How Oil Dependence and U.S. Policy Shaped Venezuela’s Economic Crisis Venezuela was once one of the wealthiest countries in Latin America, largely because of its vast oil reserves. For decades, oil exports funded public services and made the country a key energy supplier to the United States, which was one of Venezuela’s largest oil buyers. Today, Venezuela is facing one of the most severe economic collapses in modern history. [...]

What spoken word is and how to get involved What is spoken word? Spoken word can be described as performance based poetry that brings poetry to life through vocal delivery with an emphasis on sound, rhythm, pace, volume, emotion and audience connection. Spoken word, as opposed to written poetry, takes into account that this is poetry that is supposed to be heard. This means that there is a great [...]

A candid look at balancing stardom and spirituality in today’s entertainment industry   Caleb Mclaughlin, globally known for his role as Lucas Sinclair in Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things, has spoken firmly about the role his Christian Faith plays in keeping him grounded in an industry often marked by instability and worldly pressures.   Now in his early twenties, McLaughlin has had to grow up in the public eye, [...]

Redefining Ministry Through Creativity, Culture, and Digital Influence The idea that certain gifts can’t be used for Kingdom work is not just limiting but also misguided. Unconventional evangelists, those who use their God-given talents in creative and often overlooked ways, are making significant impacts across various areas. From fashion and worship to digital media and community engagement, these evangelists reach people in ways traditional methods often cannot.   Redefining [...]

How to navigate your emotional health What is emotional health? Emotional health is defined by how you think, feel and behave. It also encompasses your ability to recognise, acknowledge, understand, manage and express your feelings and emotions. There are many things that can present challenges to your emotional health such as, financial, physical and relational circumstances. How you overcome or address these challenges can also reveal the state of [...]

From Tummy Time to Team Sports According to WHO, (World Health Organization) the definition of physical activity is any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. Unfortunately, it has been proven that physical inactivity increases risk of noncommunicable diseases and other poor health outcomes, posing a burden on the healthcare systems and lowering the quality of life of once person. Research indicates that inactive children are [...]