The faith of the 21 Coptic Christians in Libya whose callous murder by Islamic fundamentalists was broadcast across the world is one of the standout testimonies of faith in the past few months. The depiction of the savagery meted out was sent to far corners of the earth via a well orchestrated media campaign. People all over the world have seen these images of the most cruel acts committed in the name of religion. These…
Happy New Year! We hope your 2015 is full of joy and goodness in your marriages & families. We have put together some ‘resolutions’ which we think will help every couple in getting to that blissful place in their marriage. New Year Resolutions for husbands 1. Love your wife! She is the most precious person on this planet. Commit to increasing tangible demonstrations of love – say ‘I love you’ frequently with acts of kindness…
Christmas 2014 has come and gone. The memory of the delicious Christmas lunch with all the trimmings grows more distant. The leftover Christmas turkey has ended up in a variety of utility meals or sandwiches. Nice times spent with family and friends, the highs (and lows) of the celebration, the good feelings surrounding receiving and giving gifts as well as possibly disappointments of missed opportunities to rebuild strained relationships remain etched in the memory. Did…
Christmas is a unique time of the year acknowledged by the whole world as a special season. Over centuries Christmas has evolved from an inauspicious event in humble surroundings in Bethlehem to a annual world wide celebration universally acknowledged by people of all faiths as the major religious celebration. The origins of the celebration of Christmas as well as a lot of the traditions which have now become to be associated with Christmas frequently seem to…