Let go of the past and say hello to 2021!
Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other. Galatians 5:26 When I was a child I desired the praise of others, particularly my mother. I wanted her to […]
Let love last all year
For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbour as yourself.” Galatians 5:14 Love is the answer- to this crooked, evil, and unforgiving world. Love […]
Are you a good teacher?
I am confident in the Lord that you will take no other view. The one who is throwing you into confusion, whoever that may be, will have to pay the penalty. Galatians 5:10 I […]
African Canadian Social Development Council Fights Against Anti-Black Racism
The fight against anti-Black and systemic racism continues in our African-Canadian communities. On Thursday, August 20, 2020 the African Canadian Social Development Council (ACSDC) – Toronto held a rally at […]
For law or for relationship?
“Listen! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no benefit to you at all!” Galatians 5:2 Have you ever being told to […]
Solidarity and hope: OPSEU recommits to ending anti-Black racism
By: https://opseu.org/news/solidarity-and-hope-opseu-recommits-to-ending-anti-black-racism/108616/ In a high-profile step towards true equality in the workplace and in the union, thousands of OPSEU members and staff participated in the union’s July 7 telephone town […]
Mandela, Floyd, apartheid, uprisings, and unrest.
Transformational leadership is the ability of a leader to guide nations and organizations alike, focusing on a clear vision, motivation, being a change agent, and building trust. These are the […]
I spy with my little eye, racism
How can I tell that one believes that he/she is superior? This is the premise of racism, right? For one thing, I cannot read minds.
The Land I Love
Following my heart, in the Land I Love, turned out to be a good decision. I celebrated Independence Day at the annual gala held at the National Stadium. I stared in awe at the numerous performances; including shows about Jamaicans fighting for freedom. Now, I am charged to be optimistic about a brighter, more united future for my Jamaica, the land I love.
I+am+Jamaican
Celebrating Emancipation Day in Jamaica by visiting historic sites featuring Bob Marley such as: Independence Park to view his monument, the Government Yard in Trench Town where Bob Marley was raised, and Tuff Gong where he produced his music.
Thursday, May 23: A dream at Strawberry Hill, Jamaica
Truly, I am in love with Jamaica. When I think things can’t possibly get better it does. When I think that I have already seen most of what I had […]
Day 22 to 25: School system in Jamaica
Although there are some aspect of Jamaica that is changing like wildfire- in particular the homosexual culture, there are other things that haven’t change- prayers in school. It almost seem odd to watch these boys clasp their hands and repeat a prayer, something they have been doing since they entered […]
Day One- First steps
I have a headache. The heat, the pressure and the change of scenery are all contributing to this painful pounding in my head. At least I’m dressed for the weather in a simple floral sundress and flip flops. My hair though, is getting bigger by the minute. The straightness is turning to friz. […]
Take the step of Faith
Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 There is a voice that prompts me to do things or to abstain from things […]
Let your Father help you
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Galatians 5:24 I have always considered myself God’s child. For someone who grew up going […]
What is your favourite fruit?
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 Everyone has a favourite fruit. Mine is Mango. […]
Find fulfillment by seeking the things above
I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:21 The truth is, many of us hardly know […]
Your body is not the boss of you
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. [Galatians 5: 19-21] The moment we come out of our mother’s womb we have a propensity to sin. It comes so […]
Do you want to live happy and free from the law?
But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Galatians 5:18 I recently had one of many interviews in the last month. One interview was followed by a second component, a written test. One of the questions asked me to write a brief explanation about the […]
Do you ever feel powerless?
For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not […]
How to overcome temptations
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Galatians 5:16 From the moment we were born, we find ourselves wrestling with the discomfort […]
Let love last all year, part II
If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other. Galatians 5:15 All we need is love, is just another Christmas song we […]
