What Parents and the Church Should Know The UK Government has published new guidance for schools and colleges in England on how to respond when… Continue Reading New Guidance for Schools on Gender-Questioning Children
Paying Close Attention Recent discussions surrounding Project 2025—a policy blueprint developed by the Heritage Foundation—have renewed long-standing concerns within the Seventh-day Adventist community about religious… Continue Reading Religious Liberty, Project 2025, Sunday Law
On the first Sabbath of September, a time of new beginnings for many children and students, Croydon SDA Church welcomed home members, friends and family… Continue Reading Croydon Comes Home – Croydon SDA Church’s Homecoming and Youth Choir Reunion
On Sabbath 19 April, Croydon SDA Church’s Sabbath School, Women’s Ministry, the Pathfinders and two Elders visited Beulah Vista Care Home to bring joy to… Continue Reading Spreading the Gospel in Beulah Vista Care Home
Precious Lives…No More Knives Our hometown has taken centre stage in the media for the wrong reason. Far too many lives have been cut short,… Continue Reading Precious lives . . . No more knives
By Julia Gervais To many of us think the phrase ‘think outside the box’ is very familiar; some would dare to say it’s cliché. As… Continue Reading Slightly Outside the Box
By Pastor Royston Smith. No one else was born this way. No other youth experienced life this way. He was the only adult who lived… Continue Reading The Trinity and Me
By Pastor Royston Smith Unsure of something, need answers? Just ask. We ask questions when we need clarity, answers, peace of mind even. Teachers encourage… Continue Reading Seeing Isn’t Believing
By Julia Gervais Every year the teens at Croydon SDA form the backbone of our Vacation Bible School (VBS) team, which is geared towards nurturing the young children… Continue Reading I Am My Brother’s Keeper
By Julia Gervais Traditionally the longest and arguably the busiest weekend on the motorways, with many events taking place over the easter weekend, some (myself… Continue Reading In 3 Days
By Pastor Jesse The streets were packed with people. All had come to see Him. It was somewhat confusing. After all, we had just recently… Continue Reading Were you there?
By Pastor Royston “A mother is she who takes the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.”- Gaspard Mermillod. She… Continue Reading Thanks Mum
By Pastor Jesse. I was once told that life is a series of choices. A series of decisions to be made. How we view life… Continue Reading The Fight for Your Life
By Pastor Royston “His perfect holiness, by definition, assures us that our words can’t contain Him. Isn’t it a comfort to worship a God we… Continue Reading Worship…Event or Lifestyle?
By Pastor Jesse Have you ever been around so many people, yet felt so alone? Most, if not all of us desire to be loved… Continue Reading You’re Valuable
By Pastor Jesse Samuel If the truth be told, all of us here today at some point in our lives have been troubled. Troubled by… Continue Reading Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled
By Pastor Royston Smith “John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should… Continue Reading Unconditional Love
Pastor Jesse Samuel Have you ever been in a season in your life when everybody around you in life seems to be blessed but you? … Continue Reading Confused Faith
Pastor Jesse Samuel New year, new me! This is a statement that many people make at the beginning of each calendar year. We see the… Continue Reading New Year New Creation!
By Jenniffer Mann I used to like watching a show on the BBC, called The Antiques Road Show. The premise behind the programme, is that… Continue Reading Do You Know Your Value?
By Julia Gervais, Music Department Many braved the harsh weather conditions and ignored the RMT strike on 17th December 2022… where there is a will,… Continue Reading A Festival of Sound to Remember
By Pastor Royston Smith During my college years, I had a part-time job as a security officer. At that time the ladies’ dormitory was plagued… Continue Reading Clothed with Compassion
By Pastor Jesse Samuel In today’s society, we are continually encouraged to grind for success. Everywhere you go, we are encouraged to become the next… Continue Reading Who’s Building Your House?
By Jenniffer Mann Someone recently shared a post with me, that I’ll share with you too. The visual was of a long corridor filled several… Continue Reading Intentional Kindness
By Pastor Royston Smith “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come; The old has gone, the new is here.” ~ 2 Corinthians 5:17 … Continue Reading Transformation
By Pastor Royston “I don’t care; I’m just telling it like it is! Why should it matter? It's the truth. They need to hear it! … Continue Reading Taste It Before Sharing
By Jenniffer Mann For many Christians throughout the world, they have only ever served Christ under the constant and very real threat of persecution. Being… Continue Reading I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel
Was it really about Christ? Or was it about you being seen, known and heard? When on the receiving end of the comments, was your response really about Christ, or did it become about you, because the comments were taken personally? Continue Reading Is Your All on the Altar?
By Jenniffer Mann Story has it, a battle ship was on exercise at sea in bad weather. The captain was on the bridge. It was… Continue Reading Spiritual Roulette
By Jenniffer Mann Most of us engaged in gainful employment, will admit that we are a slave to our alarm clocks! When the abrupt and… Continue Reading Snooze, You Lose!
By Pastor Royston Smith “Love that responds to human need in an unexpected way.” In Matthew 9:13 we read, “I will have mercy, and not… Continue Reading Blessed Are the Merciful
By Verna-Jean Gervais The film ‘The Green Mile’ depicts convicted criminals being executed in the USA using the electric chair. The executions were witnessed by, among… Continue Reading The Punishment That Brought Us Peace
By Pastor Royston Smith There are many views about spirituality. To the secular mind, it is about finding your inner self through personal reflection, time… Continue Reading Spiritual Anchor
By Jenniffer Mann Last week we looked at the bible verse, 1 Peter 5:8: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a… Continue Reading You Cannot Pour from an Empty Cup: Part 2
By Jenniffer Mann I want you to visualise with me for a moment, the South African village of Zwathini. It was an afternoon in November… Continue Reading You Cannot Pour from an Empty Cup: Part 1
He was a mess. His was a body ravished by substance abuse. He made his way to church after the service he wanted to speak… Continue Reading Past Shame…Renewed Hope
“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honourable but more useful than a life spent doing nothing”. Bernard Shaw, Irish Playwright We all… Continue Reading Delayed Success
By Jenniffer Mann Not for the first time, I sat amongst a group of Christians who labelled those with opposing views to mainstream events, as… Continue Reading Conspiracy Christian
By Pastor Royston Smith The Bible is a unique book. On one hand, it shows God’s uniqueness and power. On the other hand, we see… Continue Reading Supernatural Encounter
“There is no neutral ground in the universe. Every square inch, every split second is claimed by God, and counterclaimed by Satan”. C.S. Lewis It’s… Continue Reading Decide. Choose. Stand.
By Jenniffer Mann Previously, we looked at what New Age beliefs encompass and were able to determine the wide ranging and often conflicting beliefs that… Continue Reading Same Old New Age – Part II
By Jenniffer Mann The New Age Movement is a collection of spiritual beliefs or philosophies, that first gained a lot of traction in the 1970s. Trying… Continue Reading Same Old New Age – Part I
“And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him ‘a woman’ taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, they say unto… Continue Reading Love Like Christ
By Julia Gervais Enjoyable, exciting, exhausting, expensive, frivolous and hectic are just a few of the adjectives used to describe the Christmas period. In some… Continue Reading Shedding Weight
By Pastor Royston Smith The emergence of the omicron variant is sending some of our well-crafted holiday plans into a tailspin. So too have the… Continue Reading End of Year Reflections
By Pastor Royston Smith “I’ve done well… if I say so myself” and “woe is me… nothing I do is good enough,” such self-esteem exposing phrases. Who doesn’t… Continue Reading The Transforming Power of Gratitude
By Pastor Royston “Being taken for granted is an unpleasant but sincere form of praise. Ironically, the more reliable you are, and the less you… Continue Reading Before Science…there was God
By Pastor Royston I wonder if the damage that we have inflicted on this world is reversible. Our materialistic lifestyles cast a thick cloud on… Continue Reading Who Cares? | Part 3
By Jenniffer Mann I have recently completed a course, to become a Mental Health First Aider (MHFA). Before the course started, we were warned that much… Continue Reading A Safe Space
By Pastor Royston Smith The world is at a climate crossroad and actions must be taken. What affects the climate in one country, impacts us all. The United… Continue Reading Who Cares? | Part 2
By Jenniffer Mann As I sat on the sofa listening to the howling wind and prolonged interruption of the heavy rain lashing against the windows, I… Continue Reading Two Are Better Than One!
While the climate change debate is raging. Irrespective of our view on the topic, there is irrefutable evidence that globally the climate is radically changing. On an individual and a corporate level, we all must accept some responsibility. Areas which once experienced great warmth are now freezing whilst the ones...
What is it about Halloween that makes October 31 so popular? Perhaps it’s the mystery—or just the candy? Perhaps the excitement of a new costume?… Continue Reading What is Halloween and should Christians celebrate it?
By Leslene Peat-Brown It would appear that sitting on nominating committees is becoming an increasingly stressful and painful experience for many of our members; not… Continue Reading Taking the Pain Out of the Nominating Process
By Jenniffer Mann, Communications Team I recently had a conversation with someone who directly asked me the question, ‘How do I repent?’ If I’m honest, my immediate… Continue Reading How Do I Repent?
By Sharna Brown, Communications Team Croydon Seventh-day Adventist Church continues to have a far-reaching effect on communities both locally and internationally, so when the invitation to be the host church for BBC Radio 4’s Sunday… Continue Reading Sharing the Gospel through BBC Radio 4
By Jenniffer Mann I recently had a conversation with someone who was questioning their relationship with God. Why? Because just when they thought they had… Continue Reading Permission Denied!
By Pastor Royston Smith “I feel the healing hands of God touch my heart and kiss my soul” Harley King After being apart for what… Continue Reading Hug Therapy Part 2
By Pastor Royston Smith Be a love pharmacist: dispense hugs like medicine – they are! Terri Guillemets King Solomon put it this way, “A time… Continue Reading Hug Therapy Part 1
By Sharna Brown On July 31st 2021, Croydon SDA Church held its second baptismal service for the year. Heaven rejoiced as seven souls renounced the world… Continue Reading Seven for Christ
By Jenniffer Mann For the first time in decades, the population in London has declined. No longer viewed as the hip place to live, the… Continue Reading Be Prepared & Stand Firm!
After 14 months of virtual worship, on the 22 May 2021 Croydon SDA Church reopened for in-person worship. To mark the occasion the only fitting way was to witness 16 souls giving their life to Christ in the church’s first baptism of 2021. Continue Reading Online Mission Reaps Rewards
By Jenniffer Mann First introduced to the Seventh Day Adventist church in 1996. I have vivid memories of sitting in the lounge of the person… Continue Reading Big Changes Are Afoot!
Building a thriving family relationship is like cultivating a delicate flower. It takes time, requires effort, and personal investment. Often, we believe that changes come… Continue Reading Family Matters – Part 2
📍 By Julia Gervais Just around the corner, up little more, go straight straight straight, until you come to a fork in the road, then… Continue Reading Drop a Pin
Pastor Royston Smith A healthy family is not one that is free from pain, sorrow, trouble or rain. Disappointments are a part of the journey called life. This type of family believes that… Continue Reading Family Matters – Part 1
By Jennifer Mann Last week, we considered some of the ways that occultism is pervading popular culture. We also considered the strongly worded warnings from… Continue Reading Desensitisation – Part II: Social Media
By Jenniffer Mann Let’s have an uncomfortable conversation. The world we live in, is not a very nice place. Everything is upside down and topsy… Continue Reading Desensitisation – Part I: The Occult
By Pastor Royston Smith “Your opinion is your opinion; your perception is your perception–do not confuse them with “facts” or “truth” John Moore I remember… Continue Reading Truth Matters – Part 2
By Pastor Royston Smith Conspiracy theories, fake news, misinformation, propaganda and alternate realities; this is our world today, thanks to social media. “Big lies,” small… Continue Reading Truth Matters – Part 1
By Jenniffer Mann Last week we started to explore the power of words and how impactful they can be, on our general well-being. If we… Continue Reading A Super Hero’s Life – Part 2
By Jenniffer Mann When we think about our health, the immediate things that spring to mind revolve around, diet and exercise, we might expand this… Continue Reading A Superhero’s Life – Part 1
By Pastor Royston Smith There are people in the world so hungry, that God cannot appear to them except in the form of bread. Mahatma Gandhi … Continue Reading Bread of Life
By Pastor Royston Smith Thank God for 1st January 1983. Thank God. Regardless of culture, class or creed, COVID-19 has negatively impacted all families in a variety… Continue Reading In Everything Give Thanks – Part II
Your mindset is a big deal. And there’s a lot of talk today about the topic of your mindset. What is it? And why is… Continue Reading What You Think Matters
By Jenniffer Mann Put in simple terms, Rules of Engagement (ROE) traditionally refers to what soldiers can and cannot do whilst engaged in battle. In a… Continue Reading Rules of Engagement
By Pastor Royston Smith A recent article published by the American Psychosomatic Society stated that COVID-19 lockdown has had a negative impact on the mental health of the British public. In fact, a large… Continue Reading In Everything Give Thanks – Part I
By Jenniffer Mann Cognitive dissonance is described as “a feeling of mental discomfort, caused when what we believe is consistently challenged by contrasting behaviour. For example,… Continue Reading Spiritual Dissonance
By Pastor Royston Smith Water came crashing from all directions filling the little boat as it danced violently on the waves. The seasoned, seafaring fishermen had never experienced anything like… Continue Reading Fear Not – Part II
By Jenniffer Mann Hi. For those of you who don’t who I am, my name is Jenniffer. Please note, that I said for those of you… Continue Reading Beyond Seeing
By Pastor Royston Smith Though not naturally a fearful person, the events of the past few months have severely dented my confidence. I am often deemed optimistic; yet I find… Continue Reading Fear Not – Part I
By Julia Gervais I’m a practical person. A realist with pessimistic tendencies, perhaps? With such an outlook, life can feel weighted down at times, so I’ve… Continue Reading On the Flip Side
By Pastor Royston Smith Good listeners aren’t born, they’re bred! With the constant hum of daily living, going on in the background, listening has become a… Continue Reading Learning to Listen
By Jenniffer Mann 2020 has been a year many of us the world over will never forget. Here is a snapshot of the year we… Continue Reading Same God, Different Year
By Pastor Royston Smith What has the year been like so far? Fear, anxiety, and pain have engulfed many. Somehow the ongoing pandemic has stained and created a negative imprint in my mind that will last a… Continue Reading Peace Amid Pain
By Julia Gervais “When I grow up, I’m going to be a nurse in a big hospital, then I’ll marry a tall, dark, handsome doctor… Continue Reading What Next?
By Pastor Royston Smith “Well, there were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded,” Princess Diana. In her interview with British journalist, Martin Bashir, she explained the bleak future of… Continue Reading Faithfulness
By Jenniffer Mann On the 13 November 2020, the world celebrated ‘World Kindness Day’ An annual event. ‘On this day, participants attempt to make the world… Continue Reading Kindness
By Pastor Royston Smith “True goodness is when you understand the wickedness within you yet choose to do what is right in spite of its… Continue Reading Goodness
By Jenniffer Mann The English word “love” has many different meanings and is both a noun and a verb. Something to have and something to… Continue Reading Let Me Count the Ways
By Pastor Royston Smith The story is told about a not-so-thin man lamenting his weight gain. As a treat, he made a cheesecake for his family (or so… Continue Reading Self-control
By Jenniffer Mann As I sat in my car, watching the world pass me by through the pearls of rain on the windscreen, a young… Continue Reading Life Insurance
By Pastor Royston Smith A pastime of many is watching the American reality show a “Divorce Court” in which couples seek to settle their relationship disputes before a judge. The straight-talking, honest, and feisty Toler presides. In one… Continue Reading Meekness
By Jenniffer Mann Regardless of where you are in the world, what language you speak, your skin colour, gender, regardless of your social status, we… Continue Reading Road to Recovery – Part II
By Pastor Royston “You have no control of uncertainties! You can only control your life and your reaction to any event. May you find grace… Continue Reading Long-suffering
By Jenniffer Mann On the 17 May 2011, BBC News reported that, “Between April and June 1994, an estimated 800,000 Rwandans were killed in the space… Continue Reading The Road to Recovery – Part I
By Pastor Royston Smith Summer is an interesting season. Days are longer and the sun is at its hottest. Whilst airlines, tour operators and leisure… Continue Reading Fruit of the Spirit
By Jenniffer Mann Over the past few weeks, it has been impossible not to engage on some level, as we watch the political landscape unfold… Continue Reading Nothing New Under the Sun
By Nicola & O’Neal Copeland The book of Haggai retells the story of the Jews returning to Jerusalem from Babylon (after 70 years in exile)… Continue Reading Have you lost your zest for God? 5 steps to get it back….
By Jenniffer Mann As a child, I would often complain about pains in my knees. I distinctly remember attending the doctors and hearing that what… Continue Reading Growing Pains
By Pastor Royston Smith The Exodus is arguably the most monumental journey in the Bible. This event has been the theme of films, pantomimes, poems and songs. Each art form focused on… Continue Reading Exodus – Part V
By Nicola Copeland In the modern world today trying to keep the Christian faith and values can sometimes feel contrary to the society that we… Continue Reading 5 Reasons Why It’s Important to Be Part of a Church Family & Play an Active Role
By Pastor Royston Smith Having been brought up in Pharaoh’s palace, Moses would have been God’s perfect ambassador to Pharaoh, except for the murder he… Continue Reading Exodus – Part IV
By Jenniffer Mann Few industries have grown as rapidly as technology. The past 40 years has seen the rise of the mobile phone, mobile internet… Continue Reading Help Not Required
By Pastor Royston Smith Author and positive psychologist, Robert Biswas-Diener, wrote about the three kinds of complainers – chronic, venters and instrumental. Chronic complainers hinder… Continue Reading Exodus – Part III
By Jennifer Mann Growing up, I was a fan of the Snoopy cartoons and as I’ve become more mature, I realise that some of the… Continue Reading The Less You Want, the More You Love
By Pastor Royston Smith When I think of Moses, my grandmother jumps into my mind, a little woman, gutsy and full of faith. She did not have much, yet she inspired… Continue Reading Exodus Part II
By Jenniffer Mann . Most children of a certain age, will tell you that every good story starts with ‘Once upon a time…” by the… Continue Reading Happily Ever After
By Pastor Royston Smith Reggae icon Bob Marley is considered inspirational to many. The lyrics in some of his music are uplifting and seem to… Continue Reading Exodus – Part I
By Jenniffer Mann . Living in a cottage, we suffer dreadfully with the heat during the summer. At times, I found myself likening the experience… Continue Reading Preparing for Eternity
By Pastor Royston Smith The story of Adam and Eve found in the book of Genesis 1-3, all began with God. God formed Adam from the dust of the earth; then placed… Continue Reading God’s Ultimate Purpose
By Julia Gervais Two pairs of eyes begin to roll and both boys snicker whenever I talk about the ‘good old days’. Children ran to… Continue Reading The Best Days of Your Life
By Pastor Royston Smith A purpose driven life is a productive life. It leads to our holistic wellbeing – social, mental, physical and spiritual. One school of thought suggests that this is a… Continue Reading Finding Your Purpose – Part II
By Jenniffer Mann . If you’re anything like me, you’re probably more proficient at making mistakes than you would care to admit. None of us… Continue Reading I Messed Up
By Pastor Royston Smith Have you ever questioned your reason for being? “Why am I here?” Life seems foggy. You struggle to find a reason for… Continue Reading Finding Your Purpose – Part I
By Julia Gervais Planners have not one, not two, but many ‘to do lists’. It’s not usually because they are forgetful, it’s just their way… Continue Reading God Is In the Driving Seat
One myth perpetuated by the media is the idea that “love is a matter of chemistry with intense passion, an overwhelming sense of romantic love.” This promotes a romanticised view of relationships, focussing more on sexual excitement whist minimising good communication. Continue Reading Sweetheart Let’s Talk
By Jenniffer Mann As Phil continued to provide Jane reassurance, I texted our neighbour to come to the scene. Perhaps Jane was a friend of… Continue Reading Jane – Part II
By Pastor Royston Smith Cambridge neuroscientist Sarah-Jayne Blakemore described the unique challenge that the teenage years present as a “perfect storm”. This is the most… Continue Reading Teen Talk
By Jenniffer Mann “I can’t really see outside, but I’m sure someone is sitting on the ground” I looked up at Jason in a sleepy… Continue Reading Jane – Part I
By Pastor Royston Smith “Don’t you see that children are God’s best gift? the fruit of the womb his generous legacy?” — Psalm 127: 3. Children are precious to… Continue Reading Children Must Be Seen and Heard
By Julia Gervais On the 20th March 2020, the UK Government announced the furlough scheme, an initiative put in place to assist businesses and employees… Continue Reading Furlough in the Church?
By Pastor Royston Smith A group of frogs were travelling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit. All the other… Continue Reading The Power of Words
By Jenniffer Mann . Have you ever been in a position where you don’t know something but have given the impression that you do?! Many people… Continue Reading Fake It Till You Make It!
Communication is the means of sharing ideas, thoughts and information. Usually, it involves at least one sender, a message, and a recipient. Though in theory a simple concept, communication can often be a rather complex endeavour. There are various challenges, such as language, emotional, cultural and geographical barriers. Continue Reading...
By Felicien Ekoume One of the greatest dangers that we Christians put ourselves in, is the neglect of prayer. We may sometimes become comfortable when things are going… Continue Reading The Necessity of Prayer
By Jenniffer Mann . I’m probably one of many people who shy away from visiting hospitals unless absolutely necessary. It’s not that I find anything… Continue Reading The Only Way is Jesus
Over 1,000 people tuned in live to the concert, and just over £4,000 was raised in total! To God be the glory! The funds will be used to provide food and other supplies to our Selhurst Community Kitchen and Food Bank, which is now helping to feed well over 100...
By Pastor Royston Smith Our world seems to be shrinking. Decades ago, it took months to travel from one part of the world to another.… Continue Reading Lighten the Load
By Jenniffer Mann . Did you know that lions are said to be amongst the deadliest of all predators! Male lions can weigh up to… Continue Reading God 1 v Lions 0
By Pastor Royston Smith During the American Civil War, an unforgettable conversation took place between a dying solider and his chaplain. The soldier asked the… Continue Reading A Grateful Heart
By Jenniffer Mann The past month has posed some very challenging moments. Consistently long working hours has made it difficult to devote time to other… Continue Reading Burnout
Who would ever imagine Michael Hirschbeck and Roberto Alomar as best friends! You see, four years earlier, Michael watched in horror as Roberto marched up angrily and... Continue Reading Forgive to Move On: Part 2
By Julia Gervais . We’ve got to get this country moving again. This pandemic has really set us back. The government cannot maintain this furlough… Continue Reading COVID-19 Secure
By Felicien Ekoume Sometimes, God’s way of blessing us, is by not granting us what we have prayed for. Sometimes, it will take years for the promise… Continue Reading Trust Him
By Pastor Royston Smith I identify with you. I can understand. I can relate. It is painful. It is hurtful. It is burdensome. Your friends… Continue Reading Forgive to Move On: Part 1
By David Billett Today I received a package from America. It contained a memorial book and DVD in memory of my late nephew, Jerab Prentice Billett,… Continue Reading Are You Ready?
By Pastor Royston Smith Everyone has an inbuilt desire for relationships. We want to connect with others, share ideas, experiences and knowledge, among other things.… Continue Reading Let’s Talk
By Jenniffer Mann . 3.3 months, 14.4 weeks, 101 days, 2424 hours, 145,440 minutes, 8,726,400 seconds. That is how how long it’s been since lock… Continue Reading Who’s Counting?!
By Julia Gervais Growing up on the beautiful island of Jamaica, my siblings and I quickly realized that neighbours were just an extension of our… Continue Reading And Who Is My Neighbour?
By Pastor Royston Smith Instructions are a part of our daily lives. There is a manual for driving, cooking, gardening, sewing and for every other… Continue Reading Our Daily Bread
A spiritual mindset is one that is completely under God’s control. The mind is like a computer. Its output is dependent on its input. Likewise, a person with a spiritual mindset has a positive influence on others. This is the result of God's input. “Nothing could ever matter again but...
By Jennifer Mann As I’m presently not having to undergo the epic twice daily commute into London, I often find myself imagining that I can… Continue Reading Follow the Recipe!
Do you feel that no matter what you do, you always fail? Others appear to have been born with talents, and you feel that you don’t have what it takes to succeed. This attitude is typical of a fixed mindset. It places limits on one’s potential. On the other hand,...
By Jenniffer Mann On the week commencing Monday, 25 May 2020, many of us worldwide watched with a collective sense of absolute horror, as the… Continue Reading George Floyd: Mercy says “No!”?
By Jamila Maud . Many of us are creatures of habit. I like to wake up before everyone in my household and enjoy the peace… Continue Reading The Real Constant
By Pastor Royston Smith The way we think affects us both mentally and physically. Our thought patterns can very easily shape our belief system. This… Continue Reading It’s All in the Mind: Part 1
By Julia Gervais I’m fed up of being inside. I miss my friends. I can’t go to work. Imagine, I actually want to go to… Continue Reading Freedom
By Pastor Royston Every snowflake that falls to the ground has a different pattern of ice crystals. No two snowflakes are identical. Likewise, no two people are identical. You… Continue Reading Find It Grow It Use It
By Jenniffer Mann I confess to being an avid YouTube watcher and from what I understand, you can pretty much find videos on most topics you… Continue Reading The Greatest Influencer
“Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying: “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; Before you were born, I sanctified… Continue Reading Why Worry?
By Jenniffer Mann I am fortunate enough to work within a company that really cares for its employees. The directors are authentic and consistent in their… Continue Reading The Danger of Popular Opinion
Are you someone who thinks that only children and animals benefit from playing? Think again. Whatever your age, larking around has been shown to boost happiness and mental wellbeing. Author, Ellen G. White encourages us to be playful. She writes, “No child of God need have a sad or mournful...
By Jenniffer Mann As the nation finds itself in the grip of the Coronavirus and we are confined to our homes, this has been a… Continue Reading SOS
By O’Neal Copeland The most recent events concerning the Coronavirus and the disease it causes, Covid-19, have been prevalent in the news. To date (globally)… Continue Reading Don’t Panic During the Pandemic
By Pastor Royston Smith and Dr R David “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.” Proverbs 17:22 It is said… Continue Reading A Little Bit of Laughter
By Pastor Royston Smith & Ciara Williams (Founder of Adventist Dog Ministries) Your creator God is a God of relationships and community. He dwells in three long before… Continue Reading You’re Not Alone
By Pastor Royston Smith The call greatly troubled my emotions and seriously affected my tears. I wept. Immediately I had flashbacks of a close family… Continue Reading Tears Are Languages
People with the desire to learn will benefit from having bible studies and courses on how to evangelise naturally and effectively. Continue Reading The Importance of Learning the Bible
In a sense, it’s impossible to ‘sacrifice’ anything for God. If you get back more than you gave up, have you sacrificed anything at all?… Continue Reading You’ll Get Back More Than You Give
When four-year-old Sarah attended her first wedding in America, she had lots of questions. At the reception her mum explained there were two cakes –… Continue Reading Sharing Your Life With Someone
If you need help with a problem in your personal life, your family, or your career, keep the following things in mind: 1) Bad news… Continue Reading Be Careful Whom You Confide In
One Bible teacher says, ‘Like most people you’ve probably made New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, exercise, eat better…and improve your life. But did you… Continue Reading The New Year
Millions around the world testify to the changes in their lives as a result of Bible study. The Bible’s appeal is universal. It speaks to… Continue Reading Precious Promises
“Contract Vs. Covenant” In the covenant of marriage, husband and wife give themselves to each other. It’s not fifty-fifty; it’s one hundred-one hundred. At any… Continue Reading The Mingling of Souls
On July 28, 1976, the worst earthquake of the twentieth century, in terms of loss of life, killed 240,000 people in Tangshan, China. Most were… Continue Reading On Solid Ground
The story is told of a pastor who was invited to dinner with one of the families in his congregation, so the woman of the… Continue Reading The Key to A Successful Life
One of my closest friends is on a quest to discover the Lord’s wisdom in his life. This particular man is a worshipper—oh, how he… Continue Reading Part 7 – Change Your Words: Change Your Life
Oh, to take back some of the sarcastic, judgmental words we have said in the past! Maybe you can relate. But it simply isn’t that… Continue Reading Part 6 – Change Your Words: Change Your Life
It is sobering to think our speech and example may be the only frame of reference another person has for how a Christian speaks and… Continue Reading Part 5 – Change Your Words: Change Your Life
Every one of us has no doubt said something we wish we hadn’t spoken. What came out of our mouth was embarrassing, maybe even hurtful… Continue Reading Part 4 – Change Your Words: Change Your Life
Fasting from words isn’t a test to find out who can be the most disciplined or who can scrutinize their words more thoroughly. It’s about… Continue Reading Part 3 – Change Your Words: Change Your Life
In Psalm 19:14, the psalmist cries out that the words of his mouth and the meditations of his heart would be acceptable in God’s sight.… Continue Reading Part 2 – Change Your Words: Change Your Life
It may be hard for you today to envision changing your habitual judgments of others or the way you size people up when you meet… Continue Reading Part 1 – Change Your Words: Change Your Life
A toxic relationship is like a limb with gangrene: unless you amputate it the infection can spread and kill you. Without the courage to cut… Continue Reading ‘Does This Person Belong in My Life?’
The only way to avoid having to deal with difficult people – is to move to another planet. Human beings are a mixture of vices… Continue Reading Dealing with Difficult People
When it comes to constructive criticism, try to learn from it and grow wiser. When it comes to unjustified criticism, remind yourself that Jesus was… Continue Reading When You Are Criticised
One of England’s finest preachers decided because of his wife’s failing health not to go to America and speak at an important conference. Although he’d… Continue Reading Listen to God’s Voice
If you are wise, when God talks you’ll listen. And He will talk to you through the Bible. The reason the Bible has outsold every… Continue Reading Read God’s Word—Every Day
Have you ever wondered why God made King Solomon the richest man in his day? Here’s the answer: ‘God said … “Because you … have… Continue Reading Pray for Understanding
nger is a God-ordained emotion, but it’s meant to be your servant instead of your master. So keep your temper on a lead. Any time… Continue Reading Keep Your Anger in Check
Every day we miss opportunities to be kind in order to save a few seconds. One author writes, ‘When I treat people as obstacles, or… Continue Reading You Must Show Compassion
If your prayers are not being answered, ask yourself: 1) How is my relationship with the Lord? ‘If I regard iniquity in my heart, the… Continue Reading Keys to Answered Prayer
To succeed in life you must do these three things: 1) Decide what’s important. The story’s told of a family who moved to the country… Continue Reading Three Rules for Living
God is a healer and there is nothing too hard for Him to do. Continue to cast all your cares on Him for he care… Continue Reading Unshackled
We all have our battlegrounds; in some cases they’re things we surrendered to years ago that now lurk in our innermost thoughts. That’s why the… Continue Reading Handling Temptation