Gratitude is something we often overlook, yet it has a powerful effect on our lives. Research from around the world shows that people who practise gratitude are generally happier and more fulfilled. The Bible teaches us the same principle in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, where it says, “In everything give thanks.” Learning to be grateful doesn’t just […]
On Thursday, 25 December—Christmas Day—Bishop Allan Passos will be sharing a special broadcast at 6pm, focused on bringing God’s blessing to your family through the breaking of bread. In biblical times, the Prophet Elijah, weary and discouraged on Mount Horeb, was strengthened after eating the bread God provided, enabling him to continue his journey (1 […]
Christmas is often portrayed as the happiest time of the year. Everywhere you look, there are images of smiling families, cosy nights in, and couples who seem more in love than ever. Films, adverts, and social media all tell the same story – that Christmas is when everything magically falls into place. Yet for many […]
At this point of the year, a familiar phrase surfaces everywhere: “New Year, New Me.” Many people enter January determined to leave the past behind and start fresh, filled with optimism and resolve, believing that this time everything will be different. While there is hope, there is also a common misconception: the idea that a […]
Ayo Olamousi never imagined his life would spiral out of control. Raised in a home marked by his father’s influence, he repeated the same habits—alcohol, drugs, reckless relationships, and violence. At 19, a stabbing brought him face-to-face with death, yet he continued down the same destructive path. How did he finally break the cycle of […]
Have you ever looked back and wondered how different your life might be if you had made another choice? A word left unsaid, a hasty decision, or a path followed without much thought – almost everyone carries at least one moment they wish they could revisit, asking themselves, “What if I had chosen differently?” This […]
Now that winter is upon us, daylight hours are at their shortest. The sun sets early, leaving us with longer periods spent indoors under artificial light. Although many of us are already used to this seasonal shift, it can still significantly impact our physical and mental wellbeing. Health experts have pointed out that reduced exposure […]
Financial pressure is rarely just about money. When finances become unstable, they often bring emotional strain, fear, confusion and discouragement. Many financial struggles are invisible battles, and they are only overcome when a person is spiritually strong and focused. The Bible teaches us that “…we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against […]
Studies have shown that the excessive and continuous consumption of negative, violent or alarming news can have a direct impact on mental and emotional well‑being, increasing feelings of worry, hopelessness and general anxiety. Experts say the problem isn’t staying informed, but rather the pattern of exposure — intense, repetitive and relentless — which places a […]
Faith has never been more necessary within families. What once served as a pillar of protection and refuge has, in many cases, become a setting for conflict and emotional turmoil. Couples often live as adversaries, relatives grow more distant than complete strangers and, tragically, it’s not uncommon to hear of parents and children harming one […]
