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Ebenezer Union Baptist celebrates 127th anniversary

Rev Stephen Smith and the Ebenezer Union Baptist family in Farmer’s Hill, Exuma celebrated their 127th church anniversary during a special worship service under the theme “Trust God” – from Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

Kanye West – False prophet or true believer? Bahamian christians weigh in

He’s someone not many would normally associate with Sunday church services. But over the past year, superstar rapper Kanye West as slowly been building up a following for his church-like gatherings called simply “Sunday Service”. As he prepared for the release of his ninth studio album, “Jesus is King”, Kanye announced last month that he had recently converted to Christianity.

Christian women urged to deepen their relationship with God

To experience the fullness of joy and passion in any relationship requires mutual love, respect, consistent communication and lots of time spent together.

God’s Peace

There is absolutely nothing that compares with the joy, comfort and confidence that one experiences when one is walking daily with Jesus. Here I am referring to a spiritual walk of course. The Apostle Paul refers to the experience as “the peace of God which passeth all understanding” (Philippians 4:7) Jesus tells us in John 14:27 (KJV): “My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

The undershepherd

The role of pastor is such an important and integral part within any church. The pastor has many ministerial responsibilities when it comes to his congregation.

Meditation – Creating a masterpiece

Some people have innate creative gifts. They are born with the ability to make beautiful things with their hands, and need only be provided with objects and opportunity in order to reveal what is already inside. A toy like Lego is excellent in this regard.

Crushing Part II: Balance in Brokenness

This journey through TD Jakes’ “Crushing” is certainly giving us more than enough food for thought. In countless ways it is taking me back to many of the more painful experiences of my life, causing me to reevaluate; looking at them in a different light. Where I saw devastation, I now see a road, taking me in the direction God meant for me to go. So many plans have been changed – old dreams, desires and expectations shifted for new ones.

A tribute to a cultural icon

This Friday, the Bahamas Harvest Church is hosting Keysha Edwards Taylor for her “Piano Works” concert as a tribute to the memory of her late mother, Bahamian cultural icon Kayla Lockhart Edwards.

Abundant Life Bible Church celebrates 40 years with a concert of “great vision”

The music ministry at the Abundant Life Bible Church is carrying on its long and illustrious legacy as it hosts a special 40th anniversary concert this Sunday.

Bahamas Against Crime Launches Anti-Abuse, Exploitation and Trafficking of Children Week with ecumenical service

Each citizen has a role to play in the country’s child protection efforts, Minister of Social Services and Urban Development Frankie A Campbell told an audience attending the National Ecumenical Church Service that launched Bahamas Against Crime’s Anti-Abuse, Exploitation and Trafficking of Children Week of activities.

The need for humility

Humility is a characteristic of “egolessness”, modesty, meekness, humbleness, deference, etc. and is often considered the exact opposite of pride.

It’s time to return to God – Drs Nottage host revival for all nations

THE leaders of Believers Faith Outreach Ministries International are calling for the Bahamas to be brought back to a time of prayer, repentance and restoration when its revival takes place this and next week.

Crushing Part I – No grape crushes itself!

So, I’m reading this book by TD Jakes called “Crushing”. The main premise suggests that through the pressures of life we can obtain the power to benefit and thrive. A friend of mine is also reading the book but admitted it is taking her forever to finish. I asked why and she admitted to the following:

Meditation Healthy and Happy Part II

For each of us we have to come to the place where we determine for ourselves what our highest priorities are, and how are our best energies directed. Hopefully, we are engaged in that is of eternal value.

Joy International Fellowship conference urges Bahamians to be confident in God

Joy International Fellowship, founded by Chief Magistrate Dr Joyann Ferguson, will host its sixth annual Empowerment Conference from October 31 to November 3 at the Warwick Hotel on Paradise Island.