11 ways to motivate for better performance
1. Keep your promises: people are motivated by people they trust. Never ever be late to your own meetings2. Give power to the other person: contract with your people, meaning have agreements, ask questions, because questions honour the employee’s tho
Do you know the creator's name?
Do you know the creators name? Most of us would say, “Yes, His name is the Lord God”.Did you know that the Bible indicates that “lord” and “god” are titles and not names? 1 Corinthians 8:5 says there be gods many and lords many, because anything we w
Believers have spiritual breakthroughs at 'Woman at the Well 2018'
“God exceeded my expectations” was the verdict of Felicia Archer following the conclusion of this year’s Woman at the Well conference.Held for three nights last week under the theme “Breaking the Cycle”, the event featured special appearances by Prop
Bahamian gospel singer to perform at Atlanta awards ceremony
Her upcoming performance at the Prayze Factor People’s Choice Award in Atlanta will not be Adrianna Munnings’ first rodeo.The gospel artist has travelled far and wide both to share her music ministry. But what is special about this event in Georgia i
Sandilands staff pray for church, community assistance
Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre officially launched its Sandilands Month of activities on Tuesday at St Anselm’s Roman Catholic Church under the theme “Advancing Physical and Mental Health through Community Integration”. The service was officiated b
Meditation: Praying about relationships
How would you answer the following questions that were posed at a seminar on marriage and family life? Relationships1. As a committed Christian is it wrong to be in a relationship with a non-believer?As we pray about our relationships, we seek God’s
Rastafarians are humans
A radical change in the way we perceive and treat those who embrace the Rastafarian way of life is urgently needed.Too many Bahamians, especially some conservative Christians, allow the Rastafarian customs, beliefs and attire to override the fact tha
Meditation - Wisdom and knowledge
We all agree that education is the key to much success. We believe in children receiving a solid academic foundation in order to be eligible for advanced professional training. We may send them abroad to gain more experience and exposure even as we d
A game of death - an act of love (Part I)
We’re playing a very dangerous game of life and death here in the Bahamas. It’s a very tenuous disposition to reside in. Believe you me, my Bahamian people, that to write on this most important subject is very poignant for me: HIV/AIDS.Dr Duane Sands
Obstacles, overcome them
Every obstacle introduces a person to himself. How we respond to obstacles in our life is important.The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5, 6, 7) has been described as the gospel within the gospel. The good news exudes from it simply because it deals wit
A prophet lends a helping hand
In keeping with its mission to impact the whole person, Stephen C Munroe International Ministries (SCMI) is bringing back its “Help a Child” event this weekend.This is the third back-to-school extravaganza for the ministry and is meant to extend a he
Who's in the Skin?
Finding the positive in the negative
This week I begin with a question:Is there such a thing as being too positive?If we are honest with ourselves there are times when we don’t want to smile; or see the brighter side of things. There are times when we want to do a little wallowing in se
City of Israel Church asks Bahamians to take a leap of faith
Annual convention to feature speakers from Nigeria, US
MEMBERS of the City of Israel International Covenant Church are encouraging Bahamians to take a “Quantum Leap of Faith” at this year’s convention.For seven days, beginning Monday, August 20, and ending Sunday, August 26, the convention will take plac
Meditation - encouraging you to succeed
When you speak to children about success you can use the following images to explain why you regularly remind them to do homework and pay attention in class:1. Running a race with the coach, the fans and team members cheering you on, motivating you t
Breaking evil cycles at this year's Woman at the Well conference
Back for another instalment, this year’s Woman At The Well conference is set to take place for three days at the Southland Church of God, starting August 29.For the last five years, the conference’s host and main speaker, Minister Felicia Archer, has
