$1 Million Cash on a Church Altar

Twenty plastic-wrapped bundles of US$100 notes, stacked in full view of a packed congregation. That was the scene at United Family International Church in Chitungwiza this past Sunday, as Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa presented his followers with a US$1 million cash gift from businessman Wicknell Chivayo. The room, by all accounts, erupted — cheers, whistles, applause, the unmistakable sound of a miracle being witnessed in real … Continue reading $1 Million Cash on a Church Altar

Thoughts on the concept of living a very long life

A long life is supposed to be associated with the most wonderful dreams of endless discovery and learning. However, these dreams could carry the grave burdens of seeming boredom, heartbreaking survival beyond loved ones lost, and difficult questions of how to allocate dwindling resources. Longevity may deepen the texture of life, but it may also numb life’s urgency. Perhaps the true essence of life is … Continue reading Thoughts on the concept of living a very long life

The Unseen Cost Of Progress

The unseen cost of progress. That’s what they never tell you about. They tout the benefits, the innovations, the advancements. But what about the price we pay? The price we can’t even see? We’re so blinded by the shine of new things, we forget what we’re leaving behind. The old ways, the traditional ways, the ways that made us human. We’re trading our souls for … Continue reading The Unseen Cost Of Progress