every possible level because you have the same passions, struggles and joys. I soon got to find out how much soul energy she has. Danni is undoubtedly the realest, most unpretentious, quirky, goofy, honest friend I have. It is her free spirit that makes her so attractive.

Perhaps the thing that I find most irresistible about Danni is her large heart. Danni is a feeler, a giver and a lover. You could say something seemingly cliché and her reaction itself would speak more to me than said quote lol. Danni is like a cup of cold water on a hot day, immensely refreshing! It doesn’t matter how sad you are or how bad your day is going; she can ignite a spark in your heart just by walking into a room. Many times, I am completely mind blown at how easy it is for her to strike a conversation with anybody from a homeless person to important personalities. Danni is passionate, if she resolves to do something and she believes that God is leading her, it would take God Himself to stop her (lol) because Danni lives out of a place of depth and strong conviction.

Danni is currently completing her Honors degree in Political Science and Sociology at the University of Alberta, she is also a writer and blogger.