Despite his continued battle with epilepsy and the numerous other trying darts life has thrown at him throughout his 27 years on Earth, Stephen Bentley is holding tight onto his faith. Sharing insight into one of the many storms that have come to...
‘For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.’ - Ephesians 2 verses 8-10 As Christians commemorated the Easter season last week with much...
TRAUMA SHOULD not be confused with the testing of faith and fiery trials that the Bible encourages Christians those with a hope to share in His latter glory to take joy in. Instead, according to recovery coach Shaniese Laylor-Bogle, trauma is a...
TRAUMA RECOVERY specialist and devoted Christian, Shaniese Laylor Bogle, hopes to debunk the common belief that childhood trauma and other like distresses coincide with God’s teachings and are a part of His overall plan for our life. The coach,...
As she listened to the many stories of her father during his funeral in 2016, Esther Sinclair made a conscious decision that she would not die like he did: a ‘pauper with untapped potential’. The frightening reality catapulted the then 39-year-old...
Despite forgoing her true passion, a career in journalism, due to a speech impediment, Marcia Blair refused to neglect her love for writing. Now, the woman who has served as a midwife for over 16 years, is using her love for the art to help others...
FOR TERRY-ANN Henry, it was the sustaining ability of grace, coupled with the redemptive and restorative power of God, that has kept her from losing her mind, even during her pre-teen years. Having been exposed to abuse of all kinds, young Henry...
THE BIBLE, in 1 Samuels 15, shares that obedience is better than sacrifice and likens disobedience to the sin of witchcraft. Sharing her story, Shamailly Robinson told Family and Religion that she can attest to the scripture. “In the year 2013, I...
A MOVE in ‘total obedience to the Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth’, according to Reverend Karel Dawes, has led her to pen a book which she hopes will provide insight on how to better access the glory of God, an honour she has come to enjoy after much...
THE NEW Year period is considered as one of the ‘darkest points’ of the year. Psychologists have credited this to what they call Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that happens during the winter months. Whether the gloom is...
As the country races to the 100,000-case mark due to a new surge in COVID-19 infections, several Clarendon and St Thomas residents are raising concern about the lack of responsibility being taken by the general public. One hospital...
THE USUAL exuberance associated with the Yuletide season has somehow been blunted whether by the economic pressures of life or by the pains of the pandemic. Many have been drained of their typical Christmas spirit which would see them in years...
Celebrating a grand transformation from a life of Rastafarianism, ungodliness and contention to one of grace, spiritual appointment and ordination, Wendell McKoy is declaring that there is absolutely nothing too hard for God to do. The now...
‘My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge …’ Hosea 4:6 SEVERAL CHURCH folks have come out in condemnation of the recent happenings at the Pathways International Kingdom Restoration and the slavish way in which members mindlessly obeyed then...
After meeting several roadblocks on her prayer journey, Christian author Monique Mitchell decided to pen to God the words on her heart. Dubbed ‘Praying Through Poetry’, the compilation explores various topics including faith, ranging from the lack...
Publisher Glynis Salmon is a woman who rallies others around to execute with glorious purpose. “I am a Christian; I believe in the principle - Deny yourself so that you can love each other more. There’s no other way to put it. But I’m reminded...
An aged love with a fresh ‘I do’ is the best way to describe the story of how 84-year-old Alphanso Reynolds happily wedded his 93-year-old soulmate, Mary. The two are members of the Black River New Testament Church of God in St Elizabeth, and...
Thirty-year-old Moiyan Jay Williams of Kitson Town in St Catherine is singing a song of gratitude and praise. He shares the story of how he visited the entry way of death but was snatched from the deadly encounter by the hands of God. “Five years...
THERE HAS been much debate in Christendom over whether the onset of COVID-19 and the efforts being made by the world heads and health industry to lessen the spread of the virus is somehow in opposition to the will of God. In fact, many Christians...
Wherefore seeing we also are encompassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1 Soroya Fyne-...
“She was wearing a white button-down top and khaki shorts with wedges and her natural hair combed in a bun,” said radio announcer Markland Edwards as he described the first time he laid eyes on banker Andrea Channer. It was 10 years ago, and the...
The continuous cultivation of the fruits of the spirit as itemised in Galatians, is a key component to properly parenting a child with special needs. Take it from Jacqueline Hendricks, proud mother of Jhordane Johnson, an 18-year-old youth on the...
It’s the lack of evident love in the church for Prophetess Shamailly Robinson which led her on a mission to change the narrative. Speaking on the importance of actions over words when it comes on to the quality described by the Bible as ‘the...
It’s Passion/Holy Week, and unlike years before, many will have to commemorate this special Christian holiday from within the four walls of their homes, especially if their names did not make it on the specialised list of 12 authorised by the...
The Yallahs High School in St Thomas will again be suspending face-to-face classes this week, after two teachers and a student tested positive for COVID-19. The principal, Mark Malabver, told The Gleaner that at least two other teachers are...
