Months of preparation go into Carnival: where glittering costumes, spectacular floats, choreographed dances, and infectious music come together to create a spectacle that attracts thousands. For many, Carnival is a time of joy, a moment to relax, celebrate, and soak up popular culture. The streets of Notting Hill come alive with parades, music, and vibrant […]
In love, time is far more than just minutes ticking away on a clock. True quality time goes beyond being physically present; it involves giving your undivided attention to the person beside you and demonstrating through your actions that they are a priority. For couples, quality time doesn’t necessarily mean grand gestures such as extravagant […]
True, intelligent love requires patience – the ability to wait, endure, and allow time for growth. In a world that glorifies instant results, many people expect relationships to operate in the same way – with quick fixes, instant chemistry and immediate outcomes – but the reality is that lasting love doesn’t follow this pattern. If […]
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 300 million people suffer from anxiety disorders. But, what exactly is anxiety? The Cambridge Dictionary defines it as “an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future.” At some point in our lives, every one of us […]
Last Thursday, from the Cathedral of Miracles, Bishop James Marques and his wife Helena Marques kicked off a special four-week purpose: “Combating the Love Life Without Flavour.” The message encouraged all present to reflect on the importance of balance in relationships using something as simple and familiar as salt. In the Bible, salt can represent […]
The Cambridge Dictionary defines an “overcomer” as someone who defeats or successfully deals with a challenge. In essence, when you overcome something, you’re a winner. In everyday life, we often hear about “being a winner.” For most people, it might mean owning a beautiful home, driving a luxury car, wearing designer clothes, or enjoying extravagant […]
Openness is one of the most essential qualities for building and maintaining a healthy relationship. It involves being transparent – sharing your true thoughts and feelings, so that your partner can genuinely know you. Without openness, walls of secrecy and misunderstanding can create distance between couples. Being open means not hiding behind silence or pretence. […]
Every morning, Bishop Edir Macedo, the founder of the Universal Church takes time to share a message of faith – a simple yet powerful Word that uplifts, encourages, and helps people face life’s challenges with hope. His daily meditations, are broadcast live on Instagram via his official profile (@bispomacedo) and also shared through radio, YouTube, […]
The state of Texas, in the United States, has taken a historic step by approving a law that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in all classrooms of public schools. The new bill, sanctioned by Governor Greg Abbott, requires posters or framed copies of at least 16 inches by 20 inches, showing principles that, […]
Love is like a garden – if you don’t take care of it, it will wither. Nurturing a relationship means consistently investing time, attention, and care to create an environment where love can flourish and the bond can grow stronger over time. The Bible reminds us in Galatians 6:9, “…Let us not grow weary while […]
