Splendid isolation is a term used to describe the 19th-century British diplomatic practice of avoiding permanent alliances, particularly under the governments of Lord Salisbury between 1885 and 1902. The concept developed as early as 1822, when Britain left the post-1815 Concert of Europe, and continued until the 1902 Anglo-Japanese Alliance and the
May 15, 2023
Splendid isolation is a term used to describe the 19th-century British diplomatic practice of avoiding permanent alliances, particularly under the governments of Lord Salisbury between 1885 and 1902. The concept developed as early as 1822, when Britain left the post-1815 Concert of Europe, and continued until the 1902 Anglo-Japanese Alliance and the
May 13, 2023
Do you remember, my dear readers, what I wrote already months ago at this corner? Our life will never be the way it used to be – due to Covid-19. Everything in our life changed. Really everything. Being in online classes while teaching but in the daily home office, I experienced a
May 9, 2023
Sure, “it’s never too late” is technically true. Factually, you can always start something new right now, no matter how long you’ve waited, how old you are, or how long you’ve done something else. But while there’s technically no such thing as “too late,” there sure as hell is such a thing
May 5, 2023
For some, it’s a fear of the physical changes that come with aging. For others, it’s the fear of losing their independence and becoming a burden on their loved ones. And for many, it’s the fear of death itself. Do you have a fear of aging? We all do, to some extent. Just
May 1, 2023
God guides us along the path in ways which are quite beyond our understanding. He uses anything and everything to achieve his plans for us, even turning our hearts and minds to follow his course (Prov 16:9; 21:1). Moreover, he doesn’t need our conscious co-operation to do this. Nothing can thwart his
April 27, 2023
“Be still and know that I am God,” the first half of Psalms 46:10, is a popular verse used to encourage believers to be still and silent before the Lord. This interpretation promotes a healthy rest in the presence of the Lord. “Be still’ means to stop striving, stop fighting, and relax.
April 24, 2023
Well, I remember how often I started to whine when I had to go to bed. My goodness! Still being as happy as a sand boy, I only got one thing in mind. Stay up, stay up! My eyes were already quadrangular because of terrible tiredness, but I didn’t care! Adult life at night must be
April 17, 2023
There are many issues that face the global community in the 21st century. Some, like the threat of terrorism and climate change, threaten our very existence, while others, like gay marriage and other civil rights issues, can change the way we view some of the basic relationships of modern society. Climate change
April 14, 2023
You’re so intoxicated with each other. You tell your friends (and each other) how it’s so different with this person. They are unlike anyone you’ve ever met. They’re so special, so unique. You’re moving too fast but neither of you care. You love each other, you’re together and you don’t want anyone
April 12, 2023
By Klaus Döring Easter is celebrated by Christians as a joyous holiday because it represents the fulfillment of the prophecies of the Old Testament and the revelation of God’s salvific plan for all of humankind. In commemorating the Resurrection of Jesus, Easter also celebrates the defeat of death and the hope of salvation. The naming
April 9, 2023
Honestly, many times it’s not a pleasure, joy, amusement, fun or whatever, to read and look closely at different daily papers. Here in the Philippines and wherever around the globe. Only bad and negative headlines seem to help increase the paper’s circulation. Yes sure, our world has not become better. The three
March 30, 2023