The Bahamas, God's treasure
“I was sought by those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me. I said, ‘Here I am, here I am,’ To a nation that was not called by my name. I have stretched out my hands all day long to a rebellious people, who walk in a way
Calvary Churches are back on 'Crusade' here in Nassau
Calvary Church members agree that something powerful always happens when the people of God come together. “With the same mind and vision, demons have to flee, sick bodies are healed, and transformation takes,” they say. Now, members from all over th
Religious happenings around town
• Still Praising – The 26th Annual Christian Tabernacle Choirfest 2019 Time: Sunday, 6.30pm - 10pm Venue: Christian Tabernacle Church Experience choir worship like never before. Admission is free. Hosted by Apostle Christopher and Pastor Anna Russ
Meditation Trusting God in a time of economic challenge
There are several biblical passages in which we see how God blesses in difficult times:
Our awesome God
We are often surprised by the power of the Holy Spirit, but as believers we really should not be. God is awesome and He reveals this to us frequently in His word, and by His actions.
Where was god when Dorian hit? Theologising human suffering
I begin with two insightful passages of scripture: Isaiah 22:5, which states, “For it is a day of trouble, and of treading down, and of perplexity by the Lord God of hosts in the valley of vision, breaking down the walls, and of crying to the mount
Meditation: Fasting and prayer
In times like these we need an anchor; the anchor of prayer and fasting enables us to feel God’s presence, discern God’s will, and draw on God’s strength. It helps us to grieve with hope, and examine our consciences, repent and be transformed by the
Holy Spirit shows it cares
The Anglican Church Women (ACW) of Holy Spirit Anglican Church heeded the call to action to help those in need in the community of Chippingham by taking their outreach ministry “On Da Blocks” to the streets.“On Da Blocks” was held last month in the p
A weekend for 'divine women'
The Rhema International Family Development Centre Ministries is this week bringing Christian women together for it’s annual conference.Having kicked off yesterday, the Women of Destiny Conference, under the theme “It’s Me, Lord”, will continue throug
Time to repent and become a nation under God
As a child growing up I would always hear the older folks say that the Bahamas was a nation under God. As I got older and eventually became a believer I began to understand what that phrase meant. Well, at least what it meant to me, and to me this me
Trust in God after devastation – Pastor loses second home to hurricane, but his faith is stronger than ever
Grand Bahama pastor and Hurricane Dorian survivor Simeon Outten is encouraging those who lost their homes and loved ones in the storm to keep the faith in God during these trying times.He himself is no stranger to loss. This is the second time Pastor
Gospel artists put on benefit concert for hurricane relief
Bahamian gospel artists and international ministries have come together to put on a special benefit concert that will raise funds for hurricane relief efforts in Grand Bahama.Christ-Like Productions, Quinty Sears Ministry International, and Right Way
Is God a moral monster?
Did God send Hurricane Dorian which nearly wiped out Grand Bahama and Abaco? Was God responsible in any way for the casualties that are piling up, and is He guilty of the atrocities perpetrated in Abaco and Grand Bahama?I, too, am a survivor of Doria
Billy Graham chaplains deploy to devastated Bahamas
The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (RRT) has deployed to offer emotional and spiritual care to hurting residents in the Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Dorian, the strongest storm to ever hit the islands.The monstrous hurricane hit the Bahamas as
Meditation - Starting all over again
As I write this reflection, the hurricane has just finished raging in our northern islands. What heart-wrenching scenes and heart-rending cries from our people stranded on roofs, in flooded homes and ongoing hurricane force winds, torrential rain, an
