Toyin (His Apprentice)

Toyin was born the 4th of 5 children on a beautiful, blessed September night. She went to church, even was a part of the choir, but never really knew God until she was an adult.

“I can say God always had his eye on me. I had a grandmother who made it a rule that church was every sunday come rain or shine. Even the times I would pretend to be fast asleep, she would drag me by my arms out of bed. I wasn’t saved then but I attended all the services (Sunday and weekly) and was even part of the choir. I got my first true glimpse of God when i started Secondary school in Nigeria. I had a school mother who was a true believer and as her daughter, she always shared the gospel with me. All these led up to the fateful day, I gave my life to Christ. I knew there was something more to life that what i was living and my heart truly desired it. God broke me and took me into the wilderness to show me who he truly was. I have never been the same again and I love the Lord with allmy heart, all my might and all my soul.”

Toyin is a doctor and her title, “The Apprentice,” comes from the fact that she is under the tutelage of the Great Physician.

Toyin’s Fun Facts:

Church: It depends on if I am away at school or at home. At school, I attend the Salem free evangelical church, but at home I am about to become a redeemer i.e attend the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
Books: The bible, Pacesetter series
Food: Nigerian food
Colour: Blue, black, brown.
Flower: Tulip
Bible verses: The book of Isaiah (hey, I am not cheating, it is made up of verses…lol) and Psa 46:5 God [is] in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, [and that] right early.
Isaiah 50:7 For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed.
Enjoys: Travelling ( if i was not in medical school, I would probably be an air stewardess or an anthropologist or work for the UN…anything that gives me the chance to see the world and the beauty of God’s creations)
Will normally try to find ways not to: Shovel snow, walk in snow, see snow…( you get the picture)
Inspirational people: Nancy Leigh Demoss ( if you dont know her, check her out) and Joshua Harris to name a few.
What do you feel qualifies you to write the health section? I love God and I love women’s issues and I love medicine.
What do you feel is most important for spiritual growth and for life in this day and age? John 15:5 – I am the vine, ye [are] the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

Contact: toyin[at]yakuti[dot]org