Mirriam Jolie

During a recent online bible group meeting, the question of whether we can pray through the Psalms came up. Some members wanted to know if praying the Psalms daily was okay. Others asked for a list of the Psalms they could use as prayers. As a theologian, everyone looked to me for insight. Since I … Read more

I enjoy reading the bible, especially the book of Psalms, because it portrays a relationship between God and His believers. Recently, during a Christian union ceremony, we were discussing what the bible says about leadership when one member asked which verses in the Book of Psalms are best for leadership. As a theologian with enough … Read more

As the Holy Week is fast approaching, I have been contemplating how to inspire and strengthen my bible study group members in their Christian walk during that season. I wanted to inspire them using Psalms to reflect on themselves, how they have treated each other, praying for deliverance, and what they can learn from Jesus’ … Read more

I have always believed that it is good and essential to begin any meeting or gathering with an opening prayer. Last week, in our bible study session, as we argued about what the bible teaches about opening prayers, a colleague asked what verses in the Book of Psalms talk about opening prayers. I was delighted … Read more

I enjoy reading the book of Psalms because it has chapters and verses that emphasize praying for my nation, and every Christian should pray for their nation. Recently, our church organized an Independence Day celebration service, and I was tasked to come up with relevant scriptures to open the service. Given my interaction with the … Read more

I find solace in reading the Bible, particularly when I feel like I need to reconcile with God. Whenever I need guidance on journeying toward reconciliation with the Lord, I often turn to the Book of Psalms, where the word echoes with wisdom and reassurance. Because of this, I’ve become quite familiar with verses in … Read more

The Summer of 2023 was marked by floods, forest fires, and a threat of global recession. As such, I decided to compile and share the best Psalms to offer hope with my Bible Study group. I also used my theological background to help our members pray through these Psalms. Our sessions inspired me to share … Read more

One of my childhood friends served in the military for 5 years. Sadly, his time there left him with a bad case of PTSD, and he asked me to recommend some scriptures to help him cope. Having studied theology for years, I thought I could find some encouraging psalms for him to read whenever he … Read more

I enjoy reading the book of Psalms because it has chapters and verses that emphasize praying against the wicked, and I believe every Christian should understand what to do to the wicked. Recently, during a bible study session, we were discussing what the bible says about the wicked when a member asked which verse in … Read more

While volunteering at my community’s mission hospital, I witnessed several women face challenges in various pregnancy stages. As a church, we were obliged to encourage them with Psalms verses to overcome their struggles. I was happy to witness the positive impact these verses had in giving hope to the women. I wrote this article to … Read more