Kameel Majdali's Road Ahead

  Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it — Proverbs 22:6 When people are polled, the majority say that education is a top priority for them. Indeed, it should: education helps set people on the path of life. Yet, pouring more government money into education does not necessarily translate into greater outcomes or solid citizens. If we are going to see an improvement in educational standards, we need to look at the basics. Education Defined: The word apparently comes from the Latin term educo, which means to ‘ train, educate, and to lead forward. ’ Education is more than merely informing a student; it ultimately is about formation. Classical and Judaeo-Christian education helped to mould students into responsible citizens with a worldview that appreciates thinking, ethics, morality, rule of law, democratic governance, human rights, and more. Ultimately, education means enculturation. Misperceptions Number One - Teachers Only...

  It is the big ‘buzz word’ of the moment; called the ‘Great Global Reset.’ The World Economic Forum is meeting in Lucerne, Switzerland in May 2021. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, the participants want to restructure the world economy and people management as we adjust to a ‘new normal.’ While refraining from using the word ‘socialism,’ their stated goals include:   •         The changes we have already seen in response to COVID-19 prove that a reset of our economic and social foundations is possible. •          This is our best chance to instigate stakeholder capitalism - and here's how it can be achieved. •          https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/06/now-is-the-time-for-a-great-reset/   While their aims sound noble, there could be major implications (and alterations) for free market capitalism, individual freedoms, and rule of law. In rece...

  As if we hadn’t had enough of a roller coaster ride: Covid-19, lockdown, recession, riots, and electoral challenges in the US. Now there are more lockdowns imposed on key nations. As often said, when crisis hits, there can be two different responses: 1) It’s the end of the world OR 2) It’s the womb of opportunity. The good news is this: the choice is yours. The Word of the Lord To cross the divide from the end of the world to opportunity, it is not a matter of talent, resources, or connections. Your ultimate weapon, for better or worse, is attitude. The late Bob Gass had two wonderful quotes on this subject: ‘Circumstances will not hold you back; but your attitude will.’ ‘A bad attitude is like a flat tyre (tire); until you change it, you aren’t going anywhere.’ Your attitude can make the difference between being stranded in the valley bottom or standing on the mountaintop. Again, the choice is yours. In order to learn of the benefits of the right attitude, let’s tu...

  INTRODUCTION TO HAGGAI The Book of Haggai is only 38 verses, the second shortest prophecy after Obadiah, and one of three post-exilic prophetic books, along with Zechariah and Malachi. It was probably the first time Judah had a prophetic word since the exile to Babylon decades before. Yet, within its verses are powerful promises and prophetic insights. Having looked at key features of this prophetic book, we now focus on a summary and outline. SUMMARY OF HAGGAI After 70 years of Babylonian captivity, it was time for Judah to go home and the temple to be rebuilt. This was not just a wonderful gesture but a fulfilment of prophecy (Isaiah 45:1-3; Jeremiah 25:11-12; 29:10-14). Daniel’s great intercession of Chapter 9 was on this very theme of the return, though he himself did not go back home but remained in exile. Haggai and Zerubbabel were part of the very first of three returns in 536 BC. The foundation of the second temple was laid. Opposition from the Samaritans and ...

Thou shalt not Kill In Part 01, we were introduced to the Sixth Commandment, which forbids murder. Having looked at it from different angles, the bedrock is that we are made in the image of God and that life is sacred. Now we continue to look at the commandment from a New Testament perspective. Jesus makes it clear that He did not come to earth in order to destroy the law or prophets. On the contrary, His purpose was to fulfil them - Matthew 5:17. A few verses later, He addresses the sixth commandment. While the penalty of murdering is to be ‘ in danger of the judgement (verse 21), the Lord goes even deeper. Even if you never pick up a deadly weapon, or assault anyone, you will also be subject to the judgement if you are angry at your brother ‘ without a cause.’ Please note this phrase because it qualifies everything. Jesus goes further: If you call your brother raca, a slur on his intelligence by calling him empty-headed and senseless, you will stand before the council (the Sanh...