Man Enough?
In marriage, especially among young couples, there is often a tension between the respect a man craves and the maturity required to sustain it. For many men, the act of proposing and being accepted as a husband feels like the pinnacle of respect—a recognition of their worthiness as a partner. But marriage is not a…
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The Weight of Empty Hands
They say love is a verb. That support is more than sentiment. That gratitude should have feet, not just words. And yet, in the quiet spaces of life, there is a growing ache that whispers of one-sidedness. Of outstretched hands met with reluctance. Of poured-out vessels left empty. It’s a tension as old as time—the…
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The Blessing in Breaking
There is a kind of breaking that isn’t destruction but transformation. A shattering that isn’t the end but the beginning of something deeper, something sacred. It is the breaking that comes when God, in His infinite wisdom, trusts you with pain—not as punishment, but as an invitation. To be entrusted with hurt is to be…
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Raising vs. Lowering: The Quiet Crisis of Modern Parenting
Parenting, by definition, should be an act of raising—elevating, cultivating, and shaping children to become responsible, disciplined, wise, and emotionally mature individuals. But nowadays, very few parents are truly raising their children. Most are lowering them, surrendering the responsibility of shaping their character, values, and resilience to external forces—culture, entertainment, peer influence, and the ever-demanding…
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Healing Each Other’s Curse: The Divine Design of Marriage
In the Genesis account of the fall, God delivers distinct consequences to Adam and Eve—consequences that have shaped the struggles of men and women ever since. The weight of these curses is still evident in every marriage today. The man labours under the burden of provision, feeling the pressure of responsibility and the fear of…
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The February Ritual
Not all Black people feel the need to observe or celebrate Black History Month. That may be an unpopular statement, but it is true. For individuals who grew up in the Caribbean, where Black heritage is not confined to a specific month but is part of the everyday cultural and historical narrative, the North American…
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The Simple Complexity of Marriage
Marriage is simple in its essence because it centers on a few fundamental principles: love, trust, commitment, communication, and partnership. These are straightforward concepts, clear and easy to articulate. The simplicity lies in the premise that two people vow to build a life together, support one another, and grow as a unit. But simple does…
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Tithing: Church Maintenance or Community Impact?
For modern-day believers who practice tithing, the act of giving 10% of one’s income to the church is often seen as a biblical principle of obedience, stewardship, and faith. Traditionally, tithes are used to sustain the operation of the church—paying staff, maintaining buildings, funding ministries, and supporting missions. But this raises an important question: Is…
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