‘Do whatever he tells you’ (John 2:5) was what Mary said to the stewards at the wedding in Canaan. At the wedding, Mary knows the wine is running out and decides to take action. Even when Jesus protests that now is not the time, Mary refuses to take ‘no’ for an answer. Jesus obeys his […]
Before every parenting journey began, most parents had great plans of what to do to make the journey wonderful. With great expectations, they envisage being the best parents to their children, having a loving relationship with them, and raising them with the right parenting skills. They work hard for their children to be ‘the head […]
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. […]