Amidst the turmoil of modern-day global conflicts, the question posed in Psalm 11:3 becomes all the more poignant: “When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?” This ancient verse not only expresses the unease felt when witnessing societal decay, but also highlights the stark difference between areas of peace and those affectedContinue reading “Global Empathy in Times of Conflict: A Moral Reflection”
Author Archives: C. Ayelotan
Beyond Time: The Abiding Grace of Faith, Hope, and Love
In a world full of difficulties, wars, hunger, suffering, and other intricacies, the words of 1 Corinthians 13:13 are a source of inspiration for the fundamental virtues that define the human spirit: faith, hope, and love. This verse is not just a religious doctrine; it is a universal principle that goes beyond all faiths andContinue reading “Beyond Time: The Abiding Grace of Faith, Hope, and Love”
Do You Know You?
There is a question that is often asked after a crime has occurred. It goes this way: “Do you know your neighbour?” As light as we may take this question, it offers profound insight into an individual’s life and personhood. In fact, it is only after a crime has been committed in our neighbourhood thatContinue reading “Do You Know You?”
The Worthless Battle
The Reason to Fear
Keep the Faith!
Taking Wisdom Along
In His Presence
Misdirection
The healing process after being injured by others may take a long time. The majority of people get over it, but others may not. There is no single answer to this since it depends on the individual and their perception of life. As a result, many people want to take up the battles of others,Continue reading “Misdirection”
At the ❤️ of Kindness
There is a stray cat in our garden. I have no idea how he (or she) got there. However, I can guess he is there because he must have seen my cat through the windows. Mine is an interior cat, while this stranger seems to have no home. To declare the cat does not haveContinue reading “At the ❤️ of Kindness”
This Painful Trouble with Modernity
Why are many anti-media, having no television, avoiding listening to the radio, and ignoring the newspapers? I have heard lots of them give uncountable reasons, such as (1) to protect themselves and their children; (2) it’s mostly full of bad news; (3) it’s a waste of time; and (4) it’s gradually becoming immoral. “But asContinue reading “This Painful Trouble with Modernity”
Leadership at the Edges of Questioning
Psalms 91:9 and the Bible’s Cure for Modern-Day Anxiety
“If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter,” Psalms 91:9 NLT Psalm 91:9 is a Bible verse popularised by the song “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” by John Tavener. It is also known as “The Shepherd’s Psalm”. This psalm is part of the Book of Psalms,Continue reading “Psalms 91:9 and the Bible’s Cure for Modern-Day Anxiety”
Whose Voice are You Hearing?
The ability to listen to God’s voice under any circumstances must be trained. Until we listen to Him, we will continue to have a problem.
Ehiyeh-Sh’Ehiyeh 