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Keep The Marriage Balanced
By Margaritta Munroe
When it all boils down, it is all about priorities. Also, it is all about importance. One will always focus on that which is important to him. Even the Bible says that where your treasure is, that's where your heart will be also. So whatever you deem to be valuable to you, your heart will be in it and it will have your full attention. Marriage is no different. It needs the full attention of both spouses. It does no good to the marriage if only one partner is carrying the brunt of the marriage. Both parties have to contribute 100 percent to make the marriage work. So keep the marriage balanced. Full Story
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Redefining Community Among Youth
By Pastor Ricardo Bain
These days it seems as though young people are more concerned about deep relationships with but a few people. It appears as though the larger the world gets the smaller it becomes. This is an oxymoron of great proportions. It has direct implications for youth and young adult ministry. Think about it! The world is larger through technological advancements and discoveries, people movement from place to place (even exploring vacations in outer space). The scientific and medical scope is far broader today than it was a few years back. Yet the world is a smaller place for young people. Full Story
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What are you doing here? A Divine Set-up!
By Margaret Mullings
I Kings 19:1 "And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. Verse (2) Then Jezebel sent a message to Elijah, saying, so let the gods do to me and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by tomorrow about this time. (3) And when he saw that, he arose and ran for his life, and went to Be'er-she'-ba, which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there. (4) But he himself went a days journey into the wilderness, and came and set down under a broom tree. And he prayed that he might die, and said, It is enough! Now, LORD, Take my life, for I am no better than my fathers! (5) Then as he lay and slept under a broom tree, suddenly an angel touched him, and said to him, Arise and eat. (6) Then he looked, and there by his head was a cake baked on coals, and a jar of water so he ate and drank, and lay down again. (7) And the angel of the LORD came back the second time, and touched, and said, Arise and eat, because the journey is too great for you. (8) So he arose, and ate and drank, and he went in the strength of that food 40 days and 40 nights as far as Horeb, the mountain of God. (9) And there he went into a cave, and spent the night in that place, and behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and He said to him, What are you doing here, Elijah? (10) So he said, I have been very zealous for the LORD God of hosts, for the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword, I alone am left, and they seek to take my life. (11) Then He said, Go out, and stand on the mountain before the LORD. And behold, the LORD passed by, and, and a great and strong wind tore into the mountains and broke the rocks in pieces before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind, and after the wind an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake; (12) And after the earthquake a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire, and after the fire a still small voice." Take note in this chapter of I Kings 19 Yahweh (God) kept on asking Elijah this question... What are you doing here, Elijah? Notice how Elijah kept on giving Yahweh (God) the same answer? Verse (14) And he said, I have been very zealous for the LORD God of Hosts, because the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left; and they seek to take my life." Full Story
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The Destination of A Choose People
By Pastor Glen Rolle
Long before the revolution of the 60s, these Islands, Rocks and Cays were to be known for their divine significance. We were not to be an accident or a happenstance, but rather these Islands called The Bahamas, were to become the gateway to the new world the entrance to all things possible, the beginning of a new order and way of life. Let me hasten to say that our historical perspective is in no way to make light of those who were inhibitors of these islands long before our rediscovery, for even those who were here, history recorded them as a people at one with the tranquility of these islands. Full Story
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Purposeful Fun!
By Pastor ricardo bain
Every good youth leader wants to have fun, memorable activities for their young people. These vary in the realm of priorities for youth ministry. There are situational games that are played to alleviate the pressure that might be building in a youth group. One can also cite the planned games to transition from one activity to the next. Then there are the impromptu games that just pop up in the youth ministry popper! (sometimes with rules being made up as you go along – admit it if you are honest!) I like these because I often share that youth ministry doesn't usually follow a straight line. You might get diagonal, zigzag, circular etc. So games are important to enjoying fun in youth ministry! Full Story
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You Are Not Always Rewarded
By Margaritta Munroe
"Some trust in chariots, and some in horses ..." (Psalm 20:7). "It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes." (Psalm 118:8, 9) (read along online at www.biblestudytools.com). Full Story
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PROPHETIC INSIGHT
Apostle Allen Albury
"Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the LORD before Eli. And word from the LORD was rare-(uncommon, scarce, few) in those days, visions-(revelation) were infrequent -(few and far between). Accordingly this happened at that time as Eli (the servant of God) was lying down in his place (now his eyesight had begun to grow dim and he could not see well), and the lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD where the ark of God was..." I Sam-uel 3:1-3. There is a season where the WORD from the LORD becomes rare and revelation from God is not being poured out frequently. These days are often pegged to the time when the servants of God are lying (lounging, resting) spending time with everything and everyone other than spending time with God. It's a time when a scandalous people whose hearts have become so iniquitous that the nations suffer as a result of the idols in the hearts of God's servants. Full Story
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2012 Season of Divine Governance
By Pastor Glen Rolle
And the wise men enquired of Herod for the king, for they had seen the star that symbolizes the breaking of a new day, the emergence of a new culture and only He that was born king would have had the governmental mantle and grace so as to implement a new pattern or way of doing things. Full Story
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An Ought!
By Pastor Matthew Allen
As we celebrate the New Year 2012, I take this opportunity to say "Thank you, for your faithful support in reading and responding to these articles; whether positively or negatively, I do thank you". With that being said, let's get started and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit via this article Full Story
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Divinely tempered!
By Margarett Mullings
A mother watched from her window and observed her oldest son as he was digging the ground with a pickaxe to plant some flowering trees. To her dismay he really seemed to be working at it so hard, but he was unhappy and he complained so much. He was not making much progress with it, but he was doing his best. Immediately the mother knew this son would be skillful in another area... so she called her youngest son to do it. To her surprise the little boy tilled the ground with the pickaxe and his bare hands like a tractor. He had a look of joy on his face... guess what? He didn't even sweat... he made it look so easy. Then the revelation hit home to this mother that it is Yahweh who from in the womb tempers each person with everything needed to fulfill your divine destiny. Yet as parents many of us are guilty of tampering by manipulating our children into being what we want them to be, and not allowing them to be who Yahweh destined each of them to be. What if that mother had beat the son, and said to him... you are going to do this no matter what. By the wisdom of Yahweh, she saw he was absolutely failing at it... She thanked him for what he had already done, and freed him from it... the little boy had really given it his very best yet he failed to complete it. Sometimes when children are failing in an area it is wise to really take a serious look at which area Yahweh has gifted them. Many times that is the area they will excel in. Parents... How many times do we hear a child talking so much and say "Shut your mouth... you are always talking. You talk too much?" Careful... that child could be destined to become one of the best orators in his or her generation. The toddler who is beating all of your pots and pans to pieces so to speak. He could be destined to become the best drummer this world has ever heard. The child who is always drawing on the walls could be the best artist... the list is endless. Question is... Do we dare tamper with what Yahweh has tempered? Full Story
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Prophetic Word 2012
By Apostle Allen Albury
Prior to the year 165 BC, the Jewish people found themselves living under the rule of the Greek kings of Damascus. King Antiochus, the Greco-Syrian king, took control of the Temple in Jerusalem and forced the Jewish people to abandon their worship of God, the reading of the Torah, their holy customs and he made them bow down to the pagan Greek gods. According to the records, King Antiochus defiled the Temple of God by sacrificing a pig on the altar and spilling its blood on the holy scrolls of Scripture. As a result of the severe persecution and pagan oppression, a Jewish priest named Mattathias started a revolt against the Syrians by refusing to worship the Greek gods but died about a year after he started the revolt. One of his sons, by the name of Judah, became the military leader of the rebellion. After regaining the Temple, it was cleansed by the Maccabees, cleared of all Greek idolatry, and made ready for rededication. The observance of, the "Feast of Dedication," or Hanukkah was brought about to celebrate the Maccabees' victory over Greek oppression and the re-dedication of the temple. As a reco- gnition of his unstoppable determination in battle, Judah is referred to as "Judah the Maccabee," which when translated means "Judah the Hammer." Full Story
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The Way I Feel...!
By Pastor Ricardo Bain
The way I feel is the way I feel! I will do it because it feels good! Just do it! Have it your way right away! These sentences and slogans ring in the ears of our young people and they definitely swing the pendulum in favor of a feeling juiced age we find ourselves in. Feelings tend to dominate many of our youth's minds rather than fortifying them with the word of God. Full Story
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Tis' The Season to be Serving...!
By Pastor Ricardo Bain
Many of us will deck the halls, trim the tree, and hang the stockings with care. We just feel more festive with lights, bells, candles, and evergreens. There is something about decking the halls that draws us into the holiday. Full Story
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Stop! Take Another Look At What Is In Your Hand!
By Margaret Mullings
Midnight Madness Sale! 25% Sale! 50% Sale! Sale! Sale! Standing on long, long lines to catch the best bargains. STOP! Take another look at what is in your hand! Me? Yes, you! Clean out your cupboards, clean out your closets... clean out all your storage places. You will gain far more in these a forementioned places than you will find at the midnight madness sale or any of the other sales. You will discover you have an abundance of things you had absolutely forgotten were there. Christmas is just days away... STOP! Take another look at what is in your hand! Do not get caught up in the sales and gimmicks. Full Story
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The tradition of Christmas!
By Pastor Matthew Allen
The word Christmas itself and the erroneous religious teachings thereof have painted such an indelible picture in the minds and hearts of many that claim to know and worship God (Yahweh). The danger with today's Christmas teaching is that despite the fact; the Bible/the word of God doesn't support such teachings; religious leaders both far and wide take great delight in preaching/teaching their Christmas messages. Full Story
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Today's Wisdom Key
By Mike Murdock
Deciding to resist negative thoughts will make a positive difference in your life. Everything may not be the way you want it, but you will do good to realize that things could have been much worse. Count your blessings and see every day as a good one. Full Story
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The expectation of good things
By Ian Clarke
This morning I wish to address the topic the expectation of good things, even now as we conclude 2011 and anticipate 2012 it has not been a good year for some of us. We have had our share of ups and downs, we have shed plenty of tears this year and for some of us, have lost loved ones to the hands of wicked men, but through it all, like the song says I've learned to trust in Jesus, I learned to trust in God and it's this trust that causes us to be all that God has in store for us. This is the reason why I can join in with brother Paul and say I counted all things but dung that I may win Christ. Full Story
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A Reprobate Mind!
PASTOR MATTHEW ALLEN
We're living in a day and time whereby man has gone to great extents to justify their sinful, wicked lifestyle. I'm of the firm belief that "The hardest spirit to drive/cast out, is the spirit that's been invited in." Full Story
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He that is born king...
By Pastor Glen Rolle
By most people's account, 2012 promises to be very exciting times, the stabilization of most things, some dare say the season of all things divine. Full Story
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A Tribute to Youth Excellence!
Much negative is said about young men in our country. Crime, and anti-social behavior seems to dominate the news media concerning young men. However today we can celebrate a successful young man who achieved greatness in a positive sense.
Meet Waylon Johnson, a young man who loves Jesus and the study of His word. Johnson is considered the crème de la crème in biblical study and memorization. A final year Math Education major at the College of The Bahamas and a practicing Seventh-day Adventist; Waylon represented The Commonwealth of The Bahamas and the Atlantic Caribbean Union Mission as a religious ambassador in an international Bible Bowl Competition.
This stalwart biblical student show-ed excellent Bible savvy locally winning Bible bowl competitions held by the North Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. This gave him the right to represent us in Nassau at the Atlantic Caribbean Union Bible Bowl Competition. Johnson won that as well. It was a competition that had contestants from The Turks and Caicos Islands, The Cayman Islands, and The Bahamas. The next contest for conquest was soon to come. Full Story
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Can you trust God with this?
By Evelyn Williams
Many of us believe in God and trust Him to a certain extent, but when our backs are against the wall, when the situation stares us in the face, when there is a limited time, when tears are choked back and fear grips, can you trust Him to work out that specific thing? Can you trust Him to not only work it out but work it out in the time needed? Can you trust God? Can you trust Him when all hell has broken loose right and left? Full Story
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Stop the world and let me off
By Ian Clarke
This is a saying that has fallen continually on our airwaves, a song that I like, it speaks to the real life situation that most of us are faced with today when we are encompassed with trouble, sorrow and woe. We would wish that the world would stop and let us off. This might be a bad thing to some but if you analyze some of the situations that some of us face if it was possible we would be much obliged for the world to stop and let us off. I'm speaking to those of you who have nowhere to turn, this song is really not the solution to what you are going through, the solution lies in Christ. If the world were to stop, where would we be, the answer is turn to God and he will fix the situation. In holy scripture Jesus says; "and lo I am with you always, even to the end of the world." Full Story
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The Holiday Season is Upon us
By Margaritta Munroe
The holiday season is upon us again. How did it get here so soon? Are we ready for it? Whether we are ready for it or not, it is here. I want to admonish you during this holiday, to be careful not to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season. This is the time when many become pressured to perform to please people. Don't get caught up during this holiday season. Full Story
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Too Much Talk about STD's?
By Pastor Ricardo Bain
I could still remember it! All dressed in her nursing uniform, she came to speak to our high school at Bahamas Academy of Seventh-day Adventists in Nassau. She gave us a gory presentation about sexually transmitted diseases (STD's) that seem to make the breakfast in our stomachs (for those who had breakfast) unsettled. She showed us some stuff that caused us to cringe and even avoid looking at the screen a few times. This was done almost every year of my high school tenure. And I said to myself, "Don't they think we got the message?" and "Why beat this thing so much?" And then my sister contracted HIV at a very young age and it mushroomed into AIDS and she died. It became very vivid to me then that such topics are needed to dissuade young people from becoming sexually active before they are married, and to be faithful to their spouses when married. I think we don't talk about this enough. I am persuaded this topic needs more emphasis in this country. The more young people hear it is the better for them. Some how the message may get through to some of them thus creating a deterrent. Full Story
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Coming out of the sheets to discover Him cover to cover!
By Margaret Mullings
Awakened by His voice being fully aware He was summoning me to the secret place. The most unusual thing happened I could not get out of the sheets... the sheets were actually wrapped around me! What a struggle to get out... He stood and waited... no, He did not help me to get out... Determined though to discover Him cover to cover... Finally, I was free. Full Story
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Kingdom Perspective to Governance...Tribute to Our Fathers
By Pastor Glen Rolle
As much as the status quo attempts to deny the reality of change, the truth is at some point in previous years they too celebrated the certainty of change, and welcomed the benefits that came with it. These defining moments however delicate they are is always measured by the degree to which those who are now emerging, reveres handle or respect those prior to them. Herein lies the true test of leadership and becomes the singular greatest qualifier in ensuring that the next generation benefits from all the experiences, advice, council and even mistakes of the previous generation. No matter their imperfection, it does not negate the fact that they are to be viewed as builders or fathers of what we have become to enjoy, celebrate and benefit from in life. It should be a no brainer that we are far better off than we once were, such acknowledgements is both wise, honest and gives credence to the fact that the way forward would be one of healing and bridging all divides. Critical to that divide is how the emerging generations treats or regards those previous, particularly if trusted with power. What will one do when given the most powerful of government tools, will it be one of revenge or acknowledgement that a new era has come, ushering in a new era of redemption and reconciliation. Such understanding, gives one an appreciation for what the new day will be, "For I will restore the hearts of the fathers to the children and the children to the fathers, lest the earth be cursed and no meaningful nation building be realized." Full Story
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Dance With Me My Beloved!
By Margaret Mullings
During preparations for a very special wedding... The bride gave instructions putting special emphasis on having a dance floor... "Allotted space" to be able to dance. The big day arrived with everything and everyone in place. Yes, a Christian wedding of splendor unfolded... indeed, a precious moment forever etched in my mind. The bride and the groom walked on to the floor allotted to dance... without saying a word to each other: these words riveted across the room... "Dance With Me My Beloved!" The bride and the groom had captured the attention of everyone present. What happened next really blew me away so to speak. Almost everyone present was on the dance floor with the bride and bridegroom leading the way, yet some people were displeased. What a splendid time; a beautiful spirit of fellowship and love filled the room. Dance with me my beloved... all who heard the call were blessed beyond measure. Full Story
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God's Peace For Us
By Margaritta Munroe
Peace is one of the priceless commodities of life that God has made available to mankind. It is known as one of the "Fruits of the Spirit" which is found in the Bible in Galatians 5:22, 23. There is nothing like, "peace of mind." There is nothing like peace in the midst of a storm. There is nothing like peace in the midst of confusion and chaos. We need peace in our homes. We need peace on our jobs. We need peace in our schools. When we are broken hearted, we need the peace of God to flow over us and soothe those wounded areas where we hurt. Full Story
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How To Overcome Evil
By Ian Clarke
attention to how we as individuals can overcome evil. This is something that we may find hard or difficult but is that really what we should think??Seeing that we have a great example of such in our Lord's passion and in his dealing with the Sanhedrin of his day. Full Story
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It's not the devil!
By Pastor Matthew Allen
One of the greatest advantages that Satan has on today's believers/church is that of IGNORANCE; despite the fact that the church's most quoted scripture is Hosea 4:6 "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." Full Story
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In The Midst of A Sinister Garden
By Margaritta Munroe
How many times do we knowingly find ourselves in the midst of bad situations, but instead of backing out when we learn that the tables could turn and we become implicated, and our names become tarnished; we remain because we feel that this "thing" would not harm me. Full Story
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An Ignorant Co-Pilot
By Pastor Ricardo Bain
It felt like it was a dream! It was a recent Sunday morning that greeted me with a mixture of sunshine and rain. An unusually bright Godsent rainbow was painted in pastel colors across the expanse of the sky. It was a gorgeous day. I was in usually great spirits; not knowing my day was about to change dramatically. Full Story
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