The concept of gratitude
Gratitude is a theme which is prevalent throughout holy scripture. In general terms, gratitude relates to thankfulness and involves a willingness to show an appreciation for something and to return kindness. The Apostle Paul wrote in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV): “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Gratitude is considered a virtue and persons who demonstrate a sense of gratitude are usually more at peace and generally do well.
On the move
The story of our Lord is one of a family on the move. This is the story of so many people at this time but we will get back to this in a few moments:
Majority Rule:The most transformative moment in Bahamian history
Properly understood, Majority Rule marks a moment of liberation for all Bahamians and ought to be celebrated by all Bahamians in all times as the most transformative event in our nation’s history.
First Christian hip hop cruise makes port in Nassau
A local gospel artists joined forces with several international musicians who sailed to the Bahamas by way of the Christian Hip-Hop & Gospel Hip-Hop Cruise on Carnival Liberty this week.
US-based evangelist returns home seeking to wreak miracles at crusade
EVANGELIST Sean Pinder, a native of Grand Bahama with an international healing ministry, plans to hold a “miracle crusade” in Freeport to bring healing to as many people as possible.
Alike but not the same – Hope for 2019
Happy New Year everyone!
Religious happenings around town
• Feast of Title Celebrations by the Anglican Church of Epiphany
A chance to change
Now that we are on the other side of 2018, we can look back and consider what really needs to be left behind. What is it that we really want deep down in our hearts to have happen in this new year?
Bahamian clergy urged to say ‘no’ to ‘colonial awards’
Colonial honours have more than outlived their usefulness.
Exuma’s Ebenezer rings in the new year with the word of God
Rev Stephen Smith and the Ebenezer Union Baptist family of Exuma began the 2019 year will a special service worshipping on the park.
A blessed season
My brothers and sisters, We are blessed to be able to experience another Christmas season. As we go about busying ourselves, celebrating and preparing for Christmas Day, we should remember that this is the time set aside to commemorate the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. His birth and the ultimate sacrifice that he made for us should be foremost in our minds.
Being the gift – I’m still an exceptional gift!
One of the things I love about our focus on the Christmas story is that you can apply it to so many areas of your life. When it comes to seeing yourself as a gift, and although school is out for the holidays, here are two lessons to study:
Christmas Part I – A radical call –
Celebrate to the fullest and with a clear conscience of all pagan baggage!
A treasured possession
What do you consider your treasured possessions? Are they family heirlooms passed on from one generation to another? Are they items on which you have spent life savings? Are they memorabilia that has been personally autographed just for you? Are they things like photo albums and scrapbooks filled with family memories?
Our planet has been visited – A Christmas message
George Buttrick, the English-born American preacher, in one of his books noted that, “Human history has been punctuated by a divine presence.” The birth of the God-man meant that the transcendent God, the Creator, took up residence among the created.
