The Bridge of Hope: Built for the Future
Affecting someone’s life is no small achievement. It requires unwavering commitment, dedication, and the ability to bring out the potential when everybody else is turning their backs on them. But if it’s done with good intention, it’s no longer an act — it’s a monument. A living testament that will be heard through generations. A […]
The Quiet Power of Letting Go
There is a quiet kind of pain that builds up when people make you feel like you must think, act, and live as precisely as they do. They elevate their preferences to a level of universal truth and tell you anything else you might do is misguided or inferior. It’s not only a clash of […]
Glimpses of Glamour: A Ghanaian Prom Night Reimagined
The first time I learned of Prom Night, I was sort of confused about what it meant. I guess I am not truly up-to-date, but actually, the fact is, I never have been fascinated by school movies or related festivities. But whatever little I have learned over the last few years has impressed me with […]
Awakened by Zeal: A Church Quiz That Stirred The Soul
I recently participated in a youth quiz competition organized by a passionate Catholic community within one of the dioceses in Ghana. I had expected a simple afternoon activity, which turned out to be a spirited exercise of zeal, faith, and mission. There was tension in the air. The youths, so full of life, didn’t just […]
Reckless Reverence: When Noise Drowns the Divine
It’s simply astounding the manner in which some people can disregard even the most fundamental rules and etiquette when within a new venue. Despite black-and-white directives, they would choose disobedience over propriety—and I can only speculate at what drives such contempt. Interestingly enough, those very same people may never showcase such behavior within their own […]
Measured by More Than Marks
Another season of examinations has once again graced us, prompting students and educators alike to prepare to account for all that has been imparted during the preceding period. Some have undergone nine years of rigorous preparation for their initial challenge, while others have dedicated three years to confront their subsequent trial. In either scenario, a […]
Salute to the Silent Pillars: Fathers
They don’t necessarily speak of it. You will not see their stories trending, nor parades held in their honor. But behind the majority of stable homes and strong hearts is a father; quiet, faithful, and often unseen in his sacrifice. He doesn’t ask for thanks, but he gives it all. By dawn rides and sleepless […]
Trapped in the Quagmire
A typical thing about addicted individuals is that they usually deny their situation. They violently protest anything done by others to bring to the fore the realization that they are stuck in the quagmire of alcohol and drug use. The addicts are always actively engaged in efforts to remain in a state of blindness, apart […]
Threads of Time and Brotherhood
They had got into a car while-bound-for-the-unknown, with scarcely any guarantee of the road ahead-three years ago. The hurricane of opinion raged round the driver-suspicions casting shadow. But with the unspooling of time, the perception was changed-the truth emerged behind the veneer. Twelve men-wander-spirits, all of whom are bearers of skills-embark on this journey braiding […]
HOW ARE YOU MONITORING YOUR CHILDREN IN SCHOOL?
By: John Paul Beyuo Some time ago, I had several encounters with the teachers of my children. I’m the type of parent who always wants to know how my children are performing in school. From time to time, I either visit in person or call the teacher to check in. At home, I go the […]