Joseph M. Jordan 
My days are always full of mundane routines and events. However, once in a while, something worth noting and extraordinary happens that makes me pose a bit and be in awe. One of the extraordinary things I love witnessing to date is the appearance of the rainbow in the sky. I love seeing rainbows! Remembering … Read more
As a born-again Christian, I’ve participated in numerous discussions about light. Light is mentioned multiple times in the Bible, and as Christians, we are even urged to be the salt and light of the world. But what does light symbolize in the Bible? Continue reading this article to learn more about what light symbolizes in … Read more
The world’s obsession with race is proof that color is a crucial part of the human experience. Even my 2-year-old son is rarely interested in anything unless it’s colorful. Currently, his favorite color seems to be purple. It still fascinates me how he lights up when we gift him purple toys. Color represents different things … Read more
As a young child, I always loved winter. Growing up in New York, we had the best white winters with thick blankets of snow each year. Strangely, snowfall would bring me inexplicable solace and comfort. I never understood why but as a grown-up now, I have more clarity. To become a minister, I had to … Read more
In all recorded human civilizations, including some of the oldest ones, gold was the standard of wealth, and only individuals of a certain social status owned or would own gold. In my theology classes and years studying the bible, however, I am learning that despite its great value, gold wasn’t encouraged in the bible. Gold … Read more
During last Sunday’s service, I was assigned to oversee the Sunday school’s drama presentation. After discussing with them, the Sunday school children agreed that they would present a play where Jesus washed his disciples’ feet. We were excited as we and the entire church would learn a thing or two from the play. So, you … Read more
When reading the Bible, I try to understand it deeply by researching the different animals used and what they symbolize. This helps me interpret the scripture from a more informed point of view. Lately, I have been focusing on the Old Testament and have come across the ram several times. This led me to research … Read more
Last night, I had dinner with my Bible study group. We had a great time chatting and catching up on ministerial work and life matters. One of us raised an interesting question that carried the main discussion of the night; what does a goat symbolize in the Bible? There are many debates on the symbolism … Read more
As a born-again Christian, studying the Bible is an essential aspect of my faith journey. One of the things I find fascinating about the Bible is the use of symbolic language to convey deeper meanings. The Bible often uses common objects, such as animals, plants, and even food, to represent spiritual concepts and convey moral … Read more
As a born-again Christian, I know the Bible uses metaphorical language. A book in the Bible that uses the phrase “white hair” is Revelation. During my recent reading of the Bible, I came across the term white hair, which made me curious to know, what does white hair symbolize in the Bible? In this article, … Read more