Rev. Dr. Natasha Francis-Campbell Pastor, look across your congregation this Sunday or Saturday. See the men. See the women. See the families. Yet, I want to ask you to look again. Do you see the boys? Not simply the little boy beating the drum, carrying a chair, running through the churchyard, operating the computer or sitting impatiently beside his mother. Do you really see him? Do you know how he is doing in school? Do you know whether he can read at his grade level? Do

A page from a boy's textbook Mathematics is more than a subject on the school timetable. It develops reasoning, discipline, accuracy, problem-solving and the ability to make sound decisions. It also opens doors to careers in engineering, technology, construction, finance, science, agriculture and entrepreneurship. Therefore, when boys are consistently not doing well in Mathematics nationally, we must resist the temptation to view the matter as merely an examination problem. I

Numeracy begins long before a child is asked to complete a page of calculations. It develops when he counts his toys, notices that one tower is taller than another, shares crackers with a friend, identifies the shape of a wheel or predicts which container will hold more water. In early childhood education, numeracy should be active, meaningful and connected to the child’s world. Many young boys are energetic, curious and eager to investigate how things work. Yet some become d

In 546 BC, the city of Sardis sat on a rock that its own people believed could not be taken. The acropolis rose so steeply on one side that no army would ever bother trying to climb it. Every soldier, every watchman, every citizen understood where the danger was: the single road leading to the main gate. That was the point they fortified. That was the point they watched. Then a guard dropped his helmet. He climbed down a narrow crack in the "unclimbable" cliff to retrieve it,

For most of modern medical history, patients with diabetes were treated as passive recipients of care. The doctor made the decisions. The doctor monitored the levels. The patient showed up, followed instructions, and waited for the next appointment. That model has changed, and it changed for a reason: diabetes cannot be managed from a distance. It requires daily attention. So today, patients are trained to test their own blood sugar, administer their own insulin, and make ong

"Compromise is like smoke. It enters quietly, spreads widely, and eventually affects how the Church breathes." Over the past several days, news outlets have shown images of smoke from Canada's wildfires drifting hundreds of miles across North America. Cities that were nowhere near the flames suddenly found themselves under air quality alerts. Schools adjusted outdoor activities. Health officials urged people to stay indoors. Individuals with respiratory conditions struggled t

There are seasons when life feels like a continuous submission portal. You complete one task, and before you can exhale, another deadline stands waiting. The margin disappears. The pace intensifies. The mind keeps running even when the body is still. It is not always chaos on the outside, but internally, it can feel like pressure building with no clear release. This is the reality many are navigating right now. You are not imagining it. The demands are real. The expectations

There is something unsettling about a fallen fence. It does not just signal damage. It signals exposure. Looking at a space where a fence once stood strong, you immediately recognise what has been lost— protection, order, and a clear sense of “this belongs here.” When the fence is down, everything shifts. What was once contained is now vulnerable. What was once defined is now uncertain. In many ways, our lives are no different. The Purpose of the Fence A fence is not about re

When engineers design a building, they know the strength of the foundation determines the safety and longevity of the entire structure. Without a solid base, even the most impressive buildings can crumble under pressure. The same principle applies to raising children. The foundation we build in their early years shapes their emotional, mental, and social resilience throughout life. Weak foundations in childhood can lead to struggles that echo into adulthood, while strong foun

Many people speak of the future as though it is distant, abstract, or safely tucked away somewhere ahead. In reality, the future is never far. It is as close as the next minute, the next decision, the next word spoken, or the next action taken. What we often call “the future” is simply the present unfolding at speed. This is why guarding your future is not a task for later. It is a responsibility for now. A common mistake, especially among young people but not limited to them

We have journeyed to this point together, and what a year it has been. As we count down the final six days of the year, today feels like a sacred pause—an ideal moment for reflection, gratitude, and honest assessment of how far we have come. Thank you for being part of the With Auntie Nats community. Your presence, engagement, encouragement, and commitment to growth have mattered more than you know. My prayer is that along the way, you were not only encouraged but inspired to

The exchange recorded in John 1:22–23 is brief, yet profoundly revealing. When questioned about his identity, John the Baptist does not hesitate, embellish, or attempt to elevate himself. He answers with clarity and restraint, anchoring his identity in assignment rather than status. He knows who he is. He knows why he is here. He knows what he is not called to be. His words echo the prophecy spoken centuries earlier in Book of Isaiah, and he aligns himself fully with that div

Hurricane Melissa has taught us many lessons, some painful, some eye-opening, and some deeply spiritual. Among the most powerful is this truth: we rise faster when we rise together. Relationships are not accessories in life; they are foundations. They strengthen us in crises and steady us in seasons of peace. Whether reconnecting with old friends, strengthening family ties, or rebuilding community trust, now is the time to be intentional. This guide will help you form, nurtur

DEVOTIONAL (Part 2): Scripture Focus: I will restore to you the years the locusts have eaten. Joel 2:25 (NIV) Reflection Title: After the Storm — When God Rebuilds What Was Lost Reflection Thought: Joel 1 reveals devastation. Joel 2 reveals God’s intention after devastation. After the locust plague, the people were left shaken, humbled, and uncertain about the future. Yet Joel 2 announces something powerful. Restoration is not only possible; it is God’s promise. Hurricane M

Rest is one of the kindest things we can do for ourselves, and one of the most precious gifts we can model for our children. In today’s fast-paced world, even our little ones seem caught up in the “hustle and bustle syndrome.” As parents, we sometimes find it difficult to get them to pause, breathe, and simply rest. Yet Scripture reminds us that God Himself rested on the seventh day, setting an eternal example that rest is not laziness but divine wisdom. Rest is not punishmen

In early childhood settings, rest time is often scheduled but seldom prioritised. Many educators observe that young children struggle to relax, even during quiet time. The reality is that many have already absorbed the culture of busyness, constantly in motion, constantly stimulated, rarely still. Yet both Scripture and science affirm the need for rest. God Himself modelled it at creation. The body craves it. The mind depends on it. Rest is not a lapse in learning but a foun

“I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow.” — 1 Corinthians 3:6 (NIV) As I listened to today’s sermon, my...

In early childhood, we often focus on active learning: colourful lessons, engaging play, and building new skills. However, here’s a truth...

In early childhood education, observing and recording children’s progress is only the first step. The real transformation happens when...

In early childhood education, we spend a lot of time observing and recording children’s behaviour . However, here’s the truth: those...