I have so many things in mind; I want you to hear me out. Am not important but you matter to me. You are our man that we respect and value more than anything. When you get a piece of writing like this one, don’t be surprised or think otherwise,[Read More…]
OpEd
Since the dawn of this year, people have exchanged several messages, inspiring one another to strive for the best. But one specific missive that delves into the adage that “the grass is greener where you water it”, in the advent of elections in South Sudan, is catchy. As National Legislative[Read More…]
The economic cluster last week approved a $9 million proposal to acquire 100 water tankers. The intention behind this decision was to provide citizens with access to water at competitive prices in the market. While this initiative may seem commendable at first glance, it has sparked mixed reactions among the[Read More…]
I was a good citizen until they broke my heart
Sometimes, people make me angry for nothing. Is it necessary for a citizen to meet his/her president? Yes, it is. But it is more necessary for those citizens who need to meet their president. In 2018 at All Saints Cathedral where prayers for Yirol plane crash victims were conducted, mourners[Read More…]
Pray without ceasing
By Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok Pray without ceasing. In everything, give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1thessalonians 5:17-18. In this kingdom where Jesus Christ redeemed us to enjoy life in its abundance, it is a place of of victory, triumph, peace[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 triumph in the affairs of life and for him to make a lasting mark for the generations to come.[Read More…]
Watch Out!
By Peter Pal Chuol Did that capture your attention? Albeit yes! But wait, what are we watching out against? You will find out shortly, just read on. Let me start with a Bible verse specifically Matthew 7:15 which states that, “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in[Read More…]
Mr. Salary speaking
My name is Salary, I am defined as a fixed amount of money paid to a worker on a monthly or annual basis. Roughly, the writer of this article funnily defines me as a fixed amount of money that South Sudanese workers receive twice or thrice a year, instead of[Read More…]
He who says cattle are the cause of communal fights, is the causer instead
By Theem Isaac Machar Akot Cattle are not just a source of food and income in South Sudan, but they also hold a significant symbolic value in the country’s culture. As such, the theft of cattle, also known as cattle rustling, has been a major cause of communal hostilities in[Read More…]
The arrest of 25 suspected gangsters around Gumbo bridge in Juba city is a good new to residents of Sherikat, who had disturbing incidences in the hands of this notorious group. These cases have been there almost every day, though people talked about it, there were not actions taken to[Read More…]
A good soldier for Jesus Christ
Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok Thou therefore endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life may please him who has chosen him to be a soldier. And if any man also strives for masteries, he is not[Read More…]
PM Abiy Ahmed; a Kick-starter for innovative developments in Africa
Hailing from a country well known for having resisted colonialism, Dr Abiy Ahmed, without fear of contradiction, is in the forefront propelling Africa to where fallen African leaders had wanted it to be. Ethiopia, to date, still takes the lead in refilling African countries that have depleted their governances and[Read More…]
World’s most needed resource
By Mandela Nelson In life, humanity always seeks to live in peace to enable the smooth running of their regular activities. Though life does not grant a hundred percent peace to the human race, simply because it is life’s nature to balance the equation by offering ups and downs,[Read More…]
It is mountains that do not meet, but people do
When I see some people, they look like God assured them yesterday that they would never go anywhere. Even Prophet Elijah had never underrated other prophets when God assured him in his secret prayers that he would not be buried when he died but taken to heaven. Ordinary people are[Read More…]
The unconditional love of God
By Abraham Anyon Ngoor In the world we live in today, where love has grown cold, it has only acted on the platform of convenience, need, and pretense. Love as a weapon for the end-time harvest must be emphasized as Christians, and if not adopted, we may perpetually live[Read More…]
Making your life count
So Jotham became mighty because he prepared his ways before the Lord, his God. 2chronicles 27:6 The estimated population of people on earth today is 7.2 billion, and each and every one has been given a specific gift to serve their generation. The twenty-seventh book of the Second Chronicles, verse[Read More…]
This year, I’m not only a citizen but also a voter
This year, this particular year, I’m not merely a citizen, but also a potential voter. It is hard to get informed voters, but when you get one, hold him/her very well. So, hold me very well. I have informed you already. I should be fed well. I should be protected[Read More…]
Jesus’ first public ministry
By Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok For the first time, Jesus began to preach and to say, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. We have to understand the mind of Christ regarding how he dealt with the preaching of the gospel, which is the good news. There[Read More…]
I will never forget my former landlord and Juba City Council alike
If things that sadden people are counted on earth, homelessness should come second or third. Being homeless, there is no type of embarrassment I have not faced from the landlords, including the saddest that I will never forget in my dear life. With renting being unregulated, landlords act like they[Read More…]
Us versus them: The rich and the less-fortunate
Once upon a time, there were two men who lead completely different lifestyles in a country that eats division as its lunch and corruption as its supper. One man, who happens to be the luckiest, favored by the country’s shrinking resources, lives in a multi-million-dollar villa, bought with money made[Read More…]