By Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Mathew7:15. Brethren, this world we live in is full of good and evil people depending on where they came from or their influence over the people. In[Read More…]
OpEd
One thing is unclear; the fight against corruption
Pandemics come and go after exertion of collective efforts to eradicate them, but corruption pandemic continues to remain unattended to. Corruption has a worldwide distribution; therefore, it is pandemic. Corruption is the disease of the instinct, and it is the instinct that drives a creature towards a certain action. Epidemiologically,[Read More…]
Be aware of deception in these last days.
Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok Be aware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vein deceit, after the traditions of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. Col 2:8 In our opening scripture above, we are warned, and obviously as a person, from a seeming[Read More…]
The last time I talked to myself was a minute ago
I always talk to myself. I tell the man in me that you are mature enough and so, be a responsible man. I tell him to go out, fetch for food and bring it home. I tell him to face the challenges of survival. I never miss any single minute[Read More…]
Eternal life in Jesus alone
Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believes in him should not perish but have an everlasting life (John 3:16). There is a mystery that all of us have got to understand as believers and those who[Read More…]
Sometimes, they misuse our resources
If they build public offices the same way they build prison cells, we would be having durable offices. If they build the roads, bridges and railways the same way they build prison cells, we would be having imperishable roads, bridges and railways in South Sudan. If they build schools and[Read More…]
Open letter to National minister of Health
By Noah Issa Philip Dear Minister of Health, Subject: Request for Improved Health Services and Support for Murle Community. I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring attention to a pressing issue that requires urgent intervention in order to alleviate the suffering of the Murle[Read More…]
Should parents punish children for mishandling assets at home?
By Esther Aurelio Agira Parenting is a tough responsibility one must be ready before entering parenthood. The process of raising children and providing them with protection and care require commitment from both parents, regardless of difficult situation of the country or personal weakness of the parents. Parents must have[Read More…]
Navigating Uncharted Waters: CES government’s fiscal resilience in the absence of 2023/2024 budget
By Isaac Aloro Lomodi In the realm of fiscal governance, the Central Equatoria State Government stands at the crossroads, facing unprecedented challenges as it operates without a budget for the Fiscal Year 2023/2024. The absence of a budget and supplementary budget has created an intricate tapestry of financial uncertainty,[Read More…]
Do you believe that God exists?
By Theem Isaac Machar Akot This is one of the most debated matters in Christian religion over years. It has been since the introduction of Christianity to Africa in the 19th century. Before I let my dear readers know of what form, I believe God exists, I would like[Read More…]
Mr. Future speaking in the custody
So many owners of future are not aware of what is going on while others are aware but muted by the harshness of the today. Loud and clear, Mr. Future is in the custody with chains around his legs and hands. Who imprisoned Mr. Future? Eye witnesses say that it[Read More…]
Living a life free of worry
Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok. Be careful for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made unto God. And the peace of God which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.Philipians4:6-7 Life in God is a life deigned[Read More…]
A test of democracy and stability
By Theem Isaac Machar Akot It is too early, and I speculate that people may begin to ask for the reason I am talking about matters to do with elections. Little do they know that the complexities of the problems facing the nation and a couple of crucial reasons[Read More…]
Tribute to late Gen. Matur Chut Dhuol
By Martin Manyiel Wugol South Sudan and Lakes State in particular lost a statesman who had a country at heart, Major General Matur Chut Dhuol, soldier and veteran of liberation struggle who fought the war of liberation which allowed independence of South Sudan to happen. Late Hon, former Governor of[Read More…]
When you are poor, they abandon you beyond abandonment
In this era where “tit for tat” has become more practical, who can live with a person who is given and does not give back? Who would want to live with a burden? Who can befriend, according to them, “a useless” person? What about hanging out with a poor guy[Read More…]
Sometimes it works, others times, it doesn’t
Life has been one of God’s greatest punishments to humankind. Everything we are facing, pain and all that we encounter on the way. The rough terrains, the fears of the unknown and the rejection, nobody has a clue as to why things are just hard the way they are. Everything[Read More…]
The super rich versus the struggling populace
The world’s five richest men have more than doubled their fortunes to $869 billion, while the world’s poorest 60%, almost 5 billion people, have little or nothing to eat. The world’s five richest men, LVMH chief Bernard Arnault, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, investor Warren Buffet, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison and Tesla[Read More…]
Use your mind appropriately
Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23:7 The mind is one of the greatest tools God has entrusted man with for his trust in the affairs of life and for him to make a lasting mark for the generations to come.[Read More…]
We are punctuated by how our stars shine
Whether in a big or small family, everybody is born equal. Princesses, princes and children of peasants are equal at birth. While still unborn, God prepares your future, and because the future determines who one wants to be in life, God locks it up in a room not far from[Read More…]
In leadership, many are called, but a few are chosen
Like the Bible says many are called but few are chosen, this is exactly what happens in leadership. So many people walk with their heads 2 meters above their necks that they are leaders, and indeed they are. You know what, they are leaders until leadership itself chooses who is[Read More…]