A brighter Bahamas, still comin'
How fortunate to have been part and parcel of the campaign to Independence. To have witnessed it, heard the arguments for and against it, it helps me to know pretenders who today claim to have supported it then. The most defining moment in Bahamian h
Gospel singer's mentorship programme visits New York
Gospel singer Ricardo Clarke was recently able to take his “Occupy” youth mentorship programme beyond the Bahamas to New York City.The “Occupy” initiative aims to shape character, teach discipline, foster business acumen and promote health within the
HOLY CROSS CALLS OLD MEMBERS HOME FOR ITS 41ST ANNIVERSARY
Church gets much needed facelift
Canon Peter Scott, rector of Holy Cross Anglican Church, has made a clarion call for old members of the church who may not have visited in a while to return and celebrate the institution’s 41st anniversary.On Sunday, June 30, Anglican Bishop Laish Bo
MEDITATION: The Book of Joshua
There are many leaders in the Bible who face challenges in the course of their social, political and religious duties. As we take responsibility for the state of our nation today, adults and young people alike have to move to new levels of accountabi
Fathers urged to be present in their children's lives
Fathers, both young and old, were honoured for playing one the most important roles in the lives of their children during a special service at Ebenezer Union Baptist Church in Exuma.Sister Krivoy Smith and the Ebenezer church family celebrated the me
Grown-ups, how about taking a closer look?
I chose to give my life in the service of training young people to be independent thinkers and performers, both nationally and internationally. And many years later, I’ve realised why. My entire career has been about taking a closer look at the “othe
Church, I hear you, but I can't see you!
The Church today is growing rapidly throughout the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Nowadays, we have churches on every corner of society. This is good! I’m all for growth, once God is the reason and not greed – greed for power and money, that is.The pri
The gift of a father
Father’s Day falls during the season in the Church when the Sundays are numbered as they follow after Pentecost Sunday. It is such a blessing to be in the presence of a father who is filled with the power of God and who is a loving presence in his ho
Single Mothers United - On The Move
BAHAMIAN Kaynell Gould remembers when the first “Single Mothers United” meeting was held in the comfort of her home - 20 years ago.
Surpassing Expectations: Part II
In Part I, we considered what it meant to surpass expectations when it came to character as it relates to friendship, family and marriage. In this meditation, the challenge to our young people continues, even as we also promise them to lead by example.
The Man In The Mirror
Father’s Day is a day that is observed by many throughout parts of the world.
Chorale to celebrate fathers
TO pay special tribute and honour all fathers, this Sunday, Christ the King Contemporary Chorale is hosting a special concert with the aim of uplifting and celebrating.
Anglican Church Men hold 46th annual conference
The Anglican Church Men of the Diocese of The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands hosted its 46th annual conference in Georgetown, Exuma. The Exuma experience was rewarding. It allowed branches from across the diocese from as far north as Grand Bahama and as far south as the Grand Turk to benefit from hospitality and service while driving forward this year’s conference theme, “Renewing the Vision of your Saints”.
Meditation: Surpassing expectations – Part I
When we speak to Christians, we tell them what we expect from them concerning their faith. Especially in this upcoming season of Pentecost, we can let them know that the indwelling Holy Spirit will enable them to meet God’s highest expectations.
A fun, wholesome weekend for young Christians
TEENS looking for wholesome, positive fun during this long holiday weekend may find a dose of it during The Glory Seekers Weekend 2019.
