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  A Biblical Perspective On Emotion Regulation  In many African and Asian cultures, parenting emphasizes respect, discipline, and resilience. While these values are important, they can sometimes overshadow the need to teach children how to understand and manage their emotions. Helping children regulate their feelings is not a sign of weakness but a demonstration of wisdom rooted in the Word of God. Proverbs 22:6 reminds us, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” This includes teaching emotional intelligence alongside discipline.   Before embarking on this emotional regulating exercise with your kids, are your own emotions under regulation? Do you know yourself enough to put your feelings into words without loosing your wits? This article addresses both the parent or caregiver and the child or recipient of care. You may even need to apply what you're about to learn here on a full grown adult.  Everyone should pr...

The Role of Christian Books in Building Strong Character Article by Peace Olaluwoye Consider this: "Big companies have been pushing their agenda on our young minds for decades, If we don't counter them with faith-based books and entertainment, who will?" As a Christian mother and Sunday School teacher, I’ve come to see that faith-based books play a vital role in helping children build strong character. We all want our kids to grow up with integrity, kindness, and resilience - qualities that will guide them through life’s challenges. I’ve found that Christian books are more than just stories; they’re tools that can shape young hearts and minds in ways that last a lifetime. Which brings me back to the question: "Where did Daniel learn to pray like that?" And I'm guessing it was because he read a lot. He read the scrolls which contained God's words to the prophets of those days. Today, it's called the Bible and because he read those, he was able to keep...

  Usman Sanusi, the Local Government Chairman's PA, eased his shiny red car out of Paradise. It was his code name for the Government Lodge and anyone could see why. Making his way down the blistering road, he could already see the glaring difference between where he was and where he'd just left. Decay and dilapidation flanked him left and right. There were abandoned heaps of debris and dry grass cut by underpaid street kids. Drooping power lines, some tottering dangerously, stood untouched since he pocketed the maintenance funds.  He was on his way to meet his mechanic.  He was soon driving past the post office which crumbled like forgotten promises, another failed responsibility of his. Next to it was the grossly under equipped and underfunded hospital. There were hospital allocations alright, and Usman knew exactly where all the money went; into the Chairman's pocket, and sometime recently, into his. Internal audit was close, but he didn't care. He had plans, and they...

 Part 1: A Lonely Beginning Damian had always felt the weight of loneliness, though as a child, he didn’t know how to describe it. His house was quiet, save for the sound of his mother’s soft humming as she went about her daily tasks. She was the only warmth in the house, like a gentle flame in an otherwise cold space. Damian’s father was stern, a man of few words who spent most of his time away, either working or absorbed in his thoughts. His mother filled the silence with her presence, a buffer between Damian and the growing void that seemed to loom over him. Then, when Damian was ten years old, she was gone. It happened so quickly. One morning she was there, making his favorite breakfast of eggs and toast, her laughter soft and familiar as she told him to hurry and eat before school. By the afternoon, she was in the hospital, and by nightfall, she was dead. Damian couldn’t comprehend it. The suddenness of her absence felt like someone had ripped the world out from under him. His...

A Tale of Resilience and Suffering in Tel Aviv War is never kind, and its ripple effects are often felt far beyond the battlefield. The recent conflict in Tel Aviv, as chronicled through missile strikes, terror attacks, and military operations, is a stark reminder of the horrors of war and the toll it takes on both soldiers and civilians.  As Israel marks 361 days of war, the country finds itself grappling with an escalating conflict that spans across its borders, reaching the hearts of its cities and the lives of everyday people. This is not just a military war—it's a psychological, emotional, and existential battle for survival. The missile attacks from Iran on October 1st, 2024, are a perfect example of how war can disrupt the ordinary. On that day, 181 ballistic missiles were fired at Israel, targeting Tel Aviv, Herzliya, and other central regions. While Israel’s Arrow defense system intercepted most of them, the few that got through caused widespread panic, injuries, and damag...

Christian Romance Books, Not Just Romance Books Romance books are a genre of literature that primarily focuses on the relationship and romantic love between two people. These stories often explore the emotional and relational dynamics of love, typically leading to a satisfying, optimistic ending. Romance novels may cover a wide range of subgenres, including historical, contemporary, fantasy, or inspirational (such as faith-based romance), and they often highlight themes of commitment, personal growth, and emotional intimacy. The central plot revolves around the development of a romantic relationship, with various challenges, conflicts, or misunderstandings being resolved as the story progresses. Faith-based romance novels have a unique role to play in shaping a believer's appreciation of what faith-based romantic love should be.  They give us the opportunity to illustrate love in its purest form–sacrificial, patient, and anchored in something far greater than ourselves. In a world...

Why Christian Storybooks Are Essential for Today’s Kids. In today’s rapidly evolving world, parents face an increasingly difficult challenge; how to raise children in a society that is not always aligned with their values. With the prevalence of social media, the internet, and peer pressure, the task of instilling strong moral values in children has become more complex.  As a Christian parent, I'm particularly concerned about how to ensure my kids grow up with a foundation rooted in faith, compassion, and integrity. From my experience while growing up as a teenager, apart from having a senior role model to offer guidance and help in important decisions, an equally powerful tool that can aid in this endeavor is the humble Christian storybook.  In an era where distractions abound, Christian storybooks still stand out as a simple yet profound way to teach and inspire children, helping them navigate life’s complexities with wisdom and grace.  Unfortunately, there aren't enoug...