In school, I have to wait for a long time before seeing Max. His dad drops him off today, again. “Hi,” I greet, meeting him at the front of the class. He nods and goes straight to his seat. I walk behind him. “Hey, we haven’t really talked much recently…” “And you’d like to know why,” he finishes for me. “I just thought we drifted apart because of the mock exams and then Rich. But if there’s another reason, I’d like to know.” “If it will make you stop bugging me, sure.” I know that this isn’t going to be…
Author: Pride Team
No, I am not lonely, I say that all the time. It is getting tiring, I just want to sleep. Is it okay to sleep? I hate feeling all these emotions, My heart cannot take the pains and contradictions, It is too much. I just want to sleep. I have to get up and do things. I need to do them if I would not cry in my sleep – Sticky tongue and Biting stomach; but I just want to sleep. It is better to sleep. I don’t want to think of things What? How? When? Where? Ages Past? Yesterday?…
HOLY HUMOUR Zero The smart-alec seminarian thought he had pulled a good one. On the final exam, which asked students to delve into the complexities of theology, he simply wrote: “Only God knows the answers to these questions!” Grading the paper, the professor wrote, “Nice proposition. If true, God gets 100. You get a 0. Sunday Quote. “I was born to make mistakes, not to fake perfection.”– Drake Actual Announcement from Church Bulletin Our youth basketball team is back in action Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. in the recreation hall. Come out and watch us kill Christ the King.…
Readings: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46; Psalm 32; 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1; Mark 1:40-45. Grace and peace to you dear family of God’s people. In the Gospel of today, we have the wonderful account of the cure of a leper. This story is in the Bible to help to build our faith. There are many powerful lessons for us in the Gospel. For instance, we could examine: A. The faith of the leper who believed in Jesus’ power to cure an incurable disease. B. We could reflect on the prayer of the leper, which suggests his resignation to God’s will,…
American singer, Justin Timberlake has issued a public apology to his former girlfriend Britney Spears and singer Janet Jackson following the backlash stemming from the New York Times documentary “Framing Britney Spears”. Timberlake, in a statement posted on his Instagram page on Friday, said he was “deeply sorry” and wanted to “take accountability” for the misbehaviour that he says contributed to “a system that condones misogyny and racism.” “I’ve seen the messages, tags, comments, and concerns and I want to respond. I am deeply sorry for the times in my life where my actions contributed to the problem, where I spoke out of turn, or…
Legendary broadcaster, Larry King left behind an estate worth roughly $2 million to his children, having penned a handwritten will before two of his kids tragically died, according to a report by TMZ. The legendary broadcaster wrote his will specifying that all of his money should be “divided equally among my children Andy, Chaia, Larry Jr, Chance & Cannon.” The CNN star penned the will on Oct. 17, 2019, before Chaia, 51, and Andy, 65, passed away within a month of each other last year. Son Larry King Jr. is seeking for the court to appoint him as the administrator…
Skirts are flirty, they make a lady look feminine. Some men actually prefer their women wearing skirts to trousers. That is by the way, every lady should have a couple of skirts in her wardrobe for those days she wants to feel girly and chic. She can reserve the trousers for other days that she needs to be more versatile and flexible. We believe that every stylish woman should have one or more of these skirts: 1. Pencil skirt Pencil skirts are form-fitting, knee-length skirts. They are straight cut and they hug the legs closely. These are dressy or formal…
So it is the time of the year that every single girl dreads- St. Valentine’s day. If you are like her and very much single, instead of wallowing in self-pity and doubting your worth, you can still make the most of the day. The following tips would help in maximising the day amid the pressure to be in a romantic relationship: 1. Learn to love yourself Self-love doesn’t stop with your heart and spirit, it involves taking good care of your body and mind. Learn how to love yourself – especially when you are feeling lonely on Valentine’s Day. 2. …
Nigerians love to party. They usually reserve Saturdays for weddings. Then you find guests tastefully dressed trooping in and out of wedding venues. For brides-to-be, you need to consider your wedding venue amongst every other factor. The right wedding venue would contribute to the success of your big day. Here are things to note: 1. Budget Work out a budget early, so you can choose the potential wedding venue that fits your taste and wedding theme. Large wedding venues in some areas tend to be very expensive. So know the exact amount being allocated for your venue and work towards…
Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society and Jay-Z’s Roc Nation are partnering on a limited TV series with Amazon Studios about the life of famed boxer Muhammad Ali. Jordan’s career took a dramatic upward shift through his lead role in the Creed franchise as Adonis Johnson. According to Forbes, the experience through the two films makes him a great fit for the lead role, but due to his close association with the main protagonist in the boxing movies, he has elected to find another star actor. Speaking to the media, Jordan said on the series: It’s a healthy weight to carry,…