Well, hello, my friends, and welcome to the Live Inspired podcast Monday and Morning Moments with John

O'Leary.

I record these each week so you and I can begin these weeks, and of course

these days, and on on fire with a burst of inspiration. Who better to light us up for life than my

friend and yours, Mother Teresa? Mother Teresa wrote this. Not all of us can do great things,

but we can do small things with great love.

With so much negativity spewed by the media, each month we share examples of individuals

who are grateful for all they have, they are joyful in all they do, and they are profoundly

impactful in the communities where they serve. This month's on fire for good

honories journey is remarkable and his professional impact is stunning. But what he celebrates

most are the three letters signifying his achievements behind his name. Let me explain what

those letters are and why it matters to you.

Coming from extremely humble beginnings, little was expected from our leader.

His name is Olatunde Ogunini.

Possessing a mighty vision for his life and the gall to pursue it, though, he left his home in Nigeria five decades ago and traveled 6,500 miles to Alabama.

It was in Alabama that he attended college here in the United States. The young man stepped on to campus knowing no one. He had a few missteps along the way, but nevertheless strived forward

and eventually excelled.

He obtained a bachelor's degree first, then a master's degree, and ultimately, you ready?

A doctor of philosophy.

And decades after arriving at college, Aletunday remains on campus and in the classroom. Still actively learning, he is about to finish

his 36 year as a college professor, Grambling State University. Dr. Oganyumi's son, U.S. Marine

Captain, Olalulu, Oganyemi, nominated his dad as someone who lives on fire for good. I was moved so much by what he

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