A study published in the UK some years ago showed a worrying rise in the number of teenagers who have been admitted to the hospital for an eating disorder. An analyst/expert attributed this to the celebrity culture of what these youths see on social media as an ideal body. According to him, a lot of […]
The story of Bartimaeus receiving his sight from Jesus is one that’s often talked about in the classroom of primary schools and in Sunday school classes. It’s one of the many encounters of faith in the Bible that has so much significance. It is also a good demonstration of making excellent use of an opportunity. […]
“Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Silence can be so detrimental when speaking up is required. It can make one lose a lot, and cause regret and a sense of guilt. […]
It is no news that this period is dark, dull, and dreary. Sad news envelops us daily. Tragedy seems endless, disaster and misfortune perpetually glum. Many are burdened by loss, depression, loneliness, illness of many kinds, and financial worries. The voices we hear are what determine how we cope in this perilous time. There are […]
We are at a time when huge choices that are to determine the future of the world must be made. These choices take 3 forms. Each of us belongs to one of these sets of people. Unfortunately, the people in choice No.3 are limited in our society, overshadowing those in choices No 1 and 2. […]
I have seen people who are very smart, intelligent, educated, hard-working, resilient and have virtually every attribute of success, yet they struggle in life. Every advice you want to give them, they already know and every suggestion you offer, they have already applied. They have the character, the intellect, and the strategies to command success, […]
A child starts school at a certain age in life, and school enrolments were determined by a child’s age and level of development. Students who fail in their studies repeat classes and can do so many times until they pass their promotion exams. Local languages were made compulsory in schools as a way to preserve […]