Christian couples have been reminded of the creative and destructive power resident in their tongues. “The problems of the world are what we call them,” said Dr. Segun Falope, Guest Speaker at the 2025 annual retreat of the Christian Couples Fellowship in Miango.
Drawing from Genesis 2:18–25, Dr. Falope explained that it was what Adam called each living creature that established its character and identity. Yet, despite this God-given creative authority, no suitable helper was found until God made a woman from Adam’s rib—whom he also named woman, for she was taken out of him.
Dr. Falope urged Christian couples to recognize that “calling” is an act of work and authority. He cautioned them to be mindful of the words they use with each other, emphasizing that what you call your spouse is what he or she will become. He concluded by admonishing men never to demean their wives by calling them names such as “foolish” or “witch,” but instead to treat them with honor and respect if they desire to build and sustain a purpose-driven Christian home.