Crofton Man Writes About ‘Pursuing the Sunrise’

Ajibade Jegede dedicates his time to mentoring fathers in the  program and ministering to the community through . His ministry is extending beyond the church and into his new book Pursuing the Sunrise.

“I started writing poetry when I was in college,” Jegede said in an email. “Poetry helped me discover my passion for writing, and after I became just as passionate about being like Jesus, my poetry took on a distinct Christian tone."

The father of two said he had written so much that he eventually had a manuscript on his hands.

“Suddenly God burdened me to write this book,” Jegede said.

He said the title of the book is a play on words focusing on the risen son, Jesus Christ.  

“I believe it is important to be in pursuit of the right cause, destiny or purpose in order for life to feel worthwhile. My purpose is to pursue Jesus to become more like Him toward everyone and save many often from themselves or their situations just as I was,” Jegede said in the email. “Once this pursuit is underway everything else in life clicks into place.”

When asked which one is his favorite poem in the book, Jegede said it was based on Proverbs 18:22 and called The Woman I'm Blind Enough to See.

“It reminds me that my wife is the woman I was blind enough to see because God revealed her to me,” said Jegede.

Jegede posted preview poems on his website.

• Misty Dawn
• Like a Moth to His Name
• Bleeding Innocence 

Pursuing the Sunrise is available for purchase online at hcreativerses.weebly.com or by calling 410-562-6081. The eBook is available on payloadz.com, barnesandnoble.com and amazon.com.  

As Croftonites ease into 2012, Jegede offers a few words of inspiration.

“A calling is bursting to be free in everyone’s heart, so in 2012 set it free; be in pursuit of that dream that defines your purpose," Jegede said.

He cited Philippians 3:14: “Press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me (you) heavenward in Christ Jesus.”