The meaning of grace
Grace is God’s kindness, His gracious generosity, His undeserved favour and spiritual blessing. The Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJV): “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
Are you valuable or are you valued?
Are we at the end of the “Yes to Me” series? Readers and listeners alike have been reaching out: “Ayanna, I’ve started my second book!” “I am now speaking up for myself more…”
God is a deliverer
Psalm 107 vs 20 -21 KJV: “He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from all their destructions Oh that man would praise the Lord for his goodness ,and for his wonderful works to the children of men!”
Meditation: A mother's call - part II
Last week we considered a mother’s call to love and prayer. This week we reflect on her call to celebrate, and we remember those for whom Mother’s Day is a challenging time.
Locked in for a night of fun, faith and purpose
This Friday, members of the Pulse Youth Church will present a special lock-in event for young Christians.
A mother’s call – Part I
This call starts from when your child is in the womb. Once you know that you are pregnant, love needs to flow to the baby. When I speak to the teen mothers at Providing Access to Continuing Education (PACE), I encourage them to heal and forgive as best they can so as to filter out all negativity that is like an internal poison to them and their child.
Trusting God completely
There are many passages that invoke a feeling of safety and divine providence, but Psalm 46:1 (KJV) is a personal favourite of mine: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Marjorie Davis follows in father’s footsteps to receive honour from Vatican
Seventy years ago, Sir Cyrus Ulysses Davis became the first Bahamian to be given an honour by the Vatican when he was appointed as a Knight of St Gregory the Great in 1949.
Back to Chippingham
Holy Spirit Anglican Church reaches out to the community
The historic Holy Spirit Anglican Church on Howard Street in Chippingham is going outside its four walls and venturing out into the community with its first ever “Back to Chippingham @ Holy Spirit” weekend.
Episcopal Bishop wins top broadcasting award for royal wedding sermon
An estimated 1.9 billion people watched Bishop Michael Curry, the first African American to head the US-based Episcopal Church, tell a congregation of royals and celebrities that “love is the way.”
A crisis of conscience
The Bahamas Christian Council recently came under criticism after questioning the conduct displayed during Carnival’s Road Fever.
A fresh wind for gospel music
A star-studded concert experience featuring both international and local talent will attempt to breathe new life into the Bahamian gospel music scene.
Encountering Jesus
In the post-resurrection stories, people meet Jesus in different circumstances but the response is always the same. There is surprise and joy, mixed with a little fear at first. They experience living proof that He is alive.
Yes to Me
The Ripple Effect
There are so many things we have shared about “saying yes to me”. We’ve covered how it gives you a different outlook, how it makes you recognise your own worth; as well as how it should make you very selective about those with whom you share yourself. In fact, this entire series has been about helping others find a better path, a new purpose, a more positive attitude or viewpoint.
The responsibility of parents towards their criminal children
Sacred Scripture tells us that those who live by the sword, will die by it.
