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Family | Favouritism

Children often see and understand more than adults might think, especially regarding who receives attention in the family. While admitting to having a 'favourite' child may be considered a parenting taboo, kids could feel intuitive about the existence of favouritism within their families.

14 May 9 min

VOP Lesson | Christ Came on Time

The Bible assures us that the judgment in heaven is a reality. We are also assured that covered with Jesus’ righteousness, we can face the judgment unafraid. Is that all we can know about this judgment?

14 May 17 min

Bible Corner | Faith vs. Works

Yesterday, we started off by outlining the meaning of faith, and as we continue with our conversation, we want to focus today on works.

14 May 20 min

Education | Challenges of Private Tutoring

Private tutoring is a service whereby a single tutor or a small group of tutors works with a student to provide them with individualised instruction. While all students could benefit from services offered by private tutors, in particular, children with learning impairments or who are falling behind can benefit from…

13 May 9 min

VOP Lesson | You Can Face the Judgment Unafraid

Daniel’s description of the judgment in Heaven is awe- inspiring, and also a little bit intimidating. Many look to the day of judgment with fear and trepidation. Let’s hear what today’s lesson has to say about that.

13 May 17 min

Bible Corner | Faith vs. Works

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Ephesians…

13 May 24 min

Lifestyle | Kidney Damage & Management

Preventing chronic kidney disease and its complications is possible by managing risk factors and treating the disease to slow its progression and reduce the risk of complications. To keep healthy kidneys, it is important to control those risk factors that can be modified.

10 May 14 min

Fundamental Beliefs | Unity in the Body of Christ

During His time on Earth, Jesus’ disciples missed out on all the important lessons He was trying to teach them because they were too busy arguing about who would be ‘the greatest’ in the kingdom of heaven. He gave us a living example of how to achieve unity.

10 May 16 min

Bible Corner | Power of the Tongue

“Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks…” Luke 6:45

10 May 8 min

Legal | Squatters’ Rights

Many people believe that squatters have a legal right to occupy a property indefinitely. This may have resulted from the hype created by the media around how difficult it can be to evict squatters. What are the facts and what are the myths?

9 May 20 min

Fundamental Beliefs | Unity in the Body of Christ

Christ calls us to be unified. This concept of church unity is sometimes referred to as being a part of the Body of Christ. But what does that unity practically look like?

9 May 14 min

Bible Corner | Power of the Tongue

With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the…

9 May 18 min

Transformation | Failure to Manage One’s Time

Poor time management is a common problem because people are often juggling multiple tasks and deadlines. This can lead to feeling overwhelmed and stressed, which many listeners can probably identify with. Let’s talk about the effects of failing to properly manage one’s time.

8 May 19 min

Fundamental Beliefs | Unity in the Body of Christ

The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a worldwide denomination, spanning multiple cultures, languages, races etc. With that being said, how is unity in this body a fundamental belief of Seventh-Day Adventism? We’ll be discussing that over the next few days.

8 May 9 min

Bible Corner | Power of the Tongue

Speaking of the tongue, let’s talk about speaking IN tongues, which is often viewed as a somewhat controversial topic in several Christian circles.

8 May 22 min

Family | Social Media Effects on Family

According to one study, research shows the average social media user scrolls through social media sites for two and a half hours per day. It may be time to consider the pros and cons of using these sites and establish a few ground rules to avoid any potential dangers of…

7 May 17 min

VOP Lesson | There is a Judgement Day

The Bible tells us in Act 17:31 that there will be a day of judgement, in which God will judge the world in righteousness. Today’s lesson is about that day that some writers describe as “dreadful”.

7 May 15 min

Bible Corner | Power of the Tongue

All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind, but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. James 3:7-8

7 May 16 min

VOP Lesson | A Revelation of Jesus Who Lives to Save Us

As we’ve learnt over the past few lessons, the Old Testament sacrifices represented the death of Christ as our sacrifice. The work of the priests represented His ministry as our High Priest in Heaven.

6 May 13 min

Bible Corner | Power of the Tongue

Death and life are in the power of the tongue: And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Proverbs 18:21 This week’s topic is the Power of the Tongue.

6 May 14 min