WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: The Miracle in the Muddy Water
He was told to “go and wash” in the river Jordan seven times, and he was not happy (2 Kings 5:1-14). Naaman had come with expectations shaped by power, status, and success. As commander of the Syrian army, he was accustomed to honor, strategy, and control. Leprosy had already wounded his body, but the instruction […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: It Wasn’t About the Water
Jesus chose to go through Samaria (John 4:4-30), a decision that appears ordinary on the surface but carries deep significance. Others often avoided that route to bypass cultural tension and long-standing hostility, yet Jesus went straight through. His journey reminds us that God does not detour around broken places. He enters them with purpose. By […]
Jamaica Among 11 Caribbean Countries Affected by U.S. Immigrant Visa Processing Suspension
The United States has announced a pause in immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, including 11 Caribbean nations, alongside countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. The inclusion of several Caribbean states has sparked particular alarm, as family-based migration has long been a cornerstone of mobility and opportunity in […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Trusting God When the Way Is Unclear
The calendar rolled over to a new year, but for many of us, the challenges of 2025 remain. Facing the unknown, especially, is one of the greatest tests of faith. When the road ahead is unclear, trust does not come easily. Questions rise quickly, and fear is never far behind. We wonder how things will […]
Married to a Jamaican: Andre & Thuy’s Love Story
What happens when Jamaican culture meets Vietnamese tradition? For Andre Kay, who was born and raised in Jamaica, and Thuy (Twe), a Vietnamese American raised in California, the answer has been a relationship built on curiosity, food, laughter, and mutual respect. In this episode of Married to a Jamaican, Xavier Murphy sits down with the […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Stepping Forward in Confidence
The beginning of a new year often brings a mixture of hope and hesitation. We step forward with plans, prayers, and expectations, yet beneath them lie questions we cannot answer. What will this year hold? Will provision be enough? Will strength last? Will prayers finally be answered? Scripture does not pretend that these questions do […]
Honouring Thomas P. Lecky: The Jamaican Scientist Who Reimagined and Elevated Local Agriculture
On the 121st anniversary of his birth, Thomas Philip Lecky stands as one of Jamaica’s most consequential yet understated scientific minds. Best known as the architect of the Jamaica Hope cattle breed, Lecky’s work reshaped dairy farming in the tropics and demonstrated that world-class innovation could emerge from local knowledge, patience, and deep respect for […]
Jamaican Born Educator, Kamar Samuels, Set to Lead New York City Public Schools
Kamar Samuels, a Jamaican-born educator with nearly two decades in the New York City public school system, is expected to be appointed as the next New York City schools chancellor. The anticipated move by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani would place Samuels at the helm of the largest public school system in the United States, serving more […]
Jamaican-Born Commissioner Reaches Historic Leadership Role in Florida City
A Jamaican-born public servant has reached a new milestone in South Florida. Latoya S. Clarke, a longtime City of Sunrise commissioner, has been elevated to the role of Assistant Deputy Mayor. Her appointment places her in the city’s leadership at a moment that reflects steady public service, community work, and growing representation in local government. […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: A Worship Born in the Dark
It is the day after Christmas. As we prepare to close the chapter on this Christmas season, a few things are worth remembering. Christmas did not begin in comfort, celebration, or certainty. It began in obscurity, inconvenience, and unmet expectations. The long-awaited Messiah entered the world not in a palace but in a stable, not […]