Faith (10)
The focus of this second article on marriage and its modern crisis and prospects is on the root causes of marital problems. There are numerous marital problems faced by many including Christians. Most of these problems spell disaster for the innocent children, lead to hate, separation and divorce. What then are some of the greatest challenges or problems marriage as a necessary institution is contending with? What are the root causes of some of these problems? Let us examine below. The introductory article on the meaning and purpose of marriage made the following observations:
Written by The Rev. James B. Sellee, Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia
Marriage is a divine institution because it was instituted by God at creation. Legal marriage is the right means of bringing a new family into being. It is quite clear that marriage in our age and time is in serious crisis. There are numerous marital problems faced by many, including Christians. Many of these problems spell disaster for innocent children, lead to hate, separation and divorce. As it happened in the West (Europe, America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand) half a century or so ago, whereby many lost faith in the institution of marriage and now opt for co-habitation and other arrangements other than legal marriage, Africa is experiencing a marital crisis. Are some in Africa beginning to lose confidence in marriage as an institution? Can many of these problems faced in marriage be prevented and or overcome? How can marriage be made again the blessing that it was meant to be?
Written by The Rev. James B. Sellee, Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia
The thrust of this fourth and final article of the series on the indispensable role and responsibility of mothers is on how we all can appreciate and help create better motherhood for the benefit of society in general. How can each one of us learn to appreciate our mothers and by extension all mothers? How may we all foster the spirit of good motherhood everywhere? Let us examine below. The third article observed the following on the shortcomings and failures of some mothers:
Written by The Rev. James B. Sellee, Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia
The focus of this third article of the series on the indispensable role and responsibility of mothers is on the shortcomings of some mothers and how they may overcome them. What are some of the common failures of some mothers? How may they overcome them? Let us examine below. The second article noted the following on the sacred roles of all mothers and how they may fulfill them:
Written by The Rev. James B. Sellee, Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia
The thrust of this second article of the series on the indispensable role and responsibility of mothers is on what makes motherhood absolutely necessary in the life of the family, community and nation. What makes mothers very special in the hearts of all grateful human beings? How might mothers fulfill their God-given duty of nurturing and laying the foundation for every human life? Let us explore below. The introductory article observed the following on the common practice in the Anglican Communion (including Episcopal Churches) of observing Mothering and Refreshment Sunday on the fourth Sunday in Lent:
Written by The Rev. James B. Sellee, Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia
This fifth article of the series on the role of the Church in youth empowerment and participation concludes the series by exploring the specific role and contributions of parents/guardians in enabling youths find their rightful places in society and make meaning full contributions to it and to God’s purpose for the world. How should parents/guardians help young people be whom God means them to be? In what ways should parents/guardians love and at the same time correct their adolescents in a helpful way? The fourth article observed the following major points:
Written by The Rev. James B. Sellee, Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia
In this fourth article of the series on the role of the Church in youth empowerment and participation, the key emphasis is on the specific role and contributions of the youths themselves in meeting the challenges facing them. The Church can do what she can and ought to; but if the young people fail to do their part, the desired change and empowerment will not come about. What should the youths be doing to meet the enormous challenges facing them? The third article noted the following main points:
Written by The Rev. James B. Sellee, Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia
The focus of this third and final article of our short series on the influence of names, especially the Name of Jesus Christ, is on how often we can abuse or misuse the Name of Jesus and other names to our hurt and those around us.
Written by The Rev. James B. Sellee, Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia
The Senior Pastor of the historic Providence Baptist Church, Reverend Dr. Samuel B. Reeves, today told every Liberian, including officials of the new administration of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, that in order to have a successful nation, they should put God first before nation.
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