SOP | The Great Hope: In Defence Of The Truth

Growing up doesn’t guarantee growing into manhood. Boys today are taught how to earn, compete, and dominate — but rarely how to lead with love, integrity, or conviction. The transition from boyhood to manhood isn’t automatic; it’s a battlefield of identity, purpose, and pressure. Somewhere between “be strong” and “don’t…

Divorce, moving, death, or new siblings — big life changes can shake a child’s sense of security. But with guidance and reassurance, children can learn to navigate these transitions without feeling lost. How adults handle these moments sets the tone for how children will carry change into adulthood.

Resilience is not about avoiding hardship but learning how to bounce back. Children who build resilience develop the confidence to face challenges without being crushed by them. Parents, teachers, and faith communities can all help equip children with the tools to persevere.

Esther and Ruth. Their responses shaped nations and generations. Each faced doubt, fear, or risk, but said yes anyway. Today, we explore how women in the Bible responded to God’s call and what that teaches us about obedience, identity, and divine purpose.

In the parable of the growing seed, Jesus teaches that growth is not by human effort alone but by God’s mysterious power. The seed grows “first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear” (Mark 4:26-29) — a process that is both natural and supernatural…